From a scary trail to a spooky train and more, there's so much family fun to be had as the Halloween half term gets underway.

Here's our pick of five things to do nearby this weekend (October 26 and 27).

At Moors Valley...

(Image: Moors Valley Country Park) This year, Moors Valley Country Park just across the border in Dorset is unveiling a spine-chilling new Halloween trail through the forest.

Until November 3, families are invited to embark on a spooky adventure through the haunted woods, where eerie surprises await at every turn.

As the sun sets, the illuminated trail will guide you from dusk into darkness, but be warned - the darker it gets, the spookier it becomes.

Wandering through the towering trees, you’ll find yourself stepping into a world where Halloween literally comes to life before your eyes.

Venture deep into the forest to uncover the secret cemetery, hidden among the trees.

At Exbury Gardens...

(Image: Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway)

Exbury Gardens, one of the country’s most famous woodland gardens, gets gloriously ghoulish at this time of year. 

A gruesome garden trail, with ghouls, witches, eerie gravestones and a spidery lair, will be open for young explorers, plus spooky pumpkin carving. 

Exbury’s renowned steam railway will get a terrifying makeover transforming it into a ghost train haunted by an other-worldly crew entertaining passengers en route. 

Exbury Gardens’ 200 acres is also in full autumn colour - fiery acers and the National Plant Collection of Nyssa trees set amidst a vibrant backdrop of dogwoods and majestic oaks. 

At Mayflower Theatre...

(Image: Johan Persson) The smash hit musical 101 Dalmatians continues at Mayflower Theatre until Saturday night, starring Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Hear’say) as the greatest villain of them all, Cruella De Vil.

When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tail-wagging young pups.

See the show our reviewer said you'd be 'barking mad to miss'.

At Sea City Museum...

(Image: Richard Crease) To celebrate the Saints’ recent promotion back to the Premier League, a new display traces the history of the club, which started from a meeting of the St Mary’s Church of England Young Men’s Association in November 1885. From these humble beginnings, the club won the first cup it entered in 1888 – the Hampshire Junior Cup – and went on to join the newly formed Southern League in 1894 with great success.

The club moved to The Dell in 1898, where they were to remain for over 100 years. In that time, the Saints made their way up the divisions, gaining promotion to the top flight for the first time in 1966 and winning the FA Cup in 1976. The club moved to St Mary’s Stadium in 2001, where they have experienced both relegation and promotion over the last 20 years. This display will chart the highs and lows, highlighting some of the key players and moments from the club’s long history.

Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or new to the club, this exhibition offers you the opportunity to experience the pride and tradition that continues to inspire fans around the world. Come and relive the moments that shaped the Saints.

At Sunnyfields Farm...

(Image: Simon Czapp/Solent News & Photo Agency) It's your last chance to pick up a pumpkin before the patch closes after Halloween.

Thousands of pumpkins and squash make up an impressive pumpkin display depicting pesky poltergeist Beetlejuice.

Around 10,000 different pumpkins and squash were used to construct the display after meticulous planning and design and there's thousands more for the public to pick until Thursday.

At Pumpkin Time at the farm in Marchwood, be immersed in a pumpkin experience and embrace the best that autumn has to offer.