London October Guide: Halloween Trails, Black-Owned Eats and Pharaonic Gold

October brings cooler weather and shorter days to London, alongside a line-up of seasonal activities, exhibitions, and Halloween events across the city.

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Halloween Events and Light Trails

Kew Gardens hosts a 1.5km Halloween light trail from 16 October to 1 November 2026. The UNESCO heritage site features fire performers, a headless horseman, and a Monster Disco. Other options include London Ghost Bus Tours, haunted houses, walking tours, and spooky dining experiences. Visitors can also explore the London Dungeon.

Black History Month Dining

October marks Black History Month in the UK. Travellers can support Black-owned food spots in London, including:

• Chuku's: A Nigerian tapas restaurant in North London.

• Delina: A cafe in Shepherd's Bush Market serving Ethiopian food.

• Dark Sugars: A spot for hot chocolate and chocolate truffles.

• Prince Of Peckham: A pub located in South London.

Exhibitions and Festivals

Battersea Power Station hosts the 'Ramses and the Pharaohs' Gold' exhibition, featuring artefacts from Egypt, including the golden mask of King Amenemope and the coffin of Ramses II. Outside the city, Tulleys Farm in West Sussex runs Europe's largest pumpkin festival until 31 October 2026, featuring over 1.5 million pumpkins across 100 acres and the new-for-2026 Pumpkin Valley. Additional pumpkin patches within easy access of London include Hobbledown Heath in Hounslow and Crockford Bridge Farm in Surrey.