Hocus Pocus Outdoor Cinema at Delapré Abbey
If your half term plans still have a gap in them, this one might be worth pencilling in. There’s a Hocus Pocus outdoor cinema night coming to Delapré Abbey this Halloween, and it looks like exactly the kind of spooky-but-cosy evening families in Northampton love.
What’s happening
Outdoor Cinema is bringing its Halloween season to Delapré Abbey, screening the Disney favourite Hocus Pocus on a big outdoor screen. It’s part of a wider run of Hocus Pocus screenings the organisers are taking to towns across the country this half term, with Northampton getting its turn on the Wednesday.
Key details
- Date: Wednesday 28 October
- Time: Gates open 4pm, film starts 5pm, event runs until 6.30pm
- Venue: Delapré Abbey, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AW
- Film rating: PG
- Tickets: Booked via Eventbrite — see the event listing for pricing, as this wasn’t confirmed at the time of writing
- Refund policy: No refunds, so it’s worth checking the weather forecast before you book
What to expect
Going by the organiser’s own promotional material, this is being pitched as a proper Halloween occasion rather than just a film in a field — think fairy-lit pathways, pumpkins lining the walk to the screen, and plenty of witchy Sanderson Sisters theming. Fancy dress is clearly part of the fun, so if your little ones have a witch’s hat or a cape kicking about, this is the excuse to dig it out.
As with any outdoor screening, it’s worth checking the event’s FAQ on Eventbrite for details on seating and food and drink before you go, since these can vary between venues. Given it’s the end of October, warm layers and a blanket are a sensible shout regardless of what’s allowed on site.
As with all third-party events, please check the organiser’s website for full and up-to-date information before booking, as details can change.
Good to know if you’re planning your half term
If you’re still filling in the rest of the week, our guide to things to do in Northamptonshire for families is a good place to see what else is on. And if you’d rather not keep checking back for updates like this one, our weekly newsletter rounds up what’s on across the county so you don’t have to go looking for it.
