Halloween in The Shambles
Newent

Date: Saturday 31st October 2026

Time: Shops open from 10am – 8pm

Where: The Shambles courtyard, Newent

Location: Behind Erol’s Cafe off Church Street, Newent

What: A spooky day and evening with shops open, food, drink and spooky activities
Extra: Spooky tunes from our Halloween DJ

Event Details

Come and join the folks at The Shambles courtyard for a Halloween special, with late-night shopping, spooky activities, delicious treats and plenty of Halloween fun!

Dressing up is definitely encouraged!

What’s Happening?

  • Shops open from 10am – 8pm
  • Outdoor bar serving hot chocolate, spiced apple cider and boozy hot chocolate
  • Pop-up shops, homebakes and breads
  • Make your own spooky treats from 4pm
  • Spooky games at The Museum of Board Games
  • Halloween music

A Vibrant Hub of Independent Shops

Come and explore the wonderful independent businesses at The Shambles courtyard:

  • The Shambles Crafts & Gifts
  • Charlotte Keating Art Gallery & Gift Shop
  • The Museum of Board Games
  • Valentina Fornelli Art Studio & Shop
  • Blonde Hair Design
  • The Nook Community Hub
  • Erol’s Courtyard Cafe

“We look forward to seeing you for some spooky Halloween fun!”

Parking

On-street parking is available in Newent. From Church Street, enter The Shambles through the alleyway to the left of Erol’s Cafe.

Alternatively, park in the Lakeside car park (GL18 1AN) and walk past the Old Courthouse on Old Court Road to the main entrance to The Shambles courtyard.