Halloween events in London
Hobbledown Heath’s Hobble’ween, Hounslow
As part of Hobble’ween, guests can try “bug brunches” (including buffalo worms, locusts, and crickets), squeak potions, dance at Monster’s Balls, and enjoy a Halloween hunt.
22-30 October, from £7.50, hobbledown.com
Experience the horror at Prince Charles Cinema, Soho
This year, Prince Charles Cinema is hosting Mammoth Mammoth, a movie for horror fans. twin peaks, Suspiria, Poltergeist, exorcist When Shining.
Until 31st October, £11, princecharlescinema.com
Halloween haunted house, elephant and castle
Ahead of Halloween, Castle Square at Elephant and Castle transforms into a ‘Spooktacular’ spot. Expect face painting, sweets, pumpkin workshops, scary music and decorations.
October 29th, free, Elephant and Castle Town Center
north halloween event
Lantern Parade, Cheshire
Head to Bewilderwood at dusk to experience the Glorious Glowing Lantern Parade. Witness the forest in a whole new light as you navigate through the trees with your own lantern and spot many magical creatures along the way. Hot snacks and drinks are served at the on-site cafe. Costume encouragement.
From £12.95 (under 92cm free) until 31 October, cheshire.bewilderwood.co.uk
Halloween at the National Museum of Science and Media, Bradford, West Yorkshire
From Halloween science showdown performances to scary masked workshops that transform little monsters into Frankensteins, storytime sessions.
22-30 October, scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
Ride the Ghost Train, Lancashire
Board the Ghost Train from Bury Bolton Street station and prepare for choruses, ghost stories, magic spells and the appearance of the vampire Count Brian and a zombie named Bob as you travel along the East Lancashire Railway.
From £14, 21-29 October. Eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/halloween-ghost-trains
pumpkin picking, derbyshire
Head to this pumpkin patch on the edge of Barlow’s Peak District to get the Halloween celebrations started. Admission to the pumpkin village is free, and there is no parking fee on weekdays, but you will have to pay if you want to take your pumpkins home.
Until October 31st Villagepumpkins.com
Southern Halloween event
Halloween Fun Run, Surrey
Join us for a family-friendly 2k fun run with tons of tricks and treats along the way. Those who make it to the finish line alive will be rewarded with custom event medals and lots of Halloween treats. Don’t forget to bring your spookiest costume, too.
30th October, £10, 209events.com/uk-running-events/spooktacular-2k-halloween-funrun
Halloween Adventures, Hampshire
The Exbury Gardens in the New Forest will continue to host a variety of Halloween activities this year. From spooky forest trails, to haunted steam trains, to mini-gardening, to carving pumpkins.
Until 30th October, £11 adults, £5 children, exbury.co.uk
Farm Spooktacular, Kent
Kent Life Heritage Farm Park hosts daily pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating and costume contests. You can also enjoy a scavenger hunt, an owl exhibit, and refreshments at the Pizza Garden.
22-30 October, tickets £12 (u2 free), kentlife.org.uk
Hello Week at Cornwall’s Camel Creek Adventure Park
From witches’ caves to horror houses to spooky discos to haunted trains, there’s plenty to keep the bravest visitors entertained. Trick-or-treat games, thrilling rides, and the chance to pick your own pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch.
From 22-30 October, from £14.95, children under 92 cm and their parents enter free. camelcreek.co.uk
east halloween event
Penthorpe, Norfolk Poisons and Potions
A nature reserve near Fakenham hosts a “poisons and drugs” trail designed to help children and parents recognize poisonous plants from their safer counterparts and herbal remedies. Explorers are invited to learn spooky facts while searching for photographic clues throughout the reserve and tracking their progress in activity booklets.
Free for annual passholders until 30 October, tickets from £12.95, penshorpe.com
Witches Way at Colchester Castle, Essex
Head to Colchester Castle to grab a copy of The Witch Trail and follow clues around the museum to learn more about the history of witchcraft.
22-30 October, from £5, visitessex.com
Brightworth School of Witchcraft, Essex
Summon your inner Harry Potter and learn how to cast magic spells, craft potions, and meet rare creatures at Hedingham Castle this Halloween. Costumes are encouraged and attendees will receive a certificate.
23-27 October, from £12.95 (u3 free). visitsessex.com
Woodland Walks, Essex
Join a ghost-hunting storyteller as you walk through the shadows of Audley End House & Garden and through the spooky forest to learn about its ghouls and strange happenings. Great for families.
28-30 October, from £6, visitessex.com
Halloween events in Europe and America
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein House, Bath
Step into the Gothic world of Mary Shelley this Halloween. Immersive, her four floors of horror are taken to the next level as the experience remains open after dark. Additionally, many live actors in the shadows are featured as we explore the inspiration behind Shelley’s most famous work.
Until 31st October, £15, houseoffrankenstein.com
Meet the Witch of Wookey Hole, Somerset
At this Halloween Wookie Hall, witches will challenge the traditional tale of the evil old hag and invite a gathering of friendly witches to provide visitors with a family-friendly Halloween experience. Haunted cave tours, broomstick riding lessons, costume contests, 4D cinema, and more, there’s something for everyone.
Until 31st October, from £16.45 (u3 free), wookey.co.uk
Halloween event in Midland
Halloween Trail, Shropshire
Head to Walcott Hall in Lydbury North and walk the eerie pathways around the Arboretum. Enjoy storytelling, games, snacks and pumpkin carving. Costumes are encouraged.
October 26th, £3 (u2 free), walcothallevents.com/events/p/halloween-trail
Halloween activities, Shropshire
From owl encounters and wand making, guided ghost tours, award-winning pumpkin trails, prison sleepovers, ghost cruise experiences and more, Shrewsbury is celebrating Halloween with over 30 events and activities this half term. . Many of them are free.
Until 1st November, originalshrewsbury.co.uk/features/shrewsbury-halloween
Halloween Makers Market, Coventry, West Midlands
Fargo Village is an artistically repurposed industrial space in Coventry’s city centre, home to 40 independent businesses. The following weekend hosts an artisan market with terrifying arts and crafts, candles, jewelry and more.
29-30 October, fargovillage.co.uk
Pick your own pumpkin, Nottinghamshire
For picking your own pumpkins, you can’t beat Maxey’s Farm Shop in Kirklinton. Collect your wheelbarrow and head over to a huge field of pumpkins to pick your favorite and take it home. There are also stalls selling homemade products and fresh produce, spooky forest trails and bouncy castles.
From £3 (under 16’s free) until 31 October, pickuppumpkin.com
Nottingham Halloween Festival, Nottinghamshire
Giant monsters appear on the roofs, face painters entertain kids with spooky designs, Batman visits with the Batmobile, and Spider School hosts spooky spiders.
October 22-30, free, itsinnottingham.com
Nottingham Halloween Festival, Nottinghamshire
Giant monsters appear on the roofs, face painters entertain kids with spooky designs, Batman visits with the Batmobile, and Spider School hosts spooky spiders.
October 22-30, free, itsinnottingham.com
Halloween events in Wales
Conwy, Zipwire in the forest of terror
Held at the Zip World Fforest site in North Wales, the event invites visitors to twist and turn trees on a cursed coaster before escaping Halloween creatures as they run down Europe’s longest net walkway. I will try It’s not for the faint of heart as it has creepy lighting and live actors.
17th October – 1st November, from £12 zipworld.co.uk/ffear-fforest
Halloween Week at Mumbles Pier in Swansea
Mumbles Pier is full of Halloween activities. From spooky creatures (snakes, geckos, etc.) to cupcake decorations, ‘A “not-so-scary fairy party” of parachuting, singing and dancing.
October 31st – November 4th, prices vary. Some events are free. visitswanseabay.com
Haunted Castle Experience, Swansea
Oystermouth Castle is believed to be inhabited by its own ghost, and Harrow’s Eve visitors can pass through 12th-century vaults and ancient cloisters as long as they don’t disturb the White Lady.
From £11 on 31st October. www.visitswanseabay.com
Halloween events in Scotland
Halloween Fairgrounds, Glasgow
The Spooktacular in the leafy parking lot of Silverbarn is sure to be terrifyingly fun. Guests can expect thrills and chills with a variety of exciting rides for kids and big kids (including a ghost train), spooky photo opportunities, and delicious food.
Until 31 October Adults £20 (£15 online), Children £17 (£12 online), thespooktacular.com
Halloween Tour, Edinburgh
At The Real Mary King’s Close, nestled beneath the Royal Mile, visitors can step back in time and learn about Edinburgh’s dark past with an expert guide. From candlelight tours with surprise guests to true crimes tours that explore the city’s witch trials, notorious grave robbers and murderers, and the crimes of Burke and Hare.
15-31 October, from £15.95, realmarykingsclose.com
Halloween events in Northern Ireland
Experience Delhi Halloween, Londonderry
Delhi Halloween has become one of the world’s leading Halloween and Samhain (pronounced Souan) celebrations. Portraying Delhi’s rich mythological, creative and cultural history, highlights include the Haunted Harvest Market, Moon Museum, Amusement Park, Samhain Sessions, Walking His Tour, Carnival Parade and Fireworks Display. I have.
October 28-31, free admission, derryhalloween.com
Halloween Festival, Ulster
Step back in time and experience traditional Samhain at the Ulster Folk Museum. As you explore the museum, keep an eye out for unusual or obnoxious characters and hear them tell spooky tales from the olden days. Try your hand at Halloween crafts, listen to Armor Rhymers music, and enjoy a traditional Halloween festivities.
Until 31st October, adults £9.90, children £6.05, ulsterfolkmuseum.org/whats-on/halloween
