Now autumn has arrived and Halloween is just round the corner, you might be starting to plan where to take the kids in October half term and looking for local Halloween events in Somerset and Bristol.
Visiting a pumpkin patch is great fun. Read our blog post where to find the best pumpkin patches in Somerset (and surrounding area).
Halloween is a great time for family events and days out. To help you get out and about with your little monsters we have put together a list of outdoor trails, spooooky craft activities, a range of autumnal family days out for Halloween, plus some special spooktacular Halloween events in Somerset and Bristol for 2024.
Where: Lyncombe Drive, Churchill. BS25 5PQ.
The Zombie Outbreak is coming! Your help is needed this Halloween to join Mendip Activity Centre’s Zombie Outbreak Response Team. Choose your weapon from axes, bows and rifles. Are you brave enough?
All archery, air rifle, axe throwing, archery active and tobogganing sessions are Halloween themed.
When: Between 9th October – 3rd November 2024
Price: From £10/person. Book here.
Zombie Archery is back this spooky season!
This is a game where archery meets the undead – shoot at zombies & Halloween inspired targets. Discover how to shoot with a bow and arrow with a GB Archery qualified instructor before the zombie games begin. This wicked experience is fun for the whole family – prepare for an unforgettable Halloween.
- 75 minute session
- Suitable for all skill levels
- If you book 6 or more, you get the range to yourself!
- Prizes to be won!
When: From Friday 4th October to Friday 1st November 2024
Price: From £25. For more information and to book a timed session, click here (Booking essential).
Age: 7+ year olds are allowed to shoot, however this experience is recommended for ages 10+ as this experience may be scary for younger guests.
Have a go at Axe and Knife Throwing which is on during Half Term for the whole family. From £25
There are also holiday clubs running during half term, suitable for ages 6-11.
- Runs from 9am – 3.30pm
- £35 per child, per day
See website for details and booking.
Where: Clevedon Road, Wraxall, North Somerset, BS48 1PG
- Scavenger Hunt: Discover fascinating facts about their more unusual and unappreciated animals as you explore the zoo.
- Watch the majestic owls in flight daily at 3 pm.
- Accessible Pumpkin Patch: Enjoy their inclusive pumpkin patch at the Farm Shop, complete with easy pathways and viewing areas for all guests.
- Selfie Spots: Capture your visit with themed photo opportunities and celebrate the season in style.
- Late Night PYO Pumpkins at the Farm Shop
When: From Tuesday 1st October 2024
Price: Included in the zoo admission price.
Where: Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset BA5 1BB
Attention all witches and wizards! Prepare to dive headfirst into the enchanting realm of Halloween magic at Wookey Hole, the home of Halloween. After exploring the caves, everyone can join in the Giant Pumpkin Trail and solve a mystery to win Halloween treats. Head to the Scoob! 4D cinema experience, spooky circus show, museum, soft play, monster golf, fancy dress competition and meet the Wookey witch!
When: From 5th October every weekend and then everyday from 26th October to 3rd November during Half Term.
Price: Included in normal admission price – visit website and book online here.
Where: Cheddar Gorge and Caves, The Cliffs, Cheddar, BS27 7QF
It’s time to party with the Cheddar Man skeleton and his friends this October half-term. Cheddar Caves are hosting a a fun and ‘spooktacular’ skeleton trail and Halloween themed party on a trail around Gough’s Cave and there’s even a reward to take home with you! Join themed party games alongside arts and crafts.
Explore the Dreamhunters at Cox’s Cave, Beyond the View, Jacob’s Ladder, the Cliff-top Walk and the Museum of Prehistory.
When: Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Price: Included in normal ticket price. Book here.
Dogs are Welcome!
Where: Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Claverton, Bath, BA2 7BD
Join in throughout October half term for a cool, spooky day out at the museum with a classic American Trick or Treat atmosphere.
Every day
- Halloween Creature garden trail – follow the clues, open the sensory box and feel or smell what’s inside, then find the secret letters in each box’s story to unlock the trail code. With candy treat at the end!
- Museum bat search and monster mask trail
- Family activities indoors in the Stables, including a reading corner, colouring, crafts or puzzles
- Seasonal treats at the American Garden Deli
On Halloween Day
31 October
- Trick or Treat event in the gardens, 11am–1pm
- Dog costume competition, 12.30pm
- Kids’ costume parade, 2pm
Halloween Evening Theatre
- 28 October – A Pandemonium of Poe
- 3 November – Sinister States
Pumpkin Painting
1–3 November
Why not get into the spirit of Halloween and come in a costume!
When: Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024, from
10 am – 5 pm (last entry 4.30 pm).
Price: £2 per trail or £3.50 for both trails, plus normal admission (1 treat per trail sheet). Look out for free entry day – part of Bath Museum Week.
Where: Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD
When: Half Term
Family Trail throughout half term.
Where: Midsomer Norton Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, BA3 2EY
Halloween at the Station – Join us for an atmospheric Halloween Train ride at Midsomer Norton. There will be Halloween activities and the shop and buffet will be open. Train tickets are All Day Rovers so cover travel on as many trains as you like.
When: 27th October 2024; Standard timetable with departures at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:00.
Price: £10.00 for one adult; £5.00 for children aged 4-16 or FREE if wearing Halloween costume. All children aged 3 and under travel FREE but of course may wear suitable costume as well.
*Advance booking recommended.
Where: Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8PP
Enjoy a Halloween Family Fun Day at the Helicopter Museum in Weston super Mare.
An amazing day of Spooky fun for the whole family includes watching live giant bubble shows in the indoor arena. Meeting the costumed characters on the prowl and exploring the haunted graveyard. Climb into the pilots seat of some of the helicopters and try on a pilots helmet. There’s also face painting and a few stalls.
Try the Halloween themed menu in the cafe.
When: Sunday 27th October 2024
Price: Adults – £13.00, Children (4-15) – £6.00, Concessions available. FREE entry for all children in Halloween fancy dress!!
Where: RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, BA22 8HT
When: Monday 28th to Friday 1st Novem
Price: Adult £15, Child (3-15)/Seniors (65+) £10 (online price), Under 3’s FREE. Shows included in admission.
Join the Explorer Dome Team for a series of exhilarating science shows at the Museum during October Half Term. Come and see a baffling and brilliant array of experiments using everyday physics and chemistry to explain some key concepts! Each interactive show will allow for plenty of opportunities to ask questions, encourage imagination, and wow the audience!
Shows (Monday to Friday):
- 11:00
- 12:30
- 14:30
Where: Yeovil Junction Station, Stoford, Nr Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9UU
Join one of the Halloween evenings. Come dressed up in your scary outfits! Free Horror Bag for children! Ghostly steam train rides from the haunted house plus Halloween themed food on sale.
When: Saturday 26th October and Thursday 31st October 2024; 5.30pm – 9.00pm
- Saturday – Disco and Steam Train.
- Thursday – Halloween evening (prizes for scariest costume) and Steam Train
Price: £12.50 pre-booked per person (paid min. 24 hours in advance), or £13.50 on the evening per person. (One Under 5 will be admitted FREE with a paying adult).
Where: Yeovil Country Park, Brunswick Street, Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom, BA20 1QZ
When: TBC
- 11 am – 2 pm
Price: TBC
Where: Somerset Reindeer Ranch, Orchid Stud, Oakley Lane,
Ilchester Road, Somerset, BA22 8RF
When: Saturday 26th October and Thursday 31st October 2024
- 12.00 – 2.00 pm
- 2.30 – 4.30 pm
Price: Adult £6; Child (age 18 m – 16) £12.00, plus booking fee.
Get ready for a Halloween Spooktacular experience at the Somerset Reindeer Ranch!
- Story Time
- Animal Encounters
- Apple Bobbing:
- Dragons!
- Fancy Dress Costume
- Halloween Fun Trail
- Food and Drinks
Where: Unit 11, Cheddar Business Park, Wedmore Rd,
Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3EB
Soft Play Halloween Parties featuring fancy dress competition, pumpkin hunt, zombie laser tag, kids karaoke, foam finale, UV glow sticks and Halloween themed food and drink.
When: Wednesday 30th October 2024, 5pm-7pm
Price: Adult £3.95; Child (age 1-12) £14.95; Under 1’s £1.95
Where: Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG
This Halloween follow the clues hidden around the gardens to find the culprit behind the spooky goings on at Hestercombe.
As well as their spooky trail, there’s a potion making workshop from Sciencedipity (Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th October only) and Halloween crafts (Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November).
Don’t forget to try and spot Hester the bat and enjoy a play at the two play areas for some magical fun. Then stop of at the Stables Restaurant or Caffè + Gelato which offers home-cooked food, tea and cakes.
When: Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024; 10.00am to 3.30pm.
Price: Children go FREE during half term. The Trail is included in the admission price, book here.
The perfect spooky day for the whole family to enjoy!
Where: Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1AL
There’s a week of spooktacular entertainment for the entire family this Halloween, including your favourite games and rides! And if that wasn’t spooky enough, you can even meet The Wicked Witch of Weston and take Broomstick Flying Lessons too!
When: Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024
Price: £1/person entrance fee, plus rides are extra – an unlimited ride wristband can be purchased online (£15).
Party Peeps On The Pier – Halloween Party
When: Thursday 31 October 2024, 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
The UK’s Number 1 Interactive Family Rave comes to Weston Super Mare for a Halloween special! Party includes
- Family Games and Challenges
- Amazing Lighting Effects
- Foam, Bubbles and Confetti
- Live DJ’s & Interactive Hosts
- Prizes & Giveaways
- Character Appearances
- Photo Opportunities
- Entry On The Pier
Price: Adult £10.84 (Early Bird £8.67); Child £11.92 (Early bird £9.76); Under 3’s £3.25
Where: Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Keynsham, BANES, BS31 1TP
A family-friendly immersive attraction created for 11-15 year olds offers a frightfully fun time out. Perfect for spending Halloween with friends.
Navigate four of the scare mazes, enjoy the epic fire shows, spooky street performers, fairground rides and side stalls serving a fun choice of mocktails and delicious street food.
When: Saturday 26th October and Saturday 31st October 2024.
Price: From £12.50/person. Booking is essential. Book here.
All persons under 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 years or over at all times within the event area.
Where: 37 Gay Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2NT
Halloween Horror Event Nights, “After Dark: Nights to die for” is an intense multi-sensory horror event, suitable for age 15+ only. Escape Room sessions from 6pm onwards include the After Dark event.
When: From 11th October 2024, from 6pm – 10.30pm (last admission 9.30pm).
Price: Pre-sale tickets available from £16.50
Where: Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AA
Halloween comes to the museum. Visit the museum after dark for some spooky fun! Come dressed in your creepiest costumes and be ready to explore the Museum by torch light as we turn out the lights for a night of family fun under cover of darkness. Take part in a spooky craft activity and follow our special Halloween Mystery Trail around the Museum. There’ll be someone waiting at the end!
When: Thursday 31st October 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. (Book a time slot).
Price: £5 per person aged 3 years and over. Booking is essential.
Who: Suggested age range is 5 to 11 years. Pre-school children are welcome but the event is aimed at older children.
Museum will largely be in darkness so do bring a torch.
Where: East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4DB
There are spooky things happening at the museum this half term. Follow their trick or treat trail, enjoy the Halloween craft activities and make a clay pumpkin.
You can dress up for Halloween and you may even find a witch or two at the museum!!!
Suitable for ages 2+
When: Tuesday, 29th October 2024, 10:00 – 4:30
Thursday, 31st October 2024, 10:00 – 4:30
Price: Activities £4, booking required.
Where: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1PR
Lots of activities and exhibitions at Weston museum to keep the kids entertained.
- Weston Museum proudly presents Axel Scheffler: A Life in Illustration, a comprehensive exhibition celebrating the work of the UK’s number one bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler. Known for creating beloved characters like the Gruffalo and Stick Man, this family-friendly exhibition offers the most extensive public display of Axel’s illustrations in the UK
When: Saturday 27 July 2024 – Saturday 9 November 2024 (The Museum is Closed on a Sunday and Monday)
Price: FREE
Dinosaur Soap Workshop – join a beginner’s workshop where ‘Art in Mind’ will guide you through the art of soap making. All the necessary equipment will be provided – just bring yourself and a sense of creativity!
When: Tuesday 29th October 2024
Workshop Times:
10:00 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00
Price: £7.00/person
Dino Dig Sessions – Pretend to be a real Palaeontologist as you dig for fossils and make your own clay fossil to take home, in our family friendly dinosaur sessions!
When: Wednesday 30th October 2024 and Thursday 31st October 2024, 10:30 – 11:15; 11:30 – 12:15; 11:30 – 12:00; 12:45 – 13:30
Price: £6.50 per child (Limited spaces).
Dino Day with Raptors World – Several Prehistoric beasts will make special appearances throughout the day, as we bring dinosaurs back from extinction for one special day.
When: Friday 1st November 2024; 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Price: FREE. (Limited capacity)
Dinosaur Sand Art Workshop – Join a dino-mite workshop where you’ll get the chance to take part in 4 separate dino-themed activities that ignite your imagination and transport you to the land that time forgot.
Workshop Times:
10:00 – 10:45
11:00 – 11:45
12:00 – 12:45
Price: £9.00 per person
Where: Chard Reservoir LNR, Oaklands Avenue, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1HU
When: 29th Oct 2024
- 10 am – 1 pm
Price: Suggested donation £2
Autumnfest returns again for 2024, with:
- Mini-boat races
- Hook-an-apple activities
- Face painting
- Tree Trail
- Seasonal refreshments
Where: Willows and Wetlands Centre, Meare Green Court, Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6HY
When: Saturday 26th October – Friday 8th November 2024
- 10.00 am – 4.00 pm (winter hours)
Price: Trail – £3/Child; Museum: Adult £4.00, Child £2.00
13 Halloween sculptures to find (choice of picture quiz or wordsearch). Pop into the basket museum and watch the willows and wetland film, pick up a free Willow Walks leaflet and explore the withy beds, join a guided tour, and check out the willow shop for the beautiful willow baskets and other hand-made products. Afterwards, enjoy a coffee and a cake from the Lemon Tree cafe.
Where: Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH
When: Saturday 6tht October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
- 10.00 am – 4.30 pm
Price: Adults £22.80, Children £12.95, Under 4’s FREE, Concession £19.25. (Save 10% off the normal entry price when you book by midnight the day before your planned visit).
A new Family Trail has arrived at Haynes Motor Museum. Dare you uncover the scary secrets at Haynes Motor Museum this Halloween? Hidden in plain sight are some of the spookiest automotive monsters of all time. Don’t get caught out, spot them before they spot you! (Included in admission).
Where: Chard, Somerset, TA20 4LU
The Pumpkin Rolling event is back again this year. Purchase a pumpkin, carry it to the top lawn and get rolling. After the kids have had their turn, it’s yours to kindle the kid in you. Once you have had your fun you can take it home for Halloween.
When: 26th October to 31st October 2024, from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm.
Price: Usual admission fee plus the cost of the pumpkin (priced dependant on size). Book tickets here.
Where: Wambrook, Chard, TA20 3DH
When: Thursday 31st October 2024, 10 am to 4.00 pm
Price: Reduced price of £5/Adult, £1/Child
Please support this Somerset Animal Charity and join them for a spooktacular Halloween celebration and fun day out this October half term. You’ll have a faboolous time filled with exciting and creative activities perfect for children of all ages!
The Spooktacular Activities include making Popsicle Stick Bats, Cardboard Tube Bats, Pom Pom Bats, and Cardboard Tube Spiders. Get crafty with our Pumpkin Collage Faces and decorate your own Paper Pumpkin Templates for a frightfully fun experience!
Fancy Dress is welcome!
There’s a cafe on site, or take a picnic and enjoy in the grounds.
Where: Dilington Estate Office and Farms, Whitelackington, Ilminster, TA19 9EG
When: Saturday 26th October 2024, 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Price: £10.00/person (Suitable for 18 months plus). – Book through Facebook.
Discover the weird and wonderful woodland for some spooky “Halloween” activities with ROAM Outdoor Activity Centre.
Follow the Halloween Trail to unlock a tasty prize. Get involved in carving your own pumpkin AND take it away with you. Model a spooky spider from clay. Toast a Ghostly Marshmallow over our fire pit. Plus, enjoy activities such as rope and tyre swings, log-stacle course, slack line, mud kitchens and hammocks.
Also includes cauldrons of hot soup (vegan and vegetarian option available) with crusty bread.
Hot chocolate with delicious toppings also available, plus complimentary tea and coffee and cold drinks.
Where: The Newt in Somerset, Bruton, Somerset, BA7 7NG
When: Saturday 19th October and Sunday 20th October 2024, 9:00am – 6:00pm.
Apple Day aims to raise “awareness not only of the importance of orchards to our landscape and culture, but also in the provenance and traceability of food” – philosophies that The Newt also hold dear.
The weekend is a two-day celebration of all things apple; from juice pressing to apple games, displays, recipes, cyder tastings and tractor tours through the orchards. Expect live music, orchard tractor rides, apple-themed menus as well as their ever popular BBQ with estate meats and vegetables cooked over fire.
Price: Membership is required to visit The Newt in Somerset. Membership is open to everyone and unlocks a full year of enjoyment for the entire family.
Individual Membership £95 or £80 with Direct Debit
Joint Membership £160 or £130 with Direct Debit
Local Membership** £55 or £40 with Direct Debit
Children (0-16 yrs) free of charge when accompanied by an adult member
Direct Debit signup includes a £20 voucher for our online shop and £10 voucher each year you renew. One voucher per couple for Joint Memberships.
Membership also gives access to their partner gardens, including Kew, Wakehurst, Great Dixter, Borde Hill, Eden Project, Blenheim, Chatsworth, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Trebah, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Tregothnan, Tremenheere and Tresco.
Where: Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road, Brean Sands, Somerset, TA8 2QY
When: Friday 25th October – Monday 4th November 2024
The Pumpkin Patch is back again this year so come and join in the fun pumpkin picking and carving session.
There’s lots of photo opportunities too!
There’s a Splash Spooktacular on Sunday 27th October, Thursday 31st October and Sunday 3rd November, their Splash Zone Pool turns orange! This only happens once a year so don’t miss-out! Booking is essential.
There’s also some spooooky sessions at Brean Play where the kids can enjoy a 90 minute indoor play session. Older children (7-11 years) can enjoy our Ninja Zone. Pre-booking is required.
Where: Kilver Court, Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5NF
When: **No Halloween/October Half Term event in 2024 due to flooding**
Price: Standard Garden Admission (+ £2 for an optional Halloween trail pack). No advance booking needed.
Dare to delve into the magically mysterious garden at Kilver Court this Halloween half-term? Come along for a fantastically frightful adventure, perfect for little witches and wizards!
Best Halloween Events in Bristol 2024
Where: Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, BS10 7TP
Let your little monsters run wild on the fang-tastic Howl-oween trail.
Follow the Myths and Legends trail around the zoo to discover fun animal myths and your animal personality – are you a free spirit like a wolf or cheeky like a wolverine? Explore the site in all its ‘gory’- tiptoe through the lemur walkthrough and spot real wolves. Enjoy fascinating myth-busting talks led by our animal experts.
Step inside the Cauldron of Creation where a ‘trick and treat’ surprise awaits! Will you dare to reach inside the mystery box? Plus, join in with fun art activities where you can create your very own mythical beast!
When: Friday 25th October 2024 to Sunday 3rd November 2024
Price: Howl-oween events included in admission. Kids in fancy dress get 50% off!* Book here.
Where: Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY
This October half term, the ship will be packed with family fun and ghoulish activities for all ages.
‘Woeful Wounds’ returns with a botanical twist to continue their ‘Plants Crossing Continents’ theme for 2024. Experience the magic of special effect make-up and receive your very own Woeful Wound. Make-up artists will create cuts and blisters that the crew would have suffered from poisonous plants, on visitors aged 4-18.
🎃 Terrifying Turnip Trail
Glowing turnips will lead you around the dockyard and ship, each revealing fascinating facts about Victorian Halloween traditions.
☠️ Haunted Ship – NEW for 2024
Encounter ghostly apparitions of crew and passengers of bygone times as you explore the ship.
👻 Victorian Ghost Stories – NEW for 2024
Families can settle in for a new spine-chilling storytelling experience on board, where a costumed Victorian will share ghostly tales with those who dare to listen.
When: Saturday 26th to Sunday 3rd November 2024
Price: Included with admission ticket. Book here.
Where: Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD
It’s a hoot! at Avon Valley Railway this October half term. Join in a family-friendly weekend of fun.
Go on a steam-hauled train ride and be entertained by Gizmo the Magic Wizard! Then, back at Bitton Station, see birds of prey from Pitcombe Rock Falconry and enjoy an autumnal trail around the station.
When: Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October 2024.
Trains depart at 10:45, 12:00, 13:15, 14:30 and 15:45
Price: Adults – £11/person. Children £7, or if they come in Halloween fancy dress will travel FREE of charge. Under 3’s are FREE.
Where: Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5TT
When: Thursday 24th October 2024
Price: Age 13+ £21.25, age 3-12 £13.85, under 3’s are FREE
Deep and Deadly October Half Term and Halloween Event
Discover the deadliest creatures this October Half Term at Bristol Aquarium, by learning all about the different ways that their animals can be DEADLY! From poison to pincers, barbed stingers to gnashing jaws, there are so many ways that aquatic animals hunt and protect themselves in the natural world.
Follow their trail of the deadliest creatures you can find in the 7 different habitat zones, as you make your way around – including piranhas, stingrays, lionfish, and more!
Get up close with a real squid dissection at Deadly Discoveries!
👻 Spooky Evenings! 👻
Explore the Aquarium after dark with some special spooky evenings this October.
Join the paranormal investigators for a special tour to unravel the story of Captain Blackbeard, and why his spirit has reappeared at Bristol Aquarium.
These family friendly tours will combine some fishy facts with some spooky shenanigans as you work with your guides to discover the truth about Blackbeard’s Ghost.
Fancy dress is encouraged. Booking is essential.
When: Tuesday 29th October 2024.
Tours: 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00
☠️ Erie Adults Evening (18+) ☠️
When: 30th October
Roam the aquarium with a drink in hand after dark, when the tanks enter moonlight mode and their urban jungle comes alive with twilight lighting.
But beware, ‘tis the season when spirits come out to play, who knows which uninvited guests may be lurking in the shadows…
This is a free roaming event, but expect some slippery scares along the way. Pre-booking required.
Fancy dress from visitors of all ages is highly encouraged!
This event is FREE to members! Members are still required to book tickets. Please make sure you bring your membership card along on the day as you will be asked for proof.
6pm – 9pm, with last entry at 8pm.
Where: Foxholes Lane, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4PG
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween Half Term like no other at Old Down Country Park! They’re conjuring up a bewitching blend of workshops and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Brew up some enchanting potions, get gooey with slime making and carve out unforgettable memories as you create your own pumpkin lantern, picked from their very own pumpkin patch! But that’s not all – there’s a Trick or Treat Trail, a Party Play Bus and themed Monster, Wizard and Witches Days!
When: 26th October to 3rd November 2024.
- 10am – 4pm
Price: See website for admission prices. Special offer throughout the whole of October 1 child entry is £1 with a full paying adult.
Where: Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ
When: Tuesday 15th October – Saturday 9th November 2024
Discover Earth Like Never Before
Renown artist, Luke Jerram, is bringing his Gaia Earth artwork to his home city of Bristol. Gaia, a 7-metre Earth artwork, takes centre stage in Bristol Cathedral this autumn. This stunning installation, featuring detailed NASA imagery, will be suspended within the Cathedral, offering a unique opportunity to see our planet from an extraordinary perspective. The artwork, scaled to 1.8 million times smaller than planet Earth, is illuminated from within, with each centimetre representing 18 kilometres of the Earth’s surface. Amplifying this awe-inspiring display is an immersive soundscape composed by BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Jones.
Experience the beauty and fragility of our home planet through this inspiring exhibition with an accompanying children’s trail. Bring the whole family for fun and educational eco-craft activities while learning about sustainability and nature in an engaging and creative way.
Price: There is no charge to visit the Cathedral and view Gaia during visiting hours. Donations are welcome.
Crafty Cathedral Gaia Special
Monday 28 October, 10.00am – 12.00pm, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Tuesday 29 October, 10.00am – 12.00pm, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Thursday 31 October 10.00am – 12.00pm 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Tickets: There is no charge or booking required.
Halloween Events in Gloucesterhire and Wiltshire
Where: Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Glos. GL54 5FL
When: Pumpkin Patch: 18th – 20th October 2024, 23rd – 31st October 2024
Price: Adult £12.95, Child (4-15) £11.95, Toddler £10.95 + booking fee. Under 2’s FREE.
Join the awesomely autumnal event at Cotswold Farm Park, offering full access to the Patch, Maize Maze, carving activity, and more.
Enjoy a delicious freshly baked Halloween cookie and a plump pumpkin of choice (up to the value of £3) all included in one price. Plus, receive exclusive discounts at The Ox Shed Restaurant and shop.
Pumpkin Night-time Experience
*New Event for 2024*
- Open 6.00 pm – 9.30 pm
After dark, the Cotswold Pumpkin Patch transforms into a stunning spectacle, with:
- Live Music every evening
- UV pumpkin displays and Trail
- Fires for roasting s’mores
- Hot food
- Dogs are welcome
- Fancy dress is encouraged for all!
- Open 9.30 am – 5.00 pm
- Entry to the Pumpkin Patch and Maize Maze
- Carving Activity and Face Painting
- Complimentary seasonal biscuit
- Dog Friendly
- 10% Off Restaurant and Shop
If you want to go into the farm too, purchase Farm Park tickets instead! All farm park guests can access the Pumpkin Patch providing it’s on an event day. You will still have the opportunity to purchase pumpkins, add on the carving activity and seek out refreshments whilst you’re there.
Where: Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ
Autumn is the perfect time to explore the grounds, with the Arboretum awash with vibrant colour come October.
Wednesday 23rd October – Sunday 3rd November 2024)
The pumpkin trail will lead you though the grounds, eight pumpkins to find, unscramble the letters to discover the word and claim your prize.
Explore the house, arboretum, gardens and adventure playground this October half term. Don’t forget to dress up in your spookiest costume and pose for a photo in one of the selfie frames!
Creepy Critters Workshop Hosted by ZooLab UK
Tuesday 29th October – Saturday 2nd November 2024
Get up close and hands-on with real live animals at a ‘Creepy Critters’ workshop, hosted by ZooLab UK. Meet the likes of Snakes, Giant Snails, Tarantulas and more in this interactive show – the perfect addition to the spooky Halloween Holidays.
Price: £7.50 per child (with free entry to the workshop for one accompanying parent).
Workshop (45 minutes):
11:00 – 11:45
12:00 – 12:45
13:00 – 13:45
Where: Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW
Longleat are celebrating all things autumnal with their Great British Autumn event. Carve your very own pumpkin in the Longhouse. You can then get your wellies on to find all the scarecrows on a trail and solve the riddle for a sweet treat. You can immerse yourself in a storytelling world with captivating live performances throughout the day.
Watch in awe as owls swoop over you, let the kids loose on the mini ride-on tractors, and get artistic in craft corner. Brand new for 2024, is the giant haybale slide for lots of indoor fun. Not forgetting the drive through safari which is great fun!
When: 26th October to 3rd November 2024.
Price: Normal admission prices plus additional fee for pumpkin carving. See website for prices and to book here.
Where: Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT
Discover the Halloween Light Trail, taking you on a journey to find the Marsh Witch and her potions, pumpkins, shipwrecks, scarecrows, bats, broomsticks, and much more.
Make a wish with her in the pond zone, get creative in the arts and craft zone, or toast marshmallows in the firepit.
When: Friday 11th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024.
Time slots: 5.30pm, 5.45pm, 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm, 7pm, 7.15pm, 7.30pm, 7.45pm, 8pm (SENS sessions available)
Price: Adult £14.50, Child £12.50, Under 4 FREE
Where: Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LP
Discover a spook-tacular week of magic, mischief, and ghoulish shenanigans at the Castle. Come and join in the fun as the temperature falls, the days get shorter, and the magic of Halloween fills the air.
Medieval Monster Trail
Explore the castle grounds with a mythical Medieval trail and encounter friendly Medieval Monsters as you wonder. Discover five mystical medieval characters every day, that will ignite your imaginationvalong the interactive castle trail. Join the fun by dressing up and taking part in a Medieval Monsters ball in Sudeley’s Orangery before continuing the trail to discover the remains of a lost Medieval Village with a team of archaeologists from Dig Ventures.
On the 27th, 29th and 31st Oct there’s special effects around the grounds between 3pm – 5pm.
When: Friday 25th October and Sunday 3rd of November 2024.
Price: Adults £22.00, Children (3-15) £10.00, Infants under 3 FREE. Family ticket £56.00
Where: Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB
A kids Halloween festival near Gloucester is a frightfully fun day out for all the family during October half term…if you dare! There are spooky shows with cheeky hobgoblins, Glom and Gloria, scavenger hunt, maize maze, corn cannons and fancy dress competition. See how many pumpkins you can spot on their spellbinding trailer ride, street food, and their usual farm park activities: great new adventure play area, bouncy pillows, mini golf, tractor trailer rides, and quad train ride.
When: Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024, from 9.30 am to 4 pm daily. Book a time slot online.
Price: For prices and more details click here. (Prices cheaper when booking online in advance).
Where: Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ
Come face-to-face with a giant dragon this Halloween at Berkeley Castle! With a whole range of mythical activities throughout the day ensuring everyone has a legendary day out. You’ll have the opportunity to meet baby dragons, and learn of their unique origin – before seeing if they have what it takes to tame the giant dragon (and perhaps even grab a photo).
Younger guests will have the chance to play games at Wizard School with their visiting wizard as they give you a crash-training course on how to be the ultimate wizard and tame those dragons!
When: From (Closed every Thursday – Saturday).
Price: The Halloween event is included in your admission ticket. Book tickets here.
Where: Road, Bentham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 4UA.
Discover the Halloween Trail that takes you around the farm to discover various challenges, tasks and puzzles. There’s a choice of 2 trails – one for pre -school age, and one for older kids.
When: Trail: Wednesday 23rd October – Sunday 3rd November 2024 – various time slots available. 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Price: £6 for Children, £3 for accompanying adults. There are discounted tickets for the “off peak” dates (23rd -27th Oct & 2 – 3rd November). However you’ll need to book at least a week in advance. Book your time slot online here.
Pumpkin Picking at Primrose Vale Farm
There are thousands of home grown pumpkins, so put on your wellies and find your perfect one for carving.
When: 5th & 6th October, 12th & 13th October, 19th & 20th October and 26th onward released subject to availability. Book at time slot online.
Pumpkin Picking from 9:30am – 3:30pm (last entry).
Price: £3/person (cost is redeemable in pumpkins)
Where: Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9EW
Cattle Country’s Pumpkin Patch has thousands of home-grown pumpkins and gourds to pick! So grab your wellies (strongly recommended), a wheelbarrow and pick your perfect pumpkin. After bowsing their range of pumpkin varieties, complete the family games tournament (winner gets a prize and bragging rights). Then, get that all important autumnal photo amongst the crops and take your choice of gorgeous orange globe home.
When: 12th and 13th, 19th and 20th, 25th to 31st October 2024.
Price: Your Farm Park Tickets include entry to the Pumpkin Patch AND a whole day in the park! Pumpkins are priced by size and start at £1 each.
Autumn is the best time to visit Westonbirt Arboretum. Family activities include The Autumn Family Trail – Tree Guardians.
The ‘Tree Guardians’ trail reveals how our trees at Westonbirt are cared for, how they are protected in the wild, how trees cope with climate change and how we are working with tree experts around the world to protect and conserve trees.
Try some wildlife detective activities as you go and have fun playing the mini ‘Tree Trumps’ game as you follow the trail. Keep playing when you are home by downloading the rest of Forestry England’s Tree Trumps card game.
Find their note book along the trail and make a pledge to protect trees for the future!
Self-guided trail suitable for children aged 7yrs and over. Collect a trail map at the Welcome Building.
National Trust Halloween Trails in Somerset and Bristol
Where: Wraxall, North Somerset, BS48 1PA
Join the half term Halloween Trail.
Gertrude, the witch who lives in Tyntesfield’s woods, is having a very bad day. Her mischievous cat Whiskers has torn her Book of Spells and Potions and now she can’t finish making Frog Fudge for her Halloween party.
Have fun trying the activities at each of the seven stations on the trail then return to see Gertrude. If you can tell her the ingredients she needs, she may even give you a prize!
When: Saturday 26th to Sunday 3rd November 2024. From 10.00 am.
Price: Normal admission price or free to NT members. Plus £3/Trail.
Pumpkin display in the Orangery from Saturday 26th October to Friday 15th November 2024.
Where: Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6NY
Dunster Castle school of magic returns for another adventure. It’s time for the Pumpkin Games. The Pumpkin Games trophy has gone missing and you have a list of suspects! Compete in the games and follow the clues to find out what happened to the trophy!
Ghost Tours 2024: Dare you join a chilling tour of the most haunted parts of the castle? Listen as your storyteller tells tales of ghosts and apparitions, leading the way through the castle, with a few surprises and scares along the way. Ghost tours suitable for age 13 and over.
When: The school of magic trail runs from Saturday 5th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Ghost tours Monday 28th and Thursday 31st October 2024 evening (1820-2300 hrs.), booking is essential. Age 13 and over.
Price: £3 per trail including a prize. Plus normal admission charge applies, FREE for NT members. Ghost Tours £25
Where: Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5AH
During October half term discover the autumnal adventure trail around the garden. Discover clues and facts about spiders as you walk round Prior park.
Simply solve the puzzle as you follow the map to claim your prize at the end.
When: Saturday 26th until Sunday 3rd November 2024, from 10 am to 3/4 pm.
Price: Normal admission applies, free to NT members. Trail is £2.50 per person.
Where: Dyrham, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8HY
Discover the bat trail this October half term. Swoop your way around Dyrham Park finding clues and facts about our favourite upside-down friends. When you complete the trail don’t forget to collect your treat at the end.
When: Saturday 26th October to 3rd November 2024 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Price: Normal admission price or free to NT members. Plus the trail sheet will be £2.50 each.
Where: Lytes Cary Manor, near, Somerton, TA11 7HU
This autumn, put your wellies on and enjoy the popular Lytes Scary Halloween Trail which runs though October half term. Learn about some of the wildlife that thrives here and the carved characters and creatures you may spot in the house or simply enjoy some quality time in the great outdoors.
When: Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024. From 10am to 15:30pm each day and will take 1-1.30 hrs to complete.
Price: £2.50 per trail (includes a mask, trail sheet and pencil). Normal admission fees apply, (FREE admission to NT members).
Where: Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QH
Visit Bath Assembly Rooms during October half term and get busy creating Halloween themed crafts. You’ll make your own ghost ornament using felt or a spider in a web using sticks and string. Other activities that you’ll try are origami pumpkins and turnips and make your own 3D haunted paper house. Have a go at trick or treat hula and of course some spooky themed colouring in.
When: Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024, between 10 am and 2.00 pm (last entry 1.45 pm).
Price: Craft activities included in admission price.
Where: Barrington, near Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0NQ
Apple collecting in the orchards during half term, a fun activity for all the family to enjoy.
Join the fun in the orchards at Barrington Court to gather in the windfall apples with the mini wheelbarrows. Barrington Court orchards are home to over 100 varieties of apples.
Discover the Pumpkin Trail this October Half term. Explore the grounds to find pumpkins hiding around the estate. See how many you can find as you use your senses, spot autumn colours and look out for the pumpkins in disguise.
You can also join the ranger team in the orchard, with their Wildflower Seed Sowing event this October Half Term. They’re sowing wildflower seeds ready to be planted out next year. (29th – 31st October 2024). Suitable for all ages.
When: Trail – Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024. From 10am to 4pm.
Apple Harvesting from Monday 28th October.
Price: Included in the admission price, FREE to NT members. Booking not required.
Happy Halloween!
Read more Seasonal Somerset Guides
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For firework displays and bonfire night events in Somerset and Bristol, check out:
The Best Firework Displays and Bonfire Night Events in Somerset and Bristol 2024
Firework Displays and Bonfire Night Events in Bristol and South Gloucestershire 2024
If you’re looking ahead to Christmas events in Somerset and Bristol, check out:
The Best Christmas Light Trails in Somerset and Bristol 2024
Family Days Out at Christmas in Somerset 2024
Family Days Out at Christmas in Bristol, 2024
For Halloween events further afield, check out:
Halloween Events in Yorkshire by Sam at The Reluctant Explorers
Halloween Events in the Manchester Area by Colette at Going on an Adventure
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