Last Updated on October 6, 2025 by Suzy McCullough
This is a round-up post for events this Halloween 2025 in the South West, for this October half-term. I’ve found events in all of the counties and there are plenty of ideas to keep you busy. Things to do October Half Term – Halloween – South West – Cornwall – Devon – Dorset – Gloucestershire – Somerset & Bristol and Wiltshire.
Please double-check the event descriptions on the attraction’s website as the below information could change. Some venues also require you to pre-book online. It is essential that you read their own information carefully.
American Museum & Gardens – American Halloween Half Term – Somerset
Visit during the October half-term for a whole week of classic American Halloween fun! Come in a costume for the cutest family pics. Every day
- Interactive pumpkin trail around the stunning autumnal gardens with Charlie the Chipmunk Halloween pin prize (£3.50 per trail sheet, with one treat per sheet)
- Scarecrow friends photo station
- Creative activities in the Stables
- Enjoy the Beyond Infinity space exhibition, which is full of games and kids’ play
American Museum & Gardens – Find Out More
Address: Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Claverton, Bath BA2 7BD
When? 25th October – 2nd November
How much? Prices vary – see the website for further information.
Avon Valley Park – Pumpkin Patch – Somerset
Grab a wheelbarrow and roam through our authentic homegrown pumpkin patch to pick your perfect pumpkin. With 36 years of experience at PYO, we have a bumper crop waiting for you. Pumpkins are not included in the event entry ticket. Pumpkins are priced depending on size and variety. Theatrical Performers & Fire Shows. Shake your BOO-ty with our Spooky Farm Family and their ‘Spirit of the Pumpkin’ dance routine. Our Spooky Family like to wander the patch and make new friends too. Fire shows are every 30 minutes in the pumpkin market. Avon Valley Park – Find Out More
Address: Pixash Ln, Bath Rd, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1TP
When? 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th. 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st October
How much? £4.99 pp online (although there is a £4.50 booking fee!) Children under 2 not walking are FREE. Tickets to the Pumpkin Patch do not give you access to Avon Valley Park. Pumpkin Games Combi Ticket – £13 in advance
Berkeley Castle – Halloween at Berkeley – Gloucestershire
Step into the shadows of history this Halloween and discover a Castle brimming with eerie atmosphere and autumnal magic. Be enchanted by Owls in the Great Hall, their silent wings and piercing eyes adding to the Castle’s medieval splendour. Gather round for Spooky Storytelling, where tales of mystery and folklore will send a delightful shiver down your spine. Venture deep underground to meet the Old Wise Woman in the Castle Cellar… if you dare. Berkeley Castle – Find Out More
Address: Berkeley GL13 9PJ
When? 26th – 29th October
How much? Adults are £16 and children aged 3-16 are £8. Children aged under 3 are free.
Bishop’s Palace – October Half Term – Somerset
We’ve got plenty to keep families entertained this October Half Term. Explore 14 acres of RHS partner gardens and enjoy the golden leaves of autumn. Discover the history of our 800-year-old Palace in a fun, interactive way with one of our multimedia family tours (included with admission). Dare you enter the Dragon’s Lair? Young adventurers can step into the legend of Bishop Jocelin’s battle with the fearsome dragon! Afterwards, warm up in the cosy Bishop’s Table café with a warm meal or hot drink. Bishop’s Palace – Find Out More
Address: The Bishop’s Palace, Wells BA5 2PD
When? Trail from 11th – 30th October
How much? Adult day ticket online costs £12.72 without donation, children aged 5-17 are £6.36 and children aged under 5 are free.
Bowood House Gardens – Autumn Adventure – Wiltshire
Explore the grounds by taking part in our Autumn Trail.
- Pumpkin Trail throughout the grounds, collect a booklet on arrival
- Arts & Crafts in the Treehouse Cafe daily
- Experience den building, game playing and more with Mud & Guts (separate tickets apply)
- Creepy Critters workshop by ZooLab UK (separate tickets apply)
Bowood House Gardens – Find Out More
Address: Old Rd, Derry Hill, Calne SN11 0LZ
When? 23rd October – 2nd November
How much? Adults are £17.50, children aged 2-6 are £10.50, and there are lots of other pricing options available.
Camel Creek – Pumpkin Fest – Cornwall
Enjoy a visit to our pumpkin patch, where little ones can grab a mini wheelbarrow – how fun is that?! Every child will receive a free pumpkin!* Additional pumpkins can be purchased at our checkout desks. From 25th October, explore our House of Horrors, where kids can enjoy a thrilling adventure filled with spooky surprises and eerie fun. Knock knock! Trick or treat. Dare to find out who’s behind our spooky Trick or Treat doors – they’re packed with fun, surprises, and maybe a scare. Camel Creek – Find Out More
Address: Tredinnick, Wadebridge PL27 7RA
When? 11th October – 1st November
How much? Ticket prices vary greatly depending on when you want to visit. Please visit their website for information.
Cattle Country Farm Park – Pumpkin Patch – Gloucestershire
Looking for an autumn adventure the whole family will love? Our October event is bursting with things to do, from picking the perfect pumpkin to meeting friendly farm animals, playing in our massive barns, riding tractors and more. Throw on your wellies and join us for lots of fun, food, and fresh air. Enjoy family-friendly games, glitter tattoos and s’mores. Little ones (and grown-ups!) will love climbing, bouncing and exploring our 2 HUGE indoor play barns and acres of outdoor adventure. Cattle Country – Find Out More
Address: Berkeley Heath Farm House, Berkeley GL13 9EW
When? Selected dates from the 4th – 31st of October
How much? Adult £12.88, child 4-17 £15.46, and toddlers aged 1-3 are £12.88. Other pricing options are available.
Cheddar Gorge – Return of the Ghoulish Goat – Somerset
Enjoy a haunting line-up at Cheddar Gorge & Caves this October Half-Term – included with a Day Ticket. What’s in store for you and your family:
- ‘Return of The Ghoulish Goat’ audio guide story in Gough’s Cave
- Ghoulish Goat Trail in Gough’s Cave
- Halloween Party with gruesome games, spookified crafts and badge-making
- Halloween treats in Gough’s Café*
- Cheddar Gorge – Find Out More
Address: Cheddar BS40 7XU
When? 24th October – 2nd November
How much? Adults from £24.95 and children aged 5-15 from £18.70. Children aged under 5 are free.
Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm – Scare Breeds Farm – Wiltshire
Join us this October half-term for a week full of spooky fun, family adventures, and farmyard magic. As well as our daily animal activities, you can enjoy: Halloween Farm Trail – follow clues all around the farm. Pumpkin Patch Photo Spot – capture your best spooky poses. Meet McMoo – our friendly farm favourite. Make Your Own Witches’ Broomstick – a craft to take home. Witches Hat Hoopla – a game for all ages. Cholderton – Find Out More
Address: Amesbury Rd, Cholderton, Salisbury SP4 0EW
When? 23rd October – 2nd November, some events don’t take place every day
How much? Prices vary, please see their website for information
Cotswold Farm Park – Pumpkin Patch – Gloucestershire
- Entry to the Pumpkin Patch
- Pick & Carve Your Own Pumpkin
- Free Face Painting (Saturday and Sunday, then throughout half term)
- Tons of Selfie Stations
- Dog Friendly
Cotswold Farm Park – Find Out More
Address: Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL
When? 10th – 12th, 17th – 19th and 23rd – 31st October
How much? Adults are £12.95, children aged 4-15 are £11.95 and children aged under 4 are free.
Crealy Adventure Park – Spook-fest – Devon
Alongside over 60 rides & attractions, get ready for frights, thrills, and family fun as Spook-Fest creeps back into Crealy Theme Park & Resort this October! From the return of our Creaky Hotel, live scare mazes and spook-tacular shows to brand-new attractions for 2025, this is Halloween at Crealy like you’ve never seen it before. Whether you’re an older scare-seeker or a little monster, there’s something for everyone at Spook-Fest. Crealy Adventure Park – Find Out More
Address: Sidmouth Rd, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DR
When? Spook-Fest will run on 18th-19th, 24th just in the evening and 25th-31st October.
How much? From £22 per person. Cheaper or more expensive options may apply.
Farmer Palmers – Fang-tastic Half Term – Dorset
- Jump on our Soak-a-Spook Tractor Trailer ride between 10.30 am – 12 pm (£2.50 per person)
- Explore the spooky Maize Maze (included in ticket price)
- Face Painting – transform your spooky outfit with our very talented Face Painter, Snotbags, between 11 am – 1 pm (£3.50 per person)
- Join in our brand new Halloween Candy Dash, where you can hunt to find delicious treats in Palmer’s Pumpkin Patch. Keep your eyes peeled for the Golden Pumpkins to claim an extra prize from the shop 2 pm (£1 per person)
- Dance away at ‘Snotbags Disco’ between 3.15 pm – 3.45 pm (included in ticket price)
Farmer Palmers – Find Out More
Address: Wareham Rd, Organford, Poole, Organford, Poole BH16 6EU
When? 27th – 31st October
How much? £18 per person aged 3 and over, 2 years old £9.00 and under 2s are free.
Longleat – Ghost Tours – Wiltshire
This October Half Term, Ghost Tours are making a spooky return during our Great British Autumn event. Longleat House was built between 1567 and 1580, and it is believed to still have people who featured in its history making their presence felt. Discover the supernatural stories as expert guides reveal the tale of Lady Louisa Carteret, known as the Grey Lady, who is said to still walk the corridors searching for her lover. Longleat – Find Out More
Address: Warminster BA12 7NW
When? 25th October – 2nd November
How much? Adults from £44.95 and children aged 3-15 from £33.70. Other pricing options are available. Ghost tours cost £9.95 per person and can be booked as an add-on during the booking process.
Noah’s Ark Zoo – Pumpkin Fest – Somerset
Why not stop by the Farm Shop to pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch and take advantage of the seasonal photo opportunities. Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch – with over 15 varieties of pumpkins and gourds. Picture Perfect Photo Spots. We’re also free to park and enter, fully accessible and dog-friendly.* *Not in the zoo. Noah’s Ark Zoo – Find Out More
Address: Clevedon Rd, Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1PG
When? Now until 2nd November
How much? You can visit the pumpkin patch for free. If you want to make a day of it you can also pay to visit the zoo, where normal entrance costs apply.
Paradise Park – Halloween Quiz – Cornwall
Learn frightfully fascinating facts on the Halloween Trail and claim your spooky treat. Special appearances by Mark’s Ark with entertaining, interactive, hands-on creepy crawly and photo-friendly wildlife encounters. Paradise Park – Find Out More
Address: 16 Trelissick Rd, Hayle TR27 4HY
When? 25th October – 2nd November
How much? Adults are £22.95, children 3-15 are £18.95 and under 3 years are free. Other pricing options are available. Look out for an online early discount code.
Pendennis Castle – Halloween Half Term – Cornwall
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Pendennis Castle this half-term.
Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather around to listen to spooky stories. Head to Pendennis Castle this Halloween for an unforgettable day of family fun and eerie entertainment. Join a local performer to hear chilling Cornish ghost tales as you take an interactive tour through the shadowy corners of the castle. Hunt for ghosts around the grounds and enrol your young ghouls and goblins in our spookily silly Monster School. Pendennis Castle – Find Out More
Address: Castle Dr, Falmouth TR11 4LP
When? 25th October – 2nd November
How much? Adults from £13, children 5-17 from £8 and under 5s are free. Other pricing options are available. Members of English Heritage are free.
Puxton Park – Pumpkin Patch – Somerset
Come and Pick your Perfect Pumpkin at Puxton Park. Open on weekends during October and October Half-Term (week commencing 27th October). Free to enter. Dog Friendly. Just pay for what you pick. Puxton Park – Find Out More
Address: Cowslip Ln, Hewish, Banwell, Weston-super-Mare BS24 6AH
When? See above
How much? The pumpkin patch is free to visit.
Roves Farm – Halloween – Wiltshire
Halloween maze – new for 2025. Enjoy an autumnal nature trail. Tractor rides for a small fee. A monster’s ball mini-disco. Pumpkin carving. Wand making and spell casting. A magic potion show and more. Some activities have an additional cost. Roves Farm – Find Out More
Address: Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG
When? 23rd – 31st October
How much? Entry to Roves Farm online £12.30 for an adult and £13.30 for a child aged 3-16. Children aged under 3 are free.
The Big Sheep – Halloween Half-Term – Devon
Enjoy a spooktacular Halloween Half Term at The Big Sheep, with haunted attractions and family-friendly fun. Are you brave enough to ride the giant Creepy Crawly Arachnophobia Ride? Huddle around one of our Firepits and toast giant marshmallows (just £1 each). Create a masterpiece you can take home with you. We’ll help you carve a pumpkin you can be proud of. Small £1, Medium £2, Large £3 and more. The Big Sheep – Find Out More
When? 25th October – 1st November
Address: Abbotsham Rd, Abbotsham, Bideford EX39 5AP
How much? From £14.95 per person online, children under 3ft are £6 and babies are £1.
Watermouth Castle – Frighteningly Fun Family Time – Devon
Halloween trail challenge – Embark on an interactive quest through the castle, seek out hidden codes, and unlock a sweet treat as your reward. Hunt the gnomes – The mischievous castle gnomes have escaped into the grounds! Your mission is to track down all 10 gnomes hiding in secret spots and more. Watermouth Castle – FInd Out More
Address: Abbotsham Rd, Abbotsham, BideA399, Ilfracombe EX34 9SL
When? 25th October – 2nd November
How much? Tickets are £21 pp. Other pricing options are available
Wookey Hole – The Home of Halloween – Somerset
Begin your journey underground with a tour through the famous Wookey Hole Caves, where you’ll come face to face with the haunting legend of the Witch. Explore the ancient chambers and see where our award-winning cheese is matured – if you dare. Once you’ve escaped the caves (phew!), It’s time to sink your teeth into our brand-new Vampire Trail, inspired by Dracula and Daughters. Follow the clues, encounter characters from the story, solve the spooky mystery… and win Halloween treats for the kids. It’s frightfully good fun for the whole family. Explore the pumpkin patch and more. Wookey Hole – Find Out More
Address: Wookey Hole Ltd. Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset BA5 1BB
When? 4th October – 2nd November
How much? Adults £21.24 each and children are £16.99. Other pricing options are available.
World of Country Life – Halloween Half-term fun – Devon
Spooky goings on at the park, with pumpkin carving, a Halloween trail, and a fancy dress competition. Pumpkin carving is only on the 29th, 30th, and 31st of October. The trail will be available from the 27th of October onwards. The fancy dress competition is only on the 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st of October, and will take place at 2:30 pm each day in the Barnyard Theatre, immediately after ferret racing. Join us – if you dare. World of Country Life – Find Out More
Address: W Down Ln, Sandy Bay, Exmouth EX8 5BY
When? 27th – 31st October
How much? Adult ticket online £19.75, child 3-17 £16.20. Children aged under 3 are free and other pricing options are available.
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