Visit the Cotswolds this half term holiday for a spook-tac-u-lar time!
This October half term enjoy some spook-tac-u-lar events and places to visit for a Halloween to remember in the Cotswolds. From grisly ghouls to wicked witches, toasted marshmallows to pumpkin patches there’s something for everybody. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, to some of the top Cotswold locations this Halloween to see them in a slightly more eerie light.
Berkeley Castle – Dragons and Wizards
Add a bit of magic to Halloween at Berkeley Castle with their scarily good dragons and wizards event. When you arrive you’ll come face-to-face with a giant dragon, getting your Halloween visit off to a roaring start. Stop off to say hello to the baby dragons and learn how to tame wild dragons with the resident wizard. It makes for a legendary family day out! The event is included in general admission tickets which means you can spend the rest of your day exploring this spooktacular castle and gardens.
The event runs from: 27 October – 30 October 2024
Sudeley Castle & Gardens – Medieval Monster Trail
Follow the mystical castle trail and meet some spellbinding medieval characters as you explore. The friendly monsters invite you to join them for a midday ball in the orangery, where fancy dress is a must! You’ll have the chance to dance the monster mash and win the title of ‘best dressed’ for the day. At the end of the trail head over to the archaeological dig happening at the Ha Ha. You’ll join the team searching for remains of a lost medieval village. For more spooky goings on, visit on the 27th, 29th or 30th October and keep an eye out for the special effects. The grounds will be lit up between 3 and 5pm, it’ll be fangtastic.
The event runs from: 25 October – 3 November 2024
Cotswold Farm Park – Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch
It’s the season of pumpkin spice and everything nice, so embrace the Autumnal atmosphere at Cotswold Farm Park’s pumpkin patch. During the day pop along to choose your favourite pumpkin, get lost in the amazing maize maze and enjoy some Halloween treats. After dark the patch comes alive with live music and UV pumpkin displays! Fancy dress is encouraged and you can even bring your furry friends in their costumes. It’s a spectacular day for all and you can get some fantastic photos of your day amongst the pumpkin patch.
Tickets are available for select days between: 4 – 31 October 2024
Over Farm – Spookyard
A frighteningly good time for the whole family, Spookyard at Over Farm is a festival of fearful delights. There’s so much to see and do so don your scariest costumes and head down to the farm. Join a pumpkin spotting trailer ride, catch a show put on by the hobgoblins Glom and Gloria and discover the excitement of the Countryside Adventure. You’ll find mini golf, corn cannons, a maize maze, animals to feed and giant jumping pillows. You’d be a ghoul to miss it!
The event runs from: 26 October – 3 November 2024
Halloween at Blenheim Palace
When the sun goes down, the King of the Pumpkins reigns at Blenheim Palace this Halloween. Wander the light trail along the eerie paths passing Dr.Frankenstein, wicked witches, scarecrows and other haunted horrors. Perfect for the whole family this terrifying trail will keep you on your toes. Halloween treats are at the ready at the end of the trail with freshly toasted marshmallows, and some supernatural snacks. Come a little earlier before the sun goes down and enjoy a Spooky Afternoon Tea with monster morsels, zombie fingers and ghost meringue puffs.
The event runs from: 25 October – 3 November 2024
WWT Slimbridge – Halloween Light Trail
The Marsh Witch is in residence at Slimbridge this Halloween with her potions, bats, broomsticks and much more ready to add some spectacular spook to your evening. Light displays add an eerie edge to the wetlands and you’ll find fires for marshmallow toasting and an arts and crafts zone.
The event runs on dates between: 11 October – 3 November 2024
Birdland – Trick or Tweet
It’s a treat for the birds at Birdland this Halloween with pumpkins full of delicious grubs. See how the cassowaries face the challenge compared to the hornbills as they try and work out the trick to getting their treats. Special keeper talks take place during the day so you can learn more about the creepily clever owls and where the history of the phoenix started. After all this, follow the pumpkin trail around the gardens.
The event runs from: 21 October – 5 November 2023
