This is a round-up post for events this Halloween 2020 in the South West, for 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 – Wiltshire
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Adventure Wonderland – Half-term Halloween Fun – Dorset
Adventure Wonderland is opened into a world of spooks and skellys with some fangtastic events!
Spooky Halloween Show “The Cheshire Cat’s Pumpkin Party” in the Happydrome Theatre.
Adventure Wonderland
Back by popular demand, our Live action Scary Maze “Into the Woods” Our giant hedge maze transforms into a family friendly, scary maze. Watch out for giant spiders, be careful of the cobwebs and lots of hidden spooks!
Come and see The Monster Minions at intervals on Wednesday 28th October 2020.
Address: Merritown Ln, Hurn, Christchurch BH23 6BA
When? 24th October to 1st November
How much? You can currently only visit as a half day pass. These are £12 for anyone 3 and over. 2 years £6, under 2 free. Other pricing options are available. Free for members. Everyone must prebook a ticket online.
American Museum & Gardens – Spooktober – Somerset
Wander round the Winding Way on our spooky A to Zee Halloween trail, and discover a whole alphabet of scariness. £3 per child includes prize. Normal admission applies. Last trail available at 4pm. Some content may be unsuitable for young children. Adult discretion advised.
American Museum
Address: Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Claverton, Bath BA2 7BD
When? 24th October to 1st November, closed Monday the 26th October.
How much? An adult all access ticket is £10, child 5-17 £7.50, family ticket £22.50. Cheaper options are available. The trail is £3 per child.
Avon Valley Park – Pumpkin Patch – Somerset
Roam through the massive pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin. Don’t want to get muddy? Choose a pumpkin from our tabletop areas inside the event site. (Pumpkins are priced depending on size.)
Find the Golden Pumpkin! Hidden within a pumpkin is a ticket to win an £800 pumpkin necklace!
Entertainment – Enjoy the pumpkin patch with, fair rides, Pumpkin Paintball, Pumpkin Slingshot and much more! Taste & Treats – Snack on a variety of options from local food vendors, warm up with a mug of hot chocolate or an adult beverage!
Avon Valley
Address: Pixash Ln, Bath Rd, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1TP
When? Selected dates from 3rd October to 1st November – you can also book to visit at Twilight
How much? £3pp Children Under 2 not walking are FREE. Tickets to the Pumpkin Patch do not give you access to Avon Valley Park, these can be purchased separately.
Bishop’s Palace – Half-Term Family Trail – Somerset
Get the family out and about to explore the Palace Gardens with our “Squirrels and Leaves” Half Term Family Trail.
Pick up a trail from the Shop or download from their website, and head off on an autumn adventure! Don’t forget to explore the myths and legends of the Palace in a super fun way, by visiting The Dragon’s Lair.
Bishop’s Palace
Address: The Bishop’s Palace, Wells BA5 2PD
When? 21st October to 2nd November
How much? General admission prices of £15 an adult. Child 5-18 years £7.50. Under 5’s are free. Other pricing options are available.
Camel Creek – Halloween – Cornwall
Halloweek at Camel Creek is back and with some very special guests for 2020! It’s already been a strange year, but things are about to get stranger at Camel Creek as we open for the Half Term with many Spooktacular attractions – including the Monster Minions who will be visiting us on the 26th & 27th October.
More details yet to be announced
Camel Creek
Address: Tredinnick, Wadebridge PL27 7RA
When? 24th October to 1st November
How much? A ticket for anyone over 105cm is £17.95. 92-105cms £15.95, under 92cm are free. Members are free but must also prebook a ticket. Other pricing options are available.
Cattle Country Farm Park – Pumpkin Patch – Gloucestershire
We’ve got thousands of home-grown pumpkins to pick!
Entry to our Pumpkin Patch is included in your Cattle Country entrance ticket, or you can enter our Pumpkin Patch only for £2.50 per person. Pumpkins are priced by size*.
So grab your wellies, and a wheelbarrow and pick your perfect pumpkin at Cattle Country. Plus check out our Pumpkin Patch photo booth for the ultimate autumn family photo!
Plus pumpkin carving and decorating, marshmallow toasting and more
Cattle country
Address: Berkeley Heath Farm House, Berkeley GL13 9EW
When? 3rd to 31st October
How much? £2.50 just for the pumpkin patch. Or you can visit the farm for the day with the pumpkin patch included in your ticket. This £12 an adult, £13 children 4-17. Other pricing options are available. Season tickets can visit for free but must prebook online.
Halloween Events South West 2020
Crealy Adventure Park – Spookfest – Devon
The Crealy Spook-Fest is back this October Half Term packed with spook-tacular attractions for the whole family to enjoy!All Halloween attractions include:
Crealy Adventure Park
NEW: Tik & Tok’s Terrifying Tricks
Witches of the Wilderness
Scarecrow Scare Maze
Buddy & Blossom’s Scare Bear Show
FREE Pumpkins for every child
Address: Sidmouth Rd, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DR
When? 24th October to 1st November
How much? A ticket for anyone over 92cm is £18.00. Under 92cm are free. Members are free but everyone must prebook a ticket online.
Farmer Palmers – Halloween – Dorset
*Event may run differently in 2020* Cauldrons full of family fun! The whole farm park has a spooky makeover and the team are transformed into our entertaining ‘Boo Crew’. Dressing up and getting into the ‘spirit’ of things is highly encouraged. We are hoping to bring you our (very popular) “Spook and Soak” Tractor Ride again this year . . . prepare for water guns, giggling ghouls, and squeals of surprises!
Farmer Palmers
Address: Wareham Rd, Organford, Poole, Organford, Poole BH16 6EU
When? 26th to 31st October
How much? Tickets are booked for a half day session. With the afternoon tickets being slightly cheaper at £12 vs £14 each in the morning. Other pricing options are available.
Ferne Animal Sanctuary – Halloween Festival – Somerset
We have a some treats in store for all of the family, including activities and competitions and a very spooky sanctuary to enjoy! Come along and get involved with our Black Cats and Bats Trail and why not enter our Scarecrow Competition for a chance of winning some brilliant prizes!
Ferne Animal Sanctuary
Address: Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wambrook, Chard TA20 3DH
When? 24th October to 1st November
How much? Free to visit, some activities may be charged.
Flambards – Spooky Pumpkin Trail – Cornwall
Families can take to the cobbled streets of Flambards’ Victorian Village and hunt high and low through the 50 different sets and scenes to complete the spooky pumpkin trail quiz. Successfully completed trails can be exchanged for wickedly wonderful chocolate treats.
Budding detectives can also have a go at completing the Who Dunnit Mystery Trail to discover which of the village’s colourful cast of characters committed the crime.
On your eerie adventure, immerse yourself in perfectly-preserved shops filled with thousands of 19th-century artefacts, as you are transported back in time.
Flambards
Address: Clodgey Ln, Helston TR13 0QA
When? 24th October to 1st November
How much? An adult ticket purchased online in advance is £19.76. Child £14.36, other pricing options are available.
Hope Nature Centre – Trick or Treat Trail – Wiltshire
Help our resident Witch make her next potion! Explore our Animal Park and find all the missing potion ingredients on her map. If you find them all, she may be nice and even give you a treat.
There will be some extra half term fun too. We’ll have Halloween themed crafts plus more! Details will be announced soon…
Hope Nature Centre
Address: Frome Rd, Southwick, Trowbridge BA14 9QD
When? 26th to 31st October
How much? The Trick or Treat Trail is priced at £2.50 per person. Plus you will need to book admission tickets. An adult ticket is £5.95, child £4.95. Other pricing options are available.
Noah’s Ark Zoo – Pumpkin Fest – Somerset
At the zoo, one of our groups of animals have been up to mischief and hidden our pumpkins in the wrong places! Take part in our Pumpkin Mystery trail to find out who’s responsible and enter our competition for the chance to win a family ticket for four and an adoption. *Trail can be downloaded online from their website.
During your visit, why not head up to the Farm Shop and purchase your very own, homegrown pumpkin, to take home.
Noah’s Ark Zoo
Address: Clevedon Rd, Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1PG
When? 24th October to 1st November
How much? An adult ticket is £19.75, child ticket £15.75. Prebooking online is essential. Other pricing options are available.
Old Down Country Park – Spookfest – Somerset
Join us for Old Down Country Park’s Spooktacular Halloween 2020 event – Old Down Spook Fest!
A spine-chillingly brilliant week jam-packed with Halloween fun! Come along and take part in these too gourd to miss activities such as;
Pumpkin Carving
Scavenger Hunt
Pumpkin BowlingAnd most importantly our Halloween Dress-up Competition on Saturday 31st October, where there will be a prize for the best costume!
Old Down Country Park
Address: Foxholes Ln, Tockington, Old Down, Bristol BS32 4PG
When? 26th to 31st October
How much? Extra pricing; Pumpkin Carving session – £4.00 & Scavenger Hunt £2.50. Make sure you book pumpkin carving at the ticket office when you arrive. Buying a park entry ticket doesn’t guarantee entry on the day because Park Entry tickets are not date specific. Adult ticket £9.50, child 2-15 £6.50, under 2’s are free. Other pricing options are available.
Puxton Park – Spooktacular October – Somerset
Hubble bubble toil and trouble, there are lots of spoooooooky goings-on for the children this October half term at Puxton Park!! Come take part in our rainbow pumpkin search to win some yummy treats! Pick & purchase a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch and paint it for FREE at our paint station. Don’t forget to meet the creepy critters at our spooky animal encounter
Puxton Park
Address: Cowslip Ln, Hewish, Banwell, Weston-super-Mare BS24 6AH
When? 24th October to 1st November. Pumpkin patch is open now up until the 1st November
How much? Adult ticket £11, child ticket £13. Members are free but must also prebook a ticket. Other pricing options are available.
Roves Farm – Half Term Fun – Wiltshire
Daily fancy dress competition – come dressed up or bring your costume.
Wrap up and search the nature trail on an autumn I-Spy activity. Visit the pumpkin patch*, …… ‘pick’ your pumpkin*………… and carve yourself a masterpiece* *subject to an additional charge and availability, £4 per pumpkin.
Roves Farm
Address: Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG
When? 22nd October to 1st November
How much? A ticket for anyone age 3 and over is £9.80. Toddler £4.50, members and babies are free. Everyone must prebook a ticket online. Pumpkin activity is an additional cost and must also be prebooked.
The Big Sheep – Halloween Fun by Day – Devon
Join us this Halloween for a family day filled with fun and laughter. Carve your own pumpkin to take home while stocks last, then try your hand at the witches flying school. Challenge the family to spot all the friendly spooks and beasties as you take a ride on the ghost train. With our rampage roller coaster, all-weather play barn with slides tunnels and ball pits (time limitations apply), your little ones will be spookily entertained all day.
The Big Sheep
Address: Abbotsham Rd, Abbotsham, Bideford EX39 5AP
When? 24th October to 1st November
How much? An adult or ticket is £10 each. Child under 4ft £4. Free for members. Pumpkin carving £2. Everything must be prebooked, even tickets for members.
Wookey Hole – Halloween – Somerset
Included in your admission ticket:
See our infamous Witch of Wookey Hole in her Grotto…Spectacular Show Caves, rich in beauty and history …
Wookey Hole
Terrifying Ghost Train …
Walk amongst the animatronic dinosaurs in Dinosaur Valley …
Haunted Pirate Island Adventure Golf …
Ghoulish Penny Arcade …
Chilling Crazy Mirrors …
Creepy Cave Museums …
Eerie Paper Mill …
Address: Wookey Hole Ltd. Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset BA5 1BB
When? 24th October to 1st November
How much? Adult ticket £16.50, child 3-14 £13.50, under 3 years are free. Other pricing options are available. Prebooking online is essential.
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