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Pumpkin Patches and Halloween Events
Here’s a round-up of the best places to pick pumpkins and visit spooky events and places- whether its local, a bit further afield or even a theme park event, I've got you covered!
I've even added coloured flags for events that are 'Spooky not scary' (ok for little ones, but please do check for yourself) and dog-friendly events.
And of course, there are a number of other guides underway so keep your eyes peeled:
- The Big October 'non Halloween' Half Term Events Guide - coming soon! (because, of course all your Halloween events are right here!)
- Local Fireworks Displays - live now!
- Where to see Santa (and other Christmas Events - coming soon!
Pumpkin Picking and Carving
LOCAL PLACES
Pumpkin Patch at Hitchin Lavender
Sat 12th October 2024 - Thu 31st October 2024
Spooky not scary
Dog-friendly
Pumpkin Patch anyone? Prices from just £3
Thousands of homegrown pumpkins
Dozens of varieties
Play area and lots of photo ops!
Loaded fries and hot dogs
Hot chocolate and home baked cakes!
Dog Friendly
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Pumpkin Patch at Standalone Farm, Letchworth
Sat 12th October 2024 - Fri 1st November 2024
Spooky not scary
We are thrilled to invite you to our very first pumpkin patch event! Stroll through our pumpkin patch and enjoy countless photo opportunities along the way. Explore a wide selection of pumpkins in various sizes, perfect for picking and picture-taking - be sure to tag us in your photos!
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The Centre of Hocus Pocus at Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Sat 26th October 2024 - Sun 3rd November 2024
Spooky not scary
The Centre of Hocus Pocus - October 26th - November 3rd
Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for some spooky fun down on the farm this Halloween, it's going to be spooktacular!
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus; enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, pat a pet, meet and handle an owl and much more for the whole family to enjoy! Free pumpkin for every paying child.
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Halloween Spook Fest at Church Farm, Ardeley
Sat 19th October 2024 - Thurs 31st October 2024
Spooky not scary
Dog-friendly (especially in costume!)
Spookfest events run from 19th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun! Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!
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FURTHER AFIELD
Pumpkin Spooktacular at Woodland Ranch, Tewin
Wed 25th September 2024 - Thu 31st October 2024 10am- 3pm
Woodland Ranch Pumpkin Spooktacular is back...We will have a range of pumpkins scattered around our spooky woodland setting from small squashes - large pumpkins! All pumpkins will be sold separately. From enchanted story telling to tractor rides, to holding some creepy critters, there's lots to do at Woodland Ranch and of course all of our other fun activities with our wide variety of very friendly animals...
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Pumpkin Patch at Frosts Garden Centre, Willington
Sat 5th October 2024 - Thurs 31st October 2024
Spooky not scary
This spooky season explore our pumpkin patch at our Willington centre in Bedford and pick your very own pumpkins! Whether you're a pumpkin lover or just there for the photos, this is going to be one epic Halloween event.
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Check out my Tried and Tested review from last year here
Pumpkin Festival at Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
Sat 19th October 2024 - Thurs 31st October 2024
Spooky not scary
Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun! We've 1000's of Willows pumpkins for children to pick*. There's also a Pumpkin Hunt for you all to enjoy with a prize for all those taking part. A day out at our Pumpkin Festival wouldn't be complete without a visit to our Gourds Grotto - get your Instagram-able photos with our weird and wonderful Gourds, squashes and pumpkin scenes...don't forget to tag us in your pictures! #willowsgourdsgrotto. *One FREE standard pumpkin from the pumpkin Picking Patch for each paid for child admission or under 2 top up ticket purchased.
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Secret Pumpkin' Patch PYO, Moggerhanger
Various dates in October, plus SEN session Saturday October 14th 8:45-10am
Spooky not scary
Once again, we aim to create a fun day out for all your family and friends, whilst having the opportunity to pick a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds grown from our own fields in time for Halloween. We also provide a range of other fun activities for all of the family.
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Pumpkin Festival at the Pop Up Farm, Flamstead
Saturday October 5th 2024 - Thursday October 31st 2024
Spooky not scary
The Pigott's Pop-Up Farm is one of the UK's first and most traditional pumpkin patches in South East England. Be a Farmer for a day and come and pick your perfect pumpkin or squash in our 10 acres patch this October.
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Spook Fest, Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Sat 12th October 2024 - Sun 3rd November 2024
Spooky not scary
Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages. Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available 26th - 31st October).
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Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall, Hatfield Broad Oak
Sat 5th Oct 2024 – Thurs Oct 31st 2024
Spooky not scary
Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch, now bigger, better, and packed with more surprises than ever before!
Ticket Includes:
π Entrance to Our Expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.
π The World's Only Erupting Pump-Cano: A sight you won't want to miss!
π§βοΈ Meet Our Enchanting Halloween Characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?
π» Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.
π Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and up)
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Halloween Events
Local Events
Halloween Spooky Baby Ball at The British Schools Museum
Sun 27th October 2024 10am-12pm
Tickets are now ON SALE for our Halloween Spooky Baby Ball! This exciting Children and Babies Event kicks off our very special Halloween Week at the museum! Lots of fun for the little ones! Check out the British Schools Museum website or call in at the Cafe at the Museum to buy tickets! Don't delay!
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Kids Halloween Disco at Hitchin Town Hall
Sat 26th October 2024 12 - 2pm, 3 - 5pm
Spooky not scary
Calling every little witch, warlock, ghost and ghoul: come along to our wickedly wonderful Halloween Disco. Prepare your scariest costumes and get stuck into some Halloween themed fun! £6.50 per child. Under 1's free of charge and suitable for under 12's. The bar will be open with soft drinks available and you can buy hot food in our café from our special disco menu.
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A Nightmare at The Priory at Hitchin Priory
Mon 21st October 2024 - Thu 31st October 2024
Hitchin's newest and scariest Halloween event is here! Join us at Hitchin Priory Hotel from October 21st - 31st 2024 for a night where history and horror come alive. Journey through the historic property via the eerie maze, encountering terrifying thrills at every twist and turn.
Prepare yourself for:
π§βοΈ Live Actors
πͺ Axe Throwing
π Fair Rides
π Pumpkin Carving
π₯ Marshmallow Toasting
π Spooky Street Food
π΅ Live Music
Do you have the courage to brave the haunted maze and face the Priory's spirits? Only one way to find out.
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Hitchin Ghost Walks in Hitchin Town
Wed 11th and 25th September, Weds 9th and 23rd October, Weds 6th and 20th November, and Weds 4th, 11th and 18th Dec 2024 - 7pm
Get your spooky fix with Hitchin Ghost Walks! Tickets available from Hitchin Information or on our website - book now to avoid disappointment!
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Halloween Stay and Play at Ickleford Village Hall
Sat 2nd November 2024
Eddie Bear Creative and Herts Bounce and Play invite you to join our special Halloween Stay and Play event. Ticket price is £12 for the first child and accompanying adult and £10 for siblings. Siblings under 6 months are free (a treat at the end is not included for siblings under 6 months). Our session is for ages 5 and under only. Each £12 ticket includes a free adult ticket. Additional adults are £1 each.
What will be there?
-All white bouncy castle
-Luxury soft play setup
-Bubble house
-Sensory tuff trays
-Baby sensory corner
-Children's play corners (cars food dolls blocks and more)
-Craft stations
-Photoshoot area
-Special Bluey treat
-A visit from a spooky Bluey
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The Angels' Halloween Party
Wed 30th October 2024 4-6pm
Calling all little angels, fairies and spooky pirates! Join us for a frightfully fun kids Halloween party filled with games, prizes and ghoulishly good times
30th October - 4/5pm - £10 per child - Don't miss out as spaces are limited.
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The Curse of Bermuda Falls at Perfect Aquatics, Henlow
Fri 4th October 2024 - Sat 2nd November 2024 6pm-10pm
Join us for a chilling night at "The Curse of Bermuda Falls" scare attraction. Get ready to embark on a journey into the unknown, where your deepest fears come alive in our terrifyingly immersive scare maze. Encounter live actors, bone-chilling cannibalism, curses, and sacrificial rituals in an experience designed to test the bravest souls. Set within an abandoned Japanese garden, complete with pergolas, aged fountains, and winding walkways, the venue will be transformed into a spine-chilling scare zone. Expect illusions from a world class illusionist, real-life floating heads, hanging bodies, swamp monsters, witchdoctors, and even sacrificial audience participation. Come, if you dare...
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Free Halloween Clay Creature Workshop at Garden Square Shopping Centre, Letchworth
FREE
Tue 29th October 2024 11am - 3pm
Bring the kids along to our FREE Halloween Clay Creatures workshop where they can make their very own clay creature to take home
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Free Halloween Facepainting at Garden Square Shopping Centre, Letchworth
Thu 31st October 2024 11am - 3pm
Get trick or treating- ready with free Halloween face painting in Garden Square Shopping Centre.
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Halloween - Little Shop of Horrors on The Wynd, Letchworth
Thu 31st October 2024 10am - 3pm
Spooky not scary
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ARTventurers Halloween Special at the Bigg Theatre, Biggleswade
Fri 1st November 2024 10:15 - 11:15am
Spooky not scary
Lots of Halloween creative fun for ages 6m - 8yrs. Tons of paint, crafts and sensory play and some singing and dancing too! £11 per child.
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Nearby (within 30 minutes' drive)
Halloween Half Term at Wrest Park
Sat 26th October 2024 - Sun 3rd November 2024 10am - 4pm
Spooky not scary
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gruesome tasks then get ready for a Ghost Hunt through the grounds of Wrest Park - unravel the puzzles in our interactive shows, and see who in your family is brave enough to track down a ghost! Plus, we'll be bringing out the spooky side of our Collections Store for Halloween. From the 28th October to the 1st November, between 12-4pm head to the dining room to meet one of the human skeletons from Denny Abbey, Cambridgeshire, dating from the Templar period of the abbey when it was a hospital and now stored in Wrest Park's Collections Store. Our Collections team will be on hand to talk about life at this time and the grave goods he was buried with.
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Outdoor Cinema Spooktacular at Wrest Park
Sat 12th October - Hocus Pocus
Sun 13th October - Halloween
Get ready for a Halloween movie experience like no other. Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch Scream on a giant cinema screen under the stars! Plus a spooky soundtrack to enjoy before the movie with specially curated songs. Gates open 6pm, film starts approx 7.30pm. *Fancy dress encouraged.
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Knebworth Halloween Adventure, Knebworth
Tue 29th October 2024 - Thu 31st October 2024
Spooky not scary
Get your broomsticks, hats and magic wands at the ready and venture into Knebworth Gardens this Autumn for a Halloween Adventure filled with family fun! This Halloween event will have visitors taking part in a number of fun Halloween activities throughout the Gardens. Halloween Games: Completing exciting Halloween games such as ‘Hungry Ghosts, ‘Hook a Pumpkin’, ‘Pumpkin Putting’ and ‘What’s in the Box’ in Knebworth Gardens will earn visitors stamps on their Pumpkin Passport. Once full the Pumpkin Passport can be redeemed for a prize. The popular Terror Tunnel will also be back. As always, fancy dress for all ages is encouraged at this event.
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Cirquoise Halloween Spooktacular Circus Show at Frosts Garden Centre, Woburn Sands
Sat 26th October 2024 - Sun 3rd November 2024 11am, 2pm & 4:30pm
Spooky not scary
Frosts welcome the brilliant Cirquoise spooktacular circus show to Woburn Sands this autumn. This child friendly show is an actioned pack one hour of circus shenanigans and incredible acts. Details of the acts coming soon! Running from Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November, 3 showings per day. £7.99 per person (children under 18 months go free).
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Dame Dolly's Spooktacular Show at Luton Library Theatre
Tue 29th October 2024 11am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm
Spooky not scary
Dame Dolly is all ready for her Halloween show but disaster has struck as she doesn't have anyone to help her out with the show! I suppose you'll have to give her a Halloween helping hand! With her Halloween clipboard in hand Dame Dolly works her way through the show featuring plenty of audience participation (this does include the grown ups too!) and loads of spooky fun! And don't forget there's a prize for the best Halloween fancy dress costume! So come along for a Halloween treat this October half term!
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Further Afield
Audley End Halloween Special at Audley End Miniature Railway in Essex
Sat 26th October 2024 - Sun 3rd November 2024
Spooky not scary
Climb aboard our Halloween Express for a journey deep into the spooky woods, where you'll meet a coven of witches and some familiar Halloween characters you'll know and love. The mischievous witches and their playful friends will dazzle you at their eerie little shop of horrors! After their spine-tingling show, before you go, every little one will receive a special treat. The Halloween fun doesn't end with the haunted train ride! Take a leisurely walk through our enchanting, spooky woods to the Craft Lodge, where you'll find plenty of opportunities to make memories by capturing Halloween-themed photos. Visit Belinda the Witch in the Fulfen Forest to craft your own potion pouch, then explore our Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk to discover what the fairies are up to this spooky season. Don't forget to mark them off on your sheet! For even more entertainment, William the Magician will host an interactive stage show that the whole family can enjoy.
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Fright Fiesta at Gullivers
Sat 12th October 2024 - Sat 2nd November 2024
Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliver's this Halloween with Fright Fiesta - a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters. Showcase your fancy dress costume in our spine-tingling street parade or delve deep into the theme park and discover our spooktacular rides. Experience a Gulliver's Halloween event that's all about families, joy and celebration. Book at least two days in advance for the best prices.
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Samhain Celebrations at Celtic Harmony Camp, Hertford
Sun 27th October 2024 - Thu 31st October 2024 10:00 to 16:00
Spooky not scary
Are you looking for a magical family day out this October Half Term? Enjoy a Family Day Out from Sunday 27 to Thursday 31 October to celebrate the start of the Celtic New Year! Explore on the Spooky Quest, get creative with clay Pumpkin crafts, make a Mini Broomstick, have a go at Drumming, listen to a Story and enjoy a tasty hot lunch from our scary Samhain menu! It is a magical time of year: leave your worries behind and add your hopes for next year to the wishing trees!
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Freaky FunFest! at Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
Sat 26th October 2024 - Sun 3rd November 2024 10am - 5pm
Spooky not scary
Step right up for a Spooktacular family day out - ALL INCLUDED in your ticket! Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Flamenco Fiesta Circus and journey through three wonderfully wacky Halloween mazes. Head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin* then take part in our ghoulishly great Halloween hunt to win a special sweet surprise. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.
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Halloween Spooktacular at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury
Sat 26th October 2024 - Sun 27th October 2024 10am - 5pm
Spooky not scary
Come and watch our special family-friendly, interactive play 'Red Riding Hood' and enjoy a steam train ride with Frankenstein! Fun for the whole family, including children of all ages. You can also play Halloween games, do a ghost hunt and win a treat! Book your timed session - between 10am - 4.30pm - which includes the 30-minute play and a steam train ride with Frankenstein.
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Kids Halloween Festival at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Sat 26th October 2024 - Fri 1st November 2024
Spooky not scary
FRIGHTfully fun day out! Who will you spot around the farm this Halloween? Witches, Wizards... Vampires? Maybe even Frankenstein! Come in fancy dress and creep through our devilishly decorated farm and enjoy our spooky shows, day of the dead disco, spell classes, haunted walk-throughs, pumpkin picking patch, adventure play, giant bouncy pillow and π΄ππ°ππ°π° much more.
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Spooky Halloween Farm Fun at Foxholes Farm, Hertford
Sat 26th October 2024 - Sun 3rd November 2024
Spooky not scary
Our Spooky Halloween Farm Fun is aimed at primary school aged children. It is open from 10am to 4pm (last entry is at 2pm) every day over Half Term. Pre-booking is advisable. Children - £9.95 each - children's entry includes one pumpkin per child and entry into the Farm Park and spooky games barn. Adults - £4.95 each (pumpkin not included) includes entry into the Farm Park and spooky games barn.
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Halloween Spooktactular Afternoon at Rye-Assic Adventure Park
Thu 31st October 2024 2.30pm
Spooky not scary
Mark your calendars for a thrilling afternoon on Halloween! The party kicks off at 2:30 PM and will run until 5:30 PM. Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Rye-Assic Adventure Park, located in Hoddesdon, where the magic of Halloween awaits.
Soft Play Area: Let your kids burn off some energy while crawling, climbing, and bouncing in our thrilling soft play zone.
Crazy Golf: Test your putting skills at our uniquely themed crazy golf course-perfect for some friendly competition.
Token for Quad Rides: Feel the adrenaline rush as you hop on one of our quads for a short ride around the park.
Spooky Disco: Get ready to dance the afternoon away at our Halloween-themed disco. With spooky tunes and festive decorations, it's sure to be a blast!
Best Dressed Competition: Dress to impress in your Halloween best! Participate in our best dressed competition for a chance to win some frightfully fun prizes.
Trick or Treat Gaming: Join in on our fun trick or treat gaming sessions, where everyone has the opportunity to collect delicious treats!
Limited Availability.
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Brick or Treat at Legoland, Windsor
Fri 27th September - Sun 3rd November 2024
Spooky not scary
The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is once again hosting BRICK OR TREAT - where the LEGO® Monsters are taking over and throwing a Monster Party to celebrate their favourite time of the year!β Join us for an unforgettable celebration with the return of the fangtastic Monster Street, the thrilling Monster Jam Show at the Heartlake City Harbour, and a special invitation from Lord Vampyre himself to explore the Haunted House Monster Party - get ready for the most frightfully fun ride of your life! βBrick or Treat is sure to get your little monsters ready for Halloween with amazing rides, live shows and attractions so BOO-K now to secure your tickets!
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Scarefest at Alton Towers
Fri 11th October 2024 - Sun 3rd November 2024
Welcome to the home of Halloween. As the nights get longer, Scarefest beckons. On October's spookiest dates, tiptoe into Alton Towers Resort for all sorts of tricks and treats as the award-winning Scarefest returns for 2024! Immerse yourself in a spooktacular world of spine-tingling scare attractions, sensational live entertainment for all ages and enough atmosphere across our Resort to provide Halloween for the whole family. Daring guests can face our head-spinning, hair-raising rides and attractions in darkness including the all new Nemesis Reborn plus Wicker Man and The Smiler!
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Fright Nights at Thorpe Park Resort
Fri 4th October 2024 - Sun 3rd November 2024
Prepare to be scared senseless at the UK's premier Halloween event as you ride thrilling coasters at night and take on award-winning live action scare mazes. With Epic New Heights Come Petrifying New Lows...Under the veil of the eerily silent darkness, the golden goddess takes on a whole new level of thrills - it's time to experience Hyperia: Pitch Black. Feel weightless as you plummet 236ft from the night sky towards the valley below, reaching speeds of over 80 mph!
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HOWL'O'WEEN at Chessington World of Adventure Resort
Sat 5th October - Sun 3rd November 2024
Spooky not scary
Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with Halloween fun for families of all ages. Things are getting spooky once again with spellbinding Halloween entertainment, the return of Enchanted Halloween - Trick or Treat, theme park rides at dusk and Halloween fancy dress competitions.
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Spooktacular Halloween at Drayton Manor
Tues 1st October 2024 - Fri 1st November 2024
Spooky not scary
Kickstart your day with spooktacular fun with live entertainment, terrific Halloween trails, and your favourite rides and attractions. Step into Thomas Land and experience all the spooks and thrills with your little ones including Trick or Treat with Sir Topham Hat. Join Rory the Lion at our main stage for a disco, fun and games.
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As mentioned above, I will continue to add to this article with more Halloween events, but if you would like to suggest any, please do drop me a message.
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