Get set for ghoulishly good days out and fang-tastic half-term family fun sprinkled with seasonal magic this spooktacular Halloween 2026!
Tulleys offers the top UK pumpkin festival, pulling out all the stops with its spectacular Pumpkin days and nights, alongside the chilling thrills of its world-famous sister site, Shocktober Fest scream park, crowned among Britain’s best by even the hardiest of Halloween thrillseekers.
But if Sussex isn't on your itinerary this spooky season, we have the lowdown on other leading places offering playful mischief and mayhem, with a whole wealth of Halloween happenings, bewitching encounters, exciting monster-sized escapades and destinations just waiting to be discovered.
Picture-perfect pumpkin patches and magical family adventures at haunted castles, terrifying, adrenaline-fuelled after-dark experiences… Halloween 2026 promises plenty of tricks and spine-tingling treats right across the UK.
From creepy scares, shocks and thrills at Alton Towers Resort’s award-winning Scarefest and spine-tingling fun at fright nights, to haunting attractions for the bravest of souls, such as atmospheric ghost walks and heritage railway horrors, we've rounded up some of the country’s best seasonal hotspots.
So, whether you're looking for gentle family fun or full-on frights, round up your mini ghouls’n’witches, teens or friends and don your creepy costumes - there's something for every age and appetite for adventure this half term!
Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire
Doddington Hall's pumpkin patch offers free entry and around 30 varieties of pumpkins, squashes and gourds to choose from. Families can follow a spooky walk through the Kitchen Garden before hunting for golden-bottomed pumpkins hidden among the crop. Lucky finders could win seasonal prizes, including pumpkins, family Christmas tickets and a homegrown Christmas tree.
Kenyon Hall Farm, Cheshire
Kenyon Hall Farm near Warrington welcomes families to its 2026 Pumpkin Festival, a popular autumn outing for families featuring thousands of pumpkins in around 50 varieties. Visitors can explore the colourful patch, discover themed photo displays and interactive features, and enjoy seasonal treats at the café before browsing the fantastic farm shop.
Farmer Copleys, West Yorkshire
Farmer Copleys' Pumpkin Festival in Pontefract celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, with more than 300,000 homegrown pumpkins and 40 varieties. The festival offers tractor rides, vintage fairground attractions, witches' storytelling, family shows and seasonal food. Magical twilight pumpkin picking and selected live music sessions add to the amazing atmosphere, making this one of Yorkshire's standout autumn attractions.
Darts Farm, Devon
Darts Farm's Pumpkin Fest brings tens of thousands of homegrown pumpkins and spectacular seasonal displays to the beautiful Devon countryside. Families can enjoy magic and game shows, live music and roaming entertainment, alongside autumnal treats and colourful photo opportunities. The festival offers a lively day out for all ages.
Garsons Farm, Surrey
Garsons Farm in Esher brings a circus-inspired twist to pumpkin picking with its colourful 2026 Pumpkin Parade. Visitors can discover thousands of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, alongside vibrant themed decorations, interactive carnival-style games and playful family photo opportunities. It's an entertaining way to celebrate the autumn season, particularly for younger visitors.
Wookey Hole, Somerset
Wookey Hole combines ancient caves, magical adventures and family-friendly Halloween entertainment with its famous resident witch. Visitors can follow a glowing pumpkin trail, meet the Witch of Wookey Hole and enjoy the Monster's Ball Circus Show. With themed attractions and underground adventures, it's a wonderfully atmospheric destination for families seeking Halloween fun without the big scares.
Alton Towers, Staffordshire
For braver souls, Alton Towers Resort's award-winning Scarefest brings an incredible mix of frightening scare mazes, family-friendly Halloween attractions and live entertainment. Visitors can tackle Nemesis Reborn, Wicker Man and The Smiler after dark, while the immersive dining experience Dine with the Dead serves up a three-course banquet with sinister theatrical surprises. The resort also offers Halloween short breaks for visitors wanting to extend the fun.
Warwick Castle, Warwickshire
Warwick Castle has transformed into The Haunted Castle for the spirited season, with eerie entertainment, spooky mazes and attractions, including Spirit Hotel and Scarecrow Disco. Visitors seeking stronger scares can experience Castle After Dark, featuring The Other Side and The Terror, alongside live entertainment. The evening event is recommended for ages 10 and over, making it a thrilling Halloween adventure for older children and adults looking for a spooky spectacle cloaked with spellbinding magic.
Haworth, West Yorkshire
Going viral this autumn, with its steep cobbled Main Street, Brontë connections and surrounding moorland, Haworth provides the perfect atmospheric backdrop for this popular Halloween experience. Visitors can explore its darker history on a Haunted Haworth Ghost Walk, with guided evening tours and special Halloween walks on 31st October. Expect local ghost stories, eerie legends and a journey through the village's shadowy past.
Ludlow, Shropshire
Ludlow's medieval streets, historic castle and timber-framed buildings make an atmospheric setting for Halloween. On 29th October, the town hosts a Halloween Market in Castle Square, while other seasonal celebrations include a charity fundraiser at Ludlow Brewery on the 30th and a Halloween party at Fishmore Hall on the big day itself, the 31st. With its historic charm, medieval vibe, independent shops and seasonal entertainment, Ludlow offers an appealing autumn escape for visitors seeking a gentler Halloween experience.
Bath, Somerset
Bath's elegant Georgian streets hide a suitably Gothic attraction in Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein, dedicated to the author and her famous creation. Alongside immersive exhibits and escape room experiences, the attraction is hosting amazing After Dark 2026 Horror Nights. Visitors can expect an unsettling theatrical experience that reveals a darker side of the historic city. The eerie evening horror events are recommended for ages 15 and over.
Bodmin, Cornwall
Bodmin's long association with the legendary Beast of Bodmin Moor makes it a natural Halloween destination. At historic Bodmin Jail there’s a family-friendly Trick or Treat Trail, while darker experiences include guided tours, a Halloween party on 30th October and an adults-only overnight paranormal investigation on Halloween itself. With its imposing stone walls, chilling supernatural stories and eerie atmosphere, the former prison makes a memorable setting for super-spooky adventures and spirit hunting.
Winchester + the Watercress Line, Hampshire
Winchester's historic streets provide a charming setting for an autumn escape, while the nearby Watercress Line heritage railway in Alresford offers a dedicated Halloween programme. From 29-31st October, families can enjoy Witches of Watercress Woods, a magical seasonal adventure filled with mischief and entertainment. Adults looking for stronger scares can board the Halloween Horror Train, an immersive 18-plus experience promising unexpected frights and thrills aboard a heritage train.
Conwy, North Wales
Built by King Edward I, Conwy's magnificent medieval castle provides a dramatic setting for a spooky family outing this half-term. The ancient castle has gained a reputation as one of Britain’s most haunted, with 26-27th October seeing the fortress host child-friendly Halloween tours, where visitors can hear ghostly tales and uncover some of the stranger details of medieval life, from gruesome cures to the castle's prison tower.
Thorpe Park Fright Nights, Surrey
Thorpe Park celebrates 25 years of Fright Nights in 2026, with terrifying scare zones, live entertainment and adrenaline-fuelled rollercoaster rides after dark. Brand-new maze Tenement plunges guests into a near pitch-black abandoned building, while returning horror experiences deliver plenty of unexpected shocks. A Halloween hotspot for serious thrill-seekers, Fright Night’s scare attractions are recommended for ages 13 and over.
FEAR at Avon Valley Scream Park, near Bristol
FEAR at Avon Valley Scream Park transforms the site near Bristol into a terrifying Halloween destination. Five immersive scare attractions, unsettling live encounters, spectacular fire and laser shows and roaming performers promise an adrenaline-fuelled experience. With its sinister characters and award-winning scares, this is a destination for horror enthusiasts seeking an intense night out. The main evening event is strictly for ages 16 and over.