Top 10 spook-tacular days out this Halloween!

Planning a Halloween adventure for October half-term 2026? Explore creepy castles, pumpkin parties, and dark trails at attractions across the UK.

Halloween is celebrated on 31st of October every year and is all about dressing up, carving pumpkins, sharing treats and enjoying spooky fun with friends and family.

Across the UK, lots of castles, museums, gardens and historic places host special Halloween events, making it the perfect time for an autumn adventure. Here's a look at some of the fang-tastic Halloween events happening this year!

This year, Halloween falls on a Saturday. The perfect day to go all out with your costumes, parties and days out followed by a terrific evening of trick or treating!

🚨 Disclaimer: Some of these attractions may not accept Blue Peter badges for their special ticketed Halloween events. Be sure to double check with the attraction before you visit to avoid disappointment. 🚨

Get ready for a ghoulishly good day out at Dover Castle from 24th of October to 1st of November! Join the Great Pumpkin Party and take part in interactive storytelling, spooky games and a themed Halloween trail around the castle. Don't forget to come dressed in your Halloween costume, as there's even a fancy dress competition to join!

Check out Dover Castle for details.

Calling all animal lovers! Head to London Zoo this Halloween for Boo at the Zoo, packed with spooky surprises, themed activities and lots of amazing animals. It's a fang-tastic way to celebrate Halloween while getting closer to some of the world's most fascinating creatures.

Read the full details on the London Zoo page.

Looking for a Halloween activity that's out of this world? The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester is hosting a special October half-term programme from 24th of October to the 1st of November 2026, packed with spook- tacular science, hands-on activities and interactive fun.

Don't miss Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos, where spooky aliens meet surprising space science in an adventure that's sure to spark your curiosity.

Check out the Science and Industry Museum for details.

Dive into some Halloween fun at the Oceanarium from the 25th of October to 2nd of November! Explore the aquarium, discover amazing sea creatures and enjoy a spook-tacular day out with the family. Keep your eyes peeled for the sharks, turtles and colourful underwater animals as you journey through the Oceanarium's fascinating exhibits.

Even better, kids wearing a spooky Halloween costume can visit for free during the event!

Check out Oceanarium for details.

Experience a magical Halloween adventure at the Eden Project's Halloweden event from 24th of October to 1st of November. Wander through the transformed gardens and biomes as they're filled with beautiful autumn colours, seasonal surprises and eerie delights around every corner. With plenty of Halloween-themed fun to discover, it's the perfect autumn day out for the whole family.

Check out the Eden Project for details.

On the 24th, 29th, 30th and 31st of October 2026, head to the Black Country Living Museum for a spooky evening full of tricks and treats! Wander through the historic streets, enjoy spine-tingling entertainment, meet mischievous characters and take your little monsters trick-or-treating around the village. There'll be plenty of frightfully fun activities for the whole family to enjoy this Halloween. Ticket booking is needed for this event. 

Read the full details on The Black Country Living Museum page.

Step into a world of Myths & Magic at Peel Castle from the 24th of October to the 1st of November. Follow the magical creature trail as you explore the historic castle grounds and keep an eye out for mysterious beasts hiding around every corner. It's a spellbinding adventure for young explorers this Halloween!

Check out Peel Castle for details.

There's plenty of spooky fun to discover at Murton Park this Halloween! From trick-or-treat adventures and a spooky village to storytelling sessions, crafts and the mysterious Raven Trail, there's something for everyone to enjoy. You can even hop aboard the DVLR trains as part of your Halloween adventure.

Check out Murton Park for details.

Get ready for some wild Halloween fun at Twycross Zoo from the 18th of October to the 2nd of November! Follow the Trick or Treat Trail, meet spooky characters and show off your best Halloween costume in the costume competition. You'll also have the chance to earn a special Boo Crew badge and discover the wonders of nature on evening bat walks and twilight wildlife walks.

With plenty of treats, trails and animal-themed adventures, it's a fang-tastic Halloween day out for the whole family!

Check out Twycross Zoo for details.

Tamworth Castle has plenty of spooky fun lined up this Halloween! Young visitors can take part in the Halloween Monster Caper and explore the Haunted Castle Trail, packed with surprises along the way. There are also special events to enjoy, including a Children's Halloween Evening on the 31st of October and Villains Unleashed, where some of your favourite baddies take centre stage.

It's the perfect place for little monsters looking for a Halloween adventure!

Check out Tamworth Castle for details.

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