Looking for the fright of your life this Halloween? Fear not, Visit Bristol & Visit Bath have highlighted the best events and activities in the region to spook you this Halloween!
Adults Only Events and Activities
FEAR at Avon Valley Scream Park, in Keynsham between Bristol and Bath
Various dates over 13 nights between 13-31 October 2023
Multi award-winning scream park FEAR at Avon Valley returns this scare season to unleash terror with five bone-chilling attractions, funfair rides, street entertainment, fire show and a theatrical scare experience known as The Exorcism. New this year is Fright FEAST, where visitors can expect to dine like cannibals in a unique dining experience for #ABloodyGoodNight in the west (FEAR at Avon Valley is situated near Keynsham, between Bristol and Bath). Strictly over 16s only, tickets from £35.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/fear-at-avon-valley-scream-park-p3070783
The Shallows – Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein
Opens 15 September
An immersive new Escape Room experience designed exclusively by the multi award-winning Bath attraction dedicated to Mary Shelley and her legendary gothic tale, Frankenstein. Uncover the truth about a hideous conspiracy linked to unethical human research, deep within the dank basement shallows before your time runs out. From £27.50 per player including entrance to the museum.
https://visitbath.co.uk/things-to-do/escape-rooms-at-mary-shelleys-house-of-frankenstein-p3154963
Murder Mystery Night: A Gothic Horror at The Mount Without in Bristol
16 October
Get dressed up as your unique character and be immersed in this interactive themed Gothic horror party, with secret tasks, prizes and mysteries to solve. Tickets are £35 per person (adults only).
Buffy Revamped – Theatre Royal Bath
30 & 31 October
A fast-paced new production straight from Edinburgh Fringe brings you the story of hit 90s show Buffy the Vampire told through the eyes of Spike. Funny, satirical, and bursting with 90s pop culture references it’s the perfect parody for Buffy fans. Tickets from £30.50
https://visitbath.co.uk/whats-on/buffy-revamped-at-theatre-royal-bath-p3305873
Haunted and Hidden Bristol walk and haunted pub stop tour
21 October – 18 November
Walk the streets of Bristol during this fun and frightening walking tour of haunted buildings, TV locations and Bristol trivia, now complete with a stop off at one of the city’s haunted pubs too. Tickets are £8, concessions £6.
Family-friendly Halloween and October half-term events
Halloween at Wookey Hole
21 – 29 October
Prepare to dive headfirst into the enchanting realm of Halloween magic at Wookey Hole, the home of Halloween! Explore the great chambers of Wookey Hole Caves, where you’ll learn about the legend of the Witch then join in the Giant Pumpkin trail and solve a mystery to win Halloween treats. Head to the 4D cinema, where Mystery Inc. will be solving a mystery of their own in the Scoob! 4D Experience. Tickets from £22.45 adult & £17.95 child. Concessions available.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/wookey-hole-the-home-of-halloween-p3379623
FEARless at Avon Valley Scream Park
28 & 29 October
Avon Valley are also hosting two tamed down evenings on 28 and 29 October for families with 11-15 year-old children, with access to 4 scare attractions called FEARless at Avon Valley, tickets from £15.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/fearless-at-avon-valley-scream-park-p3174863
The Ghost of Cheddar Man at Cheddar Gorge and Caves
21 – 29 October
Celebrate the discovery of Cheddar Man, Britain’s oldest complete skeleton (10,000 years old!) found in Gough’s Cave at Cheddar, 120 years ago. Join the trail and track down Cheddar Mans’ friends dotted around Gough’s Cave to gain entry to The Ghost of Cheddar Man’s fun celebrations and win a reward to take home.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-ghost-of-cheddar-man-at-cheddar-gorge-and-caves-p3381443
Sea Monsters at Bristol Aquarium
20 – 31 October
Sea Monsters have invaded Bristol Aquarium this October Half Term. Enjoy a spooktacular underwater adventure and dive deep into the aquatic abyss to dare to discover a host of spine-tingling, creepy creatures that await beneath the waves.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/sea-monsters-at-bristol-aquarium-p3381483
Howl-oween at Bristol Zoo Project
21 October – 5 November
Explore Bristol Zoo Project in all its ’gory’ by learning about the animal bones, skulls, x-rays, then visit the witch’s campsite to hear spooky stories and create some creepy craft, before finishing the Howl-oween trail with a trick or treat surprise. Howl-oween is included in admission.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/howl-oween-at-bristol-zoo-project-p3383683
Zombie Outbreak at Mendip Activity Centre
6-31 October
Join the Zombie outbreak team to combat the zombie invasion at Mendip Activity Centre. All archery, air rifle, axe-throwing and tobogganing sessions are Halloween themed this October half term.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/zombie-outbreak-at-mendip-activity-centre-p3383693
Luxmuralis: Force of Nature at Bristol Cathedral
30 October – 4 November
For the last part of half term, Bristol Cathedral is hosting another spectacular light show, Luxmuralis: Force of Nature which will see immersive, show-stopping visuals projected onto
the inside of this historic building, exploring the themes of Fire, Water, Air and Earth and how they relate to religion, mythology and art history.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/luxmuralis-force-of-nature-at-bristol-cathedral-p3101313
Eek! Week at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
21 October – 4 November
Join WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre on an eek!citing half term interactive trail where visitors will be dared to put their hand into a snake box, take a photo op with a bat and get up close and personal to a toad.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/eek-week-at-wwt-slimbridge-wetland-centre-p3361843
October Half Term Spider Trail at Dyrham Park
19 October – 1 November
Find clues and facts about these creepy crawlies in Dyrham Park’s Spider Trail across their 270-acre site.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/october-half-term-spider-trail-at-dyrham-park-p3091033
American Halloween at The American Museum & Gardens
21 – 29 October
Enjoy a spooky day out at the Museum with a classic American trick or treat atmosphere and a fun potion trail around the Manor House. Visit the Lego Bricks exhibition and taste some Halloween treats in the American Deli. £3 per child plus normal admission for the trail.
Witchcraft & Magic at Bowood
21-31 October
Join Witch Ramona and black cat Luna on a hunt to break the spell that the ghosts and ghouls have cast over the Bowood Estate. Find all the things needed to complete the Ramona’s magic rhyme as you work your way around the pumpkin trail this Autumn half-term. The trail is included in the Bowood House & Gardens Day Ticket, normal admission fees apply.
It’s a Hoot at Avon Valley Railway
28 & 29 October
Go on a train ride from this historic station located in Bitton near Keynsham (between Bath and Bristol) and spot birds of prey from Pitcombe Rock Falconry and take part in the Autumnal trail around the station. Children who visit wearing Halloween-themed costumes or fancy dress will travel for free.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/its-a-hoot-at-avon-valley-railway-p3283253
Woeful Wounds at Brunel’s SS Great Britain
21 – 29 October
Experience the magic of special effect make-up artistry and visitors to Brunel’s SS Great Britain will receive their own Woeful Wound, much like the voyagers and passengers did on ship hundreds of years ago. Artists from the Specialist Make-Up Design department at SGS College will be there to help create fake cuts, blisters and other wounds for visitors aged 4-18.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/woeful-wounds-at-ss-great-britain-p3381453
Ghoul School at Berkeley Castle
22 October – 5 November
Young thrill seekers will learn how to become proper little monsters at Berkeley Castle this Halloween with this interactive self-led audio experience. Ghoul School brings an array of spooky teachers for visitors to encounter with delights, frights and vampire bites.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/ghoul-school-at-berkeley-castle-p3285783
Concorde20 at Aerospace Bristol
21-19 October
Mark the 20th anniversary of Concorde’s final flight and step aboard Alpha-Foxtrot, the last Concorde to fly, this October half term. Learn about the pioneering aircraft (part-built in Filton, north Bristol, where the attraction is now situated), train to be a Concorde pilot and enjoy interactive exhibits and supersonic sound activities. Visit the museum on Saturday the 25 and Sunday the 26 of November to commemorate Concorde’s final flight from Heathrow to Filton. You can even book tickets for the Concorde20 Lunch on 26 November so you can dine underneath the aircraft and meet Concorde crew including a Captain.
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/concorde20-anniversary-weekend-at-aerospace-bristol-p3380873
Pumpkin picking in the west
The west country cities Bristol and Bath are surrounded by swathes of countryside, perfect for pumpkin patches. This Halloween, head out to Pumpkin Patch at Avon Valley to pick your own pumpkin (30 September – 29 October) for a gourd-geous autumnal experience. Farrington’s Pumpkin Picking Festival is also situated between Bristol and Bath with its 12-acre patch and a huge variety of squashes ready to pick, as well as a carving marquee, fairground games and fun rides, and straw pool.