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Planning a spooky adventure with your family this Halloween? The Midlands offers plenty of fun, safe, and family-friendly events that promise thrills without too many chills! Here’s a roundup of some of the best Halloween events in the Midlands for 2024.
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The Best Halloween Events in the Midlands 2024
I've gathered the top family-friendly events that guarantee a memorable time for children and adults alike. These events offer something different to pumpkin picking, but if you would like to go visit a pumpkin patch, visit my blog titled, "Ultimate Guide to Pumpkin Patches in the Midlands."
Alternatively, if you're looking for low-cost or free Halloween events, head to my blog named, "Free and Low-Cost Halloween Events in the West Midlands [2024]."
So, let's kick off with the Top Family-Friendly Halloween Events in the Midlands for 2024:
Alton Towers Scarefest
Alton Towers' Scarefest is back, offering family-friendly scares alongside thrilling rides. This year, Trick O’ Treat Town allows children to walk through a fun town collecting sweets from friendly characters. New for 2024 is Amigos in the Afterlife, a fun, colourful show featuring mischievous spirits and skeletons, sure to keep the whole family entertained. For older kids (and parents), the park offers its famed thrill rides like Wicker Man and The Smiler, which are even more exhilarating in the dark.
How much? Day passes can be booked online at a cheaper rate. Online prices vary between £29 and £47 per person depending on the day selected.
These prices are on top of normal park admission:
Frights Combi – Early: £34 per person. Suitable for 12+.
Frights Combi – Late: £38 per person. Suitable for 12+.
Spooks and Frights Combi: £50 per person. Suitable for 12+.
When? 11th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024.
Where? Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB.
Photo Credit: Alton Towers
Drayton Manor – More Trick than Treat
Prepare for a spine-tingling Halloween adventure at Drayton Manor Resort! Experience family-friendly Halloween-themed entertainment including Trick or Treating with Sir Topham Hatt, searching for spooky clues on a hay bale trail and exploring a brand-new Trick or Treat Castle trail with Witchy Woo.
How much? Online tickets can be purchased from £27.50 per person, 2 - 3 year olds are £15 each, 0 - 23 months are free, and adult and toddler tickets can be purchased from £29.50.
To participate in the Trick or Treat Castle walkthrough experience all children must have a Halloween bucket. These can be purchased online for £3 or on the day for £5.
When? 4th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024.
Where? Drayton Manor Resort, Near Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TW.
Black Country Living Museum Halloween Nights
Bring the whole family for a night of Halloween fun with tricks and treats at the Black Country Living Museum. Get up close to creepy crawlies, meet spooky characters, explore the sci-fi high street, and enjoy a fire show, tiny circus, and haunted house experience. Don’t miss the UV disco and there is trick or treating in the village. Join the costume parade for a chance to win prizes for the best-dressed little monsters!
How much? Adult £20, child (3-15) £15, Under 3s go free and carer £10.
When? 26th, 27th, 30th, and 31st October 2024.
Where? Black Country Living Museum, Discovery Way, Dudley, DY1 4AL.
Warwick Castle: Haunted Castle Event
Join Warwick Castle's spookiest residents for Halloween fun at The Haunted Castle this October half-term! Explore mysterious mazes, enjoy eerie entertainment, and experience frightful delights for the whole family as over a thousand years of haunted history come to life. For those seeking more thrills, brave the darker side of Halloween at Castle After Dark—see if you have what it takes to conquer the UK’s scariest castle, whether you're a fearless family or a daring scare-seeker!
How much? Day entry for The Haunted Castle costs £28 per person, with under 2’s and carers going free.
Castle After Dark is £23 per person and is recommended for children 10+.
Stratford Road Car Park is £7 to park.
When? The Haunted Castle: 26th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024, 10am to 5pm. Castle after Dark: 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th and 31st October 2024, 6pm to 10pm.
Where? Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6AH.
West Midlands Safari Park: Spooky Spectacular
Head to West Midlands Safari Park for its Spooky Spectacular event! From Patch’s thrilling new science show to a Monster Mystery Trail and creative crafts, there’s plenty of spooky fun for the whole family. Meet Mitzy Monster, snap a photo, and don’t miss out on exciting competitions like Patch’s Potion Pursuit and our spook-tacular photo contest. Plus, brave the spine-tingling Spooky VR Ride (additional charge).
It’s a Halloween event filled with thrills, chills, and family-friendly excitement!
How much? £22 per person. Under 2s go free.
When? 19th October - 3rd November 2024.
Where? West Midlands Safari Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley DY12 1LF.
Attwell Farm Park Pumpkin Festival
Search for your perfect pumpkin at Attwell Farm Park's enchanted pumpkin patch, where interactive spooky characters await to surprise you. Don’t forget to capture the moment at the specially designed photo spots—whether you prefer a rustic autumn backdrop or a creepier setup, these locations are perfect for family photos.
How much? £12.95 per adult, £13.95 per child, £16.95 per child with a pumpkin, under 2’s go free.
When? 25th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024.
Where? Attwell Farm Park, Seafield Lane, Redditch B98 9DB.
National Forest Adventure Farm Pumpkin Village
National Forest Adventure Farm is introducing a brand-new event for 2024! Visit the Adventure Farm Pumpkin Village for a fun-filled pumpkin-picking experience. Find your perfect pumpkin, enjoy live music, and enjoy some tasty treats.
To read our full review of National Forest Adventure Farm's Pumpkin Village, click here.
How much? Pumpkin Village: £4 per adult and child. Under 2’s go free and carers are £2.50. Pumpkin Village and Play: £10 per adult and child, under 2’s go free and carers are £5.
When? Every Saturday and Sunday throughout October 2024 as well as the 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st October 2024.
Where? National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9SJ.
Photo Credit: National Forest Adventure Farm
Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Head to Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for a magical experience! Enjoy broomstick flying, Squidditch, unicorn racing, enchanted insect care, and the Alchemist’s Adventure. Explore the Pumpkin Village, pick and carve pumpkins, dive into herbology, and take part in animal activities. Every child ticket includes a free pumpkin, making this a perfect Halloween adventure for young witches and wizards!
How much? £14.50 per adult, £14.95 per child which includes a pumpkin, under 2’s and carers go free.
When? 19th and 20th October 2024 and 26th to 31st October 2024.
Where? Bluebells Farm Park & Ice Cream Parlour, Locko Road, Spondon, Derby. DE21 7AR.
Hatton Adventure World – Halloween Spooktacular
Get ready for a day of frightful fun at Hatton Adventure World. Bring your little ghouls and goblins to this Halloween extravaganza and get stuck into activities including a Magic and Mayhem Illusion Show, Pumpkin Carving, Tractor Rides, Zombie Marsh, Zombie Run and more.
How much? £16.95 to £17.95 per adult and child, under 2’s and carers go free.
When? Weekends from 19th October 2024 and then 26th to 31st October 2024.
Where? Hatton Adventure World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 8XA.
Blenheim Palace Halloween Festival
Embark on a spooky adventure exploring eerie paths, meeting the colossal King of the Pumpkins, and braving Dr. Frankenstein’s electrifying lab at Blenheim Palace. Along the way, dodge witches, scarecrows, and other Halloween horrors while enjoying spooky treats like bewitched burgers, loaded curly worms and toasted marshmallows. Don’t miss the Halloween Afternoon Tea with magical treats like Chocolate Tombstones and Spiced Mandarin Pumpkins.
How much? £20 per adult, £15 per child, under 2’s and carers are free, and family tickets are £67 (2 adults and 2 children). Onsite parking of £10.
When? 25th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024.
Where? Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1UL.
Statfold Country Park Ultimate Halloween Spooktacular
A wicked witch and her villainous friends have cast a spell on Statfold Country Park, and they need your help to lift the curse! Dress in your spookiest costumes and follow the Halloween trail, finding clues at checkpoints to uncover the missing potion elements. Along the way, you may need to trick the villains into thinking you're one of them to get your treat, face some creepy crawlies, or visit the pumpkin patch.
How much? £17 per adult, £15 per child, under 2’s are free, carers are £15 and family tickets are £59 (2 adults and 2 children).
When? 26th to 31st October 2024, 11:00am to 7:00pm.
Where? Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust Ltd, Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU.
Matlock Farm Park Fang-Tastic Halloween Festival
Head to Matlock Farm Park for a Fang-tastic Halloween Festival. Enjoy picking and carving pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch and explore the daily spooky trail in the Forbidden Forest, filled with creepy riddles. Kids can get crafty at Witch Wendolyn’s workshops or try her broomstick flying lessons, meet the Headless Horseman, and make slime with Frankenstein. Don’t forget to dress up for a chance to win on-the-spot prizes! Plus, enjoy all the usual fun at Matlock Farm Park, including animal encounters and play areas.
How much? £16.95 per adult, £14.95 per child, under 2’s are free, £5.50 for carers, and family tickets ranging from £62 to £89.
When? 26th October 2024 to 1st November 2024.
Where? Jaggers Lane, Matlock, DE4 5LH.
Severn Valley Railway Ghost Trains
Are you brave enough to ride the Ghost Train at Severn Valley Railway? Begin your spooky adventure at Kidderminster Station with a party hosted by Disco Daddy, then board the train for a thrilling ride through haunted stations, heading to Arley, home of the living dead. Beware—those bumps in the night might be closer than you think!
How much? £151 for a compartment for up to six people, £101 for a compartment or table for up to four people, £50 for a table for two. Each child will get a goodie bag included.
When? 26th, 30th and 31st October 2024.
Where? 1 Comberton Place, Severn Valley Railway, DY10 1QR.
Photo Credit: Severn Valley Railway
Halloween Farm (Cattows Farm)
Head to the Halloween Farm for a day of spooky fun, including a pick-your-own pumpkin experience and an exciting new attraction for 2024! Hop on the Haunted Express for a thrilling ride through haunted fields and dark tunnels, where witches, goblins, and spooky surprises await. Perfect for all ages, it’s the ultimate mix of fun and fright!
How much? Admission starts at £3 per person with optional extras. £9 per person for the Haunted Railway Fast Track, £9 per person for Trick or Treat Fast Track or £6 per person for the standard queue, £7 each for the Halloween Circus and £9 for fast track or £6 for the standard queue to get into Big Bounce Land. Please note booking fees also apply.
When? 28th September 2024 to 31st October 2024.
Where? Cattows Farm, Leicestershire, LE67 2TD.
Lower Drayton Farm Pumpkin Spooktacular
Pick your own pumpkins, along with carrots, potatoes, and sweetcorn, at Staffordshire’s biggest pumpkin patch at Lower Drayton Farm! Hop on a trailer ride to the patch, carve your pumpkin in the indoor barn, and enjoy extra spooky fun with the indoor Pumpkin Village, Spooky Walk, outdoor play, and farm animals.
How much? £12 per adult and child, under 2’s and carers go free.
When? 28th and 29th September 2024, 5th and 6th October 2024 and daily from 12th to 31st October 2024.
Where? The Pumpkin Patch, Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RE.
Little Owl Farm Park Halloween Festival
Visit Little Owl Park Farm before 26th October for pumpkin picking weekends and enjoy a 'spook-free' day at the farm with all the usual activities, including animal encounters, indoor and outdoor play areas, and more. During the October half-term, enjoy Halloween-themed fun like meeting Smokey the Dragon, a spooky word hunt, and a fancy-dress competition. For an extra fee, you can also pick your own pumpkin and make a chocolate apple!
How much? £11.95 per adult, £11.50 per child, under 1’s go free and carers are £9.50.
When? Pumpkin picking is available on the 12th, 13, 19th, and 20th of October 2024 and the half-term activities are available from 26th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024.
Where? Little Owl Farm Park, Owl Hill Lane, Dunhampton, Worcestershire, DY13 9SS.
Twycross Zoo Halloween Adventure
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Halloween at Twycross Zoo? Unravel the mysteries of the Boo Crew trail and enjoy the spooktacular show packed with laughter and mischievous magic! Dive into creepy crafts and transform into little monsters at the eerie face-painting pod.
How much? £26.95 per adult, £19.75 for children, under 2’s and carers. Earning your Boo Crew badge is free with admission, the live trick or treat trail is £3 and includes a trick or treat bag,
When? 19th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024.
Where? Twycross Zoo, Burton Road, Atherstone, CV9 3PX.
Magic Alley Stratford upon Avon: Whispers of Witchcraft
Step back in time to a mysterious village filled with magic and intrigue. The whispers of witchcraft linger in the air, and it's up to you to solve ancient puzzles, crack secret codes, and uncover the identities of the hidden witches. As night falls, eerie paths reveal clues, but not everything is as it seems. While sound and lighting effects enhance the atmosphere, this is not a scare attraction, and no one will jump out at you. A performer may be present, especially during half-term.
Please note: This experience may not be suitable for those with photosensitive epilepsy or sensitivity to lights and sounds.
How much? £8 per person + booking fee
When? For children aged 6+, available on 19th/20th October, 22nd/23rd October, and during half-term (26th October to 3rd November).
Where? Magic Alley, Unit 23A Bell Court, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6EX.
Wonderland Telford Halloween Events
Grab your torch and get ready for a spooky adventure at Wonderland Telford. This scare-focused evening event features live actors throughout the park and activities like trick-or-treating around nursery rhyme-themed houses, sponge-throwing at the ogre, a scare maze, light displays, stilt walkers, and more. Enjoy a fire show, a fireworks display (weather permitting), and all rides in action. Face painting, hook-a-duck, and bungee activities are available at an additional cost.
Or for younger children, why not try the Trick or Treat Day? Carve a pumpkin with a scarecrow at the pumpkin patch, meet a not-so-wicked witch and decorate spooky Halloween biscuits.
How much? Night ticket: £20 per adult and child, under 2’s go free, carers are £10.
Day Ticket: £18.50 per adult and child, under 2’s go free, carers are £10.
When? Night ticket: 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th, and 31st October from 5:00 to 9:00 PM (last entry at 7 PM).
Day ticket: 26th to 31st October 2024, 11:00am to 4:00pm (last entry is at 2:00pm).
Where? Wonderland, Telford Town Park, Telford, TF4 3NZ.
Halloween at Alderford Lake
Join Alderford Lake's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for budding witches and wizards. Choose a wand and unleash your creativity in a magical crafting workshop, aimed at under 10’s. Enjoy the Halloween drive-in cinema featuring family-friendly films. For older children (8+), experience Halloween Spooky Island, where small frights await in a maze filled with unexpected twists and turns that will have you running for the hills!
How much? Witchcraft Woods: £1.50 per adult spectator, £12.95 per child, and under 2’s go free.
Fright Night Admission and Halloween Cinema: £9.95 per person or £25 for up to 5 people.
Fright Night Admission with Spooky Island: £12.95 per person.
When? Witchcraft Woods: 26th to 31st October 2024.
Halloween Cinema and Spooky Island: 25th to the 27th of October 2024.
Where? Alderford, Tilstock Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3JQ.
Halloween Trail at Belvoir Castle
Join the Halloween adventure at Belvoir Castle and help Betty the Witch and her sisters find the missing ingredients for their spell on the Halloween Trail! Afterwards, visit the Animal Park for more spooky fun and meet animals under a Halloween spell. Don’t miss the chance to get creative with pumpkin painting and take home your own masterpiece. It's a day full of family-friendly Halloween fun!
How much? £3 per adult, £5 per child, and a family ticket for £15. If you would like to add the gardens to your adventure then it is £9 per adult, £5.40 per child, £28.80 for a family ticket, and £7.20 for a concession.
When? 19th October 2024 to 2nd November 2024.
Where? Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PE.
Halloween at Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn
Get ready for a uniquely spooky experience at Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn from October 26 to 31! The Staffordshire attraction will be transformed into a thrilling haunted house, filled with adventures around every corner, perfect for little explorers.
Charlie Giffard from Chillington Hall describes it as an ideal place to embrace Halloween with family-friendly spooky fun. Enjoy exciting activities such as face painting, spooky storytelling, creepy crafts, and a fancy dress competition where the best outfit wins a free return visit.
Additionally, embark on a spooky spider hunt to uncover letters that spell a special word for a sweet treat—just watch out for the mysterious character lurking nearby!
How much? Tickets for two hours’ play during the October half term are £8 for adults, £12 for children (3 – 18 years) and £7 for toddlers (1-2 years). Tickets can be purchased from www.hockerhill.com
When? From Sunday, October 26 to Friday, October 31.
Where? Kiddemore Green Road, Brewood, Stafford ST19 9BQ.
Dudley Canal & Caverns Ghostly Boat Ride
Climb aboard Dudley Canal & Caverns' Canal-O-Ween boat for a magical Halloween journey through Dudley’s ancient limestone mines and caverns. Enjoy a glow-in-the-dark show with Krazy Kris and his Groovy UV gang, perfect for the whole family. Dress up in your best costumes and embark on this one-hour adventure full of treats and Halloween fun, without the frights!
How much? £12.50 per adult and child and under 3’s are free.
When? 26th October to 31st October 2024.
Where? 501 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4SB.
Churnet Valley Railway Ghost Train
The Carnival of Doom returns to Churnet Valley Railway for two thrilling nights of frights, freaks, and scares! Froghall Station will host a spooky carnival with freak shows, fire breathers, rides, and games, plus a hog roast, BBQ, disco, and bar. At Consall Station, brace yourself in the haunted valley as the Spookspress flies by. Cheddleton Station, now a zombie quarantine zone, challenges you to solve a treasure trail and find the cure for the undead plague. With entertainment, food, and spooky surprises, this event promises a frightful, fun-filled experience!
How much? £18 per adult, £12 per child, and £52 per family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 1 senior)
When? 25th and 26th October 2024.
Where? Churnet Valley Railway, Kingsley & Froghall Station, Froghall, ST10 2HA.
Wheelgate Family Halloween Spooktacular
Head to Wheelgate for a family Halloween spooktacular. Enjoy free pumpkin picking and carving for kids 12 and under, and catch Grizelda the witch with her funny, not-so-spooky stories at the Witch Wagon. The park transforms into a Halloween wonderland filled with thrills, chills, and family-friendly fun you won’t want to miss!
How much? Adults from £9.76 to £20.49, Children over 108cm tall from £9,76 to £20.49, toddlers between 95cm to 108cm from £5.51 to £17.49, children under 95cm are free.
When? 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th October 2024 and 19th October to 5th November 2024.
Where? Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park, White Post, Farnsfield, Newark, Notts, NG22 8HX.
Halloween at the SnowDome
This October half-term, join SnowDome for two spook-tacular events that will get your heart racing! The ice skating and snow fun park have been transformed for thrill-seekers of all ages. Don’t miss "Treats & Chills" and "Spooks & Slide"—perfect for families and teens, offering unforgettable scares and fun!
How much? Treats & Chills: £5.45 per adult and £11.95 per child. Spooks & Slide: £12.95 per adult and child. When? 25th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024.
When? 25th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024.
Where? SnowDome, Leisure Island, River Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7N.
Peak Wildlife Park PANDA-MONIUM
Join Peak Wildlife Park for some Halloween fun! Dare you discover what spooky things they have planned?
How much? From £20.95 for adults, from £18.95 per child, under 2’s and carers are free. Use PANDA50 at checkout for half-price kids’ tickets.
When? 26th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024.
Where? Peak Wildlife Park, Winkhill, Leek, ST13 7QR.
Trentham Halloween Festival
This October Half Term, head to Trentham Gardens for family-friendly Halloween fun! Explore the stunning pumpkin trail with nine unique scenes by professional carvers, snap photos at the selfie spots, and dodge zombie hands. Little witches and wizards can graduate from Witch and Wizard School after completing magical tasks. Enjoy live children’s performances, a pantomime, vintage rides, and delicious treats.
How much? £11.70 per adult, £8.55 per child, under 3’s are free and family tickets are £32.67.
When? 26th to 31st October 2024, 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Where? Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG.
Hagley's Haunted House & PYO Pumpkin Trail
Get ready for Halloween 2024 with the chilling experience of Hagley's Haunted House! Venture into the eerie abode and face the restless spirits from the region’s dark history.
Will you encounter Lord Lyttleton's ghostly figure in the cobweb-filled bed chamber, or perhaps Bella, the Wych Elm spirit, lurking in the corridors? Or could it be another eerie ghoul or witch awaiting your arrival?
If you brave your way outside, wander through the overgrown graveyard shrouded in mystery and fog. But tread carefully—remember, this area was once plagued by piracy! In a hidden corner of the garden, the skeleton-pirate crew of the Stourbridge canal watches over their gleaming treasures. Can you sneak past them without being captured, or will you become a ghostly pirate for eternity?
To cap off your visit, pick your very own pumpkin on the grounds, carve it, and take it home to ward off Halloween's spooky spirits!
How much? £12 per child (includes trail, activity, pumpkin to take home with battery-operated light) babes in arms free (no pumpkin) and £3 per adult (trail only, no pumpkin. If you are an adult wishing to carve a pumpkin please select a child ticket.)
When? From Saturday 19th - Thursday 31st October 2024.
Where? Webbs West Hagley, Kidderminster Road South, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 0JB. The trail takes place in the outdoor plant area in the old aquatics building, new courtyard and secret garden which has been decorated for the occasion!
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