🎃 Halloween in Cornwall 2025 – things to do and see
Halloween is here again, and I feel like it’s more like a season than a few days of fright. From spooky trails in historic castles to pumpkin picking, there’s something happening in every corner of the county this October.
If you’re planning half term activities or a big day out on Halloween itself, this is a mum’s guide to the events, dates and details so you can plan ahead and make the most of Cornwall’s spooky season.
Always check times and book early if you can.
📅 From 11 October -1 November / the half term warm up..
- Pumpkin Fest at Camel Creek (Wadebridge PL27 7RA)
(weekends until 22nd, then daily during half term). Huge pumpkin patch + rides included. Every child gets a pumpkin – whilst stocks last.
Check out one of my videos on Camel Creek, which is Cornwall’s only theme park, and well worth a visit. They also have camping and glamping facilities. - Bedruthan Hotel Spooktastic Halloween Experience & Afternoon Tea (Newquay TR8 4BU) – finishes 31 October.
Spooky treats with a sea view. I went to their afternoon tea over Easter which was a bit quirky. Hoping for the same weird and wonderful set up at Halloween.
📅 From 18 October – 02 November
- Trebah Garden Plants and Potions (TR11 5JZ)
Hunt around the garden for herbal and magical ingredients, make imaginary potions, prize at the end. Trail costs £2 each.
📅 Saturday 25 October
- Newquay Zombie Crawl (TR7 1BD)
Parade at 3 pm + workshops/trail all day – a Halloween trail runs through Newquay for most the week as well
- Dark Gathering, Tintagel
Traditional Cornish Hallowtide celebration starts at 2pm
📅 Saturday 25 October – 2 November
- Newquay Fun Park “Scarefest” (TR8 5AA)
Rides with a spooky twist, held at the old Dairyland Site - Pendennis Castle Ghost School & Tales (Falmouth TR11 4LP)
Interactive stories and a quest, solve clues and listen to spooky stories, silly monster school. This event is included in the member price, but if not you can book early online and save 15%. Entry is usually included if you own a Cornish Heritage Trust card, but check the Pendennis Castle website as extra fees may apply. - National Maritime Museum Cornwall (Falmouth TR11 3QY)
Silhouettes and shadows – puppet stories and music show at 11am, 1pm and 3pm daily. , plus make and take crafts & spooky trail included in the ticket. Also on Friday 31st October there is a Halloween evening – see below. - Eden Project – Zog & The Flying Doctors (Par PL24 2SG)
You get to meet Zog! Potions, quest, pumpkins and challenges - Paradise Park Halloween Trail (Hayle TR27 4HY)
Halloween trail, crafts. Marks Ark – animal encounters, 10am-12.30pm on 26, 28, 31 October. Also 1pm-3.30pm on 27 and 30 October. - Squashbox Theatre “Shivers & Shadows” (Various locations)
I’m a big fan of Squashbox! Check their website for dates as there are various shows.
📅 Sunday 26 October
- Kernow Killer Obstacle Course (Scorrier House, Redruth TR16 5AU)
2.5k / 5k / 10k Halloween mud run. Sign up in advance.
One for the sport lovers. I’d be happier to watch this one.
📅 Monday 27- 31 October
- Trerice House (National Trust TR8 4PG)
Dragon-themed Halloween fun. Storytelling, Halloween themed games
ring half term as Trerice transforms into a mythical realm of fire-breathing wonder.
📅 Wednesday 29 October
- Alpaca Trekking Halloween Experience (Moor View Alpacas, Liskeard PL14 6SD) Spooky potion making (one to take home) slime making with a mad scientist, cauldron hunt, petting farm. Includes entrance to the cat cafe on site.
- Trebah Garden Creepy Crawly ZooLab (TR11 5JZ)
Bug handling + spooky nature fun. Fee applies for non members (children) as well as members. Adults with a membership are free.
📅 Friday 31 October – Halloween!
- Hal‘owl’een at Screech Owl Sanctuary (St Columb TR9 6HP)
Fancy dress, pumpkin carving, owl encounters. - Fireworks at Lappa Valley (Newquay TR8 5LX)
31 Oct & 1 Nov. Park by day, fireworks at night. Pre book for this one. - Bodmin Jail Halloween Events (Bodmin PL31 2NR)
One for the older kids – over various dates. Multiple tours: Go Darker, Ghost Walk, Overnight Investigation. If you fancy a stay at Bodmin Jail hotel as well, you can read more about the hotel and experience here. - National Maritime Museum Cornwall (Falmouth TR11 3QY)
A chance to see the Museum after normal hours as well as in the day! Form 4pm to 6.30pm. Mythical Cornish Tales and Storytelling, crafts/make and take, and a spooky Cornish trail.
📅 Saturday 1 November
- Cornish Maize Maze “Maze of Horrors” (Saltash PL12 6RZ)
Evening scare maze for big/brave kids + adults. - Fireworks at Lappa Valley (second night)
There’s so much more to do and see, but those are my top picks so far. I’ll keep adding to this list as new events pop up, so check back soon for updates.
And if you visit any of these Halloween spots, tag me @cornwalltravelmum — I’d love to see your adventures! 👻
