Venture into the heart of Barry's Halloween madness with our all-encompassing guide, featuring the most hair-raising events and supernatural spectacles to investigate. Our guide reveals Barry's darkest corners to both native night owls and nocturnal newcomers.
One well-known attraction this season is the Cardiff Ghost & Vampire Tours, where participants can explore haunted locales while hearing spine-chilling tales of the past. Additionally, Museum Nights at St Fagans invites visitors to interact with history through themed displays and nighttime activities. And the Gower Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Picking is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a delightful outdoor experience amidst the autumn foliage. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Barry
- Museum Nights at St Fagans (Cardiff)
- **Cardiff Ghost & Vampire Tours** (Cardiff)
- Halloween on Gower (Pumpkin Picking and Activities) (Gower)
- Halloween Spooktacular at Rhondda Heritage Park (Trehafod)
- Gower Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Picking (Gower)
- Family Ghost Tours at Llancaiach Fawr Manor (Nelson)
- Colliers Adventure Farm Pumpkin Picking (Treharris)
- Halloween Which Craft?
- Halloween Spooktacular Afternoon Tea and Film
See these and even more events listed below!
Barry Area Haunted Experiences
**Cardiff Ghost & Vampire Tours**
What to Expect:
A faithfully researched and delivered torch-lit tour of the Museum grounds and buildings, focusing on the very spots where inexplicable things have been repeatedly seen, heard, and felt over the years.
Description:
Explore St Fagans National Museum of History from a completely different angle. Hear true tales of ghostly encounters in and around the historic buildings, including Welsh superstitions about death, mourning, and ghosts. Discover why Wales could be the world's most haunted country on this no-nonsense, no gimmicks torch-lit tour.
Where: Cardiff | More Info: **Cardiff Ghost & Vampire Tours**
Family Ghost Tours at Llancaiach Fawr Manor
What to Expect:
An immersive, atmospheric tour exploring the paranormal history of Llancaiach Fawr Manor.
Description:
Experience a spooky yet family-friendly ghost tour at Llancaiach Fawr Manor. Hear stories of ghostly apparitions and activities suitable for 12-16 year olds to enjoy with their families. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes, and participants are advised to wear warm clothing and comfortable footwear. The manor's uneven floors and low ceilings require careful navigation.
Where: Nelson | More Info: Family Ghost Tours at Llancaiach Fawr Manor
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Museum Nights at St Fagans
What to Expect:
An immersive spooky scare zone with ghostly guests and creepy craft workshops.
Description:
Museum Nights at St Fagans National Museum of History is a spooktacular after-dark event that brings Welsh folklore to life. Explore the museum to find ghostly guests, participate in creepy craft workshops like lantern making and potion stirring, and enjoy the immersive spooky scare zone. Each night, the Wicker Man will burn, and there will be a Haunted House disco, Halloween character walkabouts, and storytelling. This family event is suitable for children aged 5-12 years old.
Where: Cardiff | More Info: Museum Nights at St Fagans
Gower Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Picking
What to Expect:
A variety of pumpkins to choose from in a festive and family-friendly atmosphere.
Description:
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees offers a fun-filled experience with their Pick Your Own Gower Pumpkin event. Visitors can choose from thousands of pumpkins in various sizes, colors, and varieties. The farm is open seven days a week, and there is no charge for entry; only pay for the pumpkins you pick. The event also includes a spooky barn with pumpkin carving activities, a cafe offering coffee, cakes, and hot food, and the opportunity to meet and feed the resident reindeer herd.
Where: Gower | More Info: Gower Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Picking
Halloween Spooktacular at Rhondda Heritage Park
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween experience with a variety of spooky activities.
Description:
Halloween Spooktacular at Rhondda Heritage Park is a fang-tastically spooky event for children, packed with activities like pumpkin picking, a Halloween hunt, a spooky show, craft workshops, and spooky photo opportunities. Visitors can also venture underground into an abandoned mine and enjoy two children's fun fair rides.
Where: Trehafod | More Info: Halloween Spooktacular at Rhondda Heritage Park
Halloween on Gower (Pumpkin Picking and Activities)
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween experience with zombie-themed pumpkin carving and a haunted farm.
Description:
Experience a spine-chilling Halloween at Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Farm, where you can pick your own pumpkins, carve zombies, and participate in a spooky paint-along session. The event features a haunted farm with new scary characters, including Frankenstein and his friends, and offers a variety of activities for all ages.
Where: Gower | More Info: Halloween on Gower (Pumpkin Picking and Activities)
Colliers Adventure Farm Pumpkin Picking
What to Expect:
Offers both daytime and twilight pumpkin picking experiences with various family-friendly activities.
Description:
Colliers Adventure Farm offers a delightful pumpkin picking experience with both daytime and twilight events. Visitors can enjoy meeting the farm animals, participating in spooky woodland walks, and engaging in activities like marshmallow tasting and pumpkin carving. The farm also hosts autumn wreath workshops and provides a cozy atmosphere for all ages.
Where: Treharris | More Info: Colliers Adventure Farm Pumpkin Picking
Halloween Which Craft?
What to Expect:
A variety of free and affordable activities for all ages, including a Birds of Prey workshop and Tiny Toes dance sessions.
Description:
Join Barry Town Council for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at King Square, Central Park, and the Town Hall. The event features a variety of fun activities for all ages, including dance sessions, face stencils, crafts, workshops, and more. With no entry fee and many activities being free or very affordable, this is an excellent opportunity for families to enjoy the town centre and shop local. The event also includes a Birds of Prey workshop by Black Mountain Falconry and Tiny Toes dance workshops at the Town Hall.
Where: Barry | More Info: Halloween Which Craft?
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Halloween Spooktacular Afternoon Tea and Film
What to Expect:
A unique blend of Halloween-themed afternoon tea and a special screening of *Hocus Pocus* in an atmospheric castle setting.
Description:
Join us for a spellbinding Halloween experience at St Donat's Castle on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. Enjoy an enchanting afternoon filled with delicious afternoon tea, magical moments, and a special screening of the beloved Halloween classic *Hocus Pocus*. The event features a delightful array of spooky-themed treats, a film screening in the atmospheric Bradenstoke Hall, and encourages guests to dress up in their spookiest costumes.