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Bolton Halloween 2025

See all Bolton Halloween happenings this year!

Bolton's Halloween 2025 comes to life near Bolton Town Hall and the Market Place with haunted experiences and autumn festivities. The city showcases theatrical scares, pumpkin patches, and seasonal celebrations for families and night visitors.

Find the best Bolton Halloween happenings this year!

Bolton Halloween

Bolton Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Three people in Halloween costumes, two women and one man with zombie makeup, pose in a pumpkin patch with a tractor in the background.
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πŸ“ Smithills Open Farm
Smithills Dean Rd, Bolton BL1 7NS
(2.1 mi from Bolton)

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⚑ Energy: Moderate to high

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Smithills Open Farm transforms into a Halloween wonderland with multiple events. Families can enjoy the Halloween Special featuring a sweet hunt, costume competition, and a decorated farm. For those seeking more thrills, the Halloween Fright Night offers guided tours through haunted tractor rides, spooky woodland walks, and the Zombie Barns, complete with supper. Pumpkin picking is also available on select dates.

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⭐ Best For: Families, thrill-seekers
Three friends in Halloween costumes are holding drinks and smiling at a party. On the left, a person in a vampire costume with glasses. In the middle, a woman in a witch costume with a large hat. On the right, a person in a devil costume with a mask and horns.
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πŸ“ Albert Halls Bolton
Victoria Sq, Bolton BL1 1RU
(0.1 mi from Bolton)

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Princesses, step aside! The Villains are unleashed for an ultimate Halloween party at Albert Halls Bolton. Join your favorite villains as they plot and scheme to conjure up a magical event filled with spine-tingling songs, chilling choreography, and devilish party dances. Dress in your best costume for this hour-long show, followed by a FREE meet and greet with the Villains themselves. It's guaranteed to be a scream!

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⭐ Best For: Families and fans of halloween characters
Halloween at Rock Hall in Farnworth
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πŸ“ Rock Hall
Hall Lane, Farnworth, Greater Manchester BL4 7QS
(1.9 mi from Bolton)

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⚑ Energy: Low

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Rock Hall is set to host a spooktacular Halloween celebration filled with creative fun. Attendees can craft their own masks and Halloween decorations, decorate festive gingerbread men, and enjoy dressing up in provided costumes. This free event is perfect for families looking for some festive, hands-on Halloween entertainment.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children

Bolton Haunted Experiences

Smithills Hall Halloween Ghost Hunt in Bolton
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πŸ“ Smithills Hall
Smithills Dean Rd, Bolton BL1 7NP
(2.3 mi from Bolton)

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Embark on a thrilling ghost hunt at the historic Smithills Hall on Halloween night. This event offers an authentic paranormal investigation experience within one of the UK's most haunted buildings. Explore its dark corridors, engage with resident spirits using traditional and scientific methods, and learn from experienced hosts. With exclusive night-time access and small group sizes, prepare for a night of genuine encounters and spine-chilling discoveries.

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⭐ Best For: Paranormal enthusiasts
Halloween 2025 at Smithills Open Farm in Bolton
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πŸ“ Smithills Open Farm
Smithills Dean Rd, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 7NS
(2.5 mi from Bolton)

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Smithills Open Farm transforms for Halloween 2025 with a series of thrilling events. Families can enjoy Pumpkin Picking on select October weekends, with farm staff in costume. The Halloween Special offers a spooky sweet hunt and a children's fancy dress competition. For a more intense experience, the Fright Night features haunted tractor rides, a spooky woodland walk, and the terrifying Zombie Barns and Werewolf Woods.

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⭐ Best For: Families looking for halloween fun, with options for both younger children and older thrill-seekers.
A group of people in Victorian-era clothing stand in a grand hall, some interacting with floating ghosts. The scene is dimly lit with a large moon visible through a window and a chandelier overhead, creating a spooky, Halloween atmosphere.
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πŸ“ Smithills Hall
(2.1 mi from Bolton)

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Step into the shadows of Smithills Hall for a haunted Halloween experience. This event offers family-friendly ghost tours, delving into the eerie history and local legends of the historic venue. Prepare for a night of spooky fun and chilling tales.

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⭐ Best For: Families seeking a spooky halloween experience

Bolton Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

A man and a woman are sitting in a movie theater, holding a carved pumpkin. The man is smiling and looking at his phone, while the woman is looking at the screen. The theater is decorated for Halloween with pumpkins and spooky lighting.
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πŸ“ The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
(3.1 mi from Bolton)

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Get ready for a wild night with 'A Night of Rocky Horror' at The Last Drop Village. This interactive screening of the cult classic 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' invites you to sing along, shout out lines, and dress up as your favorite character. It's an unforgettable experience for fans and newcomers alike.

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⭐ Best For: Fans of cult films, interactive experiences, and themed parties.

Bolton Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

Bolton Allstarz Halloween Party 2025 in Astley Bridge
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πŸ“ Astley Bridge Conservative Club
Moss Bank Way, Astley Bridge BL1 8NP
(1.7 mi from Bolton)

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Get ready for a night of ghoulish fun at the annual Bolton Allstarz Halloween Party! This exciting event promises an evening filled with festive spirit, costume contests, and a chance to celebrate Halloween in style. Join fellow party-goers for a memorable night out.

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⭐ Best For: Costume enthusiasts and party-goers

Halloween Near Bolton

Manchester Halloween

A group of cartoon monsters and children in Halloween costumes are walking down a city street, with pumpkins scattered around.
Manchester
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πŸ“ Manchester City Centre
(10.1 mi from Bolton)
Two women in witch hats and Halloween costumes play guitars on a stage with a crowd in the background.
Manchester
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πŸ“ Co-op Live
(11.3 mi from Bolton)

Blackburn Halloween

Scare Kingdom Scream Park in Blackburn
Blackburn
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πŸ“ Scare Kingdom Scream Park
(14.9 mi from Bolton)
A group of figures in dark hooded robes stand in a foggy forest under a large, glowing full moon. One figure wears a witch's hat and holds a red lantern, while others carry staffs or weapons, creating a mysterious and eerie atmosphere.
Accrington
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πŸ“ Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa
(12.5 mi from Bolton)

Altrincham Halloween

A smiling family of three, a man, a woman, and a young girl, are crouching in a pumpkin patch surrounded by many pumpkins and two skeleton decorations. The family is looking at and holding pumpkins, and the scene has a festive and autumnal mood.
Knutsford
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πŸ“ Tatton Park
(17.5 mi from Bolton)
The Lost Boys Halloween Outdoor Cinema at Tatton Country Park in Cheshire
Cheshire
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πŸ“ Tatton Park Country Park
(17.6 mi from Bolton)

Stockport Halloween

Two cartoon children, a boy and a girl, are surrounded by a large pumpkin patch on a sunny autumn day. They are dressed in denim overalls and white shirts. The scene is decorated for Halloween with orange banners featuring jack-o'-lantern faces and pumpkin garlands.
Reddish Vale Rd
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πŸ“ Reddish Vale Farm
(15.0 mi from Bolton)
The Witch's Potion Trail 2025 in Stockport
Stockport
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πŸ“ Bramall Hall
(17.7 mi from Bolton)

Burnley Halloween

Ribble Valley Pumpkins 2025 in Simonstone
Simonstone
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πŸ“ Law Farm
(16.6 mi from Bolton)
A cartoon family dressed in Halloween costumes, including a witch and a magician, are gathered around a table for tea, with a small pumpkin decoration on the table.
Burnley
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πŸ“ Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
(17.1 mi from Bolton)

Liverpool Halloween

Newsham Scream Park in Liverpool
Liverpool
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πŸ“ Newsham Park Orphanage And Asylum Liverpool
(23.4 mi from Bolton)
Spooky Welly Walk Liverpool in Liverpool
Liverpool
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πŸ“ Sefton Park
(24.9 mi from Bolton)

Blackpool Halloween

A young man runs down a dark, grimy hallway with green and blue lighting, pursued by a monstrous spider with long, spindly legs.
Blackpool
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πŸ“ Pleasure Beach Resort
(29.6 mi from Bolton)
Three people are running down a dark hallway with purple and pink lighting, being chased by a large, menacing dragon.
Blackpool
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πŸ“ Pasaje del Terror
(30.4 mi from Bolton)

Barnsley Halloween

Two cartoon girls, one in a top hat with a skull, ride on the front of a steam train, with smoke billowing from the chimney.
Clayton West
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πŸ“ Whistlestop Valley
(33.5 mi from Bolton)
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Barnsley
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πŸ“ Che Bar & Coco Nightclub
(38.8 mi from Bolton)

Leeds Halloween

Two people walk on a path towards a bright fireworks display at night, with trees and a distant illuminated structure in the background.
Leeds
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πŸ“ Golden Acre Park
(39.9 mi from Bolton)
Orange 3D letters spelling "HALLOWEEN" are arranged around a Halloween wreath on a teal door. The wreath is decorated with autumn leaves, twigs, and a smiling jack-o'-lantern.
Leeds
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πŸ“ Leeds Grand Theatre
(39.4 mi from Bolton)

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