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Popular events this Halloween season include the Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival, where visitors can explore a vibrant pumpkin patch filled with an array of pumpkins perfect for carving. Another highlight is SPOOKS at Thornton Hall Farm, featuring thrilling attractions that range from haunted trails to interactive experiences. And the Spooky Express is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a whimsical ride through seasonal sights. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Bradford
- Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival (Pontefract)
- Spooky Express (Haworth)
- SPOOKS at Thornton Hall Farm (Thornton-in-Craven)
- Haunted Haworth Ghost Tours (Haworth)
- Pumpkin Trail at Bolton Abbey (Bolton Abbey)
- Big Fish Little Fish LEEDS Halloween Family Rave (Leeds)
- Halloween at Murton Park (York)
- Pumpkins At The Pictures (Various towns in Yorkshire)
- Pugneys Light Railway Halloween Spooktacular (Wakefield)
- Murton Park Halloween Activities (York)
See these and even more events listed below!
Bradford Area Haunted Experiences
Spooky Express
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed train ride with specially decorated carriages and thrilling performances.
Description:
Embark on a spooky adventure with The Spooky Express, a Halloween-themed train ride along the Worth Valley Railway. Enjoy specially decorated steam-heated carriages, thrilling performances, and a costume contest. This eerie journey is perfect for those who dare to face ghosts, witches, and little monsters.
Where: Haworth | More Info: Spooky Express
Haunted Haworth Ghost Tours
What to Expect:
A guided ghost tour that delves into the supernatural history of Haworth, including the spirits of the Brontë sisters and other local legends.
Description:
Join Haunted Haworth for a spine-chilling ghost tour through the heart of Haworth, exploring the dark secrets and haunted tales of Brontëland. Adults can enjoy the tour for £10, children for £7, and concessions for £7. Online group bookings of three or more receive a 15% discount.
Where: Haworth | More Info: Haunted Haworth Ghost Tours
Mad Alice's Ghost Walk
What to Expect:
An immersive guided tour that explores York's dark history through stories of torture, executions, and famous characters.
Description:
Mad Alice's The Bloody Tour of York is an immersive and award-winning guided tour that delves into the city's dark history. With 2000 years of fascinating stories, visitors will explore the city's macabre past, including tales of torture, executions, highwaymen, and witches. Suitable for all ages, this entertaining and informative tour promises to uncover hidden facts about York's historical landmarks. Join Mad Alice as she regales you with stories of the city's most famous characters, such as Dick Turpin and Guy Fawkes.
Where: York | More Info: Mad Alice's Ghost Walk
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Bradford
Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival
What to Expect:
Unique variety of pumpkins and extensive family-friendly activities.
Description:
Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival is a family-friendly event featuring over 250,000 pumpkins across 40 varieties. Enjoy activities like tractor rides, live shows, archery, vintage rides, storytime, and a daily fancy dress competition. The festival also includes photo opportunities, a dog parade, and live music events like the Pumpkin Nights.
Where: Pontefract | More Info: Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival
SPOOKS at Thornton Hall Farm
What to Expect:
Interactive adventure through Mischief Manor with dark spaces, loud noises, and flashing lights.
Description:
SPOOKS at Thornton Hall Farm is an award-nominated Halloween event offering a spook-tacular family day out. The event includes pumpkin picking, a revamped rustic pumpkin patch, slime workshops, live shows, and an interactive adventure on Trick or Treat Street. Visitors can also explore the brand-new Mischief Manor and enjoy various farm activities like pony grooming and animal petting.
Where: Thornton-in-Craven | More Info: SPOOKS at Thornton Hall Farm
Pumpkin Trail at Bolton Abbey
What to Expect:
A family-friendly pumpkin trail that involves navigating through Strid Wood to solve puzzles.
Description:
The Pumpkin Trail at Bolton Abbey is a family-friendly event where participants navigate Strid Wood to find giant pumpkins and solve puzzles. The trail begins at the Cavendish Shop and leads through the green trail to Strid, with clues hidden along the way to help solve the mystery. This event is included in the estate car park fee and is suitable for families with wheelchairs, pushchairs, and dogs.
Where: Bolton Abbey | More Info: Pumpkin Trail at Bolton Abbey
Halloween at Murton Park
What to Expect:
Immersive witch-themed activities and spooky storytelling in an eerie Halloween village.
Description:
Halloween at Murton Park is a spellbinding event where families can enjoy witch-themed activities, including a witches' trail, craft sessions for jar lanterns and bat garlands, and the "Witch Which?" mystery. The event also features spooky storytelling and immersive experiences in the eerie Halloween village.
Where: York | More Info: Halloween at Murton Park
Big Fish Little Fish LEEDS Halloween Family Rave
What to Expect:
A haunted dance floor experience with DJ legend Dave Beer.
Description:
Big Fish Little Fish LEEDS Halloween Family Rave is a spooktacular event featuring legendary DJ Dave Beer. The event promises a spine-tingling adventure with haunted dance floors, swirling bubbles, colossal balloons, and chilling confetti blasts. The Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen transforms into a haunted house dance venue, offering a crafting area with spooky activities led by their "house Queen Craft." This family-friendly event is perfect for parents and children to dance together amidst a spellbinding atmosphere.
Where: Leeds | More Info: Big Fish Little Fish LEEDS Halloween Family Rave
Pugneys Light Railway Halloween Spooktacular
What to Expect:
A unique and thrilling train ride through spooky woods.
Description:
Experience a spooky Halloween adventure at Pugneys Light Railway, where you can take a round trip through the eerie woods behind one of our steam or diesel locomotives. This family-friendly event is suitable for all ages and lasts approximately 10-12 minutes.
Where: Wakefield | More Info: Pugneys Light Railway Halloween Spooktacular
Cannon Hall Farm Halloween Events
What to Expect:
Expert pumpkin carvers and a vast pumpkin patch with almost 10,000 pumpkins.
Description:
Cannon Hall Farm is hosting a variety of Halloween events in October 2024. The farm features a pumpkin patch with almost 10,000 pumpkins, where children can pick their own pumpkins and receive a free one with a paid ticket. Expert carvers will help transform the pumpkins into lanterns. Additionally, the farm offers Falconry Weekends, a Bonfire and Firework Spectacular, and Santa's Magical Elevator. These events provide a fun and festive atmosphere for families.
Where: Barnsley | More Info: Cannon Hall Farm Halloween Events
Murton Park Halloween Activities
What to Expect:
A witch-themed trail where participants must find the witch's lost belongings around the park.
Description:
Murton Park transforms into a spooky village for Halloween, offering a variety of activities including a witch trail, craft sessions, and storytelling. The event features a "Witches Trail" where participants must find the witch's lost belongings, craft sessions to create jar lanterns and bat garlands, and interactive storytelling sessions. This festive event is perfect for families with children aged 5 to 12.
Where: York | More Info: Murton Park Halloween Activities
Let’s Go Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Let’s Go Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is its immersive Halloween celebration within a wildlife park setting, offering a unique blend of spooky fun and animal encounters.
Description:
Let’s Go Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a spook-tacular celebration featuring live shows, pantos, creepy characters, wicked workshops, and mystical music medleys. The event takes place in the BRAND-NEW "Let's Go - Event Festival Village," offering fearful family fun and exploration of the UK’s no.1 walkthrough wildlife adventure with hundreds of incredible animals. The event includes fearful fairground rides and offers a unique blend of Halloween activities amidst a wildlife park setting.
Where: Doncaster | More Info: Let’s Go Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Bradford
Afternoon Tea at Cedar Court Hotel (Halloween theme)
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed Afternoon Tea experience with seasonal treats and drinks in a festive atmosphere.
Description:
Join us for a spooky yet delightful Halloween-themed Afternoon Tea at Cedar Court Hotel. Enjoy a selection of seasonal treats and drinks in a festive atmosphere, perfect for celebrating the holiday with friends and family. The event promises to be a unique blend of tradition and Halloween flair, making it an unforgettable experience.
Where: Bradford | More Info: Afternoon Tea at Cedar Court Hotel (Halloween theme)
Other Halloween Activities Near Bradford
Pumpkins At The Pictures
What to Expect:
Halloween-themed event at a wildlife park with live shows and fairground rides.
Description:
The "Let's Go - Halloween" event at Yorkshire Wildlife Park includes spook-tacular live shows, creepy characters, wicked workshops, mystical music medleys, and fearful fairground rides. The event runs from October 31st to November 2nd.