Step into the shadows of Bristol with our guide to Halloween happenings. From Bristol Halloween veterans to fresh faces, everyone will discover bone-chilling fun in our guide.
Popular events this season include the Bristol Zoo Project Halloween Trail, featuring themed paths filled with spooky surprises and illusionary creatures. For a different vibe, enjoy a delightful brunch experience with unlimited drinks at The Cocktail Club’s Halloween-themed Bottomless Brunch. And the Avon Valley Pumpkin Picking is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a chance to select your own pumpkins amidst a vibrant farm atmosphere. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Bristol
- The Cocktail Club’s Halloween-themed Bottomless Brunch
- Bristol Zoo Project Halloween Trail
- Avon Valley Pumpkin Picking
- Old Down Country Park Halloween Half Term (Tockington)
- Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour
- Old Down Country Park Halloween Workshops and Activities
- Blood, Blackbeard and Buccaneers Tour
- SS Great Britain Halloween Make-up
- Dyrham Park Autumn Trails (Dyrham)
- Tyntesfield Autumn Trails (Wraxall)
See these and even more events listed below!
Bristol Area Haunted Experiences
Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour
What to Expect:
A guided walk that seamlessly mixes history, ghost stories, and fascinating film and TV facts.
Description:
Delve into Bristol's spooky past with the city's most established tour, featured on TV's 'Most Haunted' and the recent winner of the Trip Advisor Traveller's Choice Award for 2024. This fully outdoor, fun, and informative walk combines haunted buildings, TV and film locations, and some Bristol fun facts. Discover the city's hidden past and some unforgettable stories about a 17th-century pub with a poltergeist, the UK's most haunted cinema, and a former market building with a ghostly fireplace figure.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour
Blood and Butchery Tour
What to Expect:
A walking tour that explores the dark and forgotten history of Bedminster, featuring grave robbers, body snatchers, and other eerie elements.
Description:
Blood and Butchery Tour is a 5-star walking tour that takes you to extraordinary, forgotten places in Bedminster. You'll encounter grave robbers, body snatchers, concrete coffins, and hanging judges. The tour also delves into the story of Britain's biggest robbery, which was laundered in Bedminster. This unique tour promises to reveal hidden aspects of Bedminster's history, making it a captivating experience.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Blood and Butchery Tour
SS Great Britain Halloween Make-up
What to Expect:
A haunted ship experience with special effects make-up recreating Victorian-era wounds.
Description:
This Halloween season, SS Great Britain transforms into a spooky haven with family-friendly activities. Explore the haunted ship, encounter ghostly apparitions, and experience Victorian ghost stories. The Terrifying Turnip Trail leads you through the dockyard, revealing fascinating facts about Victorian Halloween traditions. Special effects make-up artists recreate woeful wounds from the Victorian era, adding a botanical twist to the Plants Crossing Continents theme.
Where: Bristol | More Info: SS Great Britain Halloween Make-up
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Bristol
Bristol Zoo Project Halloween Trail
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween experience with interactive animal-themed activities.
Description:
This Halloween, Bristol Zoo Project transforms into a fantastical world of Myths and Legends. Follow the trail to discover fun animal myths, spot real wolves, and enjoy fascinating myth-busting talks. Interactive biofacts, a lemur walkthrough, and a Cauldron of Creation with a trick-and-treat surprise await. Dress up in costume for 50% off kids' tickets and enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Bristol Zoo Project Halloween Trail
Avon Valley Pumpkin Picking
What to Expect:
Immersive seasonal fun with a variety of activities and photo opportunities.
Description:
Avon Valley Pumpkin Picking offers a seasonal fun experience where visitors can pick their own pumpkins from a massive homegrown patch. The event includes wholesome activities like theatrical performers, fire shows, and seasonal games like pumpkin paintball and fire apple cannon. Visitors can also enjoy photo opportunities, seasonal treats, and festive atmosphere.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Avon Valley Pumpkin Picking
Old Down Country Park Halloween Half Term
What to Expect:
A variety of themed activities and decorations create a spooky yet family-friendly atmosphere.
Description:
Experience a spooktacular Halloween Half Term at Old Down Country Park, featuring themed activities like Halloween Bingo, slime making, cupcake decorating, and pumpkin carving. The park will be spookily decorated, and there will be a Trick or Treat Trail, the Party Play Bus, and themed Monster, Wizard, and Witches Days. Don't forget to adorn your creepy Halloween costumes for a creative and fang-tastic fancy dress competition.
Where: Tockington | More Info: Old Down Country Park Halloween Half Term
Old Down Country Park Halloween Workshops and Activities
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with various spooky activities.
Description:
Old Down Country Park is hosting a Haunted Halloween Half Term event from October 26th to November 3rd, 2024. The event features spooky fun for the whole family, including Halloween decorations and activities like trick-or-treating and costume contests.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Old Down Country Park Halloween Workshops and Activities
Tyntesfield Autumn Trails
What to Expect:
Tyntesfield's Halloween trail allows families to help Gertrude the witch find missing ingredients in a fun and interactive way.
Description:
Tyntesfield offers a range of autumn and Halloween activities, including sensory walks, crafting workshops, and family-friendly trails. Visitors can explore the estate's historic house, gardens, and parkland while engaging in seasonal festivities.
Where: Wraxall | More Info: Tyntesfield Autumn Trails
Dyrham Park Autumn Trails
What to Expect:
Explore the beautifully restored 17th-century house and ancient parkland with guided tours and seasonal activities.
Description:
Dyrham Park offers a variety of activities and events in 2024, including guided tours of the 270-acre ancient parkland and the 17th-century house. Visitors can explore the formal gardens, which feature splendid borders, idyllic ponds, and a wildflower orchard. The park also hosts seasonal events like the bat trail and nature activities for pre-schoolers. The house has recently reopened after conservation and decorative work, offering a glimpse into 17th-century life with its fine collection of Dutch ceramics and art.
Where: Dyrham | More Info: Dyrham Park Autumn Trails
Party Peeps On The Pier Halloween Party
What to Expect:
An interactive family rave with live DJs, character appearances, and inclusive activities for all ages.
Description:
Experience a spooky yet family-friendly Halloween celebration with Party Peeps On The Pier. This interactive family rave features live DJs, interactive hosts, family games, and challenges. Enjoy amazing lighting effects, foam, bubbles, and confetti. The event also includes character appearances, photo opportunities, and a full licensed bar. It's an inclusive and accessible experience for all ages, making it a memorable day for the whole family.
Where: Weston-super-Mare | More Info: Party Peeps On The Pier Halloween Party
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Bristol
The Cocktail Club’s Halloween-themed Bottomless Brunch
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed bottomless brunch with themed cocktails, dancing, singing, and wild antics.
Description:
Experience an unforgettable Halloween-themed Bottomless Brunch at The Cocktail Club, featuring bottomless drinks, tasty food, and fierce entertainment. Strap in for an afternoon of frights with themed cocktails, dancing, singing, and wild antics.