Unleash your inner ghoul and explore Cardiff's most haunted hideaways with our expertly curated Halloween guide, packed with hair-raising events and macabre mysteries. Our guide unlocks Cardiff's cabinet of Halloween curiosities for resident mad scientists and fresh test subjects alike.
Popular Events: Immerse yourself in a spooky cinematic experience at the Halloween Afternoon Tea & Film Screening, where chilling films pair delightfully with themed treats. If you're seeking an outdoor adventure, Halloween Nights at St Fagans transforms the historic site into a realm of frightful fun. And definitely don't forget the whimsical encounters at Halloween Nights, showcasing lively attractions and eerie entertainment. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Cardiff
- Halloween Nights
- Halloween Afternoon Tea & Film Screening
- Halloween Nights at St Fagans (St Fagans)
- Gower Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Picking (Gower)
- Halloween on Gower (Gower)
- Halloween Spooktacular, Rhondda Heritage Park (Rhondda)
- Zip World's Monsters of the Mine (non-haunted activities) (Betws-y-Coed)
See these and even more events listed below!
Cardiff Area Haunted Experiences
Halloween on Gower
What to Expect:
A variety of spooky and interactive activities, including pumpkin carving and a haunted farm experience.
Description:
Halloween on Gower at Gower Fresh Christmas Trees offers a spine-chilling adventure with pumpkin picking, carving, and interactive shows. Explore the haunted fields, choose your own pumpkin, and carve it into a ghastly masterpiece. Enjoy the RolyPoly Scary Fun Party, the Mad Scientist Farm Lab Interactive Show, and other eerie activities. This year, new adventures await, including Frankenstein's Haunted Dungeon and Zombie Pumpkin Carving. The event runs from October 4th to October 31st, with free entrance for pumpkin picking and various ticket options for additional activities.
Where: Gower | More Info: Halloween on Gower
Zip World's Monsters of the Mine (non-haunted activities)
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween experience with terrifying underworld creatures and adrenaline-fuelled adventures.
Description:
Experience the ultimate Halloween scare-fest at Zip World Tower in South Wales. The Monsters of the Mine event returns for its third consecutive year, featuring a terrifying array of underworld creatures. Brave adrenaline-fuelled adventures in the dark while being tormented and terrorized by gruelling monsters. Choose from 5 Night Passes to embark on an evening you're unlikely to forget. Enjoy immersive experiences like the Terror Coaster, Cursed Climber, and Fear Flyer, all while being surrounded by terrifying monsters.
Where: Betws-y-Coed | More Info: Zip World's Monsters of the Mine (non-haunted activities)
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Cardiff
Halloween Nights
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with a variety of spooky activities and traditional crafts.
Description:
Experience a night of frightfully good family fun at St Fagans National Museum of History with Halloween Nights. Explore the museum grounds to encounter ghostly guests from Welsh folklore, enjoy spooky stories, and participate in creepy craft workshops like lantern making and potion stirring. The highlight of the evening is the burning of the Wicker Man, followed by a lantern procession. The event also features a traditional fairground, snack kiosks, and face painting.
Where: Cardiff | More Info: Halloween Nights
Halloween Afternoon Tea & Film Screening
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring a themed afternoon tea and a screening of *Hocus Pocus*.
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 Halloween-themed afternoon tea and a special screening of the beloved classic film *Hocus Pocus*. This family-friendly event is perfect for guests of all ages, offering magical moments and a unique way to experience Halloween.
Where: Cardiff | More Info: Halloween Afternoon Tea & Film Screening
Halloween Nights at St Fagans
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Halloween Nights at St Fagans is its immersive spooky scare zone experience with ghostly guests and activities suitable for families.
Description:
Halloween Nights at St Fagans is a spooktacular after-dark event suitable for families with children aged 5-12. The event features ghostly guests, lantern making, potion stirring, and a scare zone experience. Each night, the Wicker Man will burn, and there will be a haunted house disco. The event also includes a display of beautifully carved Swedes and Halloween character walkabouts.
Where: St Fagans | More Info: Halloween Nights at St Fagans
Gower Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Picking
What to Expect:
A festive Halloween experience with a variety of pumpkins to choose from and interactive activities like pumpkin carving and a spooky barn.
Description:
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees offers a thrilling Halloween experience with their Pick Your Own Pumpkin event. Visitors can choose from thousands of pumpkins in various sizes, colors, and varieties. The event includes pumpkin carving activities, a spooky barn, and other Halloween-themed fun. The farm also features a new café and a resident reindeer herd, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Where: Gower | More Info: Gower Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Picking
Halloween Spooktacular, Rhondda Heritage Park
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with a variety of activities including a pumpkin patch, Halloween-themed hunt, and a brand-new Halloween show.
Description:
The Halloween Spooktacular at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum is a fang-tastically spooky event packed with activities for children. This year, it includes a brand-new Halloween-themed show, a pumpkin patch for pumpkin picking, a Halloween hunt, and spooky craft workshops. The event also features a fun fair with rides and spooky photo opportunities. Visitors can even venture underground into an abandoned mine to find Singing Skeletons and Spooky Spiders.