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Chelmsford Halloween 2025

See all Chelmsford Halloween happenings this year!

Chelmsford welcomes Halloween 2025 near the High Street and riverside, serving terrifying experiences and autumn celebrations across local landmarks. The season brings eerie walking tours, Halloween parties and autumn festivals that mix family fun with spooky evening programming.

Find the best Chelmsford Halloween happenings this year!

Chelmsford Halloween

Chelmsford Family-Friendly Fall Activities

A whimsical autumn scene with a scarecrow, two figures, a zebra statue, and a white dog amidst a field of pumpkins and vibrant fall foliage.
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πŸ“ RHS Garden Hyde Hall
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Ln, Chelmsford CM3 8ET CM3 8ET
(6.5 mi from Chelmsford)

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Experience a ghoulishly good Halloween at RHS Garden Hyde Hall! This October half term, families can delight in a spooky pumpkin trail featuring a banquet table, decorated trees, and scarecrows. Get up close with creepy crawlies during Zoolab animal encounters, enjoy magical storytelling walks, and watch expert pumpkin carving demonstrations. Creative pumpkin-themed crafts are also available for all ages.

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⭐ Best For: Families and children
Three children dressed as witches stand on a path in a spooky forest setting with pumpkins, bats, and a full moon. The text "Spooky Trail" is visible on the right side of the image.
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πŸ“ Danbury Country Park
Country Park, Woodhill Rd, Danbury CM3 4AW
(4.1 mi from Chelmsford)

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Uncover the mysteries of Danbury Country Park on a free Spooky Trail this October half term. Primary school-aged children can hunt for hidden spooky characters and curious creatures, with a chance to win prizes. Don your best costume for a frightfully fun adventure through the park's beautiful landscapes.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children
Danbury Autumn Craft Fair & Spooky Woodland Trail in Danbury
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πŸ“ Danbury Leisure Centre
Main Rd, Danbury, null CM3 4NQ
(4.9 mi from Chelmsford)

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Discover unique handmade treasures at the Danbury Autumn Craft Fair, featuring local artisans' jewelry, pottery, and textiles. Brave the 'Spooky Woodland Trail' for a touch of Halloween fun, and be captivated by the 'Halloween Magic Shows' by Magic Max. It's a perfect day out for all ages, celebrating creativity and fall festivities.

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⭐ Best For: Families, craft enthusiasts, halloween fun seekers
Danbury Christmas Fair 2025 in Danbury
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πŸ“ Danbury Leisure Centre
Main Road, Danbury CM3 4NQ
(4.0 mi from Chelmsford)

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Experience the magic of the Danbury Christmas Fair 2025, a festive celebration on Saturday, November 29th. Discover unique handmade gifts and seasonal treats from local artisans. Children can visit Santa in his grotto and enjoy face painting and crafts. It's the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with family fun and festive cheer.

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⭐ Best For: Families, christmas shoppers, community event attendees
Wizards, Witches and Wonder: Whittle a Wand and Craft a Spell in Chelmsford
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πŸ“ Museum of Chelmsford
Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 9AQ
(0.9 mi from Chelmsford)

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Step into a world of magic this October at the Museum of Chelmsford! This interactive session invites young wizards and witches to craft their own magnificent magic wands and spooktacular spell jars. Participants can also create ghastly origami ghosts, decipher ancient runes, and perhaps even meet the infamous Witchfinder General. All materials are provided, encouraging boundless creativity for children aged six and over, accompanied by an adult.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children
Three people are standing in a pumpkin patch on a sunny autumn day, selecting pumpkins. The person on the left is holding a pumpkin, the person in the middle is using a knife to carve a pumpkin, and the person on the right is holding a pumpkin. The background shows rows of pumpkins and trees with yellow and orange leaves.
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πŸ“ Otto's Pumpkin Patch
Long Green, Braintree, Essex CM77 8DL
(6.5 mi from Chelmsford)

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⚑ Energy: Low to moderate, with options for relaxed enjoyment or active exploration.

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Visit Otto's Pumpkin Patch for a delightful autumn experience. Wander through fields to select the perfect pumpkin, explore themed areas like the faraway forest, and enjoy games. Hot and cold refreshments are available, and picnics are welcome. It's a fantastic spot for memorable family photos.

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⭐ Best For: Families and individuals seeking a classic autumn experience.

Chelmsford Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

Spooktober Sessions Halloween at Golden Fleece Chelmsford in Chelmsford
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πŸ“ Golden Fleece Chelmsford
84 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1JP
(0.1 mi from Chelmsford)

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Get ready for a frightfully good time at Golden Fleece Chelmsford's Spooktober Sessions, running from October 13th to November 3rd, 2025. They're transforming the pub with haunted dΓ©cor and serving up wickedly good Halloween-themed cocktails and eerie shots. Don't miss the fang-tastic Halloween Bottomless Brunch, offering two hours of unlimited drinks and a delicious brunch dish, all set to a spooky soundtrack.

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⭐ Best For: Adults looking for halloween-themed drinks and parties

Chelmsford Other Halloween Activities

Three people in medieval-style costumes, including two women in witch hats and a man with a long white beard in a wizard hat, stand outdoors in a rustic village setting.
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πŸ“ Stone Bridge
Chelmsford CM2 0HR, ESX
(0.4 mi from Chelmsford)

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Uncover the unsettling history of Chelmsford on the Chilling Tales of Chelmsford walking tour. Led by a 'Master of the Macabre' in period costume, this event delves into the city's darker side. Hear gripping accounts of unexplained phenomena, notorious murders, chilling witchcraft tales, historical hangings, and eerie body-snatching incidents that have left their mark on Chelmsford's past.

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⭐ Best For: Adults interested in local history and ghost stories
Essex Roller Derby Annual Halloween Game in Chelmsford
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πŸ“ Riverside Ice & Leisure centre
Victoria Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1FG
(0.4 mi from Chelmsford)

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Get ready for a spooktacular day of roller derby this Halloween! Essex Roller Derby hosts their annual Halloween event, a double-header packed with action and atmosphere. Watch rookie teams battle it out, followed by the A-team bout against Bridgend Roller Derby. Browse merch, grab a slice from the cake sale, and try your luck in the raffle. Costumes and Halloween puns are highly encouraged for this thrilling live sports event.

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⭐ Best For: Sports enthusiasts, halloween fans, families

Halloween Near Chelmsford

Harlow Halloween

A group of people are dancing and celebrating outdoors at a Halloween party. A man with long blonde hair and a fedora holds a drink, while a woman in a red polka dot dress and a man in a black jacket with orange patterned pants dance energetically. The mood is festive and fun, with orange lanterns strung up in the background.
Howard Way
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πŸ“ Harlow Rugby Club
(15.2 mi from Chelmsford)
Three young children and an adult walk through a corn maze decorated with glowing jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween.
Hatfield Broad Oak
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πŸ“ Cammas Hall Farm
(10.4 mi from Chelmsford)

Southendonsea Halloween

Two Playmobil figures, one dressed as a witch and the other with white hair, stand on a wooden dock decorated with pumpkins and lanterns for Halloween, under a full moon.
Southend
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πŸ“ Southend Pier
(17.5 mi from Chelmsford)
Halloween Fright Fantastic at Adventure Island in Southend
Southend
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πŸ“ Adventure Island
(17.6 mi from Chelmsford)

Canary Wharf Halloween

Electric Shuffle Canary Wharf Halloween Brunch in London
London
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πŸ“ Electric Shuffle Canary Wharf
(26.4 mi from Chelmsford)
Hallowed Peak 2025 in London
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πŸ“ Phantom Peak
(27.6 mi from Chelmsford)

London Halloween

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πŸ“ The London Dungeon
(29.9 mi from Chelmsford)
A group of playful ghosts are watching a spooky performance in a dimly lit theater with red velvet curtains.
London
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πŸ“ Peacock Theatre
(29.4 mi from Chelmsford)

City Of Westminster Halloween

A smiling man and woman sit at a bar, each holding a cocktail and looking at the camera. The woman is in the foreground, wearing a white top, and the man is to her left, wearing a grey shirt. The bar is dimly lit with colorful lights in the background.
London
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πŸ“ City-Wide
(30.7 mi from Chelmsford)
West End Musical Halloween in London
London
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πŸ“ Lyric Theatre
(30.1 mi from Chelmsford)

Maidstone Halloween

A group of witches gather in front of a spooky castle on Halloween night, holding jack-o'-lanterns and casting spells under a full moon.
Maidstone
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πŸ“ Leeds Castle
(34.4 mi from Chelmsford)
Halloween Spooktacular – Trick or Treat at Kent Life in Lock Ln
Lock Ln
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Cambridge Halloween

Four cartoon children, two boys and two girls, are smiling and holding pumpkins in a festive autumn setting with a tractor in the background.
Gloucester
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πŸ“ Over Farm
(43.2 mi from Chelmsford)
A happy couple laughs while walking through a crowded, dimly lit festival or concert venue with colorful lights and decorations.
Cambridge
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πŸ“ HI:CAMBRIDGE
(38.0 mi from Chelmsford)

Canterbury Halloween

A young boy in a witch hat and a young girl with long red hair, both smiling and holding pumpkins, stand in front of a spooky haunted house on Halloween night, with jack-o'-lanterns and a full moon in the background.
Canterbury
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πŸ“ Canterbury City Centre
(41.0 mi from Chelmsford)
Three cartoon characters, two children and a skeleton, walk down a city street during Halloween. The children are smiling and appear excited, while the skeleton has a wide, grinning mouth.
Canterbury
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πŸ“ Canterbury
(41.0 mi from Chelmsford)

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