Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Hereford 2026

36 family-friendly fall activities near Hereford.

Hereford families can choose from numerous Halloween celebrations this year. For a city-centre experience, consider the Suffolks Halloween Harvest Street Market. If a drive into the countryside is preferred, locations like Cantref Adventure Farm in Brecon offer pumpkin-themed activities. Whether you're seeking a local gathering or an adventure slightly further afield, find the perfect Halloween event for your household among the listings below.

All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around Hereford

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Bennetts Willow Barn Pumpkin Patch)

Bennetts Willow Barn Pumpkin Patch

Malvern 22 mi

Pick homegrown pumpkins from the field and feed leftovers to pigs.

Pumpkin Patch After Dark

Worcester 22 mi

Pick pumpkins under fairy lights and feed scraps to farm pigs.

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Spooky Halloween - Daytime Attractions

Bromyard 14 mi

Family-friendly daytime Halloween displays featuring singing pumpkins, joking ghosts, and Dracula.

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Kids Pumpkin Carving at St Peters Garden Centre

Worcester 23 mi

Pumpkin picking at Poppy’s Farm with carving and treats.

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Pumpkin Carving at the Dean Heritage Centre

Soudley 21 mi

Pick and carve your own jack-o'-lantern to take home.

Make Your Own Halloween Bats

Soudley 21 mi

Children create their own take-home bat decorations during spooky half-term crafting.

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Cantref Adventure Farm Pumpkin Festival

Brecon 29 mi

Every child picks a complimentary pumpkin straight from the patch.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Severn Valley Railway Autumn Half Term Adventures)

Severn Valley Railway Autumn Half Term Adventures

Kidderminster 30 mi

Heritage steam and diesel journeys with complimentary family Eye Spy booklets.

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Spooky Spectacular & Drone Show at West Midlands Safari Park

Bewdley 28 mi

Features live monster shows, after-dark dino trails, and illuminated drone displays.

Halloween at the Castle

Berkeley 28 mi

Family Halloween activities and Tudor characters inside historic Berkeley Castle.

PYO Pumpkins at Primrose Vale

Cheltenham 28 mi

Pick-your-own pumpkin patch with entry redeemable toward pumpkin purchases.

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Halloween Farm Trail & Pumpkin Picking at Primrose Vale

Bentham, Cheltenham 28 mi

Features two Halloween trail routes across the farm plus pumpkin picking.

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Family Trick or Treat at Avoncroft Museum

Bromsgrove 33 mi

Trick-or-treat through historic buildings and ride a spooky ghost train.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (October Half Term: Ghosts, Pumpkins & Tudor Tales at Sudeley Castle)

October Half Term: Ghosts, Pumpkins & Tudor Tales at Sudeley Castle

Winchcombe 33 mi

Count hidden ghost statues along the pumpkin trail for a sweet treat.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (The Suffolks Halloween & Harvest Street Market)

The Suffolks Halloween & Harvest Street Market

Cheltenham 29 mi

Curated street market showcasing local independent makers, vintage items, and food.

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Monstrous Myths of the Roman Baths

Caerleon 32 mi

Follow tracks through the historic ruins to uncover hiding mythical creatures.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Gods, Heroes, & Monsters: Become a Hero!)

Gods, Heroes, & Monsters: Become a Hero!

Caerleon 32 mi

Tackle an obstacle course and test your ancient fighting skills.

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Halloween Mini Golf After Dark: Glow Golf 2026

Newport 36 mi $$

Non-scary nighttime mini golf featuring glowing lights and festive Halloween effects.

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Halloween Themed Craft & Gift Fair plus Pumpkin Experience

Himley 40 mi $

Craft stalls, live music, vintage games, and an interactive pumpkin experience.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Family Fun Friday - Halloween Special)

Family Fun Friday - Halloween Special

Cleeve Hill 31 mi $

Follow a one-mile trail across Cleeve Common to find and carve pumpkins.

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Children's Halloween Disco

Newbridge 33 mi $

Halloween dance party tailored for children.

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Pumpkin Painting with Beth & Jess

Newport 34 mi $$

Paint a keepsake ceramic pumpkin with artist guidance and provided supplies.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Halloween Bats and Beasts Bash)

Halloween Bats and Beasts Bash

Stourbridge 37 mi $$

Outdoor forest school pumpkin hunt, bat crafts, and campfire snacks.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Cotswold Farm Park Pumpkin Patch)

Cotswold Farm Park Pumpkin Patch

Cheltenham 38 mi

Dog-friendly pumpkin patch featuring carving stations, selfie areas, and live music.

Halloween Discovery Club 2026

Dowlais 34 mi $

Screen-free week of Halloween games and activities for youth.

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Mini Pumpkin Decorating at Chepstow Castle

Chepstow 29 mi

Pick a pumpkin from the castle prison and decorate it without carving.

Mini Foresters Does Halloween!

Redditch 40 mi $$

Outdoor Halloween nature crafts, a wildlife scavenger hunt, and campfire s'mores.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Herbs and Hexes: October Half-Term Trail)

Herbs and Hexes: October Half-Term Trail

Worcester 23 mi $

Children's trail to find witch's potion ingredients

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Halloween Pumpkin Carving at Webbs)

Halloween Pumpkin Carving at Webbs

Cheltenham 29 mi $

Hands-on pumpkin carving for kids

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Family Halloween Party at The Wilson)

Family Halloween Party at The Wilson

Cheltenham 29 mi $$

Twilight journey through the dimly lit Foyle to uncover nocturnal creature secrets.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Hartlebury Castle Pumpkin Carving)

Hartlebury Castle Pumpkin Carving

Kidderminster 30 mi $$

Carve your own pumpkin with castle assistance

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (Chepstow Castle Halloween Trail)

Chepstow Castle Halloween Trail

Chepstow 29 mi $$

Halloween trail at the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Fairfield Pumpkins Pumpkin Patch)

Fairfield Pumpkins Pumpkin Patch

Bromsgrove 34 mi $

4-acre pumpkin patch with diverse varieties and on-site farm animals.

Hallowfest

Easter Compton 32 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween celebration with immersive story rooms and foam parties.

Spooky Skeleton Trail

Kidderminster 30 mi $

Skeleton trail hidden within a historic castle.

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Cefn Mably Farm Park Pumpkin Patch)

Cefn Mably Farm Park Pumpkin Patch

Cardiff 39 mi $$

Pick your own pumpkin amidst farm park fun.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 8 The Haunting Murder Mystery Dining Experience Bransford

A murder mystery dinner built around secrets, scandal, and suspense.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 14 Halloween at Ralph Court Gardens Bromyard

Delicious Halloween-themed food, drinks, and snacks at the restaurant.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 12 Hocus Pocus Halloween Outdoor Cinema at Worcester Racecourse Worcester

Outdoor screening of the Halloween classic with costumes and picnics welcome.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 9 The Historic Ghost Walk of Worcester Worcester

Includes entry into normally locked gates and iconic city buildings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best free or nearly free family Halloween activities in Hereford?

Trunk-or-treats, library story hours and craft days, downtown merchant trick-or-treat afternoons, and community costume parades are typically free and calendar-published by early October. Add a self-made itinerary: decorated-house drive at dusk, home pumpkin carving with patch-stand pumpkins, and a backyard scavenger hunt. Two free events plus one paid farm day makes a full season without a big spend.

What should we expect to pay at a pumpkin patch near Hereford?

Budget in layers: many farms charge $5-15 admission or per-activity wristbands, pumpkins run by size or weight on top, and food, face painting, and pony rides stack quickly. A family of four commonly lands at $60-100 with a pumpkin each. Cheaper plan: free-admission farm stands for the pumpkin itself, and pay for one activity bundle instead of a la carte everything.

How do we keep a farm visit near Hereford from blowing the budget?

Decide before arrival: one wristband bundle or two single activities per kid, one pumpkin each with a size cap, and one treat. Eat lunch beforehand, bring your own water, and set the souvenir answer to no in the car. Weekday and season-opening discounts are common, and the free stuff, animals, hay mountains, and photo spots, is what kids remember anyway.

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