Mendip Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

30 family-friendly fall activities in Mendip and nearby.

Halloween events are happening across Mendip and surrounding areas, from pumpkin patches near Yeovil to fireworks displays in Bath. Families looking for daytime fun might consider the agricultural sites, while those seeking evening thrills could be interested in attractions like the Ghost Train Glow Party in Shepton Mallet.

Whether you want indoor historical sites or outdoor adventures, there are Halloween activities spread throughout the region.

All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around Mendip

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Farrington's Pumpkin Picking Festival 2026)

Farrington's Pumpkin Picking Festival 2026

Farrington Gurney 7 mi

Over 50 varieties of farm-grown pumpkins across 20 acres.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (October Half Term at Somerset Rural Life Museum)

October Half Term at Somerset Rural Life Museum

Glastonbury 9 mi

Hands-on family crafts, farmyard animals, and a daily pumpkin trail.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park)

Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park

Keynsham 15 mi

Nighttime illuminated pumpkin patch with fire shows, live music, and street food.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Haynes Motor Museum October Half Term: The Big Bug Hunt)

Haynes Motor Museum October Half Term: The Big Bug Hunt

Sparkford 11 mi

Explore a Halloween trail alongside hundreds of iconic cars and motorcycles.

Halloween at The Grand Pier

Weston 23 mi

Family Halloween fun featuring rides, face painting, and the Witches Grotto.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Pumpkinfest: Poo At The Zoo 2!)

Pumpkinfest: Poo At The Zoo 2!

Axbridge 19 mi

Free-entry pumpkin patch with over 30 varieties plus a dung detective trail.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Ocean Adventurers Halloween Spooktacular Party)

Ocean Adventurers Halloween Spooktacular Party

Cheddar 13 mi Free

Spooky disco, family games, and live music with free entry.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (American Halloween Half Term)

American Halloween Half Term

Claverton Down 15 mi

Classic American Halloween festivities with interactive trails, trick-or-treating, and storytelling.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Family Fun Pumpkin Trail)

Family Fun Pumpkin Trail

Sherborne 17 mi

Hunt for hidden pumpkins across the gardens to earn a prize.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Sherborne Castle Autumn Colours Weekend)

Sherborne Castle Autumn Colours Weekend

Sherborne 17 mi

Reduced-price garden admission to enjoy vibrant autumn reflections around the lake.

Bath Pumpkin Patch

Bath 14 mi Free

Pumpkin picking, hayrides, pumpkin painting, and seasonal autumn treats.

Pumpkins After Dark

Bath 14 mi $

Nighttime pumpkin picking with live music, carving, and bar service.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Yeovil Fairfield Pumpkins)

Yeovil Fairfield Pumpkins

Yeovil 20 mi

Pick your own pumpkins straight from the field near Yeovil.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Halloween Family Fun Day at The Helicopter Museum)

Halloween Family Fun Day at The Helicopter Museum

Weston 20 mi

Spooky helicopter fun featuring giant bubble shows and a haunted graveyard.

Not Now Bernard

Bath 15 mi

Physical theatre adaptation featuring live music and an enormous purple monster.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Halloween Workshops at Willsbridge Mill)

Halloween Workshops at Willsbridge Mill

Willsbridge 17 mi $

Spooky slime making and illuminated recycled crafts for children.

Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience (Halloween Party with Rumi & Wednesday)

Halloween Party with Rumi & Wednesday

Hanham 18 mi $

Children's costume disco featuring performances, games, and bubbles.

Banwell FC's Night of Spooks & Sparks

Banwell 18 mi $

Family evening with a bonfire, fireworks, bouncy castles, and costume prizes.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Creative Family Drop In – Halloween Glow Jars)

Creative Family Drop In – Halloween Glow Jars

Bath 15 mi

Craft your own spooky Halloween glow jar at the museum.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Halloween Sip & Paint Workshop)

Halloween Sip & Paint Workshop

Clifton 18 mi $$

Step-by-step artist-led canvas painting paired with a glass of Prosecco.

Halloween Disco

Emersons Green 21 mi $

Family-friendly Halloween dance party hosted by Party Peeps.

Bowood's Autumn Adventure

Calne 26 mi

Pumpkin trail, live falconry displays, and crafts across the historic grounds.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Garden Adventure)

Halloween Garden Adventure

Chard 30 mi

Outdoor family adventure trail with low-flying witches and festive garden games.

The Ghost Train Glow Party

Shepton Mallet $$

Ghost Train ride combined with a neon glow party.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Spooky Spider Hunt at The Roman Baths)

Spooky Spider Hunt at The Roman Baths

Bath 15 mi $$

Spooky Spider Hunt within the ancient Roman Baths

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch)

Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch

Keynsham 16 mi $$

Home-grown pumpkin patch with 36 years of experience.

Puxton Park Spooktacular Supper

Hewish 19 mi $

Spooktacular Halloween party with buffet and soft play access

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (It's a Hoot! at Avon Valley Railway)

It's a Hoot! at Avon Valley Railway

Bitton 16 mi $

Steam train ride with magic and birds of prey.

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

Thurloxton Farm Pumpkin Patch

Taunton 24 mi $$

Pick your own pumpkin from a vast field.

Halloween at Hestercombe

Taunton 26 mi $

Children aged 15 and under go free

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 17 Halloween Silent Disco Behind Bars Shepton Mallet

Party across three music channels inside a real haunted prison.

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Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

Haunted Experiences

1 of 13 The Home of Halloween at Wookey Hole Wookey Hole

Spooky cave projections, pumpkin trails, and circus acrobatics in Somerset caves.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 13 The Mists of Samhain: A Halloween Story Glastonbury

A one-man Samhain storytelling performance by Jason Buck.

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Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon

Unique & Unusual

1 of 19 Halloween Ghost Tour Shepton Mallet

Guided 1.5-hour haunted tour through a 400-year-old prison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Mendip?

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 Mendip 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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