Make the most of your Halloween in Oldham with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're an Oldham local or a first-time trick-or-treater, our guide opens the crypt to Halloween delights.
Popular events this Halloween include the thrilling Scare Kingdom Scare Park, where visitors can navigate through spine-chilling attractions. With immersive scare experiences, the Luna’s Legendary Creature Halloween Trail at Chester Zoo invites families to explore mythical creatures amidst Halloween festivities. And the Manchester Scare Factory is something you definitely don't want to miss for its hauntingly fun atmosphere. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Oldham
- Luna’s Legendary Creature Halloween Trail at Chester Zoo (Chester)
- Scare Kingdom Scare Park (Blackburn)
- The Wizarding Adventure on East Lancashire Railway (Bury)
- Halloween on the Farm, Lancaster farm
- Manchester Scare Factory, DIECAST (Manchester)
- Gandeys Circus SPOOKTACULAR
- Spooktacular Fun at RHS Garden Bridgewater (Worsley)
- Scare Skate (Manchester)
- Apprentice House Spooky Tours at Quarry Bank Mill (Styal)
- October Half-Term at Elizabeth Gaskell's House (Manchester)
See these and even more events listed below!
Oldham Area Haunted Experiences
Scare Kingdom Scare Park
What to Expect:
Immersive scare experience with over 80 scare actors and 130 themed spaces.
Description:
Scare Kingdom Scream Park is a world-class Halloween attraction that offers a pulse-pounding adventure with over 80 scare actors across 130 themed spaces in and around 5 scare mazes. The event features a new twist each year, making it a thrilling experience for visitors. With a minimum age requirement of 13 years old when accompanied by an adult, Scare Kingdom Scream Park is designed to test your courage and ignite your darkest fears.
Where: Blackburn | More Info: Scare Kingdom Scare Park
Manchester Scare Factory, DIECAST
What to Expect:
An immersive horror experience set in a sprawling industrial maze with two terrifying scare experiences.
Description:
This Halloween, Manchester Scare Factory presents Time to Die, a truly nightmarish immersive scare experience at Diecast in Manchester. Curated by the masters of horror, Area 51, this event features two terrifying scare experiences: The Die Is Cast and The Toymaker. Guests will navigate through a maze of abandoned industrial metalworks, facing intense and adrenaline-packed encounters. The event includes live entertainment, food courts, licensed bars, tarot readings, and more.
Where: Manchester | More Info: Manchester Scare Factory, DIECAST
Apprentice House Spooky Tours at Quarry Bank Mill
What to Expect:
A hauntingly themed tour through the Apprentice House, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the mill workers with a darker twist.
Description:
Explore the eerie side of Quarry Bank Mill's Apprentice House during the spooky tours. Step into the lives of the pauper children who worked in the mill, but this time, experience it in a hauntingly different way. The tours offer a unique glimpse into the lives of the workers, but with a darker twist, making it an unforgettable experience for all who dare to venture in.
Where: Styal | More Info: Apprentice House Spooky Tours at Quarry Bank Mill
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Oldham
Luna’s Legendary Creature Halloween Trail at Chester Zoo
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween experience with magical creatures and spooky boat ride.
Description:
Join Luna the witch on a mystical quest through Chester Zoo's Monsoon Forest habitat. Encounter five magical species, including the Sulawesi macaque, gharial crocodile, and rhinoceros hornbill. Collect key words about each animal to help Luna discover the legendary creature. Enjoy a spooky boat ride and spot bats, skeletons, and pumpkins along the way. This event highlights the importance of protecting the rainforest and features small actions that can help species thrive.
Where: Chester | More Info: Luna’s Legendary Creature Halloween Trail at Chester Zoo
Halloween on the Farm, Lancaster farm
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with a pumpkin patch and haunted house, offering a variety of activities for all ages.
Description:
Halloween on the Farm at Lancaster Park and Animal Farm offers a fun-filled day with activities like pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and small animal petting. Adults can enjoy entry to the pumpkin patch and haunted house for £12, while children and babies have different pricing options that include pumpkins. The event is limited to pre-booked tickets to ensure a fun day for everyone.
Where: Oldham | More Info: Halloween on the Farm, Lancaster farm
The Wizarding Adventure on East Lancashire Railway
What to Expect:
A magical interactive experience onboard a genuine heritage steam train with wizard-themed activities.
Description:
Experience a magical interactive adventure on the East Lancashire Railway's steam train. Learn the basics of broomsticks, practice potion making, and be instructed in incantations. This enchanting experience is perfect for students aged 5-12 and all family members. Enjoy a return trip from Bury to Rawtenstall, complete with wizard-themed activities and plenty of photo opportunities.
Where: Bury | More Info: The Wizarding Adventure on East Lancashire Railway
Scare Skate
What to Expect:
A covered outdoor ice rink that supports environmental initiatives through a partnership with Everclime.
Description:
Skate Manchester is an outdoor ice rink located in the heart of Manchester at Cathedral Gardens. The rink is open from November 8, 2024, to January 1, 2025, offering a magical skating experience regardless of the weather. The event features a festive atmosphere with a Christmas tree and supports environmental initiatives through a partnership with Everclime.
Where: Manchester | More Info: Scare Skate
Spooktacular Fun at RHS Garden Bridgewater
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with various spooky activities and crafts.
Description:
This October half term, RHS Garden Bridgewater transforms into a spooktacular destination with family-friendly activities. Explore the fangtastic family trail, enjoy mushroom house crafting, and discover some scary sights amidst the beautiful gardens.
Where: Worsley | More Info: Spooktacular Fun at RHS Garden Bridgewater
Gandeys Circus SPOOKTACULAR
What to Expect:
A seamless blend of circus magic and Hollywood glamour.
Description:
Gandeys Circus SPOOKTACULAR is a thrilling Halloween-themed show featuring a blend of circus magic and Hollywood glamour. The event promises to captivate the entire family with its crazy comedy, graceful acrobatics, and edge-of-your-seat feats. Leading the charge is the charismatic Joel Hatton as the Ring Master and the welcome return of Bippo The Clown.
Where: Oldham | More Info: Gandeys Circus SPOOKTACULAR
October Half-Term at Elizabeth Gaskell's House
What to Expect:
The unique feature of this event is the hands-on, family-friendly craft activities and the Cranford Cat trail in a historic Victorian setting.
Description:
October Half-Term at Elizabeth Gaskell's House offers a delightful family experience. Enjoy creepy creative craft activities, including making owl characters in the Servants' Hall. Explore the Cranford Cat trail around this magnificent historic family home. Family craft activities are included in admission, and kids go free with a paying adult. Your ticket includes 12-month entry, allowing you to visit as many times as you like.
Where: Manchester | More Info: October Half-Term at Elizabeth Gaskell's House
Little Scarelings at Dobbies Garden Centre
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with a Children's Halloween Afternoon Tea and spooky activities in a relaxed setting.
Description:
Join Dobbies Garden Centre for Little Scare-lings, a family-friendly Halloween event featuring a frightfully fun Howl-o-ween party. Enjoy a Children's Halloween Afternoon Tea with terrifyingly tasty treats, spooky gourd decorating, and fun games. Fancy dress is very much encouraged This event is perfect for families with children aged 3-10 years old, with children under 3 also welcome to participate with adult support.
Where: Altrincham | More Info: Little Scarelings at Dobbies Garden Centre
Halloween Market
What to Expect:
A delightful afternoon tea experience combined with Halloween-themed crafts for children.
Description:
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween-themed craft afternoon tea at George Street Chapel. Let your little ones get creative with Halloween crafts while enjoying delightful afternoon tea. This event is perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit with your kids.