Illustration of scarecrows in hats and overalls around a small table with pumpkins on a village green in autumn (Halloween Fun at Flag Fen)

Halloween Fun at Flag Fen

Visitors can wander through an enchanted forest to handpick and carve a pumpkin, or design a scarecrow for the gallery. Activities include a broomstick-making workshop led by Wenzel the Wizard or Whizzy the Witch, a Fairytale Scarecrow Trail, and a puzzle hunt in the roundhouse for missing spell pages. Guests can also toast marshmallows over an open fire and pose at a themed photo area with mini pumpkins.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

flagfen.org.uk

When

Tickets

Adult: £8 general admission. Child: £9 general admission plus Halloween Fun events. Under 5s and Child Annual Pass holders participating in Halloween Fun events: £5. Under 5s entry only: £0. Additional pumpkins: £3 each. Annual Pass holders get free general admission; fees apply for Child Annual Pass holders participating in Halloween Fun events.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The Roundhouse Café offers bites to eat, hot drinks and treats; marshmallows can also be toasted over the fire for an extra cost.

Going?

Location

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Flag Fen Archaeology Park · The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough, PE6 7QJ Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Playful and magical

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Adults can purchase their own pumpkin on the day for £3 if they want to join in the pumpkin carving.
  • Remember to bring extra money if you plan to toast marshmallows over the fire.
  • Make time to explore the wider site, including the museum, roundhouses, Big Dig Tent, and play area.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Annual Pass holders get free general admission; fees apply for Child Annual Pass holders participating in Halloween Fun activities.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What characters can visitors look for on the scarecrow trail?

The Fairytale Scarecrow Trail features characters such as Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood.

What happens during the spell search activity?

Visitors search inside the roundhouse for Wenzel's missing spell pages and solve a puzzle to help restore his magical powers.

Can visitors take their carved pumpkins home?

Yes, you can carve your pumpkin on-site to take home.

Are food and drinks available on-site?

Yes, bites to eat, hot drinks, and treats are available in the Roundhouse Café.

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