See all Pontefract Halloween happenings this year!
Pontefract hosts Halloween 2025 around cultural landmarks and the town centre with supernatural celebrations and macabre fun. Local favorites include haunted hayrides, spooky storytelling, fall harvest events, ghost walks, and family-friendly costume activities.
Find the best Pontefract Halloween happenings this year!
Top Halloween In and Around Pontefract
- Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival 2025
- Children's Halloween Party
- 30 East Drive Ghost Hunt & Sleepover
- Halloween Spooky Kids Disco (Carlton)
- Poltergeist House 30 East Drive Ghost Hunt
- Witches and Wizards Week at Pontefract Castle (Castle Garth)
- FearFest Halloween Rave (Rotherham)
- Hallowscream at York Maze (York)
- Fright Fiesta at Gulliver's Kingdom (Matlock Bath)
- Hull Fair (Hull)
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Pontefract Halloween
Pontefract Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Experience the magic of autumn at Farmer Copleys' renowned Pumpkin Festival. Wander through a breathtaking landscape of over 300,000 pumpkins, discover unique varieties, and capture unforgettable family memories. Enjoy tractor rides, live entertainment, delicious food, and a host of activities for all ages.
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Get ready for a spooktacular Children's Halloween Party! This event is packed with fun for kids of all ages, featuring exciting costume contests, engaging trick-or-treating, and a variety of spooky games. It's the perfect place for little goblins and witches to enjoy a fang-tastic time.
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Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the Halloween Spooky Kids Disco! This event at Carlton Towers is perfect for families looking for a fun and festive Halloween celebration. Kids can dance the night away to classic spooky tunes, show off their best costumes for a chance to win an award, and enjoy a variety of treats. Delicious woodfired pizza, hot dogs, and sweet treats will be available for purchase, with a bar open for adults.
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Step into a world of magic this Halloween half-term at Pontefract Castle's Witches and Wizards Week. Young sorcerers are invited to partake in enchanting outdoor activities, learn the secrets of mixing magical potions, and create fun, themed crafts. Don't miss the captivating potion demonstrations by resident witches on the bandstand. Special SEND sessions offer a relaxed atmosphere for families seeking a more tailored experience.
Pontefract Haunted Experiences
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Dare to spend a night at 30 East Drive, famously known as Europe's most haunted house and the site of the Pontefract Poltergeist. Join an expert-led ghost hunt, delve into its chilling history, and even opt for an overnight sleepover. Equipped with professional paranormal investigation tools, you'll explore the secrets of this legendary location, featured in numerous media.
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Dare to spend a night at 30 East Drive, Pontefract, infamously known as 'The Poltergeist House.' This location is reputed to be one of the most haunted in Britain, with a history of violent poltergeist activity that forced a family to abandon their home. Prepare for an intense experience as you join paranormal investigators to uncover the chilling secrets within its walls.
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