Prepare for a spine-tingling adventure through Rhondda's Halloween landscape with our meticulously researched guide, showcasing the most haunting events and ghostly encounters. Our Halloween handbook tunes the pipes of Rhondda's otherworldly organs for resident phantoms and visiting virtuosos.
This season, venture into the eerie realms of Ffear Fforest, where enchanting trails and spirited surprises await all who dare to explore. For those seeking thrills at great heights, the Halloween Spooktacular at Zip World offers heart-pounding activities set against a spooky backdrop. And the Museum Nights at St Fagans is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring chilling tales and delightful galleries after dark. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Rhondda
- Neath Food and Drink Festival (Neath)
- Monsters of the Mine, Zip World (Rhondda Cynon Taf)
- Museum Nights St Fagans (Cardiff)
- Halloween Spooktacular
- Ffear Fforest, Zip World (Betws-y-Coed)
- Gower Halloween (Gower)
- Family Ghost Tours Llancaiach Fawr Manor (family-friendly version) (Nelson, Caerphilly)
- Halloween Cinema Margam Country Park (Port Talbot)
- Escape Alive at Caldicot Castle (Caldicot, Monmouthshire)
- Mid Wales Autumn Fayre (Builth Wells)
See these and even more events listed below!
Rhondda Area Haunted Experiences
Ffear Fforest, Zip World
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Ffear Fforest is its immersive experience where visitors are chased and tormented by terrifying clowns in a dark, eerie woodland setting.
Description:
Ffear Fforest at Zip World Betws-y-Coed is a Halloween event where visitors can face their fears in a spooky circus-themed world. The event features iconic adventures like the Cursed Coaster and The Nets, both swarmed by terrifying clowns. Participants can also experience Nightfall and Screamride for an added adrenaline rush. This immersive experience is perfect for those seeking a unique Halloween adventure.
Where: Betws-y-Coed | More Info: Ffear Fforest, Zip World
Monsters of the Mine, Zip World
What to Expect:
An after-dark Halloween experience with immersive activities.
Description:
Experience a spine-tingling after-dark Halloween adventure at Zip World Tower in South Wales. Monsters of the Mine is an immersive experience designed for families and older kids, offering a thrilling exploration of the Rhondda Cynon Taf region.
Where: Rhondda Cynon Taf | More Info: Monsters of the Mine, Zip World
Family Ghost Tours Llancaiach Fawr Manor (family-friendly version)
What to Expect:
An immersive family-friendly ghost tour experience through Llancaiach Fawr Manor by torchlight, sharing true and uncanny stories.
Description:
Join a family-friendly ghost tour at Llancaiach Fawr Manor, where you'll hear stories of ghostly apparitions and activities. Led by knowledgeable staff, these atmospheric tours are suitable for children aged 12-16 and their families. The tours will take you through the manor by torchlight, sharing true, strange, and uncanny experiences that have happened over the years. This is an exciting and spooky adventure that everyone can enjoy together.
Where: Nelson, Caerphilly | More Info: Family Ghost Tours Llancaiach Fawr Manor (family-friendly version)
Escape Alive at Caldicot Castle
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween horror experience with live actors and special effects.
Description:
Experience a spine-chilling Halloween event at Caldicot Castle with Escape Alive. Navigate through a terrifying maze, encounter live actors, and enjoy spine-tingling special effects. The event also features a spooky carnival atmosphere with creepy games, delicious street food, and a chilling outdoor cinema showcasing horror films.
Where: Caldicot, Monmouthshire | More Info: Escape Alive at Caldicot Castle
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Rhondda
Halloween Spooktacular
What to Expect:
A variety of spooky and fun activities including pumpkin picking, a Halloween hunt, and a spooky show.
Description:
Halloween Spooktacular at Rhondda Heritage Park is a fang-tastically spooky event for children. The event includes activities like pumpkin picking, a Halloween hunt, a spooky show, craft workshops, and spooky photo opportunities. Visitors can also venture underground into an abandoned mine to meet Singing Skeletons and Spooky Spiders. Two children's fun fair rides are included in the ticket price, making it a fun-filled day for kids.
Where: Rhondda | More Info: Halloween Spooktacular
Museum Nights St Fagans
What to Expect:
An immersive spooky scare zone with ghostly guests from Welsh folklore.
Description:
Experience a spooktacular Halloween celebration at St Fagans National Museum of History. The event features ghostly guests from Welsh folklore, creepy craft workshops, an immersive scare zone, and a Haunted House disco. Each night, the Wicker Man will burn, and you can enjoy lantern making, potion stirring, and more. This family-friendly event is perfect for children aged 5-12, with activities suitable for all ages.
Where: Cardiff | More Info: Museum Nights St Fagans
Neath Food and Drink Festival
What to Expect:
A two-day event featuring a diverse array of local and regional food and drink vendors, along with entertainment and community activities.
Description:
The Neath Food and Drink Festival is a vibrant celebration in Neath Town Centre, featuring a variety of food, drink, and entertainment options. Visitors can enjoy pop-up food markets, street performances, and explore the offerings from over 60 exhibitors and award-winning suppliers. This event showcases local cuisine and hospitality while fostering community and creativity.
Where: Neath | More Info: Neath Food and Drink Festival
Halloween Cinema Margam Country Park
What to Expect:
An immersive Halloween trail experience suitable for families.
Description:
Margam Country Park offers a spooky yet fun Halloween experience with Fright Nights from October 18th to November 3rd, 2024. This immersive Halloween trail is suitable for ages 5 and over, providing a family-friendly and thrilling adventure through the park.
Where: Port Talbot | More Info: Halloween Cinema Margam Country Park
Gower Halloween
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween experience with various spooky activities and encounters with scary characters.
Description:
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees is hosting a spine-chilling Halloween extravaganza in October 2024. The event features pumpkin picking, zombie pumpkin carving, and spooky paint-along sessions. Visitors can explore haunted fields, meet scary characters like Frankenstein and Grotbags, and enjoy eerie treats. The farm offers a variety of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, with extended hours for flood-lit evening sessions.
Where: Gower | More Info: Gower Halloween
Mid Wales Autumn Fayre
What to Expect:
A fun-filled weekend with a mix of culinary delights, interactive activities, and live entertainment.
Description:
The Mid Wales Autumn Fayre is a family-friendly event offering a variety of activities, including tasty treats from artisan food and drink producers, cookery demonstrations by great Welsh chefs, and entertainment such as Beyond Breakout and Will's Petting Farm. The event also features arts and crafts stalls, vintage vehicles, and live music.
Where: Builth Wells | More Info: Mid Wales Autumn Fayre
Spooks in the City
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with themed live entertainment and activities.
Description:
Spooks in the City is a free annual event in Swansea City Centre, featuring Halloween-themed entertainment, characters, and live shows from local dance schools. The event promises to be a ghoulish good fun day with activities that have a family-friendly feel, including a special movie-inspired performance and a Halloween makeover of the Swansea Bay Rider land train. The event will take place at St David's Place near the former Iceland store, just across the Copr Bay bridge from the Swansea Arena, from 11am to 4pm.
Where: Swansea | More Info: Spooks in the City
Creepy Critters
What to Expect:
Interactive animal encounters with a variety of creepy crawlies.
Description:
Join Cardiff Castle for an unforgettable Halloween experience with Creepy Crawlies. Meet a variety of exotic creatures, including dinosaurs, tarantulas, snakes, and scorpions, in an hour-long session designed to conquer your fears and phobias. This event is perfect for families and those who dare to get close to creepy crawlies.