Watchtree Halloween Family Fun Week 2026
Visitors can take a spooky stroll along the Monster Mile trail, which is decorated with creepy creatures and ghastly ghouls. Guests can track down thirty sneaky ghosts hidden around the reserve to win a prize, or pose by the trail selfie frame in costume to enter the fancy dress competition. The reserve also offers cycle hire with the goblin team alongside Halloween-themed snacks and drinks in the coffee shop.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Entry to Watchtree Nature Reserve is free; the Monster Mile is free; the Ghost Hunt is £1 per participant. Cycle hire is available by booking, but no cycle-hire price is stated.
Hours
Starts October 23, 2026 at 9:00 am; ends November 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
The coffee shop offers Halloween-themed snacks and drinks throughout the week.
Accessibility
The reserve features a network of accessible trails.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book online in advance to guarantee your cycle hire.
- Purchase ghost hunt maps at the Visitor's Centre, Gelato Shack, or Cycle Hire office.
- Email your costume selfie to entries@watchtree.co.uk to enter the fancy dress competition.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do participants get a prize for the Ghost Hunt?
Yes, all paid participants who track down the sneaky ghosts and mark their locations on the map win a prize.
How do you enter the fancy dress competition?
Wear your Halloween costume, take a photo using the Halloween selfie frame along the trail, and email it to entries@watchtree.co.uk.
Are bicycles available to hire during the event?
Yes, bike hire is available through Watchtree Wheelers and can be booked online.
What food and drink options are offered?
The coffee shop offers Halloween-themed snacks and drinks throughout the week.
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