Navigate the nightmare in Yeovil with our Halloween event planner. Navigate Yeovil's spookiest offerings with our guide, designed for both resident phantoms and spectral tourists.
One highlight of the season is the Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park, where families can choose their perfect pumpkin under the stars. Featuring an array of activities, Wookey Hole Halloween invites guests to explore eerie caves and enjoy thrilling performances. And don't forget the Kids’ Costume Parade, a delightful event where little ghouls and goblins can showcase their creative outfits. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Yeovil
- Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park (Keynsham)
- Wookey Hole Halloween (Wells)
- Fairfield Pumpkins
- Tulleys Pumpkin Farm Pumpkin Village (Crawley (near Yeovil))
- Halloween Creature Garden Trail (Bath)
- Kids’ Costume Parade (Bath)
- Hestercombe October half term (Taunton)
- Halloween Evening Theatre (Bath)
- Yeovil Junction Station Halloween Steam Train
- Halloween Light Trail (Slimbridge)
See these and even more events listed below!
Yeovil Area Haunted Experiences
Halloween Evening Theatre
What to Expect:
A guided tour through multiple haunted locations in Bath, featuring gruesome stories and genuine paranormal experiments.
Description:
Bath Ghost Tours offers a spine-chilling experience through haunted streets and hidden corners of Bath. Guided by experts in local legends and dark history, this tour reveals captivating tales of ghostly apparitions, unsolved mysteries, and infamous residents. Each tour lasts approximately 105 minutes, walking through multiple haunted locations. Guests are horrified by gruesome stories and terrified by genuine paranormal experiments involved.
Where: Bath | More Info: Halloween Evening Theatre
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Yeovil
Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park
What to Expect:
Immersive autumnal experience with pumpkin picking and festive entertainment.
Description:
Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park offers a festive autumnal experience with pumpkin picking, a pop-up bar, firepits, street food, and spectacular seasonal entertainment. The event features theatrical performers, fire shows, and beautiful lighting as the sun goes down. It's a family-friendly and fall festival activity perfect for all ages.
Where: Keynsham | More Info: Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park
Wookey Hole Halloween
What to Expect:
A comprehensive Halloween celebration featuring a range of spooky and magical activities for families.
Description:
Wookey Hole Halloween Spectacular offers a unique blend of magic, entertainment, and spooky fun for all ages. The event includes interactive *Magic & Mayhem* lessons, a special Halloween show by the Wookey Hole Circus, a Giant Pumpkin Trail, and Spooky Golf. Visitors can also enjoy the Wookey Hole pumpkin patch, daily fancy dress competitions, and a variety of Halloween-themed activities.
Where: Wells | More Info: Wookey Hole Halloween
Kids’ Costume Parade
What to Expect:
A grand Regency Costumed Promenade with over 500 people in Regency dress.
Description:
The Jane Austen Festival 2024 is a 10-day celebration in Bath, England, honoring the works of Jane Austen. The festival includes a grand Regency Costumed Promenade, costumed balls, theatrical performances, guided walks, and various talks. It is the largest and longest-running Jane Austen Festival in the world, offering a diverse program of events inspired by Austen's timeless works.
Where: Bath | More Info: Kids’ Costume Parade
Halloween Creature Garden Trail
What to Expect:
A classic American Halloween atmosphere with exciting outdoor and indoor trails, including trick-or-treating and costume parades in the beautiful autumnal gardens.
Description:
Experience a real American Halloween at the American Museum & Gardens. Enjoy the Guess What Creature? garden trail, museum bat search, pumpkin painting, and more. Come dressed in costume and have a romp around the beautiful autumnal grounds.
Where: Bath | More Info: Halloween Creature Garden Trail
Tulleys Pumpkin Farm Pumpkin Village
What to Expect:
Unique photo opportunities amidst a vibrant orange pumpkin backdrop.
Description:
Tulleys Pumpkin Farm Pumpkin Village offers a memorable experience with over 100 acres of pumpkin fields, where visitors can pick their own pumpkins under the moonlight or during the day. The village features live roaming entertainment, delicious street food, and a variety of photo opportunities. You can also enjoy live music and cocktails at the pumpkin bar, explore the seasonal merchandise, and visit the life-size pumpkin house.
Where: Crawley (near Yeovil) | More Info: Tulleys Pumpkin Farm Pumpkin Village
Fairfield Pumpkins
What to Expect:
A large variety of pumpkins in all colors, shapes, and sizes.
Description:
Fairfield Pumpkins offers a delightful pumpkin patch experience with a variety of pumpkins in all colors, shapes, and sizes. The event is open from October 12th to 31st, with operating hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visitors can enjoy the scenic location just a mile outside Yeovil, conveniently off the A37.
Where: Yeovil | More Info: Fairfield Pumpkins
Hestercombe October half term
What to Expect:
A variety of spooky and magical activities, including a Haunted House Trail and potion making workshops.
Description:
Hestercombe Gardens is hosting a spook-tacular Halloween event from October 26th to November 3rd, 2024. The festivities include a Haunted House Trail, potion making workshops, and Halloween crafts. Children aged 15 and under go free, making it a fun and family-friendly activity.
Where: Taunton | More Info: Hestercombe October half term
Yeovil Junction Station Halloween Steam Train
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with steam train rides and various railway-themed activities.
Description:
Experience a spooky Halloween at Yeovil Railway Centre with steam train rides, miniature railway, and special events. Enjoy a variety of railway-related stock in the shop and explore the visitor centre. The event promises a fun-filled day for families with a range of activities and attractions.
Where: Yeovil | More Info: Yeovil Junction Station Halloween Steam Train
Halloween Light Trail
What to Expect:
An immersive Halloween experience with sensory-friendly sessions and various interactive activities.
Description:
The Halloween Light Trail at WWT Slimbridge is a magical journey that transforms the wetland center into a captivating world of lights and Halloween-themed decorations. Visitors will encounter the Marsh Witch, her potions, pumpkins, shipwrecks, scarecrows, bats, and broomsticks. Activities include making wishes in the pond zone, getting creative in the arts and craft zone, and toasting marshmallows in the firepit.
Where: Slimbridge | More Info: Halloween Light Trail
Halloween at Forde Abbey Gardens
What to Expect:
Enjoy a fun and festive pumpkin rolling activity in the beautiful gardens of Forde Abbey.
Description:
Experience the thrill of pumpkin rolling at Forde Abbey Gardens this Halloween season. Purchase a pumpkin, carry it to the top lawn, and get rolling. This fun and festive activity is perfect for families and those looking to enjoy the autumnal spirit.
Where: Chard | More Info: Halloween at Forde Abbey Gardens
Halloween Activities at Ferne Animal Sanctuary
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with various craft activities and a guided tour.
Description:
Join Ferne Animal Sanctuary for a spooktacular Halloween celebration filled with exciting and creative activities perfect for the whole family. Enjoy making Popsicle Stick Bats, Cardboard Tube Bats, and Pom Pom Bats, as well as decorating your own Paper Pumpkin Templates. The event also features a Fancy Dress Competition and a Pumpkin Pong challenge. Explore the sanctuary with a Ghouly Guided Tour led by the dedicated animal care team.