Looking for Halloween events in the Cotswolds? From pumpkin picking and spooky trails to ghost hunts, haunted houses and family-friendly Halloween activities, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween across the Cotswolds this October. Whether you're planning an October half-term day out with the kids, looking for something a little more grown-up, or simply want to enjoy the Cotswolds at its atmospheric autumn best, you'll find plenty of Halloween events and experiences to choose from.
We've rounded up some of the best Halloween events in the Cotswolds, including family-friendly trails, pumpkin patches, historic houses, spooky attractions, after-dark adventures and Halloween-themed food and activities. Discover what's on this Halloween and start planning your autumn visit to the Cotswolds.
Solve a Victorian Murder Mystery at Sudeley Castle
Step into Victorian England for an evening of mystery, intrigue and deception at Sudeley Castle.
Guests will meet suspicious characters, unravel hidden secrets and gather clues throughout the Castle grounds before enjoying supper and making their final accusation ahead of the dramatic reveal.
When: 31 October 2026, 6pm
Where: Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe
Price: £75 per person
Pick Your Own Pumpkin at Cotswold Farm Park
No Halloween guide would be complete without pumpkin picking.
Cotswold Farm Park's popular Pumpkin Patch returns throughout October, with pick-your-own pumpkins, carving sessions, face painting, selfie stations and live music events.
Dogs are welcome too, making it a fantastic family day out in the countryside.
When: 2 – 31 October
Where: Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power
Price: From £13.95
Halloween Floral Arrangements & Afternoon Tea at Ellenborough Park
Looking for a sophisticated seasonal experience? Celebrate Halloween in style at Ellenborough Park with a pumpkin-inspired floral workshop followed by a themed afternoon tea.
Create your own autumnal arrangement using pumpkins and seasonal blooms before enjoying devilishly delicious sweet treats and savoury favourites in elegant surroundings.
When: Saturday 24 October, 11am
Where: Ellenborough Park, Cheltenham
Price: £99 per person
Ghosts of Roman Britain at Chedworth Roman Villa
Step back nearly 2,000 years and discover how the Romans viewed death and the afterlife at Chedworth Roman Villa.
Throughout October, explore the fascinating Ghosts of Roman Britain experience, uncovering the stories of restless spirits, prophecies and ancient beliefs. During half term, children can become Roman Ghost Investigators, completing challenges to guide wandering spirits safely to the underworld.
When: 1 October to 1 November
Where: Chedworth Roman Villa
Price: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Stranger Folk at Snowshill Manor and Garden
Ancient folklore comes alive at Snowshill Manor and Garden this Halloween.
Families are invited to take on a magical half-term adventure as goblins, boggarts and magical creatures emerge from another world. Work together, harness the elements and close the magical cracks before mischief takes over!
Recommended for children aged seven and over.
When: 10 October to 29 November
Where: Snowshill Manor and Garden, Snowshill
Price: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
The Big Bat Trail at Painswick Rococo Garden
Bats have taken over the Rococo Garden.
Join the Big Bat Trail and discover fascinating bat facts while searching for some mischievous hidden characters throughout the gardens.
Alongside the trail, families can explore the maze, woodland play area, follies and beautiful autumn gardens before stopping off at the Garden Café.
When: 24 October – 1 November
Where: Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick
Price: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Halloween Trail at Bibury Trout Farm
Round off your October half term with a visit to Bibury Trout Farm's Halloween Trail.
Spot spooky surprises hidden around the farm, enjoy marshmallow toasting around the fire and capture some frightfully good photographs along the way.
No booking is required, making it an ideal last-minute family Halloween outing.
When: 24 October to 1 November
Where: Bibury Trout Farm, Bibury
Price: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Halloween Lakeside Escapes at Log House Holidays
Escape to a private lakeside cabin this autumn and enjoy a Halloween break surrounded by nature.
Located within a 130-acre private nature reserve, Log House Holidays combines family adventure with cosy autumn comforts. Spend your days rowing across the misty lake, searching for wildlife and exploring woodland trails before settling down with pumpkin carving, ghost stories and hot chocolate beside the log fire.
When: October & November
Where: Log House Holidays, Cotswold Lakes
Price: See website
Spooky Activities at Corinium Museum
The Corinium Museum in Cirencester has a packed programme of Halloween-themed events for children and adults alike.
Highlights include:
- Creepy Corinium Cupcakes (28 October)
- Gruesome Gargoyles (29 October)
- Make Your Own Curse Tablet (30 October)
- Haunted Cirencester Town Tours (8, 15 & 22 October)
Visitors can also enjoy the Conker the Cat and Other Tales exhibition running throughout autumn.
When: Dates throughout October
Where: Corinium Museum, Cirencester
Price: See website
Ghost Hunts and Halloween Fun at The Folk of Gloucester
The Folk of Gloucester is embracing Halloween with a thrilling lineup of events.
Join the Ghosts & Giggles team for a late-night paranormal investigation through the historic 500-year-old buildings, or bring the family along to the free Halloween Disco on 31 October featuring spooky music, crafts, games and costume competitions.
The atmospheric venue will also host the haunting one-woman theatre performance Lady From The Deep across Halloween weekend.
When: Dates throughout October
Where: The Folk of Gloucester, Gloucester
Prices: See website
Halloween at Blenheim Palace
One of the UK's most spectacular Halloween experiences returns to Blenheim Palace this October.
This immersive after-dark trail takes visitors through a newly imagined Halloween world featuring the Spider's Lair, ghostly Pirate's Wreck, Vampire Hunters and eerie Catacombs.
Combining dramatic light displays, live entertainment and plenty of surprises along the route, it's one of the biggest Halloween events in the Cotswolds.
When: 22 October to 1 November
Where: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
Prices: Various, see website
Dracula Spooktacular at Cogges Manor Farm
Halloween takes over Cogges Manor Farm as Dracula arrives for a family-friendly spooktacular adventure.
Explore Dracula's Castle inside the historic Manor House before heading to the Halloween Fun Barns for a monster disco, spooky crafts, bouncy castle, dressing-up stations and face painting.
A weatherproof half-term day out that's perfect whatever the forecast.
When: 22 October to 1 November
Where: Cogges Manor Farm, Witney
Prices: From £12.00
Discover A Little Halloween Magic at Bluewood Lodges
For a relaxing October half-term getaway, head to Bluewood Lodges near Kingham. Families staying during the school holidays can follow the Pumpkin Trail around the lodge grounds in search of hidden pumpkins.
After a day exploring the countryside, return to your cosy lodge for hot chocolate, family film nights and a soak in your own private hot tub beneath the autumn stars.
Perfect for those seeking a quieter Halloween escape in the heart of the Cotswolds.
When: 24 October to 1 November
Where: Bluewood Lodges, Kingham, Chipping Norton
Prices: See website
Halloween at Woodchester Mansion
One of the most atmospheric buildings in the Cotswolds, Woodchester Mansion is the perfect setting for a Halloween adventure. From 23 October to 1 November, families can explore the unfinished Gothic mansion, follow the Golden Pumpkin Trail and venture into the spooky cellars beneath the house.
For those seeking something a little more chilling, Wicked Tales returns on 29, 30 and 31 October. Expect strange magic, paranormal mysteries and spooky storytelling from mystery entertainer Nick Brunger in a truly unforgettable setting.
Seasonal treats and warming refreshments will also be available from Henry's Café.
When: 23 October to 1 November
Where: Woodchester Mansion, Stroud
Prices: See website
Halloween at Berkeley Castle
Few locations feel more Halloween-ready than Berkeley Castle.
Meet the Tudor Witch and her animal companions, enjoy spooky storytelling sessions, take on the Halloween quiz and descend into the Castle Cellars to meet the mysterious Old Wise Woman.
With centuries of history and an atmospheric setting, it's a memorable Halloween experience for all ages.
When: 25 to 28 October
Where: Berkeley Castle, Berkeley
Prices: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Family Fun Friday Halloween Special at Cleeve Common
Get creative this Halloween at Cleeve Common's Family Fun Friday. Follow a Halloween trail across the Common in search of your hidden pumpkin before heading back to carve and decorate it ready for trick-or-treating.
The family-friendly trail covers approximately one mile and offers plenty of autumn scenery along the way.
When: Friday 30 October
Where: Cleeve Common, near Cheltenham
Prices: £3.96 per person Booking essential
Image credit: Shara Spragg
Halloween at the Oxford Bus Museum
The Oxford Bus Museum transforms into a spooky attraction this October, complete with pumpkins, cobwebs, bats and seasonal decorations.
Visitors can enjoy rides aboard a specially decorated Halloween bus on 25 and 28 October. For the bravest visitors, the evening ghost ride on 28 October offers a spooky journey through the dark Oxfordshire countryside.
Fancy dressing up? Costumes are actively encouraged.
When: 25 & 28 October
Where: Oxford Bus Museum, Long Hanborough
Prices: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Glow in the Park at 270 Climbing Park
Add an adrenaline-fuelled twist to Halloween with Glow in the Park at 270 Climbing Park near Gloucester.
Armed with only a head torch and your courage, you'll navigate high ropes, climbing challenges and thrilling jumps under the night sky. It's a unique after-dark experience for adventurous families and teenagers.
When: 24 to 31 October
Where: 270 Climbing Park, Gloucester
Prices: From £15 per person
Halloween at Stratton House
Stratton House Hotel is offering two ways to celebrate Halloween.
Families can enjoy free trick-or-treating from 4pm to 7pm, with seasonal decorations, gentle spooky music and goodie bags for children.
Later in the evening, adults can relax under the pergola in the hotel's beautiful walled garden for a cosy Halloween gathering.
When: Saturday 31 October
Where: Stratton House Hotel, Cirencester
Prices: Trick-or-treating – free; Halloween Under the Pergola £35 per person
Scarily Ever After at Fairytale Farm
There's Halloween magic around every corner at Fairytale Farm.
Follow Hansel and Gretel's Trail of Puzzles and Riddles, collect your Spellbook Passport, choose a pumpkin from the Woodcutters' Pumpkin Patch and meet Ginger the Witch.
Children can also enjoy pumpkin decorating, Halloween crafts, face painting and festive treats as part of this family-friendly Halloween adventure.
When: 24 October to 1 November
Where: Fairytale Farm, near Chipping Norton
Prices: See website
Halloween Morning in Aid of WellChild
Designed primarily for children aged 18 months to four years, this family fundraising event at Elkstone Studios includes games, seasonal activities, refreshments and plenty of Halloween fun.
All proceeds support WellChild, helping seriously ill children and their families across the UK.
This session is designed for 18 months – 4 years but children of all ages are welcome.
When: Friday 30 October
Where: Elkstone Studios, near Cheltenham
Prices: See website
Plan Your Halloween Break in the Cotswolds
Planning a Halloween break in the Cotswolds? From family-friendly Halloween events and pumpkin picking to ghost hunts, spooky trails and historic attractions, there's plenty to see and do throughout October and the October half-term holidays. Whether you're looking for a fun family day out, an after-dark adventure or a cosy autumn escape, the Cotswolds has Halloween experiences to suit all ages.
Make a Halloween stay of it and explore the Cotswolds' autumn landscapes, historic towns and villages, and atmospheric attractions while you're here. With Halloween events taking place across the Cotswolds, there's plenty to discover beyond the region's famous villages and honey-coloured cottages.
