Cornwall


<p>Want to know where to have some ghoulish good times this October? Then read on for our hand-picked guide.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-halloween-at-pendennis-castle-falmouth-26-oct-3-nov"><a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/pendennis-castle-halloween-half-term-26-oct-3-nov-24/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Halloween at Pendennis Castle</a>, Falmouth, 26 Oct &#8211; 3 Nov</h2>



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<p id="block-0eb64097-bfd8-47d5-bf94-c58e17a23f34">Set on a headland with breathtaking views out to sea, Pendennis Castle is one of Henry VIII’s finest coastal fortresses. Visit Pendennis Castle (members free but still need to book) and take the family on an outdoor adventure.</p>



<p id="block-00dd3f2f-dfc1-4c32-8186-4cc3f153850c">Grab your broomsticks and get ready for a bewitchingly brilliant day out at Pendennis Castle. Gather round and prepare to be enthralled as you listen to stories spun by our spooky storytellers. Your little monsters will giggle and gasp at these kid-friendly tales – hear about ghostly encounters, eerie folklore and unexplained happenings, all against the backdrop of Falmouth’s creepy castle!</p>



<p id="block-c072fff9-372d-423e-b0d6-99d1143f0edd">When you’re ready to walk off the goosebumps, take part in our Halloween Quest around the grounds. Hunt for hidden clues, answer ghoulish questions and solve the puzzles to become a Halloween Hero!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-5aacb005-b471-4f0f-8c84-4b083d4559f2"><a href="https://paradisepark.org.uk/halloween-adventures-and-wonderful-wildlife/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spooktacular Creepy Halloween Half Term Fun</a>, Paradise Park, 26 Oct &#8211; 3 Nov</h2>



<p id="block-2858d522-0b11-42d6-9cbf-96747eafa907"><a href="http://www.marks-ark.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mark’s Ark</a> will be hosting creepy crawly wildlife encounters, learn about scorpion eating birds (silent but deadly nocturnal hunters)and other frightfully fascinating facts on the <strong>Halloween Trail and claim your spooky treat</strong>! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-2c7fd090-0f2e-4539-b66d-09216a16b1f4"><a href="https://www.headlandhotel.co.uk/eat/grand-high-witch-afternoon-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Witches Afternoon Tea</a>, The Headland, Newquay, 19 Oct &#8211; 3 Nov</h2>



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<p id="block-3ab9eea7-c191-4b19-89f1-f0a03ae0fd77">Take afternoon tea with the Grand High Witch whilst drinking in the sweeping ocean view and effortless grandeur of the hotel, which was the spectacular location for the hit 1990 film adaptation starring Anjelica Huston and Rowan Atkinson. Tea includes clotted cream scones, seasonal sandwiches and sweet treats, all of which will have a bewitching twist, like white chocolate mice, pumpkin cheesecake, treacle tart and blackberry and apple trifle. £39 per adult and £19.50 for under-12s on the days the Grand High Witch is visiting</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-f85b523f-b068-479f-beea-fbe1a12869df">Lobbs Farm Shop&nbsp;<a href="https://lobbsfarmshop.com/pages/pumpkin-picking-2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pumpkin Fest</a>, Heligan, 26 – 31 Oct</h2>



<p id="block-6e24a07f-2716-4fc4-b666-d16302a15f51">The annual pumpkin fest retains the stripped back feel with pre-booked slots available for £10 per child, to include a tractor and trailer ride to find the pumpkin of their choice to take home and carve (and you have lots to choose from!) and the return ride in the trailer. Mini tractors and wheelbarrows will be available to help the smaller children search out and carry their pumpkins. Also included is a hay bale photo. Accompanying adults go free, but must pre-book a ticket.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-d057b619-f1fd-428b-941b-b4b73c977bb9"><a href="https://www.heligan.com/events/events-at-heligan/halloween-at-heligan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Halloween Adventures</a> at Heligan Half Term, Lost Gardens of Heligan, 26 Oct &#8211; 3 Nov</h2>



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<p id="block-c7749df8-0f2b-49fc-a383-28f949919a9e">The Autumn half term will see the return of outdoor family activities at Heligan that celebrate Harvest, with traditional Corn Dolly workshops where the skills and traditions of this ancient craft will be shared.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-9c92aec9-00d6-40b6-b9b0-1c2df2aae1a3">Trick or Treat Week,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flambards.co.uk/october-half-term-cornwall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flambards</a>, Helston, 26 Oct &#8211; 3 Nov</h2>



<p id="block-e0e7a73b-5b01-476d-bc3d-0623205f0ba8">There’s a feast of fang-tastic family fun on offer at Flambards throughout the October Half Term holidays. From spooky pumpkin hunts and the famous Fireworks Spooktacular, there’s something for visitors of all ages to get their teeth into.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-cc341b33-e51c-4ac5-b41c-26b2c08ce16f"><a href="https://rogueotherworld.co.uk/dead-of-night-24/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dead of Night Dance</a>, Rogue Theatre, Tehidy Woods, 25 – 31 Oct</h2>



<p id="block-c7f098be-53f8-49bf-acc7-3bc32c3ef3e2">An immersive theatre adventure celebrating Halloween; a wickedly joyful treat for all ages in the sparkling dark heart of Tehidy Woods from Muddy favourite (and award-winning) magical Rogue Theatre. Trick or treat yourself this Samhan with a ticket to the under-land wonderland; a world of witch humour and wolfish delights. With all new dead good stories to tickle your ribs, thrill your spirits and chill your bones! Spirits of all ages welcome (family and fiend friendly).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-deb7f4f4-6342-4f30-8d0c-a1eddbe358ca"><a href="https://www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/halloweden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Halloweden</a>, The Eden Project, 26 Oct &#8211; 3 Nov</h2>



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<p id="block-c8f329ef-efde-4029-922f-8f421467c81b">Things are getting creepy (crawly) this Halloween at the Eden Project. Explore the freaky and fascinating world of minibeasts this October half-term</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-981b0451-b71a-41af-937b-a69dfaf0ed02">Camel Creek <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CamelCreekPark/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pumpkin Fest</a>, 19 &#8211; 31 Oct</h2>



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<p id="block-3570fc78-f917-4a0d-8e95-03390fea78e9">Lots going on at Camel Creek brand new scare zones, plus eight unique Halloween Experiences</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-997a9276-9202-4002-bba6-f57c21910b92"><a href="https://www.bodminjail.org/discover/bodmin-jail-experience/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dark Walk</a>, Bodmin Jail</h2>



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<p id="block-53247366-1adc-45f1-8469-a14809fd7ae0">Using state-of-the-art technology and the latest theatrical effects, the Dark Walk (age 10+) sends you on an immersive, spooky and interactive discovery of Cornwall’s most haunting histories. Stories of Cornwall’s murky past are retold, and you’ll be transported to life within the walls of the 18th&nbsp;century prison. If that wasn’t chilling enough, Bodmin Jail is also home to the only working execution pit in the country and delves into the myth of the terrifying Bodmin Beast. Leave the littlies at home – this one is a bit noisy and might make you jump. Not spooky enough? Terrify yourself with late night ghost walks, scary cinema and paranormal tours. (Late night events suitable for 16-plus)</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-05851a13-b93f-47c0-b147-b7a1a1264d6e"><a href="https://www.piratesquest.co.uk/fright-night/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fright Night Golf</a>, Pirate’s Quest, Newquay, dates TBC</h2>



<p id="block-dcdf8711-6147-4192-b156-cd4e2ac614ab">Travel back 300 years to the Golden Age of Piracy and tackle twelve swashbucklin’ holes with a selection of immersive 360˚ sets – Explore the mystical caves and murky streets of Eighteenth Century Cornwall, discover local legends of giants and kings, pose for photo in the village stocks or at the ship’s wheel, and travel under the sea in search of mermaids. Between 6pm and 10pm this week, for those brave enough, grab a glow in the dark golf ball and descend into the daunting depths of Davy Jones’ Locker, a creepy graveyard of lost ships and souls that serves as a final resting place for history’s most dastardly seafarers! 18+ only, glow in the dark mini golf lit only by UV lights with live actors.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-81e49116-87ef-49a6-9a2a-d0fba8231c4f"><a href="https://www.amazingcornishmaizemaze.co.uk/special-events.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Halloween Maze of Horrors</a>, Cornish Maize Maze, Saltash, 26 Oct</h2>



<p id="block-3f0be8dd-6bf1-4055-bafc-440a7db29dfb">The halloween Horror Maze is a set route through the maize maze with scare scenes with live actors along the way – not for the faint hearted, takes around 15 minutes to complete. From 6pm with timed ticket entry, pre-booking essential. Don’t miss the pumpkin patch too, on all week.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-a17282f7-6787-4e22-886d-51c5b1f0f3c9"><a href="https://thedarkgathering.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>The Dark Gathering 10th Anniversary</strong></a>, Hallowtide, Tintagel, 26 Oct</h2>



<p id="block-6348cfad-5245-4c58-adad-0afe53825da3">Between two worlds, this unique community event happens each year at Hallowtide. A seasonal festival in the dark, with dynamic performances from Morris dancers, musicians and the all important meeting of the Welsh Mari Lwyds with the Cornish Oss, Penkevyll marking the end of summer and the beginning of winter. a day of&nbsp;haunting&nbsp;music, song and dance. As darkness falls, there will be an ancestral ceremony with a surprise 10th anniversary ceremonial performance from Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations. Whether you are into the celebration of Samhain, or just looking for a&nbsp;spooky&nbsp;night out, pre-booked tickets only, under 18s must be accompanied.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-118c0494-e788-4950-b43a-11004e2d58e6">Search for the beast of Bodmin Moor</h2>



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<p id="block-9ee0243b-3e75-4ded-92a6-ade4d7e9dc03">High and isolated lies the vast mysterious wild moorland that is said to be roamed by the Beast of Bodmin Moor, a phantom wild cat. Ghosts are also rumoured to run amok, where even on a clear day footsteps are reported to have been heard at Roughtor. Dare to go further? Dozmary Pool is said to have a dark spirit given the curse of an impossible eternal tasks – hear screams? Those belong to him…</p>



<p id="block-93984bc5-4a03-43bd-a68e-6169f9fb62b3">Want to get properly in the mood? Take a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.littlewhitetaxi.co.uk/stars-ghosts-beasts">bespoke taxi tour</a>&nbsp;visiting twenty locations where paranormal activity has been reported, finishing at a haunted location on Bodmin moor where we can spend as long as you like stargazing / avoiding the Beast.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-c74d56d7-2727-40b7-9fed-735b65a773cc">{Last Chance}&nbsp;<a href="https://museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk/visit/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic</a>, Boscastle, until 31 Oct</h2>



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<p id="block-bc2b6a08-0e0e-458e-986f-75cdb54ddae8">This museum in Boscastle explores British magical practice, making comparisons with other systems of belief, from ancient times to the present day and October half term is just the time visit in the lead up to Halloween. Pre-booked tickets only.</p>


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