Halloween light trails Cheshire 2026

Every year there are more and more Halloween events added and Halloween light trails seem to be gaining in popularity. In this guide you will find all the Halloween Light trails Cheshire 2026. This post is part of my series of posts on Halloween events North West.

Table of Contents

I’ve done my best to add the details of all these events accurately and keep them up to date but I strongly advise you to click through and check on the organiser’s website to ensure the dates, locations and times are correct. Events maybe changed or cancelled and I will not necessarily be aware of this. Links are providers so you can confirm all details for yourself before travelling or booking. Some of these events require pre-booking so I’d recommend you do that as soon as you decide you want to in order to avoid disappointment.

Make sure you find the guide to the specific region of the North West you want below and then click either the text link or photo and it will take you through to the full guide.

If you have an event you want to be added, drop me an email at – info@northwestforkids.co.uk I add all events for free and this year I’m offering low cost “Featured events” where your event will be pinned to the top of the guide, you can include a photo and you’ll also get a dedicated Facebook post to promote just your event to my page of 18k. Email me to find out costs and potential reach of your chosen guide.

If you love finding new family days out and events in the North West then you need to follow me on Facebook or Instagram. If you use Facebook you might like to join my Family Days out North West group.

The magical woodland, Halloween light trail, Cheshire – 2026 tickets on sale

Where – Cheshire Outdoors, Blakemere Village, Sandiway, Cheshire, CW8 2EB, UK

When – 9th October – 1st November 2026

Cost – Prices start from Adult £27.73, Child Aged 2 to 15 £18, Family Ticket 2 Adults 2 Children Aged 2 to 15 £82.30, Child (Under 2 years) £0.00

Further details – This is an enchanting interactive outdoor experience with dazzling lighting and supreme sound set in the depths of 15 acres of Cheshire woodland. The Magical Woodland experience will incorporate stunning effects with performance art and hands-on elements to fully immerse you in a world of pure imagination.

This year, Magical Woodland is bringing you exclusive LIVE character interactions for the very first time! Now with even more Halloween spooks, surprises, and magical moments around every corner.

No dogs allowed. You will be allocated a 90 minute timeslot.

Book here – Magical Woodland

Find my Magical Woodland Halloween review here. We visited on the opening night for 2025.

Colourfully lit haunted house display in the woods with a figure dressed as Frankenstein’s monster and glowing gargoyle decorations on the roof. — Photo taken at the 2025 event

Halloweenville, Partridge Lakes – no details yet for 2026

Where – Partridges Lakes, Warrington

When – Selected dates from 3rd – 31st October 2025

Dive into the all-new Halloweenville – a spine-tingling, family-friendly adventure like no other! Formerly known as the Halloween Lakeside Trail, we’ve reimagined the experience for 2025 to become a fully immersive Halloweenville packed with surprises.

This year’s theme takes you under the water into the haunting depths of the Gold Lake, where ghostly sea creatures, sunken secrets, and the skeleton pirates come to life.

Follow the spooky-fun trail, collect glimmering treasures along the way, and earn your place at the ultimate Skeleton Pirate Crew Party. It’s not just a trail – it’s a whole Halloweenville waiting to be explored!

Tickets from £19 children, £25 adults. Family ticket £80

Book here – Halloweenville at Partridge Lakes

Find our review from our visit on press preview night (2023) here – Halloween Lakeside light trail at Partridge lakes review

Trees lit up by pink and green lights and glowing pumpkins.

Halloween at Quarry Bank – no details yet for 2026

Where – Quarry Bank Mill, Styal

When – 23rd October – 1st November 2025

Cost – £18 per adult, £14 aged 3 – 16 years, Family of 4 £60. Parking free for NT members, £8 for everyone else.

Whether you’re searching for fun Halloween activities, spooky Halloween events for kids, or just something unique to do during Halloween weekend, this unforgettable experience is the perfect night out for all ages! As twilight falls over the historic mill, the shadows grow deeper… and the haunting begins.

Wander the flickering paths through the fog, where the Demon Eyes glow and Giant Skeletons loom over twisted trees. Are you brave enough to venture inside the Mill itself – a creaking, clanking, shadow-filled space where nothing is quite as it seems… Could someone be watching in the dark?

Prepare to face:

Glowing Fire Spheres dancing in the dark
Catacombs echoing with whispers from the past
A mesmerising Laser Garden lighting your path
A thrilling fire show by daring performers …and more surprises waiting in the shadows.

No Halloween night is complete without treats. Refuel with bewitched burgers and freaky fries, and sip on a fiendishly good hot toddy or devilishly decadent hot chocolate. Don’t forget to toast a marshmallow over the fire for that perfect spooky snack.*

With timed entry and limited capacity, this event sells fast – Book early to grab your preferred date and time slot and avoid missing out.

*Separate charges apply to food and drinks.

Book here – Halloween at Quarry Bank Mill | National Trust

Halloween at BeWILDerwood – no details yet for 2026

Where: Bewilderwood, Cheshire

When: 4th-5th, 11th-12th, 18th-19th, 25th October – 2nd November 2025

Cost: £22.95 each (£20.95 for heights between 92cm and 105cm, under 92cm, wheelchair users and carers are free).

Summary: This year is a little different to previous years. Everything is included in a day ticket, it is no longer an evening only light trail event. Play in the day, Halloween activities (including crafts and disco), go Twig or Treating, Glowing Light Trail (between 5-6pm, 4:30 onwards in half term).

Book here – BeWILDerwood Cheshire