Halloween events Cheshire 2026
Many kids love Halloween and as such there are loads of great kids’ events happening especially as it falls at the end of the half-term holidays. This post is filled with all the Halloween events Cheshire 2026. Some of these events are not so scary so they are perfect for young children and some are more suitable for older children. This post is part of a series of posts on Halloween events North West.
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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, times are correct.
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Pumpkin picking Cheshire
If you are looking for somewhere to pick a pumpkin then you need my guide to all the pumpkin patches in Cheshire here. Some have refreshments on sale and some areas where you can carve your pumpkin too.
I’ve only included pumpkin patches below if the offer more than pumpkin picking, carving and/or refreshments on sale.
Halloweenville, Partridge Lakes – book now for 2026
Where – Partridges Lakes, Warrington
When – Selected dates from 2nd October – 1st November 2026
Nestled in the woods around Partridge Lakes, Halloweenville is an enchanting immersive experience created especially for families and little adventurers. Wander through a world of curious characters, spellbinding scenes and Halloween magic as the story unfolds around you. Follow the path, discover what lies beyond the next corner and embark on an adventure like no other, creating magical memories to last forever.
Suitable for all ages. Designed to be spooky, not scary. There are no jump scares. There are live characters who will talk to you and involve you in the quest though.
Tickets from £20 children, £25 adults. Car parking £5
Book here – Halloweenville at Partridge Lakes
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.
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail – book from 17th September 2026
When: From October 22nd 2026 to January 3rd 2027
Where: Arley Hall and Gardens
Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, featuring even more of your favorite characters, scenes, and songs. Marvel as the classic film comes to life against the botanical beauty of Arley Hall. This must-see limited event is certain to become a favorite fall tradition for spirits of all ages.
Book here – Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Scarecrow Festival at Quarry Bank – details for 2026
Where: Quarry Bank Mill, Styal
When: 24th October – 1st November 2026
Cost: Trail sheets £2.50, Admission required, free admission for NT members.
Summary: Help Sally Scarecrow on the trail around Quarry Bank. Spooky tours of the Apprentice House. Suitable for children 6+.Autumn indoor play space for little ones to have hours of fun, including craft activities and story-telling sessions. Daily activities on the Scarecrow Field. No need to book, just drop-in.
Full details here – Scarecrow Festival
Apple Jack’s Spooky World – book now for 2026
Where: Warrington, WA4 4NW
When: Selected dates in October 2026
Cost: from £15 per ticket
Summary: Spooky world fun by day. Light-hearted Halloween fun for children ages 4-11. Book tickets online – Fun by Day at Spooky World.
For children aged 10 years and older (who must be accompanied by an adult), there is also Spooky by night – Spooky At Night | Spooky World UK
For older kids (16+ there is scary at night) – Scary At Night | Spooky World UK
Blakemere Halloween trail – no detail yet for 2026
Where: Blakemere village, Northwich CW8 2EB
When:
Cost: £
Summary:
Find out more here – Blakemere’s Halloween Trail
Skellies and Wellies in the Gardens – 2026 details
Where: Tatton park gardens, Knutsford
When: 24th October – 1st November 2026
Cost: Included in garden entry that is free for NT members. Vehicle parkland entry also applies
Summary: Step into 50 acres of autumnal gardens where 9 hilarious and haunting skeleton displays are waiting to surprise and delight. Each skeleton scene will tickle your funny bone. Can you find them all?
Full details here – Skellies and Wellies in the Gardens
Tatton park pumpkin patch – book now for 2026
Where: Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN (Sat Nav WA16 6SG)
When: 10th – 31st October 2026. Selected dates only
Cost: Standard farm admission plus £4 per pumpkin. Pre-booking is essential
Summary: Make a visit to the farm to meet the animals and then head to the pumpkin patch to pick your own.
Book here – The Pumpkin Patch at the Farm
Myth, magic and mystery, Tatton Park – book now for 2026
Where: Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN (Sat Nav WA16 6SG)
When: 29th – 31st October 2026
Have a go at brewing a potion and learn what gruesome ingredients were used for medicines in the past. This event is recommended for families with children aged 7-11 years old.
Book here – Myth, magic and mystery
Hocus Pocus Halloween Outdoor Cinema – book now for 2026
Where: Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN (Sat Nav WA16 6SG)
When: 27th October 2026, 4pm
Join a spooky night under the stars for a screening the classic family horror movie Hocus Pocus.
Get ready for a bewitching experience as we present the Halloween showing of the beloved classic, Hocus Pocus, Grab your blankets, bring your friends and family, and immerse yourself in this enchanting outdoor cinema event. Watch as the Sanderson sisters, Winifred, Sarah, and Mary, wreak havoc on Salem in their quest for eternal youth. With their mischievous spells and hilarious antics, this film is sure to cast a spell on you!
Book here – Hocus Pocus
Teggs Nose country park Halloween trail – Details for 2026
Where: Buxton old road, Macclesfield, East Cheshire
When: 24th October – 1st November 2026.
Cost: Purchase a map from The Nose Coffee inside the Tegg’s Nose Visitor Centre, for 50p, and get searching around the top of the park. Once you’ve completed the trail come back to The Nose Coffee for 50p off your food and / or drink order.
Summary: Find the spooky visitors on posters displayed around the country park.
Full details here – Tegg’s Nose Country Park Halloween Trail
Brereton Heath Halloween Trail – details for 2026
Where: Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Davenport Lane, Brereton, Congleton, CW12 4SU
When: 24th October – 1st November 2026
Cost: free
Pick up a map from the outside dispenser and get searching around the park for the posters.
Full details here – Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Halloween Trail
Halloween half-term at Beeston castle – no details yet for 2026
Where – Beeston castle, Beeston, CW6 9TX
When –
Cost –
Summary:
Find out more and book here – Halloween Half-Term at Beeston Castle
Fright Fiesta at Gulliver’s world – tickets on sale for 2026
Where: Gulliver’s world Warrington,
When: 10th October – 1st November 2026
Cost: Included in theme park ticket. Tickets start from £19
Summary: A colourful, festival-style Halloween filled with costumes and music. Showcase your fancy dress in their street parade, and discover spooktacular rides. You could even combine your day with a spooky sleepover.
Book here – Fright Fiesta | Warrington
Halloween at Castaway play, Congleton – book now for 2026
Where: Castaway play, 71 Moss road, Congleton
When: 17th, 18th, 24th to 31st October 2026. Sessions last 2.5 hours.
Cost: £19.99 per child (1-10 years), £4.99 adults/non-players, under 1s £4.99
Summary: – Pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, spooky trails, chocolate treats, character appearances, creative activities, animal handling, fancy dress prizes, haunted disco fun, and all day access to play areas
Book here – Halloween
Halloween at Seven Sisters, Knutsford – details for 2026
Where: Seven Sisters Farm Ice Cream, Knutsford, WA16 9ER
When: Day maze – 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st October & 1st November 2026. Night maze – 24th, 30th & 31st October
Cost: Day time event – £8 per adult, £7 per child (3-12 years)
Night time event – age 14+ £11, 8-13 years £10
Summary: Day time and evening Halloween Maize Maze.
The Mystery of the Crematorium, Maize Maze. Each of the 7 scarecrows hold a crazy mixed up flavour of ice cream name. Fill them into the crossword puzzle, then find your way out. Takes about 1 hour.
Halloween by day – the live scarecrows are glittery, kind and helpful. There is also pumpkin picking and carving as well as seasonal ice cream and hot drink flavours. No need to book.
Halloween by night – See the farm lit up by night for The Mystery of the Crematorium. Expect clowns, dolls, convicts, scientists, the crazy ice cream lady, live scarecrows and chainsaws! Live DJ. No chainsaws before 8pm. Chainsaws and convicts going the maze at 8pm. Booking required.
Full details here – Halloween by day — Seven Sisters Ice Cream Farm
Book here – Halloween by night — Seven Sisters Ice Cream Farm
Knutsford pumpkin path 2026
Where: Knutsford town centre
When: 30th October 2026, 4-7 pm
Cost: free
Summary: Find the pumpkins hidden around the town centre in shop windows, each of which has a letter carved into it. You note down the letter on your entry forms and completed entry forms can then be posted into dedicated post boxes to enter a prize draw!
Enjoy lots of extra entertainment on the night including singing and dance performances, spooky characters available for photo opportunities, Halloween themed window displays, competitions and other activities.
Find out more here – Knutsford Pumpkin Path
Pumpkin picking at Wheelock Hall Farm – details for 2026
Where: Wheelock Hall Farm, Wheelock, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4RE
When: from 3rd – 31st October 2026
Cost: £12.99 per child, £2.99 per adult, Under 1s go free
Summary: Entry fee includes access to all facilities including indoor & outdoor play areas and pumpkin patch access. No need to book.
Full details here – pumpkin patch Wheelock Hall Farm
Pumpkin picking at Canal side garden centre, Nantwich – Details for 2026
When: Wednesday to Sunday, from 1st – 31st October 2026
Where: Canal side garden centre, Little Porters Hill Farm, Frith Lane, Wrenbury, Nantwich, CW5 8HQ
Pumpkin picking, spooky woodland trail walk. No need to book
Full details here – canal side garden centre
Halloween at BeWILDerwood – book now for 2026
Where: Bewilderwood, Cheshire
When: 3rd-4th, 10th- 11th, 17th-18th, 24th October – 1st November 2026
Cost: £26.50 each (£24.50 for heights between 92cm and 105cm, under 92cm, wheelchair users and carers are free). Discounts for early booking available.
Summary: Play in the day, Halloween activities (including crafts and disco), go Twig or Treating, Glowing Light Trail as the sun begins to set.
Book here – BeWILDerwood Cheshire
Check out my BeWILDerwood Cheshire review
Halloween trail at Ness Botanic gardens – Details for 2026
Where: Neston Road, Ness, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 4AY
When: 24th October – 2nd November 2026
Cost: free trail with standard entry fee.
Summary: Can you solve the mystery of ‘Which book has the Witch not read?’ As you explore Ness Botanic Gardens, keep your eyes peeled for some familiar favourites from the world of books and see if you can crack the conundrum.
There’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy, with the trail especially designed to challenge and entertain 5–12 year olds. The trail takes approximately 40 minutes to complete, giving you plenty of time to explore the gardens along the way.
Find out more here – Halloween at Ness
Halloween biscuit decorating at Ness Botanic gardens – book now for 2026
Where: Neston Road, Ness, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 4AY
When: 29th October 2026. various time. Booking required
Summary: Each child will get to decorate 3 Halloween themed biscuits and create a Halloween craft to take home with them. Come dressed up and get in the Halloween spirit! Activities suitable for children 3 years and up.
Book here – Family activities – Ness Botanic Gardens
Halloween Family Workshop – Ness botanic gardens – Book now for 2026
Where: Neston Road, Ness, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 4AY
When: 28th October 2026
Cost: £5 per ticket, suitable for 5+
Summary: A short investigative walk and create a Halloween mask. Come dressed up and get in the Halloween spirit!
Book here – Halloween Family Workshop
Pumpkin maze at Pye Ash farm – Book now for 2026
Where: Pye Ash Farm, SK11 0PN
When: weekends & 26th/27th October 2026,
Cost: £12.58 per car
Summary: The pumpkin maze is back and there are animals to see, sheepdog demonstrations, face painting, ride on tractors, outdoor pumpkin patch and pumpkin nature trail. No dogs allowed. Pumpkin maze is undercover and pushchair and wheelchair accessible. This year there are more food vendors too and marshmallow toasting.
Book here – Pumpkin Maze Bookings
Pumpkin Dash at Pye Ash farm – Book now for 2026
Where: Pye Ash Farm, SK11 0PN
When: 4th October 2026,
Cost: 314 and over £16.08, under 14s £5.36, spectators £2.14
Summary: A pumpkin fun run around the farm and through our pumpkin patches, an exclusive opportunity to see where all of our pumpkins are grown which are harvested into the Pumpkin Maze!
Fun for all the family, 5k route for over 14’s and 2.5k route for under 14’s.
Book here – Pumpkin Dash Bookings
Friendly-Frankenstein meet and greet, The Mobberley Ice cream – no details yet for 2026
Where: Mobberley Dairy Farm, Church Ln, Mobberley, Knutsford, WA16 7RA
When: 23rd October 2025
Cost: £15 per adult or child
Summary: Meet and greet with the not-so-scary Frankenstein. Tuck into the the trick & treats buffet (sweet and savory). Halloween vibes and festive fun.
Book here – Friendly Frankenstein Meet & Greet | Mobberley Ice Cream
World of wizardry at the Ice Cream farm – book now for 2026
Where: The Ice Cream Farm, Newton Lane, Tattenhall, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 9NE
When: Selected dates from 24th – 31st October 2026.
Cost: £12 per child, £3.50 per adult
Summary: 20 minutes experience. You’ll discover your special Witch or Wizard name, make your own potion, stir up a witch’s brew, and be brave enough to try a tiny taste of frog gloop! Herbology class to plant and grow your very own magical plant. See how many points you can score in our fun ball toss game. Magical photo opportunity, dress up in wizard capes and hats.
Perfect for ages 6+!
Book here – World of wizardry
Halloween at Chester zoo – no details yet for 2026
Where: Chester zoo
When: 18th October – 2nd November 2025
Cost: included in zoo entry
Summary: you’ll find giant pumpkins, spellbinding stories and family activities around the zoo. Look out for our giant pumpkin sculptures, join in with campfire stories, and enjoy autumn flavours along the way.
Find out more here – Halloween at Chester Zoo
Grange Farm Lowton Pumpkin festival – book now for 2026
Where – Lowton, Stone Cross Lane South, WA3 1JU
When – 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th – 31st October 2025
Cost – tickets £5.24 per person, children aged 2-3 £3.14. Extra costs for some activities. Pumpkins £2.50 – £15
Further details – live shows, entertainment, seasonal photo props and backdrops, meet and fee the animals (additional fee), food and drink stalls
Find out more and book tickets here – Pumpkin Festival
Spooky tea party, Bents Garden centre, Warrington – book now for 2026
Where: Bents Garden and Home, Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5NT
When: 28th & 29th October 2026
Cost: £24.99 for children, adults £9.99
Summary: Little monsters can tuck into a tasty hot meal before getting creative with Paintings by Nel, making their own Halloween-themed crafts to take home. There will also be spooky colouring to enjoy, with our spooky Witches on hand to help throughout the evening.
Children are encouraged to arrive in their best Halloween costumes for the dress-up competition, with prizes for the most spooktacular looks!
Adults can join the celebrations whilst enjoying a delicious Halloween cake and filter coffee or tea.
Book here – Spooky Tea Party
Halloween crafts, Bents Garden centre, Warrington – no details for 2026
Where: Bents Garden and Home, Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5NT. Located in the covered walkway outside our children’s boutique
When: 30th October 2025
Cost: unclear
Summary: Your little ones will enjoy painting their very own ceramic pumpkins or cauldrons, plus they can design a spooky hanging ceramic pumpkin decoration to take home!
Full details here – Children’s Halloween Crafting
Halloween activities with Warrington Youth Zone, Bents Garden centre, Warrington – no details for 2026
Where: Bents Garden and Home, Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5NT. Located in the covered walkway outside our children’s boutique
When: 25th October 2025
Cost: unclear
Summary: Halloween fun for the little ones, including spooky face painting and spooky games.
Full details here – Superhero Face Painting & Mask Making
The witch’s potion trail at Bramhall Hall – Book now for 2026
When: 22nd October – 1st November 2026, Thursday -Sunday only
Where: Bramhall Hall, Bramhall Park, Stockport, SK7 3NX ·
Cost: Adult £7, Concessions £5.50, Child (under 16) with trail £3.00, Child (under 16) without trail free.
Summary: Batilda the resident witch fell from her broom, scattering ingredients in every room! Find them all, get them right, to make a potion for Halloween night!
There is a small prize if you find all the ingredients and you might even get to meet Batilda, our slightly scary witch!
Recommended for children age 3+
Book here – The Witch’s Potion Trail 2026 – Bramall Hall
Little scarelings at Dobbies Garden Centre, Marple, book now for 2026
Where: Dobbies Marple, Dooley Lane, Otterspool, Cheshire, SK6 7HE
When: 24th, 25th, 29th, 30th and 31st October 2026
Cost: £15 per child. Adults from £7.50
Summary: Fun and interactive with just the right amount of spookiness, this event provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate Halloween in a relaxed setting whilst enjoying some tasty food. What’s included:
- A Halloween-themed children’s afternoon tea.
- Create a potion that will be turned into slime, for hands-on goey fun.
- Decorate your own trick or treat bag.
- A selection of Halloween games and activities.
Book here – Events | Dobbies Garden Centres
Free Halloween crafts and spooky trail at Weaver Hall Museum – no details yet for 2026
Where: Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, 162 London road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8AB
When: 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st October 2025
Cost: Free
Summary: Halloween crafts and spooky trail
Full details here – Free Halloween crafts and Spooky Trail | Events
Norwich Explorers, spooky science at Weaver Hall Museum – no details yet for 2026
Where: Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, 162 London road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8AB
When: 29th & 31st October 2025
Cost: £5
Summary: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities.
Full details here – Northwich Explorers – Spooky Science | Events
Free Halloween crafts at Lion Salt Works – no details yet for 2026
Where: Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
When: 29th, 30th October 2025
Cost: Free
Summary: Free spooky Halloween craft.
Full details here – Free Halloween crafts | Events
Free Halloween at Lion Salt Works – no details yet for 2026
Where: Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
When: 31st October 2025
Cost: Free
Summary: Free spooky crafts, stories and a trick or treat trail. Dress to spook.
Full details here – Halloween at Lion Salt Works | Events
Children’s ghost walk, Chester – no details yet for 2026
Where – Starts at Chester Town Hall
When – 28th October 2025
Join tour guide Ann Coward for a family friendly Children’s Ghost Tour for primary school aged children on Tuesday 28 October. Meet at the flag pole in front of the Town Hall at 5.20pm. Walk from 5.30pm to 7pm. Adults £12 with two children free. Please book in advance on 01244 972197 and pay the guide (in cash only please) on the night. There will be steps on the tour.
Book here – Children’s Ghost Walk
Beastly bugs at Grovesnor museum – no details yet for 2026
Where: Grovesnor museum, 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2DD
When: 28th, 29th, 30th October 2025
Cost: free
Summary: Make your own ‘Halloween’ style beastly bug mask to take home.
Full details here – Beastly Bugs | Events
Kids Halloween party, Alsager Civic – book now for 2026
Where: 3 Lawton Rd, Alsager, ST7 2AE
When: 25th October 2026
Cost: £10 per child
Summary: Halloween party featuring Hocus Pocus’ The Sanderson Sisters! Join Winnie, Sarah and Mary for games, dancing and much more.
Book here – Alsager civic Halloween party
Haunted Halloween party – Crewe Lyceum Theatre – Book now for 2026
Where: Lyceum Theatre, Heath Street, Crewe, CW1 2DA
When: 24th October 2026
Cost: £9.50 per child (includes one free accompanying adult), £8.50 per additional adults
Summary: Prepare for an afternoon packed with ghastly good fun, from spooky arts & crafts to creepy-crawly drama and dance activities, plus monstrously fun games to get everyone in the spirit.
Dress to distress: there are fang-tastic prizes for the most frightfully fabulous costumes! Every child will receive a Halloween Party Bag
Recommended for children aged 4+
Book here – Haunted Halloween Party | Crewe Lyceum Theatre
Halloween Film-Making Project – Crewe Lyceum Theatre – Book now for 2026
Where: Lyceum Theatre, Heath Street, Crewe, CW1 2DA
When: 28th -30th October 2026
Cost: £95 per child for 3 days
Summary: Get ready to embark on an exhilarating cinematic adventure with our Halloween Film Making Project. Dive into the world of spooks and scares as you create your very own spine-tingling short films in our historic Edwardian Theatre, working with professional film-making company Reels Up Productions.
If you want to ACT, DANCE, SING, DIRECT, WRITE OR FILM there is a role for you! The final film will premiere on YouTube on Halloween night!
Suitable for children aged 8-18 years
Book here – Halloween Film-Making Project| Crewe Lyceum Theatre
Halloween workshops at Catalyst – no details yet for 2026
Where: Catalyst science and discovery centre, Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0DF
When -18th October – 2nd November 2025
Potions workshops and revolting remedies show. Children’s tickets are also half price (including annual passes!)
Full details and book here – Catalyst events
Find our review of Catalyst here – Catalyst Museum
Halloween at Blue Planet aquarium – Details for 2026
When: 24th October – 1st November 2026
Take part in a Spooktacular half term with a range of creepy activities planned to keep your little monsters busy!
Full details here – Boo planet aquarium
Free Halloween trail, Congleton town centre – no details yet for 2026
Where: collect a leaflet from the information centre or download at home
When:
Find hidden clues in shop windows. Solve the wordsearch and uncover a secret message. Return the completed trail to Congleton Information Centre to claim your reward.
Full details here – Free Halloween trail Congleton
Witchy Wednesday in Congleton Town Hall – no details yet for 2026
Where: Congleton Town Hall,
When: 29th October 2025
Cost: £2 per child
Pumpkin carving, face painting, creepy crafts, scary cake decorating and fancy dress competition.
Book now – Congleton Town Council
Haunted Halloween craft workshop, Cottage crafts, Goostrey – no details yet for 2026
When: 25th & 26th October 2025, 1 hour slots
Where: Goostrey Home & Leisure, CW4 8HE
Cost: £12 per child. All materials and instructions provided.
Summary: Make a haunted fairy house, wooden pumpkin lantern, haunted house or other spooky crafts.
Book here – Haunted Halloween crafts
Pumpkin picking at Canal side garden centre, Nantwich – no details yet for 2026
When: Wednesday to Sunday, from 1st – 31st October 2025
Where: Canal side garden centre, Little Porters Hill Farm, Frith Lane, Wrenbury, Nantwich, CW5 8HQ
Cost: free entry
Pumpkin picking, spooky woodland trail walk. No need to book
Full details here – canal side garden centre
Grumpy Pumpkins Halloween Trail at Norton Priory – book now for 2026
When: 24th October – 1st November 2026
Where: Norton Priory museum and gardens,
Cost: £12.95 per adult, £1 per child
can you find all 10 Grumpy Pumpkins?! Pick up a trail sheet and head out to find the grumpiest, lumpiest, bumpiest pumpkins lurking in the museum grounds and woodland.
Each pumpkin guards an ingredient to a spell that the Witch of the Wood needs to wake up her old friend Haystack Jack! Find all 10 ingredients, unscramble the magic word, and win a delicious surprise from Jack and the Witch for your help.
Book here – Grumpy Pumpkins Halloween Trail at Norton Priory
Frightfully fascinating workshop at Norton Priory – book now for 2026
When: 26th October 2026
Where: Norton Priory museum and gardens,
Cost: £13.95 per adult, £15 per child
Join Animal Teach for a fun, interactive workshop where you’ll get to learn about and meet snakes, toads, and other spooky friends.
Book here – Frightfully fascinating workshop
Jack-O Lantern Light Walk at Norton Priory – book now for 2026
When: 26th & 27th October 2026
Where: Norton Priory museum and gardens,
Cost: £10 per adult, £7.50 per child
See the museum grounds and woodland light up in the dark with pumpkin lanterns and more at this special evening event!
Book here – Jack-O Lantern Light Walk
Spooky Stories for Little Monsters with Rogan Mills at Norton Priory – book now for 2026
When: 29th October 2026, afternoon and early evening session
Where: Norton Priory museum and gardens,
Cost: from £13.95 per adult, from £7 per child, Afternoon includes Halloween trail, evening session includes Jack-O Lantern Light Walk
Join Rogan Mills in the Undercroft at Norton Priory this half term for a special storytelling session. Come dressed up in your best creepy costume and listen to all your favourite spooky tales. Everyone dressed in a costume will get a sweet treat to take home!
Book here – Spooky Stories for Little Monsters with Rogan Mills
Halloween ghost tour, Chester ghost tours – Book now for 2026
When: 24th – 31st October 2026
Where: Tours depart from the Town Hall Visitor Information Centre on Northgate Street, Chester
Cost: Adults £10, under 16s £9, family tickets £30
Summary: Join the Original Ghost Tour of Chester on 31st October for Halloween and take a night time journey around the eerie haunts of Chester with your very own ghost hunter guide.
Revisit scenes of supernatural happenings and macabre events from Chester’s mysterious and murky past on Chester’s longest running ghost tour…
Book here – Chester Ghost Tour at Halloween
The monster mash bash at Oxygen Wilmslow – no details yet for 2026
When: 24th October 2025
Cost: £23.50
Summary: Enjoy 2 hours of thrilling open-play, creepy games, fang-tastic music, and prizes for the best-dressed ghouls and goblins. Each ticket includes a hot dog and unlimited squash to keep the energy high.
Book here – The Monster Mash Bash | Oxygen Activeplay
Halloween party at the Play barn at Blakemere village – no details yet for 2026
Where: Blakemere village, Northwich CW8 2EB
When: 29th October 2025,
Cost: £13.50 per child
Summary: Fancy dress competition, hot dogs, spooky cakes & popcorn, Halloween party games, spooky disco and Halloween party bags.
Book here – The Play Barn Northwich
Bellis Brothers PYO pumpkins – book now for 2026
Where: Wrexham Rd, Holt Village, Wrexham LL13 9YU
When: 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and then daily from 25th to 31st October 2025
Cost: £2.50 per person for the spooky maze, under 3s free. Pumpkins vary depending on side. Free parking but booking still required
Summary: PYO pumpkin and spooky maize maze (£2.50).
Book your free place here – Pick Your Own Pumpkins and Spooky Maize Maze
Chester Wizard School – book now for 2026
Where: St Marys Creative Space, St Marys Hill, Chester, UK, CH1 2DW
When: 27th – 29th October 2026
Cost: £23 per child including 1 free adult. Additional adults £9
Summary: Headmaster, Professor Listworth and his incredible team of Professors will show you the ropes, from Potion making and Broom flying to wand Duelling and Herbology, Wizard School has everything that your little wannabe wizards and witches could imagine… Including our very own Hippogriff.
Book here – Chester Wizard School
Halloween trail, Arley Hall & gardens – no details yet for 2026
Where: Arley Hall & Gard ens, Northwich, CW9 6NA
When: 20th – 31st October 2025
Cost: Included in garden admission fee
Summary: Spooky trail around the grove and woodland walk to find clues for a witch’s soup.
Find out more here – What’s On In October – Arley Hall & Gardens
The Alpha Omega Halloween spooktacular, Nantwich – no event for 2025
Wild’s Halloween Extravaganza, Into the Wild coffee shack – details for 2026
Where: Wa14 3BU, walking distance of Altrincham
When: 24th – 31st October 2026 (except 26th)
Cost: Children 2- 14 years £11, Adults £5
Summary: Expect Halloween props, spooky decorations and Halloween photo spots throughout the woodland, alongside all the usual Wild Play fun. Some of the props are a little scary, but the Halloween experience is designed to be suitable for all the family.
From 2pm we’ll have Monsters, Inc. showing in the tipi — perfect for getting cosy after exploring the woods! Fancy dress encouraged. Pizza served (extra cost) 11am – 4pm.
Book here – Halloween Extravaganza
Halloween Disco, The Cheshire County Sports Club – book now for 2026
Where: The Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Chester
When: 31st October 2026
Cost: £6 per child
Summary: Spooky fun, scary costumes encouraged.
Full details – Cheshire country sports club
Halloween at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port – details for 2026
Where: National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW
When: 24th October – 1st November 2026
Cost: Included in day or annual museum pass
Summary: Ghost tour, Pumpkin trail and frighteningly fun boat trips.
Full details – Halloween and Half Term Activities | Canal & River Trust
Free Spooky Saturday, macclesfield town centre – Details for 2026
When: 31st October 2026
Details to follow late September.
Full details here – Spooky Saturday
Wilmslow Halloween trail – no details yet for 2026
When: 18th October – 1st November 2025
Participants can pick up a free trail map from Waitrose or Wilmslow Library and set out on a fun-filled adventure. The trail also features 10 hidden Draculas to seek out, along with puzzles, colouring activities and a chance to win spooky prizes by submitting completed sheets at Waitrose.
Full details – Wilmslow Halloween trail
Crewe Spooktacular – 2026 details
When: 1st – 31st October 2026
Details to follow
Full details here – Crewe spooktacular
More things to do in Cheshire with kids this October
If you’re just looking for a simple pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin, you need to head to this post – Where to go Pumpkin picking Cheshire
If you want none Halloween themed things to do in October half-term, then you need this post – October half term activities Cheshire
Christmas events Cheshire
Have you started planning your Christmas days out in Cheshire yet? Here are some guides to help you.
- Find the best places to enjoy Breakfast with Santa Cheshire here.
- Find all the Christmas events Cheshire here.
- Find all the Santa’s Grotto Cheshire here.
- Find all the New Years Eve family events Cheshire here.
