Spooky Halloween Trails For You to Discover This Autumn

Looking for an outdoor Halloween adventure thats not too spooky or scary for the children, have you considered a Halloween Trail?

Not sure if there are any Halloween Trails near me, then check out these suggestions.

Lots of the Halloween Castle events are offering Halloween Trails to explore, but there are also lots taking place at Halls and Gardens throughout the Uk, so check out

Is There A Halloween Trail Near Me ?

Harry Potter Arley Hall Gardens

Location : Arley, Northwich CW9 6NA

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience will make its debut in the beautiful woodland at Arley Hall & Gardens, Cheshire, U.K. As evening falls, mesmerising lights will transform the landscape into a magical outdoor trail for families to enjoy. As visitors make their way through the woodland, and follow the illuminated path, they will discover wonderful surprises, some of their most favourite moments from the Forbidden Forest, and encounter mystical creatures such as Hippogriffs, centaurs, unicorns, Nifflers – and many more.

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is suitable for the whole family to enjoy and provides a huge amount for fans of all ages to see and do, giving them the opportunity to experience the magic of the wizarding world in a brand-new way. From discovering the wondrous and beautiful forest come to life, enjoying a wide range of delicious food and drinks at a lively and seasonally themed village; to perusing the on-site shop for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise to take home – it promises to be a special evening to remember!

The outdoor experience has been created by Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment in partnership with award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators, Thinkwell and their partners Unify and leading entertainment discovery platform Fever.

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Audley End Spooky Woodland Walk

Location : Audley End Rd, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF

As the days shorten and the evenings grow darker, join our ghost-hunting storytellers on a family-friendly walk through the shadows of Audley End’s grounds and gardens. With well-told tales full of strange and spooky goings-on, this Halloween walk is sure to get you into the spirit of the season.

This is an outdoor, early evening tour. It’s ideal if you’re after a more light-hearted Halloween event for children aged 5-12. Please wear suitable shoes, and be sure to dress for the weather.

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Blenheim Palace

Location : Woodstock OX20 1PP

Friday 20th – Sunday 29th October 2023

WHEN DARKNESS FALLS, YOU ARE IN FOR A SCARE THIS AUTUMN HALF TERM… with new thrills and chills for 2023!

As Halloween creeps closer and the days shorten, there’s a chill in the air at Blenheim Palace where ghosts, ghouls and witches get ready to deliver a whole host of tricks and treats along a spooktacular trail.

Wander from dusk into darkness and through the spooky spider tunnel to be surprised by fantastic fire performers as you watch out for the faceless horseman emerging from the mist.

Discover scary scarecrows, listen to the werewolves’ howl and dodge the grinning pumpkins as you approach the Vampires crypt but beware, you don’t know what fanged monster lurks inside….

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Bolton Abbey Pumpkin Halloween Trail

Location : Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD236EX

Who dare enter Strid Wood through the giant spooky gates?!

The Pumpkin Trail is back! Join them and navigate your way through Strid Wood using the map and the giant pumpkins! Keep your eyes peeled for clues hidden in the mystery boxes along the way. These will help to unveil clues to solve the puzzle!

The trail will begin at the Cavendish Shop and lead you up to the Strid. Families are encouraged to follow a different route back to the car park to avoid the green trail becoming overcrowded. Activity sheets will be issued from the car park kiosks on arrival.

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

Location : B6422, Brodsworth DN5 7XJ

As the days shorten and the evenings grow darker, join our ghost-hunting storytellers on a family-friendly walk through the shadows of Brodsworth Hall’s woodland. With well-told tales full of strange and spooky goings-on, this Halloween walk is sure to get you into the spirit of the season.

This is an outdoor, early evening tour. It’s ideal if you’re after a more light-hearted Halloween event for children aged 5-12. Please wear suitable shoes, and be sure to dress for the weather.

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Burton Agnes Halloween Half Term Fun

Location : Rudston Rd, Burton Agnes, Driffield YO25 4NB

The Halloween Trail awaits intrepid visitors!

Over October half term, join them in a hunt around the peaceful yet eerily atmospheric woodland, finding a frightfully fun series of handcrafted scenes.

Alongside the Halloween Trail, romp in the spine-tingling woodland adventure playground with its nine fabulous swings, tower with corkscrew slide and double zip wire and enjoy refreshments in the Stableyard.

Dates: The Halloween Trail runs from Saturday 28th October to Sunday 5th November, 11am – 5pm until the 31st October and 11am-4pm from the 1st – 5th November and is designed for all the family to enjoy. Dogs are welcome too!

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Burton Constable Gruesome Grounds and Haunted Hall

Location : Skirlaugh, East Yorkshire, HU11 4LN

With a Gruesome Grounds ticket you are entitled to access the Petrifying Pumpkin Trail, Creepy Crafts and Spooky Story Telling, plus each pre-booked child ticket comes with a free goodie bag!

As usual, a Grounds ticket means you can explore the other walks & trails and the Stable Block from 10am-5pm, so make a day of it.

With a Haunted Hall ticket not only do you get access to all of the Grounds activities (Petrifying Pumpkin Trail, Creepy Crafts, Spooky Story Telling) but also gain entry to the Haunted Hall where you can complete the Wicked Witch Hat Hunt and hear all of the ghoulish Ghost Stories!

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Burghley House Halloween Trail

Location : Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY

For a family friendly Halloween activity, wind your way around the Halloween Trail in Burghley’s Sculpture Garden.

Crunch through the crispy Autumn leaves to find the hidden spooks in every creepy corner, uncover the clues and win a treat.

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Forbidden Corner

Location : Middleham, Leyburn DL8 4TJ

Dare you visit The Forbidden Corner During Halloween ???

Ghosts, ghouls, skeletons and all manner of monsters will be taking over The Forbidden Corner between the 21st October – 5th November.

Find the missing skeleton bones to receive a spooky prize, complete our Halloween quiz for even more prizes and why not take part in our fancy dress competition on the 31st October for EVEN MORE PRIZES!!!

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Hawkstone Dragons Curse

Location : Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5JY

The magical Follies Trolls have been up to mischief again, they have turned the Dragons into Pumpkins!

We have rounded up the Trolls so they cant cause anymore trouble. Help the fairies release the spell over the dragons and set them free.

This Halloween the Fairies need your help to work out the spell that will release the Dragons of the Pumpkin curse. Work alongside the Fairies and mischeivious Trolls to set the Dragons free.

This fun interactive halloween trail is included with every child admission! Once the Dragons are free pick up your certificate at the end of your adventure.

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Mischievous Mog Halloween Trail In The Deer Park

Location : The High Force Hotel, Alston Rd, Forest-in-Teesdale, Co. Durham, DL12 0XH

Mog is a mischievous cat and has manged to get her paws on the sorcerers magical hat. She’s been slinking around with it causing mayhem in the Deer Park!

Can you help the Witch find Mog and their hat? Follow Mogs mischief around the Deer Park, find the missing words to see what she got up to.

There’s riddles to solve along the way and a few cheeky ‘Mogs’ trying to lead you astray!

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Kentwell Hall Halloweenies

Location : High Street, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9BA

Bring your family for a lively Halloween world of fun aimed at children from 3 to 14 and their families.

At Halloweenies children follow a range of activities:

Making a Wand – Finding out about Heffarlumps – Attending Sorcery School – Attempting the Broomstick Challenge – Making experiments with the Alchemist – Following the Haffalump Trail through the Wood and round the Gardens – Visiting the Gingerbread House – Venturing into the Heffalimp’s Lair – Exploring secret tunnels – Dancing to the Piper in the Magic Circle

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Kiplin Hall and Gardens Crowes Wood Halloween Trail

Location : Richmond DL10 6AT

Scary spooks, witches hats, men in black and frightening cats! People lurking in the brambles – ‘enjoy’ your haunted, spooky amble!

For nearly 400 years Kiplin Hall & Gardens has been a place of entertainment, creativity, and theatricals. Visitors are invited to step into a world of frighteningly good fun and fantasy this Halloween on a trail that explores the historic Crowe’s Wood at Kiplin.

Starting off in the Walled Garden brave visitors set forth through the pumpkin patch, into the Garden Museum, and beyond into the ancient woodland where the brave-hearted will encounter spooky characters from the past lurking in the undergrowth.

Visitors are encouraged to dress up at Kiplin Hall & Gardens this Halloween. Those brave enough to step inside Crowe’s Wood are advised to wear sturdy, waterproof footwear, and that the route isn’t accessible to most push chairs.

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Leonardslee Gardens

Location : Brighton Rd, Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6PP

Calling all witches and wizards this October Half-term!

Discover the story of Merlin the wizard and Adria the wicked witch.

A tale of timeless magic and wonder and the key to unlocking its mystery can be found along our pumpkin trail and see if you can stop Adria the wicked witch from stealing the beauty of Leonardslee.

Perfect for all witches and wizards big or small.

Collect your free trial activity sheet at reception and see all the exciting activities along the way

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Lotherton Hall Spooky Skeletons Trail

Location : Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB

Visit Lotherton this October half term and follow the spooky skeletons trail around the estate and into the haunted house!

Dress up in your best Halloween costume and prepare to be scared as you explore the woods and seek out all of the skeletons who have made Lotherton their home.

A trail will be available to pick up when you visit, along with lots of autumnal and Halloween-inspired crafts.

Don’t miss the Nocturnal House in Wildlife World to see our bats in action!

Bring your little ones along for a great day out during the school holidays with plenty of spooky surprises along the way.

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Mother Shiptons Cave

Location : Prophecy House, Harrogate Rd, High Bridge, Knaresborough HG5 8DD

Come one, come all for a freakishly fun Halloween experience at Mother Shipton’s Creepy Carnival trail!

Deep within our spooky forest a world of eerie enchantment awaits…

Step right up and prepare to be thrilled and amazed by hauntingly captivating displays and spine-tingling surprises.

Explore abandoned circus tents as they whisper ghostly secrets from their forgotten past and meet a host of creepy characters who are waiting to steal the show in our festival of frights.

Roll up, roll up! Join the parade, come dressed in your spookiest costumes and share your photos with us to be in with the chance of winning tickets to come back again.

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Pumpkin Festival

Location : Riverhill, Sevenoaks TN15 0RR

They will have BRING YOUR OWN pumpkin carving in the marquee this year (They will also have plenty of lovely pumpkins for sale if you prefer). They supply the tools and the inspiration.

The fun Pumpkin Hunt around the Gardens (find them all and collect some sweet treats)

Plus the gorgeous walk- through grotto and cosy Hygge Hut, full of pumpkin carving inspiration and autumnal colours

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Rufford Abbey Trick or Treat Trail

Location : Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF

Our popular Halloween trail is returning this autumn with some new twists!

Investigate our spooky ruins, explore the creepy forest to see if you can find the pet graveyard and find out what lurks beneath the lake! Are you brave enough?

Pop your wellies on and join us for a spooktacular time!

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Sledmere House Spooky Barn Halloween Adventure

Location : Sledmere, Driffield, Yorkshire, YO25 3XG

​Join us for our Spooktacular Halloween Adventure!

Calling all magical beings! The Wizards Gathering is the most exciting meeting of witches and wizards in the wizarding calendar! Join us this year at the atmospheric Spooky
Barn at Sledmere and help Wizard Fumblefoot, who’s got into a bit of a muddle, and Witch Goodheart who is on the rampage, before having a magical animal encounter of your own!

Come and enjoy a fun and family-friendly Halloween walk-through experience, with performers, magical animal encounters and activities! Don’t forget to follow the trail down to the Walled Garden to take part in our petrifying pumpkin hunt!

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Stockeld Park Enchanted Forest Trail

Location : Wetherby Rd, Wetherby LS22 4AN

This Halloween the Enchanted Forest trail, Witches in the Forest, offers a magical journey through the woods.

Learn the art of wand-waving, potion-mixing, and spell-casting from the Woodland Witches. But beware! There may be other creepy creatures lurking nearby, ready to give you a good scare.

The best part? The trail is included in your entrance price, so you can enjoy all the Halloween fun without breaking the bank. Don’t miss out on the exciting adventure in the forest this Halloween season!

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Wellington Country Park Hallowellyween 

Location : Odiham Road, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP

Join them this October half term for the biggest and friendliest spooktacular family fun Halloween week!

There is so much to do this Halloween at Welly Park!

NEW for 2023 Grotty Greta and The Naughty Magic Shoes Show and Flick’s Birthday Dance Party Show

The Not So Spooky Show Tent Shows with PeteZa Big Foot and Friends – Join the favourite comedy duo PeteZa and Big Foot along with their friends in the Big Top Show Tent with their hilarious family shows.

The Lost Jungle at the Animal Farm – Face your fears and visit the ZooLab UK team with their wonderful creepy crawlies. Get up close and find out about these amazing creatures, from giant centipedes to tarantula’s.

The Pumpkin Patch – Avoid making a mess at home and carve a pumpkin with us from the Pumpkin Patch.

The Pop Up Play Village – Come and visit the team for the hands on sensory and roleplay fun.

Hallo’welly’ween Train Ride – Take a trip on our Halloween themed miniature railway

Junk Jodie recycled crafts in the Adventure Room – Join the fabulous Junk Jodie and make some fantastic recycled Halloween crafts to take home.

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Wrest Park Spooky Woodland Walk

Location : Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4HR

As the days shorten and the evenings grow darker, join our ghost-hunting storytellers on a family friendly walk through the shadows of Wrest Park.

With well-told tales full of spooky and strange goings-on, this Halloween walk is sure to get you into the spirit of the season.

This is an outdoor early evening tour lasting around 45 minutes. Please wear suitable clothes and shoes.

Ideal for those looking for a more light hearted event this Halloween including families with children aged 5-12.

Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE

Which Halloween trail will you choose?

Looking for other Halloween Events check out Halloween Castles, Halloween Dungeons, Sea Life Halloween, Halloween farm parks, Halloween Scare Events, Ultimate Pumpkin Patch, Halloween at Theme Parks, Halloween Mazes and Halloween Trains

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