Spot the signs of autumn at Haldon Forest Park
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Read MoreA fang-tastic time awaits you at Devon’s Top Attractions this Half Term!
Our attractions are ready to give a chilling welcome to their visitors! There are some super scary activities including ghostly tours and train rides, Halloween trails, pumpkin carving, fancy dress competitions, creepy shows and more.
From Pumpkin Patches to Haunted Trails: Halloween Fun Returns to Devon. For those who don’t like it too scary there are also some great ways to celebrate the beauty of autumn with autumnal crafts and workshops, woodland trails, pumpkin hunting and carving. Halloween wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of Devon’s Top Attractions, so don’t miss out, it’s bound to be a scream!
Highlights include:
- Pumpkin Picking & Carving – Pick your perfect pumpkin, then carve a spooky face to take home.
- Family-Friendly Haunted Trails – Explore wild woodland walks and Halloween hunts with plenty of treats (and a few tricks!) along the way.
- Wicked Workshops – Join in craft sessions, potion-making classes, glass blowing pumpkins and creepy clay modelling.
- Evening Films & Illuminations – Brave the shadows on a twilight adventure.
- Spooky Shows – Test your courage as you watch some hauntingly interactive shows
- Halloween Parties & Discos – Dress up and dance the night away in your best Halloween outfit.
You’ll have a howl at the activities in South Devon!
Experience the brand-new Behind the Screams: Halloween Unleashed Trail at Babbacombe Model Village from 26-31 October. A chilling adventure with spooky scenes and eerie surprises as the village transforms with ghouls, ghosts and spooky scenes causing havoc among their miniature residents. It will bring Halloween magic to life like never before. Children can enjoy the Miniature Pumpkin Hunt, plus there will be spooky illuminations every day (lights on from 5-7pm).
This half term follow the Trick or Treat activity trail through Kents Cavern, complete the Halloween challenges and discover whether a trick or a treat is waiting around the next corner. It’s a fun-filled adventure for children and grown-ups, all set inside Britain’s Oldest Home. Explore the incredible prehistoric caves, enjoy a unique family adventure and collect a treat at the end! From 17 October to 1 November.
Explore Paignton Zoo this half term holiday. Discover extraordinary wildlife, beautiful botanical gardens and immersive habitats across 80 acres. From towering giraffes and powerful rhinos to tropical forests, rare island species and peaceful gardens, there is always more to explore. Watch animals behaving differently depending on the season, discover new arrivals, see habitats evolve and enjoy changing gardens throughout the year. Every visit helps support their conservation work.
Canonteign Falls Halloween Half Term Fun 19 October to 8 November. Explore the estate this autumn, take on the spooky code-cracking trail – follow the clues, solve the puzzles and see if you can crack the secret Halloween code! Pick up a special Halloween Activity Bags, packed with the trail, a creepy craft and some tasty treats. Enter the Pumpkin Colouring Competition for the chance to win a special prize. Plus Alpaca Walks on 28 October. Book online.
Celebrate the brand new story from Julia Donaldson and meet The Gruffalo at Haldon Forest Park on 27 October! Welcome to Storytime with their Gruffalo Granny event. Gruffalo Granny storytelling sessions and Gruffalo meet-and-greets will be taking place at various times throughout the day and there will be lots of other fun, family activities on offer at Haldon. See times online.
Join Willow the Witch on the FREE Halloween Trail at Becky Falls this October half-term for a Halloween adventure with prizes! Willow the Witch needs your help! She’s searching for 11 magical ingredients to brew her Winter Elixir. Follow the clues as you explore the Red Trail and see if you can find them all.Complete the trail and you’ll receive a small prize.
River Dart Country Park are offering their Day Admission at the reduced rate of 50% off from 24 Oct to 1 November. Dare Devil activities and Dartmoor Bike Park are available at an ADDITIONAL COST (Please check availability online before visiting to avoid disappointment). They are also offering great savings on October Half Term camping.
Crafting Your Way To A Pumpkin That’s More Treat Than Trick at House of Marbles from 17-25 October. This Halloween season, try a one-of-a-kind experience: crafting your own glass pumpkin! You’ll transform molten glass into a gorgeous, glowing pumpkin – perfect for adding a touch of autumn magic to your home. Ages 12+ are welcome (if accompanied by an adult), and no experience is necessary – so book now.
Pennywell Pumpkin Festival – Join in with all your favourite Pennywell activities PLUS the Pumpkin Festival, all included in your ticket price. Bigger, brighter and bursting with autumn magic. There’s access to the Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Trail, Paddy the Pumpkin’s Games, Spot the Golden Pumpkin, Spot the autumnal characters on the Tractor & Trailer ride and much more!
Pennywell Pumpkin festival
27 to 29 October – Come to The Box this half term and let your imagination lead the way! Decorate large strips of fabric with drawings of buildings around the city, then imagine how they could be improved. On 30 October there’s a special family late filled with tricks and treats. Explore the galleries after hours to find pickled sea creatures, make your own spooky sea slime, get creative with mask making, scary storytelling and more. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Visit the National Marine Aquarium this half term and help Skelly the pirate skeleton find his fishy friends in the 4 zones in the Aquarium. Ocean Discovery Rangers will be delivering an engaging spooky show in front the Eddystone Habitat – spot a special visitor inside the habitat. DON’T MISS the photo opportunity in the cave next to the Great Barrier Reef where Skelly and friends will be celebrating and pick up your winning scroll!
Spooky goings-on in Exeter & East Devon
At RAMM join in their half term workshops: Mushroom Magic – Build a Woodland Dwelling – on 27 & 29 October. At this nature craft workshop children can create their very own fungi-inspired miniature dwelling using natural treasures. Watch the Mushroom Show on 28 October. Award winning Scratchworks Theatre Company brings together science, music and interactive fun for the whole family. Suitable for ages 5+
Halloween Spook-Fest is back at Crealy Theme Park on selected dates from 10 October. Alongside over 60 rides and attractions, get ready for frights, thrills, and family fun this October! From the return of the Creaky Hotel, live scare mazes and spook-tacular shows to brand-new attractions for 2026, this is Halloween at Crealy like you’ve never seen it before.
From 1 Oct to 2 Nov pumpkins are popping up through The Donkey Sanctuary, whispering that Halloween is on its way. Follow the trail to discover each hidden pumpkin. At each stop, you’ll find an item related to the donkeys. Make your guess, then lift the flap to reveal the answer! Place the matching Trick or Treat sticker in the correct space on your trail sheet. Once completed bring it to the Gift Shop to redeem your prize!
Step on board for a relaxing, award-winning cruise through the calm waters of the River Exe with Stuart Line Cruises on 25 October. The estuary is home to a magnificent variety of wildlife and stunning Devon scenery. With modern, all-weather vessels and friendly crew it’s the perfect setting to see the South West from a brand-new perspective. There are other cruises on offer during half term too – see website for details.
Step into a world of enchantment and fun as you embark on a mystic tram ride at Seaton Tramway. It’s a journey filled with pumpkins, ghouls, and delightful surprises. There’ll be storytelling, a blend of spooky fun and funny moments, meet and greet and activities with the not-so-wicked witch Grizelda at Colyton plus a goody bag. See website for booking.
From 1 October to 13 November – calling all Pokémon fans! Join Killerton National Trust to celebrate the Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration with The Pikachu Art Adventure. Discover 30 Pikachu cards, each brought to life by a different illustrator, find out fun facts about the iconic character, and design your own Pikachu trading card. No need to book. Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome on the outdoor trail.
The Devon Railway Centre are putting on their Halloween Special for selected dates in half term. Explore the Pumpkin trail and discover the Halloween treasure. FREE Halloween gift for all children aged 3 years and over.
Looking for the ultimate day out in Devon this autumn? Make this October half term unforgettable with an action-packed adventure at Diggerland Devon! They’re open every day from 24 October to 1 November, 10am – 4pm, giving families plenty of opportunities to enjoy one of the best family days out in October. Climb aboard, dig, drive and ride your way through an exciting day packed with fun for all ages.
Plenty of Hocus Pocus in North Devon!
Quince Honey Farm’s Apple and Honey Harvest embraces the old traditions of the autumn season. This half term from 24-30 October watch the Apple Show, Honey Extracting & Tasting – harvesting of the heather honey will be underway in the Honey Factory. There’s Halloween Candle Rolling – design your own spooky candle to take home, Creepy Crawly Creatures – meet the farm’s collection of critters plus Tractor Rides & Silly Scarecrows
See the Milky Way at its Halloween best from 24 October to 1 November. Enjoy all the usual rides, shows, and attractions, plus special Halloween activities included with park entry. School for Witches & Wizards: Your little horrors can learn spellcasting and potion-making, Halloween Storytelling: Settle in for a special seasonal storytelling session, Spooky Swamp Dodgems, Merlin’s Spooktacular Show and Fancy Dress Competition. (some activities finish on 31 Oct).
Discover 1000s of pumpkins throughout the Watermouth Castle grounds with spectacular seasonal displays. Visit the Courtyard Pumpkin Market, packed with pumpkins, squashes and gourds. Gather around the marshmallow roasting pits for an autumn treat, plus on selected dates enjoy the family-friendly Trick or Treat Trail and stay later to experience the Castle as daylight fades, with twinkling lights and an extra touch of autumn magic. On until 1 November.
Pumpkins at the castle Watermouth Castle
Join The Big Sheep for a Spook-tacular Monster Glow Party this October half term! Step into a glowing Halloween wonderland filled with neon lights, spooky decorations and magical surprises! An unforgettable experience for little monsters, witches, superheroes and ghouls alike. There’s games and prizes, a fancy dress competition, plus Monster Glow Party Disco – show off your spooky moves on the dance floor. There are pumpkins to pick, carve & take home too.
This October half term, discover the magical powers and spooky secrets hidden in plants at RHS Rosemoor. Explore their interactive garden trail featuring scary-looking species and plants with legendary healing powers. Enjoy a fun-filled session of spooky Halloween crafts and experience the famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf brought to life by Rattlebox Theatre on 27 October. Enjoy engaging storytelling combined with clever puppetry, sets and props.
For October half term (26th – 30th) Dartington Crystal are planning 20% off all the activities in the Visitor Centre. Create a lasting memories with your family with a selection of creative activities for all ages.
To find out more information about October Half Term activities, great Halloween ideas and days out please visit the Devon’s Top Attractions website and their What’s on pages here: https://www.devonstopattractions.co.uk/events/october-half-term/
To find attractions and book tickets: www.devonstopattractions.co.uk/tickets/
