Half Term – Halloween – Bonfire Night
5 October to 5 November – Scarecrow Trail – Arlington Court
Pick up a free trail sheet from the visitor reception and head out to explore the grounds and gardens spotting scarecrows which have been made by local schools, staff and volunteers. How many can you find?
19 to 23 October – 9.30am to 3pm – Halloween Toddler Takeover – The Big Sheep
Dig out your best Halloween costumes and bring your little monsters along for our Halloween Toddler Takeover with Jiggy Wrigglers and Barnwood Bears! Pumpkins to buy and carve at home, Halloween themed marquee filled with arts and crafts, Animal Magic in our undercover Barn home to lambs, piglets, goats and many more loveable friends and much more. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
25 October – 6.30pm – Spooks and Sparks – Ilfracombe Rugby Club
A joint celebration of Guy Fawkes night and Halloween. The event features a bonfire, BBQ, haunted house, live music, bar, performers, and of course some spectacular fireworks. Lots of family-friendly firework fun with all proceeds going to Ilfracombe Rugby Club.
25 – 27 October – Ilfracombe Halloween Ball
Step into the enchanting world of the Ilfracombe Halloween Ball! Join us for a night of family-friendly Halloween festivities, featuring thrilling activities, contests, and a spooky atmosphere filled with treats and no tricks. From costume contests to eerie decorations, it’s a celebration like no other.
25, 26 & 27 October – 6pm to 9pm – ‘Descend into Darkness’ – Watermouth Castle
A haunted castle with a twisted maze of horrors… Be first to experience Watermouth Castle’s first-ever immersive scare attraction: ‘Descend into Darkness’… Get ready to be spooked! A hair-raising Halloween scare event, promising thrills and chills for all horror lovers, fright fiends, and all those who love a good fright… Do you dare to come face-to-face with terror…? With bone-chilling attractions, live scare actors, and heart-pounding themed areas, this event is not for the faint of heart. Join us if you dare for a night of spine-tingling fun, and unforgettable scares.
The experience lasts approximately one hour. Not suitable for under 12s or wheelchair users. Under 16s must have an accompanying adult.
25 October to 2 November – 10am to 5pm – Spook-tactular Halloween Fun – The Big Sheep
Creepin’ It Real.. Ewe’ll have a hoot and enjoy a spooktacular Halloween Half Term at The Big Sheep, with haunted attractions and family-friendly fun! Create a masterpiece you can take home with you! We’ll help you carve a pumpkin you can be proud of. FREE Pumpkin for every child when booking online.
26 October – Star Wars Day – The Milky Way Adventure Park
Star Wars fans will be excited to hear that Storm Troopers and other characters from the legendary films and you’ll be able to meet and take pictures with characters from the films as they patrol the park throughout the day. There will also be a children’s Star Wars fancy dress competition, with a prize of a free family pass for the best dressed! Booking essential.
26 October – 3 November – Spooky Fun awaits at Watermouth Castle
Prepare for a hauntingly good time! Get ready to be spellbound by our spine-tingling Halloween line-up! Bring the whole family for a frightfully fun day filled with thrills, chills, and Halloween magic. The Great Halloween Challenge – Trick or Treat Treasure Trail –????️ Bug Brunch Find the Hidden Gems. …and more spooky surprises! Prepare for a hauntingly good time! Book early to secure your spot!
26 October to 3 November – Halloween Hocus Pocus – The Milky Way Adventure Park
Enrol your little horrors at our very special School for Witches and Wizards where they can try spell writing and casting plus potion making, all with the help of our brilliantly fun, larger-than life tutors. Then bump around the Spooky Swamp Dodgems, catch Merlin’s themed show filled with his special brand of spooktacular fun, catch a special storytelling session for little ones and enjoy the atmosphere of The Milky Way all decorated in its Halloween Best …
26 October – 3 November – 10am to 4pm – Halloween Spool-tacular – Exmoor Zoo
This October, families can turn their half term holidays into an exciting experience by getting up close and personal with a range of exotic and endangered animals with spectacularly spooky activities and extra special offers.
Embracing the spooky season, Exmoor Zoo will also be hosting an entertaining Halloween trail. Follow the clues around the zoo and collect the answers to finish the trail, with a small prize upon completion. And, of course, there’s the education dungeon, if you dare to go in…
26 October to 3 November – 10am to 5pm – Half Term Fun at RHS Rosemoor
Wicked Plants Trail – Follow our family garden trail and spot the ingredients for a witch’s potion to cast your own magic spell! Pumpkin decorating – Let your imagination run wild! Halloween crafts – Have a go at a different craft every day, including making magic wands, Halloween lanterns, spider headbands, make your own monster and monster stress squeezers. Witch Hazel Halloween Storytime (30 October) Join Witch Hazel for a spine-chilling interactive storytelling session. Exmoor Zoo wicked plants workshop (31 October) Create your own spooky plant friend to take home. Professor Strange – The Steampunk Magician (1 November) The original family magic show performed by the strikingly unique Professor Strange!.
30 October – Westcountry Halloween Folklore – Ilfracombe Museum
Mark Norman from The Folklore Library and Archive based in Crediton will give an illustrated talk for the spooky season, exploring some of the Halloween folklore and traditions of Devon and Cornwall, and how they sit alongside other Halloween folklore from around the world. Book now, online via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westcountry-halloween-folklore-tickets-1000670270717 or pop into the museum.
31 October – 8pm to 2am – Halloween Paranormal Investigation – Second Stage, Wilder Road
The Second Stage pub in Ilfracombe is an actively haunted venue with resident ghosts from when it was a Hotel in the Victorian era to pub patrons over the years. We also have spirits that like to visit occasionally and interact with the ghost-hunting guests or paranormal teams investigating the venue.
Come and investigate a haunted location who knows what may happen? Booking essential
1 November – Halloween Spooks & Wine Tasting – Bicclescombe Mill
Join us for a haunting night of fine wine tasting, delectable bites and live music, backgrounds – promising a fun and entertaining experience.
3 November – 6.30pm – Bonfire Night at Larkstone Café Bar
Fun, fire, food & fireworks as well as live music and drinks. Booking essential
5 November – BIG Bonfire, BIG Fireworks & BIG Smiles – The Big Sheep
Join us for an unforgettable evening of excitement, warmth, and joy at The BIG Sheep’s BIG Bonfire and Fireworks event! A stunning display of dazzling fireworks celebrating Guy Fawkes Day! The BIGGEST Bonfire, great tunes from our in-house disco and tasty food and drinks in the Barn – Hot & Cold Food & Drinks Available
All tickets must be prebooked in advance. Spaces are allocated prior to arrival. Bring a torch for safe navigation during the evening.
