24 Halloween Events in Gloucestershire 2026 | Half Term Fun
Spooky days out and Halloween adventures across Gloucestershire
Looking for Halloween events in Gloucestershire in 2026? From pumpkin picking and spooky trails to haunted castles, creative workshops and spectacular fireworks, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the October half term holidays.
Explore Gloucestershire has rounded up 24 Halloween events to help families plan their autumn adventures across Gloucester, Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean and beyond.
All dates below are for 2026. Please check the linked event pages and organisers’ websites for opening times, prices, age suitability and booking requirements before visiting.
1. Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Over Farm
Dates: 3–31 October
Venue: Over Farm, near Gloucester
Grab a wheelbarrow and explore a 17-acre pumpkin patch in search of the perfect pumpkin. With different shapes, sizes and varieties to discover, this autumn favourite offers plenty of opportunities for seasonal family photographs.
> Pumpkin picking at Over Farm
2. Pumpkins After Dark at Over Farm
Dates: Selected evenings from 9–31 October
Venue: Over Farm, near Gloucester
Experience the pumpkin patch after sunset with an evening of autumn entertainment. Pumpkins After Dark combines pumpkin picking with live music, fire shows, food and spooky tractor rides.
> Pumpkins After Dark at Over Farm
3. Trick or Treet Week at Birdland and Jurassic Journey
Dates: 17 October–1 November
Venue: Birdland, Bourton-on-the-Water
Combine wildlife discoveries with Halloween fun at Birdland. A spooky trail and daily talks add a seasonal twist to a family visit, with Jurassic Journey offering even more to explore.
> Halloween at Birdland
4. Haunted Cirencester Town Tour
Date: 22 October
Location: Cirencester
Discover the darker side of Cirencester on an atmospheric evening walk. Ghostly tales, urban legends and stories associated with historic buildings reveal a different side to this Cotswold town.
> Haunted Cirencester Town Tour
5. Pumpkin Carving at Dean Heritage Centre
Dates: 24, 25, 30 and 31 October
Venue: Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of Dean
Get creative with a pumpkin-carving session at Dean Heritage Centre. Whether the finished face is spooky, silly or spectacular, visitors can take their seasonal creation home for Halloween.
> Pumpkin carving at Dean Heritage Centre
6. Halloween Trail at Bibury Trout Farm
Dates: 24 October–1 November
Venue: Bibury Trout Farm, Bibury
Explore Bibury Trout Farm with a Halloween twist this October half term. The seasonal trail brings spooky surprises and family fun to the farm, with marshmallow toasting adding to the autumn atmosphere.
> Halloween trail at Bibury Trout Farm
7. The Big Bat Trail at Painswick Rococo Garden
Dates: 24 October–1 November
Venue: Painswick Rococo Garden
Follow a trail of cheeky bats through the garden and discover fascinating facts along the way. This outdoor autumn adventure combines exploring the grounds with a chance to win a prize.
> The Big Bat Trail at Painswick Rococo Garden
8. Spookyard Halloween Festival at Over Farm
Dates: 24 October–1 November
Venue: Over Farm, near Gloucester
Enjoy a half term celebration packed with seasonal family entertainment. Spookyard brings spooky shows, fancy dress and Halloween fun to Over Farm for an autumn day out near Gloucester.
> Spookyard Halloween Festival at Over Farm
9. Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at Clearwell Caves
Dates: 24 October–2 November
Venue: Clearwell Caves, Forest of Dean
Take an autumn adventure beneath the forest floor and search for pumpkins hidden among the rocks. Count them all and enter the Halloween prize draw, with competition sheets included free with usual cave entry.
> Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at Clearwell Caves
10. Halloween Farm Trail & Pumpkin Picking at Primrose Vale
Dates: 24 October–1 November
Venue: Primrose Vale, near Cheltenham
Explore the farm and tackle seasonal challenges on Primrose Vale’s Halloween trail. With pumpkin picking also part of the autumn programme, there is plenty to keep families busy outdoors.
> Halloween farm trail at Primrose Vale
11. Halloween at Berkeley Castle
Dates: 25–28 October
Venue: Berkeley Castle
Discover witches, creepy characters and spooky stories within the historic surroundings of Berkeley Castle. This seasonal celebration brings family Halloween fun to one of Gloucestershire’s most atmospheric attractions.
> Halloween at Berkeley Castle
12. Ghosts, Pumpkins & Tudor Tales at Sudeley Castle & Gardens
Dates: 26 October–1 November
Venue: Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe
Step into a world of Tudor characters, spooky stories and autumn adventures. A family trail, pumpkins and owls add to the half term experience in the historic surroundings of Sudeley Castle.
> Halloween at Sudeley Castle & Gardens
13. Spell School at Dean Heritage Centre
Date: 26 October
Venue: Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of Dean
A little half term magic awaits at Spell School. Spells, stories and colourful potion making combine in a creative activity for children enjoying the Halloween holidays.
> Spell School at Dean Heritage Centre
14. Halloween Play in a Day at The Roses Theatre
Date: 27 October
Venue: The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury
Budding performers can channel their Halloween imagination into a day of theatre. This seasonal Play in a Day activity offers a creative way to spend half term at Tewkesbury’s favourite entertainment venue.
> Halloween Play in a Day at The Roses Theatre
15. Autumn Upcycled Craft at Dean Heritage Centre
Date: 27 October
Venue: Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of Dean
Turn unwanted materials into something new during an autumn craft session. Children can use their imagination to create a seasonal keepsake to take home.
> Autumn upcycled craft at Dean Heritage Centre
16. Halloween Bats at Dean Heritage Centre
Date: 28 October
Venue: Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of Dean
Create a bat decoration ready for Halloween. This seasonal craft activity gives children a chance to get creative and take a little spooky inspiration home with them.
> Halloween bat crafts at Dean Heritage Centre
17. Creepy Corinium Cupcakes Workshop
Date: 28 October
Venue: Corinium Museum, Cirencester
Decorate a monstrous treat inspired by creatures in the museum’s collections. This Halloween workshop combines creativity with edible art as children design their own creepy cupcake.
> Creepy Corinium Cupcakes Workshop
18. Halloween Puppet Show at Dean Heritage Centre
Date: 29 October
Venue: Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of Dean
Enjoy spooky storytelling and puppet entertainment with Glove Actually. The Halloween show brings a seasonal helping of family fun to Dean Heritage Centre during half term.
> Halloween Puppet Show at Dean Heritage Centre
19. Gruesome Gargoyles at Corinium Museum
Date: 29 October
Venue: Corinium Museum, Cirencester
Investigate the fearsome gargoyles and grotesques at Cirencester Parish Church before returning to the museum. Young visitors can then put their discoveries to creative use by making a gruesome gargoyle of their own.
> Gruesome Gargoyles at Corinium Museum
20. Make Your Own Curse Tablet at Corinium Museum
Date: 30 October
Venue: Corinium Museum, Cirencester
Discover how the Romans used secret curses to seek revenge for everyday grievances. Visitors can explore this unusual piece of ancient history before creating a spooky curse tablet of their own.
> Make your own curse tablet at Corinium Museum
21. Halloween Bonfire Night at Berkeley
Date: 30 October
Venue: Stone Cricket Club, near Berkeley
Combine Halloween celebrations with a bonfire and fireworks. Refreshments, a raffle and spooky family fun add to this seasonal evening at Stone Cricket Club.
> Halloween Bonfire Night at Berkeley
22. South Cerney Fireworks Spooktacular
Date: 31 October
Venue: South Cerney Airfield
Celebrate Halloween night with fireworks, lasers, a bonfire and family entertainment at South Cerney Airfield. This Cotswolds event brings a spectacular finish to a day of seasonal celebrations.
> South Cerney Fireworks Spooktacular
23. Frampton Fright Night & Fireworks
Date: 31 October
Location: Frampton-on-Severn
Enjoy Halloween evening with fireworks, a bonfire, live music, a barbecue and a bar. This community celebration also supports local good causes, with tickets available online.
> Frampton Fright Night & Fireworks
24. Longlevens RFC Fireworks & Halloween Night
Date: 31 October
Venue: Longlevens RFC, Gloucester
Round off Halloween with two firework displays, live music, a funfair and stalls at Longlevens RFC. Fancy dress adds to the seasonal atmosphere at this Gloucester celebration.
> Longlevens RFC Fireworks & Halloween Night
Plan your Halloween days out in Gloucestershire
Whether it is choosing a pumpkin, following a spooky trail or watching fireworks light up the night, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Halloween and October half term across Gloucestershire.
> Explore Halloween events in Gloucestershire
Please check the linked websites before setting out, as event details may change. Advance booking may be required, and some activities take place on selected dates only.
Explore Gloucestershire
21 October 2026
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