Amazing and Unusual Things To Do in St Ives
Looking for things to do in St Ives? This beautiful Cornish seaside town is packed with charm, from its...
by Alice Parry / Things to Do
As the evenings grow darker and the air turns crisp, Cornwall transforms into a playground for the spooky and the spectacular. Whether you’re staying in Carbis Bay or exploring the wider region, this guide to Halloween events in Cornwall has all the tricks and treats you need to plan a ghostly great time.
From pumpkin-trail jaunts to creepy craft workshops and haunted tours, there’s something for families, thrill-seekers, and everyone in between.
Use the quick links below to find a specific activity this October, or read on for our guide on Halloween events in Cornwall:
Dates: 11th to 31st October 2025
Where: Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm, Penhallow, Truro, TR4 9LW
Head to Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm for some spooky fun this October.
Hop on a haunted tractor ride, pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and have a go at carving your own creepy design.
They have transformed the Rattler Bar into a spooky pumpkin-carving family workshop. Each child ticket includes a medium-sized pumpkin with all carving tools provided! Adults can swap their pumpkins for a pint if they prefer.
Book your tickets via the Healeys Cyder Farm website.
Dates: 26th October to 3rd November 2025
Where: The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, Cornwall, TR12 6UG.
Looking for a fun and educational Halloween event in Cornwall? Then head over to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this October Half Term. Dive into a world of creepy crawlies and mini beasts with their Halloween trail.
Meet their resident seals and seal pups and learn about all the work the sanctuary does to help rehabilitate them. Dress as a witch or wizard and enjoy a family-friendly day out.
Book tickets online via the Seal Sanctuary website and save 20% on the price of your tickets when booked at least 2 days in advance.
Dates: 1st to 31st October 2025
Where: Bodmin Jail, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin, PL31 2PY
This Cornwall Halloween event is surely one of the scariest in the region! Bodmin Jail is known for its gruesome history, and now it’s time you stepped inside its walls.
For those seeking a deeper dive into the grim and ghastly, book the Go Darker Heritage Tour running from 1st to 31st October at 9.30 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm daily.
For over 18s, head out after dark on a Ghost Hunt every Friday and Saturday throughout October from 9.30 pm to 2 am. It’s a paranormal adventure like no other.
For those aged 12 and above, the daily ghost walks are always a popular option. Happening every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6.30 pm.
Be sure to book tickets in advance via the Bodmin Jail website.
Dates: 25th October to 2nd November 2025
Where: Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, TR11 4NQ
Pendennis Castle is putting on a fantastic Halloween event in Cornwall this year.
Gather your little monsters and enjoy a fantastical day out exploring the spooky grounds of Pendennis Castle. Solve the creepy clues on the Halloween trail, gather round for spooky stories, and enroll in the spookily silly Monster School.
Book your tickets via the English Heritage website and save 15% by booking early.
Dates: 25th October to 2nd November 2025
Where: Eden Project, Bodelva, Par, PL24 2SG
Halloween half term is back at the Eden Project, and this year sees the arrival of Zog and the Flying Doctors. They’ll embark on an adventure like no other, and they’ll need your help. Take on whimsical quests with potions, playful challenges, and pumpkins.
Then top it off with a spin on the ice. Book your tickets via the Eden Project website.
Dates: 18th October to 2nd November 2025
Where: The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St. Austell, PL26 6EN
During the October half term, Heligan celebrates harvest and Halloween with family-friendly outdoor activities. Highlights include:
It’s a blend of heritage, nature, folklore and fun, designed to let visitors explore the turning season in immersive, engaging ways. Learn more via the Lost Gardens of Heligan website.
Date: 1st November 2025
Where: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, Carthew, St Austell, PL26 8XG
Join the team at Wheal Martyn Clay Works for a family-friendly Halloween scavenger hunt. Arriving at the Badger Forest School, you’ll find a range of refreshments to enjoy whilst you hunt for the pieces to make a special wand or ghoulish craft.
It’s a great chance to step out into nature, learn about the wonderful woodlands around us, and put your clue-finding hats on. To find out more and book your tickets, check out the Wheal Martyn Clay Works website.
There are plenty of National Trust properties dotted about the South West, all hosting their own Halloween events in Cornwall. You can find a full list of participating properties on the National Trust website. Here are our top picks:
Dates: 26th October to 2nd November 2025
Where: Boscathnoe Ln, Madron, Penzance, TR20 8RZ
Visit Trengwainton Gardens this October half term for some fresh air fun.
Sniff, touch and listen as you follow the sensory trail. Play Autumn Colours Bingo as you collect fallen leaves to make leaf bunting, enjoy a game or two of pumpkin hoopla and other October-themed games.
Dates: 11th October to 2nd November 2025
Where: Lanhydrock, B3268, Bodmin, PL30 4AB
This Halloween event in Cornwall is always fun. Follow the trail around the grounds, collect all the clues and win a prize.
Dates: 25th October to 2nd November 2025
Where: Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5JZ
As the seasons change, there’s never been a better reason to get outside and explore it. At Glendurgan Gardens this October half term, follow the ‘Autumn Spotter’ sheet and discover fallen leaves from the garden’s trees, which contribute to the ever-evolving autumn display at the willow arch.
Unleash your creativity with arts and crafts in the Apple Shed and don’t miss your chance to celebrate this stunning season in the heart of the garden before the site closes for winter.
Dates: 25th October to 2nd November 2025
Where: National Trust – Godolphin, Helston, TR13 9RE
Godolphin is home to a wide population of bats, and there’s no better time of year to learn all about these flying mammals. Enjoy insightful games and bat-themed activities as you explore the gardens this October half-term.
Dates: 27th October to 31st October 2025
Where: Kestle Mill, Newquay, TR8 4PG
Are you ready to step into a world of magic and mystery this October half term? At Trerice Manor, you’re bound to find dragons and enchantment everywhere. Get ready for enchanted dragon stories, Halloween-themed games, and decorations galore.
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Where: Various locations across Newquay town
Are you looking for a spine-tingling Newquay Halloween activity? Nothing beats watching hundreds of zombies crawl through Newquay. This free family-friendly event is one of Newquay’s biggest events on the calendar.
Be sure to dress the part, attend some free workshops, and bring plenty of laughs as you have fun this Halloween.
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Where: Trenance Rd, Newquay, TR7 2HW
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon at Trenance Cottages in Newquay. On the 26th October, their Bats, Spiders and Pumpkins Halloween event promises frightful fun for the whole family. Little monsters can enjoy creepy crafts, ghostly games, and a bat trail that’s bound to get everyone flapping with excitement.
It’s the perfect way to enjoy some fang-tastic Halloween festivities. Don’t forget to dress to impress. Check out all the details on the Trenance Cottages website.
Dates: 25th October to 31st October 2025
Where: Newquay Zoo, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, TR7 2NL
Head to Newquay Zoo this October half-term for a frighteningly fun Halloween of activities.
Dress up in your creepiest costumes and use your nose to sniff out the ‘stinking poo’ trail. Find sinister scarecrows along the way and strike a pose with your favourite straw-stuffed pal. Take a peek at the Pooseum, follow the witches’ walkway, and discover so much more family fun.
Keep your eye on the Newquay Zoo website for tickets.
Dates: 25th October to 2nd November 2025
Where: Paradise Park and Jungle Barn, 16 Trelissick Rd, Hayle, TR27 4HY
Looking for some spooktacular Halloween events in Cornwall this October? Head over to Paradise Park, where you can participate in their epic Halloween trail. Learn fascinatingly creepy facts along the way, and enjoy entertaining and interactive hands-on workshops with live creepy crawlies and photo-friendly wildlife encounters.
Catch the feeding times for Humboldt’s penguins and Asian short-clawed otters, and spot the amazing Pesquet’s Parrot, also known as Dracula parrot!
To book tickets, take a look at the Paradise Park website.
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Where: St Ives Arts Club, Westcotts Quay, St Ives, TR26 2DY
Prepare for a theatrical treat this Halloween with Mirva Theatre’s “An Audience with Yorick”, playing at St Ives Arts Club on Sunday 26 October 2025 at 7:30 pm.
Transporting you to 1597 Cornwall, the show finds Shakespeare in exile, his spirit muted … until a wise-cracking skeleton named Yorick bursts onto the scene to challenge and provoke him.
Tickets are priced at £14 for adults and £12 for under-12s, and the performance weaves puppetry, song, storytelling and live music into a darkly comic journey of art, power and personal reckoning.
Book your tickets via the St Ives Box Office.
Enjoy an Autumn break in Cornwall and discover the many things to do in October in Cornwall, or plan a stay at the start of November to catch the fireworks in Cornwall for Bonfire Night.
Whether you’re looking for a pet-friendly cottage, a romantic abode, or a family holiday that’s close to some of Cornwall’s best attractions, Carbis Bay Holidays has it all. You can even check out our last-minute holidays, as it’s never too late to take a break.
by Alice Parry / Things to Do
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