Bristol will host events around the Halloween period. From terrifying scare attractions and haunted experiences to horror films in eerie underground caves, ghostly goings-on, and family-friendly pumpkin adventures, the city offers wicked ways to celebrate spooky season this October. Here is Visit Bristol, part of Visit West‘s round-up of what’s on this Halloween.
FEAR at Avon Valley Scream Park
Until 31 October
With five scare attractions, including this year’s new attraction, The Autopsy, FEAR at Avon Valley Scream Park is hosting Halloween events. There are fire shows, scare-mazes, street theatre, thrill rides, and opening and closing Scaremonies too.
The home of Halloween: Britain’s most magical family adventure at Wookey Hole
Selected dates until 1 November
Wookey Hole becomes the Home of Halloween this October, with cave projections, a Pumpkin Trail, encounters with the Witch and the Monster’s Ball Circus Show. Enjoy family-friendly thrills, fancy dress competitions and Halloween attractions on selected dates until 1 November 2026.
Silent Disco at We the Curious and Bristol Aquarium
31 October
Dance at Bristol’s Halloween Silent Disco, taking over Bristol Aquarium and We The Curious. Explore underwater worlds and interactive science exhibits before enjoying the dancefloor, with 80s, 90s and 00s hits, plus indie anthems from Propaganda. Two venues, one ticket.
Halloween at Cheddar Gorge and Caves
Until 1 November
Head underground at Cheddar Gorge & Caves for a Halloween adventure packed with family-friendly thrills. Follow a spooky trail through Gough’s Cave, solve clues to earn a reward badge, and enjoy ghoulish games, creative crafts and Halloween activities. Pets are welcome in the cave too.
Mystical Marsh Lantern Experience at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Until 1 November
Discover WWT Slimbridge after dark with a trail of large illuminated wildlife. Meet mystical characters, listen for bats and explore the wetlands in a whole new light, with lantern making, marshmallow toasting and seasonal treats.
Hallo-Wheelie Bin Season at Wake the Tiger
Until 1 November
Step into Wake The Tiger’s Dream Factory for a Halloween adventure. Meet the mischievous BINshees, spooky spirits who haunt rubbish bins and transform their contents into bizarre monsters. Expect plenty of playful scares, strange surprises and imaginative fun.
Spooky tours and screenings
Discover Bristol’s darker side with Bristol Ghost Tours, uncovering tales and paranormal encounters, or explore the city’s eerie past on a Haunted & Hidden Bristol Walking Tour.
Visit Arnos Vale Cemetery, where the experience includes sightings of two female spirits have been reported. Delve into its darker history on a Morbid Curiosity evening tour, also available during the day, or uncover sinister stories on the Murder Mystery and Mayhem Tour
Catch cult horror classics in the eerie Redcliffe Caves at Horror in the Caves, part of Bristol Film Festival, or enjoy retro scares at Forbidden Worlds: The Big Scream. For something different, head to Averys Wine Cellars for atmospheric Halloween film screenings paired with wine.
Pumpkin patches
Pick the perfect pumpkin at Avon Valley Adventure Park or Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, or head to Longleat for seasonal trails and family-friendly activities.
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Image: Cheddar Gorge & Caves Yeo’s Cave Yeo’s Journey Orange stalactites.
