Looking for fun things to do with the family during the October half-term in Wales? Look no further! We’ve rounded up a variety of activities and events happening all over the country, so you’re sure to find something to keep everyone entertained.
With Halloween falling in half term this year, we’ve included plenty of spooky activities and events for all the family to enjoy!
North Wales
Zip World Ffear Fforest (Betws-y-Coed): A terrifying Halloween experience in the trees, with zip lines, nets and clowns lurking in the shadows.
Pumpkin Fest at Manorafon Farm (Abergele): Pick your own pumpkin, explore the spooky maze and meet the farm animals.
Ghost tours at Llancaiach Fawr Manor (Treharris): Learn about the haunted history of this Victorian manor house and its ghostly inhabitants. Book early to secure a place.
Hunt for Ghosts at Beaumaris Gaol (Anglesey): Late-night ghost hunting tours – not for the faint-hearted!
Halloween Spooktacular Trail at Denbigh Castle (Denbigh): Halloween-themed crafts and trail around the reputedly haunted castle throughout the weekend.
Halloween Trail at Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre (Conwy): A family-friendly Halloween trail around the visitor centre and craft activities dotted around the trail
South & Mid Wales
Cardiff Pumpkin Festival (Cardiff): A pumpkin-tastic event with over 30,000 pumpkins, family entertainment, and a scare fest for older kids.
Halloween Nights at St Fagans National Museum of History (Cardiff): A family-friendly Halloween event with spooky stories, crafts, and activities. Book to avoid disappointment.
Halloween at Castell Coch (nr Cardiff): A Halloween trail through the castle grounds, with spooky surprises and a chance to meet the castle’s ghosts.
Ghoul School at Techniquest (Swansea): A science-themed Halloween event with spooky shows, experiments and activities.
Mini Pumpkin Decorating at Chepstow Castle: get creative throughout half term week with family fun.
Pumpkin Trail at Powis Castle (Welshpool): See how many pumpkins you can spot before taking a spooky family selfie under the arbour in the Formal Garden.
Mysterious Maze of Monstrous Mysteries at Corris Craft Centre (Powys): The Welsh Legends Maze at King Arthur’s Labyrinth has been taken over this Halloween. A whole range of activities awaits.
Halloween at Aberystwyth Castle (Aberystwyth): A Halloween trail through the castle grounds, with spooky surprises and a chance to meet the castle’s ghosts.
West Wales
Halloween Steam and Scream Train (Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn): Take a ride on a steam train through the Welsh countryside, with spooky surprises along the way.
Halloween at Folly Farm (Begelly): A spooky day out at the farm and adventure park, with a Scarecrow Trail, card hunts and activities.
Spooktacular at Oakwood Theme Park (Narberth): A Halloween-themed theme park experience, with spooky rides, scare attractions and entertainment.
Halloween at Heatherton World of Activities (Tenby): A family-friendly Halloween event with spooky activities, crafts, and entertainment as well as PYO pumpkins.
Pembrokeshire Pumpkins (Moylegrove): Pick your own pumpkin, explore the spooky woodland play area and meet the farm animals.
Spooks, Spectres and Witches at Pembroke Castle: free Halloween tours throughout half term with tales of witches, wizardry and ghostly sightings.
Happy Half-Term
We hope this list has given you some inspiration for your October half-term in Wales. No matter where in Wales you’re visiting, there are plenty of October half-term activities for your family to enjoy. So get planning your trip today!
