The spooky season is back and in full swing in Exeter this year! From pumpkin carving, themed trails to witchcraft and wizardry - there's plenty to keep your little monsters entertained throughout October, plus events and activities the grown-ups will love as well.

Baby and Toddler Halloween Party at The Lamb Inn

Halloween is for the little ones too! Book your tickets for The Lamb Inn's Baby and Toddler Halloween Party on Saturday 30th October. Expect spooky photo booths, a competition for the best pumpkin plus painting sessions. Call 01363 773676 to find out more.

Halloween Spectacular at Guildhall Shopping Centre

Stop by Guildhall Shopping Centre for their Halloween Spectacular on 31st October, for plenty of witchy fun, magic - the sorting hat will also be making an appearance! Click here to find out more. 

Spookfest at Crealy Theme Park and Resort

Spook-Fest is back for 2021 at Crealy Theme Park & Resort, between 23rd – 31st October! Join in the fun with this fang-tastic Halloween event during October half term, jam packed with new spook-tacular attractions, creepily good live shows and entertainment plus the return of the live Scarecrow Scare Maze and Creaky Hotel experience. Visit their website for more info and to book!

Halloween Half Term Fun at Canonteign Falls

Join Canonteign Falls this October half term for their special Halloween trail. Don't forget to bring your little ones in fancy dress - you could be in with a chance to win a family day ticket for 2022! Book your tickets here.

Pumpkin carving at On The Waterfront Exeter

On The Waterfront are bringing back their ever-so-popular pumpkin carving, between 25th and 29th October! Sessions are free to those who dine, click here to book your table. Psst - there's even a special treat if you dress up!

All Treats and No Tricks at Bear Town

Book your visit to Bear Town between 16th - 31st October, for spooky activities alongside the usual two hour play session! Take part in a Halloween treasure hunt, enjoy Halloween treats and spooky dressing up - all included in the standard ticket price. Only friendly ghosts invited!

Ghost and Legends Tour with the Exeter Red Coat Guides

Hear chilling stories about many of the historic buildings in the city with the Exeter Red Coat Guides. Book onto the Ghosts & Legends tours on Thursday 28th October and find out why Exeter is known to be one of the most haunted cities in the country - suitable for all ages!

Experience a 'Night at the Museum'

Explore the Royal Albert Memorial Museum by night on Friday 29th October, after hours as they turn the lights down low. Take part in light and sound activities, make lanterns and music instruments and even enjoy a light show! Book your tickets here.

All Hallows' Eve at St Nicholas Priory

St Nicholas Priory invites you to their special opening on the eve of All Hallows’! Join David Heathfield as he brings Exeter's oldest building alive with his stories, folk tales, a crow’s memories, and much more. You'll also get the chance to explore the seasonally decorated St Nics, join a tour, and enjoy a hot drink and a sweet treat! Book your free tickets here.

Pick your own pumpkins at Dart Farm

Don't miss your chance to pick your own pumpkins at Darts Farm this year, between 20th and 31st October! How will you carve yours? Find out more here.

Spooky fun at World of Country Life

Join the World of Country Life for a spooky week of Halloween fun, games and shows for the whole family. Not to mention there's chance to take part in the special Halloween trail and pumpkin carving! Visitors can enjoy the usual daily activities including calf bottle feeding, birds of prey display and so much more! Click here to find out more.

Trick or Treat, fancy something sweet?

We hear that Roly's Fudge is creating toffee apple and chocolate orange fudge, especially for the Halloween season. Perfect for yourself or for the trick or treaters!

Explore Exeter Cathedral after nightfall

Experience Exeter Cathedral at night on an exclusive ‘after hours’ tour. This is your exclusive chance to meet characters who emerge from the shadows to tell their stories, hear the music, with flickering light of candles on the historic medieval walls. Tickets cost £20 and include a welcome drink and a trinket to take home with you. Click here to find out more and book your ticket, the dates are as follows:

  • Friday, 1st October at 18:30
  • Saturday, 2nd October at 18:30
  • Tuesday, 12th October at 18:30
  • Thursday, 14th October at 18:30
  • Saturday, 30th October at 18:30

The Witches at Exeter Phoenix

Sit back, relax and watch Roald Dahl's classic The Witches (12A), released in 1990 and directed by Nicholas Roeg, at the Exeter Phoenix on 30th and 31st October. Click here to book your tickets! 

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