Halloween Events in Exeter

Dust off the cobwebs and watch out for things that go bump in the night! Spooky season is back in Exeter as Halloween arrives on 31st October! No tricks but plenty of treats, visit our haunted city and surrounding area for spine-chilling events that all ages will enjoy.

Crealy Adventure Park

Trick or treat yourself to a Crealy spooky day out this October as Spook-Fest returns. Dare you visit their frightful new Halloween attractions, featuring alongside old family favourites and lots of spine-tingling entertainment. You can be assured there'll be plenty of pumpkins too.

Red Coat Guided Tours

Discover why Exeter is reputed to be one of the most haunted cities in the country on the “Ghosts & Legends” Red Coat Guided Tour. You’ll get to visit many of Exeter’s historic buildings and listen to chilling tales about their ghostly history.

If you’re feeling really brave then join the “Churches, Cemeteries and the Catacomb” tour as you’ll visit some of the city’s medieval churches and burial grounds along with, if the bats allow, the cathedralesque Victorian Catacomb.

Underground Passages

Halloween comes to Exeter's Underground Passages with a hunt to find all the spooky creatures hiding in the dark. Booking in advance is recommended.

Mercure Rougemont Hotel

The Mercure Rougemont Hotel is hosting a spooky Halloween children's party on 31st October with a buffet, treats and disco on offer. Get in the Halloween spirit by dressing up in something devilish or ghoulish as there'll be a costume contest. Call 01392 410237 to book or find out more.

Canonteign Falls

Halloween comes to Canonteign Falls this October half-term and there’s lots of spooktastic fun taking place. Canonteign Kitchen will be serving up an autumnal lunch menu that that’s full of treats and including Halloween hot chocolate, pumpkin spice latte and spooky cakes. Away from the Halloween-themed activities then there’s fun for all the family, and your four-legged friend, with peaceful walks among the waterfalls and lakes to be enjoyed.

Bear Town

All treats and no tricks as Happy Halloween comes to Bear Town during half-term. Alongside a fang-tastic two-hour play session, all children will be invited to take part in a Halloween hunt around the Town to locate the missing wicked bats, with the reward of a sweet treat. There’ll also be lots of great photo opportunities, suitable for the youngest explorers, with only friendly ghosts invited!

Cofton Holidays

Amidst the normally peaceful valleys and tranquil rolling-meadows of Cofton Holidays, something spooky is stirring and darkness is descending. Fear not though as the 5-star holiday park is simply preparing a spooktacular day of Halloween, with lots of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. 

Wildwood Escot

During the spookiest season of the year, come and experience a ghoulishly great day out exploring the spine-tingling ancient woodland and getting up close to British wildlife past and present, including bears, wolves and wild boar! There'll be a chance to learn more about some of the spookiest animals with daily talks from Wildwood's team of experts. 

World of Country Life

Casting a spell of fun and laughter, something magical is happening at World of Country Life during half-term. There’ll be spooky Halloween activities including pumpkin carving, a fangtastic Halloween Trail.

Seaton Tramway

Head to Seaton Tramway this half term and take part in the Halloween Hunt. Track down the escaped ghouls which are on the loose around the stations and trams. Collect a free activity sheet at Seaton or Colyton Station and if you complete it, you get a sweet treat!

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