Spend this October half term in Somerset and discover a host of Somerset Halloween events and activities to strike both fear and fun!
Halloween in Somerset can be whatever you want; from panic-inducing scream parks to autumnal pumpkin picking. Find a cottage in Somerset for a south west October half term break; it’s the perfect way to enjoy this scenic Autumn season.
Whether looking for things to do in October with the kids, or days out in the south west for couples, you’ll find something for all ages here.
Read on – if you dare – to find out the best things to do in the October half term in Somerset 2022…
From 22 – 30 October
Head over to Wells during your October half term in Somerset to see the Witches of Wookey Hole!
This spooky spectacle is set within the amazing Wookey Hole world famous caves.
Marvel at the stunning naturally formed caverns beautifully lit up. Not only is it a great October half term activity, it’s also one of the best Somerset Halloween events.
Halloween at Wookey Hole will see you meet the infamous Witch of Wookey Hole in her grotto, walk amongst the dangerous dinosaurs in Dinosaur Valley, watch the Wookey Hole Halloween Circus Show, and plenty more! And every child receives a free treat!
Taking place on 14, 15, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27 – 31 October
Lying just outside of Bristol is Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, host to more Halloween activities in Somerset. Avon Valley hosts FEAR Scream Park, not for the faint of heart!
Voted the UK’s best scream park in 2019, it’s a truly terrifying trip. The attraction consists of five intense scare mazes, street theatre and park rides.
The mazes are designed to scare and FEAR issued an advisory rating of 12A, so young attendees must be accompanied by an adult. Book your tickets for an intense Halloween in Somerset!
For those with younger children looking for things to do in Somerset in October, visit Avon Valley’s Pumpkin Patch. Pick your own pumpkins and then enjoy the various entertainment across the park. From theatrical actors, fairground rides, food vendors, and much more!
3. Halloween Half Term at Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol
From 21 October – 6 November
Enjoy Halloween in Bristol at Half Term Trail for Little Monsters at Bristol Zoo Gardens! This October half term in Bristol you can go in search of spooky scenes dotted around the zoo if you dare.
Your little ones can get into the Halloween spirit and learn at the same time! Explore the “wild wood” at Webb’s Brake, and let your little monsters go wild across the 12-acres of scenic autumnal gardens.
Children who come dressed up in a Halloween costume or bring a carved pumpkin with them get 20% off.
Book your tickets online to secure your animal adventures.
23 October
Make your seaside escape a little more scary with Halloween in Weston-super-Mare. The Helicopter Museum plays host to Halloween Family Fun Day on 23rd October 2022.
Grab an epic photo op with E.T. or the Ghostbusters Slimer, before daring to go down the corridor of monsters with real zombies and a haunted graveyard!
Even better, Children in Halloween fancy dress get free entry too!
The Helicopter Museum is perfect for families seeking things to do in Somerset in October. It’s bursting with fascinating exhibits, and is home to the actual helicopter used in the recent Marvel film, Black Widow!
Throughout October until 12 November
Head to Weston-super-Mare’s Weston Museum to see the amazing illustrations of Martin Brown. You might not be familiar with his name, but his work is certainly recognisable as that of Horrible Histories illustrations.
This exhibition, “The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and other Dazzling Drawings”, showcases some of the original covers for some Horrible Histories books and lots of Martin’s work from his career as a humorous graphic artist.
Enjoy a break from terrifying day trips and instead pay a visit to Haynes Motor Museum during your October half term in Somerset.
Resting in the south of the region near to Yeovil, the Haynes Motor Museum has a host of exhibits and displays to wow! Learn about the history of motoring this half term in Somerset and keep little ones busy with activities scattered around the attraction.
If you still want the fear factor this Halloween in Somerset, book a session with Karting at Haynes, the on-site karting track! Perfect for getting those hairs raised on end and heart racing, you can enjoy a bit of family competition on the terrifying track.
This year, Haynes Motor Museum are putting on a new kid’s trail, exploring the museum for ‘Most-Wanted’ spooktacular characters.
If you’re spending Halloween in Bath, don’t miss a chance to enjoy a family day out to Prior Park.
Positioned just outside the centre of the city, the National Trust’s Prior Park Landscape Garden is a beautiful spot to explore. This year the park has spread autumnal and Halloween activities across the gardens. Find the clues in the pumpkin patch, place hook an apple, and spot the lurking Green Man amongst the trees.
For a truly authentic Halloween experience, book a ghoulish ghost walk with Bath Ghost Tours! This chilling ghost tour begins at Bath Abbey and takes horror hungry visitors to 11 haunted locations throughout the city while telling gruesome tales!
Book your Bath Ghost Tour for Halloween in Bath and use this 1.5 hour tour as a way to get to know the sights and history of such a beautiful city.
Check out the awesome array of holiday cottages in Bath for an Autumnal break.
Your Somerset half term will be jam packed with jump scares and heebie-jeebies! For more scary spectacles, journey to some of the most haunted places in the West Country. You can also find some of the best beaches in the South West in Somerset, well worth visiting to blow the cobwebs away!
Image credits: Alan Wilson – CC BY-SA 2.0; Karen Roe – CC BY 2.0; Angel Ganev – CC BY 2.0.
