Get ready as spooky season is here! October half term is just around the corner which means Cornwall is preparing to put on a range of spine tingling events for holiday goers and locals alike. With its rich history and abundance of folklore stories and traditions, Cornwall is not shy when it comes to Halloween inspired activities. Visit the famous biomes at the Eden Project for a magical stroll for all the family, or be prepared to scream at the Halloween Maze of Horrors.
In this blog, we will cover all the best spooky events happening this October half term throughout Cornwall.
Halloweden
Minibeasts have overtaken then Eden Project, and the world-famous attraction is inviting young insectologists to learn all about these fascinating creatures. With a whole host of activities at their bug fair and mystery trails creeping through the biomes, there is an array of fun to be had at Eden once the sun has set and the bugs come out!
Trick or Treat Week at Flambards, Helston
A classic family favourite, head to Flambards during October half term to experience some Halloween thrills alongside their usual serving of adrenaline. Flambards have a range of activities for thrill seekers from free face painting, pumpkin trails and the always popular fireworks display on the 30th of October. Perfect for young families that love the excitement of the theme park, with nothing too scary.
Maze of Horrors
Definitely not for the faint hearted. Families are welcome to this ultimate Halloween trail but parent discretion is advised. The Maze of Horrors will take you through the high hedges, where live actors lie in waiting for your arrival. Outside of the maze, fire jugglers and other performers are there to dazzle you when you’re not getting spooked!
Train a dragon at Trerice Manor
If a historic Elizabethan manor with its stories of resident ghosts isn’t enough for a perfect Halloween setting, Trerice is opening its doors for people to come along and train their own dragon! Attendance to the dragon training is free with general admission to the manor. Lose yourself in storytelling or take part in a step by step workshop of how to train your very own magical beast. Away from the beasty activities, children can partake in their usual Tudor activities from brass rubbing to playing dress up.
Pendennis Castle
From one Tudor making to another, Pendennis Castle in Falmouth will be opening its doors for little ones to enjoy a half term full of not-too-spooky storytelling and an epic Halloween quest for children to embark on. Navigate the depths of the castle whilst solving clues and riddles in order to become a ‘Halloween Hero’.
Grown ups can also have a half term full of fun with the breathtaking views across Falmouth harbour that the castle offers. It is also teeming with brilliant history, originally built by Kind Henry VIII to defend our shores right up until World War II.
Half Term at the Atlantic
We couldn’t mention all the incredible events happening throughout Cornwall this October half term without mentioning our exciting Halloween activity schedule! The Atlantic Hotel has a whole host of spooky and autumnal inspired activities throughout the half term week, including potion mocktail making, biscuit decorating and a family friendly quiz night on Saturday to top off the ghoulish celebrations! Check out the full activity list here and call our friendly team to book a spot.
