Looking for thrilling Halloween adventures? Bristol is bursting with exciting activities this spooky season, from spine-chilling scare mazes and eerie tours to Halloween-themed brunches and lively nights out. You’ll be in Halloween Heaven…or Hell!
As Halloween draws closer, more and more terrifying events will be announced below, so keep checking back.
Thrilling Experiences
For adrenaline junkies, the UK's No.1 Scream Park, FEAR at Avon Valley, is a must-visit! Experience an electrifying atmosphere filled with hair-raising shows like The Exorcism, fear-inducing scare mazes, thrilling rides, and much more.
Watch an extra spooky edition of The Grand Pier's annual fireworks display on 31 October, explore Brunel's SS Great Britain after-hours in a special Halloween event, or dance along at a Halloween Silent Disco across Bristol Aquarium and We The Curious, with one ticket giving you access to both venues!
Charming Pumpkin Patches
If you’d rather snuggle up this autumn, don't miss the Pumpkin Patch Nights. Enjoy a magical after-dark experience where you can pick your own pumpkin, warm up by cosy fire pits, and enjoy live performances. You can see a multitude of other pumpkin picking events and locations in the list below.
Spine-Tingling Tours
Unearth the dark secrets of Bristol on the Blood and Butchery in Bedminster tour, where you’ll learn about grave robbers, body snatchers, and Britain’s biggest robbery.
Join Bristol Ghost Tours to discover haunted tales and paranormal happenings around the city, or delve into Bristol's grisly history with the Blood, Blackbeard, and Buccaneers tour, exploring the eerie harbour and its notorious past.
Watch some classic horror
Settle in for some spooky films in the atmospheric surrounds of Redcliffe Caves as part of Horror In The Caves (23 - 26 October), or enjoy two nights of weird and wacky horror films on a huge IMAX screen in Forbidden Worlds Film Festival: The Big Scream (24 - 25 October).
Daytime Adventures
Take a wander through Arnos Vale Cemetery, where sightings of two female ghosts have been reported, visit M Shed to see a book bound in human skin(!), or admire the stuffed animals at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. If you want to immerse yourself in a fantastical world with echoes of Stranger Things, head to Wake The Tiger.
Family-Friendly Fun
Check out Halloween-themed half-term activities across the city that are perfect for families, with special events at Brunel's SS Great Britain, Bristol Zoo Project, The Grand Pier and more .
Experience #SpookyBristol
Book your spooky break in Bristol and dive into ghoulish attractions that promise a frightfully good time!
For even more inspiration on Halloween activities, visit our What’s On page and check out our summary of Halloween events below.
