Looking for thrilling Halloween adventures? Bristol is bursting with exciting activities this spooky season, from spine-chilling scare mazes and eerie tours to horror film screenings 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.
Top things to do in Bristol this Halloween
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 Autopsy (brand new for 2026), fear-inducing scare mazes, thrilling rides, live performers and much more.
Join Bristol Ghost Tours to discover haunted tales and paranormal happenings around the city, or learn more about the spookier side of Bristol's Old City on a Haunted & Hidden Bristol Walking Tour.
Take a wander through Arnos Vale Cemetery, where sightings of two female ghosts have been reported, or book onto one of the gruesome tours through the site, including their Morbid Curiosity evening tour (a daytime tour is also available) or Murder Mystery and Mayhem Tour.
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, which has a special Hallo-Wheelie Bin event!
Horror film screenings
Do you like scary movies? Watch a range of cult classics such as The Descent, The Evil Dead and The Blair Witch Project in the spooky surroundings of Redcliffe Caves as part of the annual Horror in the Caves and Bristol Film Festival's Halloween screenings, or some retro gore-fests in Forbidden Worlds: The Big Scream at Bristol Megascreen.
If you'd prefer your horror films with some paired wines, take your pick from the Halloween-themed Vintage Screenings at Averys Wine Cellars, including The Devil's Backbone and What We Do in the Shadows.
Halloween parties and special events
The Milk Thistle will be hosting a darkly decadent Halloween party on Wednesday 28 October, with themed cocktails, tarot readings and surprise performances. They're also hosting a Halloween-themed gin tasting on Friday 30 October!
Step aboard the ghost ship and make your way through Bristol Aquarium after dark for their R.I.P. Tide event on Thursday 29 October, and see if you come across the ghosts of a doomed crew who wander the corridors at night...
On All Hallows' Eve (31 October), join in with a Halloween Silent Disco across both Bristol Aquarium and We The Curious, or head to a Day of the Dead party at No. 1 Harbourside. If you feel like dressing up, head to the Masquerade party at The Granary Club, which is free to attend!
The Prospect Building is hosting an all-day party as [THE BLAST] and Love Saves the Day team up for Halloween Carnival of the Dead, or over in Clifton, Coppa Club is hosting a special Halloween-themed evening with live music and cocktails - fancy dress is encouraged!
Family-friendly Halloween events
Looking for ways to entertain the kids this Halloween? You'll find pumpkin patches at Avon Valley Adventure Park and Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, with more pumpkin-themed trails and activities at Longleat.
Wookey Hole has plenty to keep all ages entertained, from cave projections and circus shows to crazy golf and more!
Find even more child-friendly activities on our guide to October Half Term.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any pumpkin patches in Bristol?
While there aren't any pumpkin patches in Central Bristol, you'll find several on the outskirts of the city at Avon Valley Adventure Park, Farrington's Farm and Noah's Ark Zoo Farm.
Is there a ghost tour I can book in Bristol?
Bristol Ghost Tours run regular tours talking about the creepier side of the city, but you can also book onto special Halloween and evening tours with Haunted and Hidden Bristol, or check out the latest history walks from Show of Strength, which often include gruesome stories from Bristol's past. Arnos Vale Cemetery also runs a range of spooky tours around Halloween.
Where is the most haunted place in Bristol?
There are many ghost stories around Bristol's Old City, with some of the most sighted ghosts being at The Rummer, The Llandoger Trow, or Bristol Old Vic Theatre. Discover even more ghost stories in our guide to 11 of the most haunted places in Bristol.
Where can I find a Halloween-themed club night or rave in Bristol?
Many of Bristol's top clubs and venues are hosting special Halloween-themed nights, including Halloween Carnival of the Dead at The Prospect Building, Club Djembe Halloween at The Love Inn, PTS Halloween at Strange Brew, or a Halloween Party at Sawmills. You'll also find special Halloween club nights from LOVEBOAT Rude Buoys at The Old Market Assembly, or The Galactic Graveyard at The Canteen.
Are there any Halloween or fancy dress parties in Bristol?
Don your best spooky outfit and head along to The House of Spirits at Milk Thistle, featuring live performers and tarot readings, or enjoy cocktails and DJs at the Halloween Masquerade at The Granary Club. Dance along to classic tunes at the Halloween Silent Disco at Bristol Aquarium and We The Curious, or watch a live mariachi band at No.1 Harbourside's Halloween Party. There are even more opportunities to dress up at Flight Club's Halloween Haunted House Party or the Halloween Takeover at Coppa Club Clifton.
Are there any escape rooms in Bristol?
Locked in a Room in the city centre has 12 escape rooms with four different themes! Just outside the city, Cheddar Gorge & Caves has two cave-themed escape rooms if you want to try something a bit different. There's also the horror-themed Hell in a Cell in Bedminster, or Escape Hunt in Cabot Circus.
