Halloween in Bristol

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 Scare Mazes 

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. 

 

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. 

 

Unforgettable Nights Out

Get your groove on at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery's Spooky Silent Disco, where spooky beats will keep you dancing all night. Or head to cocktail bar Death Disco for their Undead Disco, with DJs playing until 3am. 

There's also the chance to see one of the city's top attractions after dark in A Night on the Ghost Ship at Bristol Aquarium - explore chilling exhibits, sip on eerie drinks, and try to evade ghostly pirates. 

In the mood for a spooky night at the theatre? Don’t miss Frankenstein (On a Budget) at the Bristol Improv Theatre, a hilarious one-man horror parody! Join the Creepy Boys at The Wardrobe Theatre for a wild horror-comedy birthday bash filled with 2000s party vibes, catchy songs, games, and a dash of satanic rituals. 

You can also enjoy classic horror and ghost films at iconic venues across Bristol during the Halloween season with Bristol Film Festival, or step into the enchanting world of Lotte Reiniger at Watershed

Watch live immersive re-enactments of true historic tales in Hidden Stories of Christmas Steps on Saturday 2 November, performed by characters you will come across at different spots up and down Bristol's iconic Christmas Steps.

 

Daytime Adventures 

Kickstart your weekend with a Halloween-themed brunch at Bambalan or Flight Club

You could then 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

Fancy taking a ghoulish day trip? Learn about the Witch of Wookey, explore eerie caves and see the blood moon at Wookey Hole

 

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. 

 

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