18 October Half Term Activities in Yorkshire 2024

Spooky Barn: Halloween Adventure at Sledmere House, Driffield | 26th – 31st October

Head on down to Sledmere House for their beloved ‘Spooky Barn Halloween Adventure’, for super exciting half-term activities. Get stuck in with magical animal encounters, explore the family-friendly Halloween walk-through experience with performers, and make the most of the fun seasonal activities! Visit the walled garden and wander down the trail to their petrifying pumpkin hunt! To get into the seasonal spirit even more, catch their Sledmere Musical Spectacular Firework display on the 26th of October.

Sledmere House, Driffield, Yorkshire, YO25 3XG

October Half-Term Activities at Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham | 26th October – 3rd November

This Halloween, Wentworth Woodhouse is hosting a variety of different Halloween events to cater to all the family. Find a range of free Halloween crafts for the little ones to create an autumnal wreath or woodland sun catcher. Celebrate the season with their outdoor cinema showing screenings of classic scary movies such as Hocus Pocus, The Lost Boys and Scream for the adults.

Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham, S62 7TQ

Halloween at Stockeld Park, Wetherby | 5th October – 3rd November

Visit Stockeld Park this Halloween as it comes alive with its Autumn half-term activities. Amongst picking the perfect pumpkin to take home and carve, investigate the Enchanted Forest and test your skills in the Magical Maze or become witches for the day for some extra spooky fun. Every child’s ticket also includes a free pumpkin from the pumpkin patch! For an extra charge, take part in a zombie laser experience for the ultimate family-friendly day out.

Stockeld Park, Wetherby Road, Wetherby, LS22 4AN

Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Nights, Pontefract | 12th – 27th October

The Pumpkin Experience at Farmer Copleys has returned for another fun-filled year of half-term activities. There will be over 27 different varieties of pumpkin to choose from, plus new and exciting Autumnal activities, so get stuck in! Their ‘Pumpkin Nights’ are a must-do, pick your perfect pumpkin at twilight with a group of friends, with the family or on an autumnal date night with fairground rides, food stalls and plenty of live music.

Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, Pontefract, WF7 5AF

Halloween at Ormesby Hall, Middlesborough | 26th October – 5th November

Ormesby Hall is set to be transformed into a haunted house this Halloween, and everyone is encouraged to dress in their scary costumes. Expect many surprises along the way, including creepy crawlies and skeletons. Break loose into the gardens to track down the skeletons – Ormesby Hall is the perfect pick for a spooktacular day out.

Church Ln, Ormesby, Middlesbrough TS3 0SR

Cannon Hall Farm Pumpkin Picking, Barnsley | 12th – 31st October

Head down to the pumpkin patch at Cannon Hall Farm in Barnsley with the family this Autumn and get stuck in with a range of different autumnal half-term activities to welcome the season. As well as classic pumpkin picking, Cannon Hall showcases exciting indoor and outdoor play areas and educating animal talks. Every child’s ticket includes a free pumpkin, any size of their choosing.

Cannon Hall Farm, Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT

Halloween Family Activities at North Yorkshire Moors Railway | 26th October – 3rd November

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is hosting some unmissable Halloween experiences this year! Enjoy some Spooky Station Stories with their spooky story competition, craft your own magical wand, take part in an owl crafting workshop, or potion-making classes or how about making your very own mini broomstick? You’re spoilt for choice with these October half-term activities.

Pickering Station, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ

Horsforth Pick Your Own at Kemps Farm | 11th – 29th October

Visit Horsforth Pick Your Own this Autumn to find your perfect pumpkin! All tickets include a tractor-trailer ride to the pumpkin patch. Filled with perfect photo opportunities – don’t forget your camera!! With thousands of pumpkins planted this year and plenty of varieties to choose from, plus carving kits available to buy – it’s a guaranteed fun-filled family day out full of half-term activities.

Horsforth Pick Your Own, West End Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5ES

Spooky Woodland Walk at Brodsworth House, Doncaster | 28th – 31st October

Brodsworth House is a Victorian country house which was built in the 1980s just outside of Doncaster. This Halloween, walk through the shadows of the woodlands at the hall with their fascinating storytellers. Talking you through the unusual and curious tales, this is sure to get you into the spirit of Halloween this year. This is an ideal evening for the family for those looking for some more cheerful half-term activities.

Brodsworth, Doncaster DN5 7XJ

Pumpkin Festival at Piglets Adventure Farm, York | 28th – 31st October

Get ready for tonnes of pumpkin fun for all the family with Piglets Adventure Farm’s pumpkin festival! With three Halloween-themed activities, everyone is sure to have a spooky day out! Make your pick at the homegrown pumpkin patch, explore the Mysterious Maize and enjoy entertainment from Professor Dan’s Magic Show, animal encounter sessions, adventurous indoor and outdoor play, and so much more!

Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Lane, York, YO32 9ST

October Half Term at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate | 26th October – 3rd November

Celebrate this Autumn with full hands-on half-term activities for all the family at Harlow Carr in Harrogate. Step into the Magical Forest School, design your own unique wand and let your imagination run wild. Enjoy an afternoon at the Zoolab as the team presents a collection of weird and wonderful animals including extraordinary reptiles. The spooktacular adventures aren’t over yet though, get crafty in their seasonal workshops and take part in autumnal games including Garden Detectives.

Crag Ln, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, HG3 1QB

York Maze Hallowtween | 26th – 31st October

Get ready for the fright of your life with HallowTween at York Maze! Aimed at 10-15 year olds (or slightly nervous adults!) this event will certainly send a chill down your spine. Explore four of the farm’s peculiar buildings, each with its own spooky history to discover. You’ll have to keep your wits about you as you explore the thrills of the haunted houses! PLUS, there are live stage acts, street theatre performances, fairground rides and more for the whole family to enjoy.

York Maze, Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT

Halloween Half Term at Scarborough Castle | 26th October – 3rd November

Brave enough to explore the dark this Halloween at Scarborough Castle? Head towards the coast and follow the quest to solve the creepy clues and listen to some spooky stories. Your little ones can also get stuck into creating their own spooky stories and haunting tales. This half-term activity is sure to get you in the Halloween spirit.

Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1HY

Hull Horror Festival | 26th October

Described as being like ‘Comic-Con with a horror twist’, Hull’s Horror Festival is back for another frightening season at Costello Stadium. Expect to see some of your favourite TV/ film stars, artists and more all around the festival, with plenty of free photo opportunities with your preferred characters. There will also be many horror-themed stalls selling everything from spooky memorabilia, horror-inspired books, deliciously scary treats and more.

Anlaby Park Rd N, Hull HU4 6XQ

Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park | 31st October – 2nd November

Feeling brave this Halloween? Experience an event like no other at Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s spooktacular scare-fest. Make your choice between a ‘trick’ or ‘treat’, which includes a Halloween panto, tribute acts, dragon training, circus workshops and much much more! Step into the thrilling adventure that awaits you and your whole family, this half-term activity is one you’ll remember.

Hurst Ln, Doncaster DN9 3QY

Halloween Half Term Activities at Mother Shipton’s Cave, Knaresborough | 26th October – 3rd November

For a freaky and creepy Halloween like no other, Mother Shipton’s Cave is set to be a thrilling night. Discover a world like no other, with enchanting displays, witches, bubbling cauldrons and magical spells cast by their mysterious storytellers. Wander deep inside the cave where a real witch was born, explore the ancient forest and let your imagination run wild. Prepare to be bewitched and amazed.

Prophecy House, Harrogate Rd, High Bridge, Knaresborough HG5 8DD

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