Things to do in Staffordshire October half term and Halloween 2024
There are some lovely things to do in Staffordshire and the surrounding areas this October half term and Halloween. This is a comprehensive list of days out in Staffordshire, as well as other activities such as pumpkin picking. You can jump straight to each one using the links in the table below. Please do let me know if I’ve missed any brilliant events off the list, I’d be happy to add them in. Advance booking is essential at all attractions unless otherwise stated.
This post covers the county of Staffordshire only. If you are looking for October half term days out in nearby counties, please see below:
Alton Towers Staffordshire October half term 2024
Scarefest is back at Alton Towers this Halloween. There will be live entertainment for all ages and the park is open until 9pm each day so visitors can enjoy the rides in the dark.
Spooky Days
Children can enjoy spooky shows, meet characters and witness the vibrant colours of Dia de los Muertos this October half term at Alton Towers. Take part in the Haribo trick or treat, knocking on doors to be given sweet treats – and a few tricks! Dress up for the CBeebies land Monster ball, learn dance moves from the Alton Ancestors and experience family rides at dusk. Don’t forget to ride the spooky Curse at Alton Manor too.
Dates: 11th October to 3rd November 2024
Fright Nights
Experience the terror of fright nights with scary rides, live entertainment and a spooky atmosphere after dark. Compete in the Daz Games: Panic Reloaded escape room, looking for clues to try and make it out in just seven minutes. Scare Maze: Compound is a new attraction that forces visitors to navigate a terrifying science facility without becoming subject to a DNA experiment. Look out for Tiny in the Altonville Mine Tour, enter the haunted attick and encounter the Terror of the Towers and venture into the Burial Grounds for a frightful outdoor scare maze. Don’t forget to enjoy your favourite petrifying rides after dark, including Wicker Man and The Curse at Alton Manor.
Dates: 11th October to 3rd November 2024
Website: Alton Towers
Biddulph Grange Staffordshire October half term
Follow the Monster Halloween Party trail at Biddulph Grange this October half term and see if you can find all the monsters on the guest list. They’ve hidden around the garden to cause mischief.
Dates: 19th October to 3rd November 2024
Website: Biddulph Grange National Trust
Drayton Manor Park Staffordshire October half term 2024
Enjoy a spooktacular Halloween at Drayton Manor. Trick or Treat at Sir Topham Hatt’s house, follow clues on the Hay Bale trail and win a prize. Explore the Trick or Treat Castle walk-through experience to meet Witchy Woo and her friends as you look for treats. There’s special Halloween themed food and drink available to buy as well, including spooky donuts, zombie burgers and frankenshakes.
Dates: 3rd October to 3rd November 2024
Website: Drayton Manor
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
Visit Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses by night this October half term. Magical lights will illuminate the caves and visitors can enjoy craft activities and a Halloween trail. Follow the light trail through woodland to the Rock Houses, which are adorned with lighting to give them an atmospheric glow. There are puzzles to solve on the way, and visitors can also make wands, witches hats and spells. Pumpkin carving and storytelling are on offer too, and the café will be open with a range of hot drinks and treats to warm you up.
Dates: 26th to 31st October 2024.
Website: Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
Lower Drayton Farm
Take a tractor and trailer ride to visit the “pick your own” pumpkin patch at Lower Drayton Farm in Staffordshire this half term. It’s one of the largest pumpkin fields around, so you’re bound to find your ideal pumpkin. Then, head indoors to the carving barn to turn it into something fabulous. Grab a photo in the photo booth and then head to the outdoor play area. Visitors can also meet the animals and pick your own potatoes, carrots and sweetcorn. Hot food and drinks will be on sale, including pumpkin soup! Prior booking is necessary and you’ll need a separate ticket if you want to visit the indoor play areas.
Dates: 28th and 29th September and 5th, 6th and 12th to 31st October 2024
Website: Lower Drayton Farm
National Forest Adventure Farm
Two events take place at the National Forest Adventure Farm for Halloween 2024. The daytime entertainment is designed with children in mind. But if you’re looking for something a little more frightening as an adult only group or with teens aged 16 and over, check out Screamfest.
Pumpkin Village
Visit the brand new Pumpkin Village at the National Forest Adventure farm in half term 2024. Enjoy pumpkin picking, live music and food and drink stalls. Visitors can also choose to add a ticket for the National Forest’s indoor and outdoor play areas although the animals, tractor and trailer and mega slides won’t be open. Tickets need to be booked in advance. Dogs can join you in the pumpkin village, but they’ll need their own ticket too!
Dates: 19th, 20th and 26th to 31st October 2024
Website: National Forest Adventure Farm
Screamfest
Screamfest is one for the grown ups – whilst it takes place at the National Forest Adventure Farm, it’s an after dark experience that seems to be organised externally. It’s for people aged 16 and over only. Prepare to be afraid with a variety of scare mazes:
- Hellcatraz
- Insomnia
- Creed Farm
- Hillbilly Joe’s Zombee Zoo
- Freakout on tour
Visitors can also add a ticket for Area 52 – a paintball shooting tractor ride. Other entertainment includes fairground rides, live music and dancers, food and drink to buy and roaming performers.
Dates: 11th, 12th, 17th to 19th, 24th to 27th and 29th to 31st October and 1st and 2nd November 2024.
Website: Screamfest
Statfold Country Park
Enjoy a Halloween Spooktacular complete with Wicked Witch for October half term 2024 at Statfold Country Park. Look for clues at the checkpoints and help to lift the curse by uncovering missing ingredients for a potion. Halloween fancy dress is encouraged and visitors can upgrade their ticket to include a pumpkin. There’s even a Halloween VR ride as well as clip and climb and a retro roller disco, all at additional cost.
Dates: 26th to 31st October 2024
Website: Statfold Country Park
Trentham Gardens Staffordshire October Half Term 2024
There’s spooky family-friendly fun on offer at Trentham this Halloween half term. Professional pumpkin carvers will create a pumpkin trail with nine different scenes. There’s a selfie trail that older kids will love. Pose in front of the trick or treat doors, on a pumpkin throne and dodging zombie hands. Little ones can go to witch and wizard school to complete magical tasks and earn a graduation certificate. Look out for live performances from children’s groups and a pantomime. Enjoy vintage rides and fuel up with a variety of food and drink to buy.
Dates: 26th to 31st October 2024
Website: Trentham
