Family-Friendly Halloween Events & Pumpkin Picking in the Cotswolds (2025)

Spooky season is creeping closer, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the Cotswolds! From magical pumpkin patches and eerie woodland trails to not-too-scary Halloween events perfect for little ghouls and goblins, the region is packed with autumnal fun for the whole family. Whether you're hunting for the perfect pumpkin, meeting friendly ghosts, or enjoying a crisp countryside walk with hot chocolate in hand, here’s your ultimate guide to family-friendly Halloween events and pumpkin picking in the Cotswolds this October 2025.

Pumpkin Picking

Cotswold Farm Park – Halloween Pumpkin Patch

🗓 3–5, 10–12, 17–19, 23–31 October 2025
🎃 Pick-your-own pumpkins, maize maze, daytime farm fun.
🌙 Evenings: “Pumpkin Patch by Night” with live music, UV pumpkins, fancy dress, and dog-friendly. Tickets sold separately or included in admission.
🔗 cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Over Farm – Spookyard Kids Festival & Pumpkins After Dark

🗓 Spookyard: 25 October – 2 November 2025
Family half-term festival with live shows, tractor rides, mini-golf, corn cannons, maze, costume contests, and full farm access included.
🗓 Pumpkins After Dark: Selected evenings (usually last week of October) — moonlit pumpkin picking, fire jugglers, food, music, separate ticket.
🔗 overfarm.co.uk

Primrose Vale Farm – Halloween Farm Trail & Pumpkin Picking

🗓 Usually around 26 October – 1 November 2025 (dates TBC)
👣 Timed-entry spooky trail with puzzles and light scares, plus thousands of home-grown pumpkins for sale/pick-your-own (dogs not permitted on the trail).
🔗 primrosevale.com

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Castles, Trails & Historic Halloween Attractions

Sudeley Castle & Gardens – Medieval Monster Trail (Halloweek)

🗓 26 October – 3 November 2025
👾 Medieval characters, monster-themed daytime trail, fancy dress ball in the orangery, archaeological dig area, plus ghost-hunt tours (often on 31 Oct).
🔗 sudeleycastle.co.uk

Blenheim Palace – Halloween Trail & Family Activities

🗓 25 October – 3 November 2025
Includes ghost trains, pumpkin trails, storytelling, crafts — great for families and accessible by public transport from Oxford.
🔗 blenheimpalace.com

Gloucester Prison – Salvation Z Bedlam Scare Maze

🗓 Select late-October dates (typically around 28–31 October 2025) — check exact booking details.
Intense scare maze, zombie hunt in a former prison; suitable for ages 14+.
🔗 salvation-z.co.uk

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Free Halloween Events in the Cotswolds (2025)

1. Hayles Fruit Farm – Halloween Trail

🗓 20–31 October 2025
Free pumpkin patch experience with optional £3 per child Halloween trail including a sweet treat at the end. No booking required.
🔗 haylesfruitfarm.co.uk
More info: Guide2 Gloucestershire | Cotswold XL Magazine

2. Cotswold Folklore & Ghost Walks – Cirencester

🗓 Throughout October 2025
Free ghost walks telling stories of witches, monks, and local haunted history.

‍3. Rollright Stones: Visit this ancient site full of legends and spooky tales, perfect for a mystical Halloween walk.
🔗 https://www.rollrightstones.co.uk/

4. Community Gatherings: Local pubs and inns often host free Halloween parties and themed evenings throughout the region.

Planning Tips

• Most events align with UK half-term: 25 October – 2 or 3 November 2025.
• Advance booking recommended for popular farm and castle events.
• Dog-friendly venues: Cotswold Farm Park and Over Farm (check individual trail rules).
• Accessible transport options available near major attractions—check local bus and rail schedules

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