Halloween in Cornwall

Sue Martin • Oct 16, 2022

SPOOKY EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY THIS HALF TERM

There are some spooky events going on this half term for all the family across Cornwall.  If you are trying to keep the children amused, there is something for everyone this October half term in Cornwall.  Click on the links below for all the details.


Closer to Little Trevothan


Coverack Pisky Trail - running from 14th to 31st, trails cost £2.50 each and are available from Coverack Village Stores.


Duck Race Day - Join the fun as Coverack ducks fight their way to the finish line.  Race day is 25th October.


The Cornish Seal Sanctuary - The seal sanctuary are having a Super Sealy Halloween Party from 2pm to 4pm on 28th October.


Flambards - The theme park in Helston are offering trails, tricks and treats with a Halloween parade and Firework spectacular.  Of course whilst you are there you can turn your ticket into a return ticket for 7 days so you can take advantage of the whole week of events if you like.


Paradise Park - This lovely park in Hayle are offering a £2 discount per person with the voucher code GHOST for online tickets during half term.  They have lots to keep little ones entertained with visits throughout the week by Mark's Ark and a fabulous pumpkin trail.


Helston Railway - Halloween at the Railway.  See what spooky happenings are going on at Helston Railway.


Children's Sailing Trust - Halloween half term witch crafts at Trevassack Lake in Garras.


Pendennis Castle - Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Pendennis Castle.  Follow Dennis, Gnasher and friends to solve creepy clues on the fun family quest around the grounds.


South West Lakes - Join Environment Rangers at Stithians Lake on Friday 28th October for a family activity day, including autumnal crafts, cooking some sumptous treats around the campfire and maybe even some spooky twists.


The National Maritime Museum Cornwall - The NMMC are offering various spooky events throughout half term, but also an amazing trail on Halloween itself.  From 6pm on 31st you can join them to find the spooky spirits in the museum.


A Little Further Afield (you'll need to get up a bit earlier!)


Bodmin Jail - The jail has pulled out all the stops to offer Heritage Trails for young and old.  Junior Jailors Heritage Tours are aimed at brace 7+ children whilst there is a grown up version as well. 


The Shipwreck Treasure Museum - Charlestown are turning the lights off, but not in a bid to keep the electric bill down.  All the lights are off this Halloween as the museum will be turned into a spooky Lantern trail!  Are you brave enough to wander through the dark corridors and listen to the spooky stories along the way?  What will you find waiting just around the corner?


Eden Project - This October visitors are invited to explore the Eden Project by twilight, if you dare!  You can discover a world of superstitions and traditions at this special time of year, which also sees the return of Eden's glittering ice rink.  Fang-tastic goings-on will take place every day throughout the half term holidays, and this year for the first time Eden will be opening late into the evening until 8pm between Saturday 22nd and Friday 28th.


ENJOY THIS HALF TERM!


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