Looking for a fright this Halloween, that's great fun for the whole family? Here's our pick of the most freakiest, family-friendly, spooktacular events that are sure to ignite a fright and get your adrenaline pumping in Surrey & SW London...
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The Halloween Pumpkin Festival
Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB
Oct 19–27; nationaltrust.org.uk
Join Osterley Park and House for their annual Halloween Pumpkin Festival and discover how the animals of Osterley prepare for the winter. Complete the activities along the Play Trail, then carve your own pumpkin to take home.
Pumpkin carving runs from 11 am - 4 pm every day with the last trail sold at 3.30 pm. Pick the perfect pumpkin to carve and take home. This year, we’re working to reduce our plastic waste, so please bring your own reusable carrier bag to carry your pumpkin home in.
At the centre of the play trail, overlooking the house, rangers will be lighting fires for marshmallow toasting. Make sure you bring some pocket money for marshmallows, as they’ll be selling hot drinks to help you warm up.
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Be spellbound this Halloween at Garsons!
26 Oct 2019 09:00 to 31 Oct 2019 17:00
Half term fun - This Halloween, we have plenty of fun activities for children during October half term with amazing magical prizes to be won including a guess the ‘Ghost’ pumpkin weight, colouring competition and an in-store pumpkin word trail at both Garsons Esher and Titchfield. Plus, visit Garsons Esher Farm Shop from 10 am on Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th October to see pumpkin carving demos and a chance to win a prize in a fun lucky dip.
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Howl’o’ween
Oct 12-Nov 3; times vary. Tickets: from £29; Chessington.com
Howl’o’ween returns to Chessington from October 12 to Sunday, Nov 3. Families are invited to visit the Surrey theme park and zoo for spooktacular fun this Halloween and experience the brand-new attraction that has crawled into Chessington, Spyders. Visitors must work with the S.A.S (Secret Arachnid Service) to help infiltrate the infestation of ‘gigantula’ spiders who are causing mayhem at the Theme Park. Trick or Treat Wood and the Haunted Howl’o’ween Live Show also make a return. It’s going to be a scream!
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Halloween Night Safari
Oct 31, gates open 3.30pm (4pm–7pm). Suitable for over 8s but must be accompanied by an adult (free of charge). Tickets: £25.50 per child. Wwt.org.uk
After a day in the park, to get a real spook, take a trip to the London Wetland Centre after dark and discover which wildlife like to scuttle around once the sun goes down. You can also build a den and help make a fire to keep you warm as the temperature drops. The best part, there are marshmallows! Did someone say s'mores?!
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Halloween Wand Crafting
Gunnersbury Park, Surrey, W3 8LQ
Oct 24, 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm, £12. Gunnersbury Park Museum, Popes Lane, W5 4NH. Suitable for children aged 8+; visitgunnersbury.org
Create your own ‘Harry Potter’ style wand using a range of wood carving tools. Under the guidance of talented woodcarver, Bill Hudson, you’ll be able to carve your own magic wand to take home. This workshop is designed for a child and their accompanying adult to learn wood crafting skills and make a wand together. You can see Bill’s beautiful sculptures in the Park.
Please note that both children and adults will need to purchase tickets as they will be learning and working together to create the woodcraft.
Suitable for children aged 8+
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Family tour of Ham House
Adult tours Oct 21-25, 6 pm, £25. Family tours Oct 26-Nov 3, 6 pm, £15. Ham House and Garden, Ham St, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 7RS. To book call 020 8940 1950 or visit nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-and-garden
A good ghost tour is proven to give you and your family a right spook. Find out what goes bump in the night as you’re led through historic Ham House by lamplight. Family tours include hot chocolate and adult tours include drinks and nibbles.
Have a memorable evening together this autumn with a ghostly tour of Ham House and Garden where you will hear unexplained spooky tales from the past and present as you’re lead through the mansion by candlelight. With around 15 different ghosts Ham is said to be one of the most haunted houses in Britain. Tour takes place throughout the house and grounds, lasting roughly an hour so do make sure you are all wrapped up warmly.
Recommended age for this tour is 7+.
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Spooky arts & crafts at Squire's
Oct 28-Nov 1; Paint a ceramic bat tealight holder (£5.75); squiresgardencentres.co.uk
Things are getting a bit spooky at Squire’s Garden Centres this October half term! Join them for all new daily activities from 10am to 4pm to keep your little monsters enagaged and entertained. Children can paint a bat tealight holder (£5.75), create a scratch art mask (£2), or take part in a ghost pursuit around the garden centre.
Feel free to wear your fanciest or most frightening dress. Outlets around all areas.
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Halloween Lanterns
Oct 29; 1:30pm to 3pm. Tickets: £8 per child (Accompanying adult goes free); thelightbox.org.uk
Visit The Lightbox in Woking and design and make your own Halloween lantern. Whether it’s a pumpkin or ghoulish ghost, it’s up to you. Suitable for children aged 5-7 years old.
Don't worry about bringing materials as everything will be provided by the venue. Advanced booking is required and childen must be accompanied by an adult.
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Halloween Scary Ride
Market Place Brentford, Brentford, TW8 8AH
October 27, 4:45 pm ride from Brentford Market Place. Free; hounslowcycling.org
Grab your bicycle and join Hounslow Cycling on a spooky ride after dark. Previous rides have visited Gunnersbury Cemetery and Sir Richard Burton’s tomb in Barnes. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Make sure your bike has lights – dressing up as a witch, warlock or zombie is optional!
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Halloween Food Market
The Pavilion Market Drive, Chiswick, City of London, W4 2RX
Oct 27, 10am-2pm. The Pavilion, Market Drive, Chiswick, W4 2RX; thefoodmarketchiswick.com
Chiswick’s weekly Food Market will be terrifyingly transformed with spooky decorations this Halloween. Stop on over for a quick bite before heading to your many frightening festivities. Enjoy free face painting for children and Halloween-themed arts and crafts activities.
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