Halloween Events in Essex
Halloween events for children and adults across Essex! We’re adding to this page on a regular basis!
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Scaresville
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford CO10 9BA
Wednesday 11th October 2023 to Sunday 22nd October and further dates below
“Scaresville is back! Be prepared for an evening of adventure. As you cross over into a twilight world, where reality and imagination merge, you will encounter thrills, spills, scares and dares, as you traverse the woods, buildings, and parkland of Scaresville.”
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Cursed!
Crouch Valley Showground, Rayleigh
Thursday 12th October 2023 to Saturday 14th October 2023 and other dates
“Junkyard – Sewers – Haunting – and new for 2023 : Scary Tales and Clown Clink!”
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Resurrected!
Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Near Bishopβs Stortford, CM22 7JT.
Friday 13th October 2023 to Saturday 28th October 2023, 6pm to 9pm
Choose the gourd of your dreams, listen to music from Dead Legends, walk down the Terror Tunnel, food and drinks and more.
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Halloween Festival
Marsh Farm Adventure Park, Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5WP
Saturday 14th September 2023 and Sunday 15th September 2023 and dates below
“Come in fancy dress and creep through our devilishly decorated farm and enjoy our funfair rides, pumpkin picking patch, adventure play, bouncy pillows and π΄ππ°ππ°π° much more.”
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Cursed!
Crouch Valley Showground, Rayleigh
Thursday 19th October 2023 to Saturday 21st October 2023 and other dates
“Junkyard – Sewers – Haunting – and new for 2023 : Scary Tales and Clown Clink!”
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Trick or Treat at the Tower
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney CO5 9US
Saturday 21st October 2023, 9:30am to 4:30pm, timed slots
βWe are pleased to welcome Glass Slipper Entertainment and their beautiful friends to start your school holiday fun! On your journey up the Tudor Tower, you will meet Mother Gothel & Rapunzel, Aurora & Malificent, Ariel & Ursula.”
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Halloween Half Term
Audley End House and Gardens, Off London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JF
Saturday 21st October 2023 to Sunday 29th October 2023, 10am to 5pm
“Grab your broomsticks and get ready for a bewitchingly brilliant day out. Gather round and prepare to be enthralled as you listen to stories spun by our spooky storytellers. Take part in witch trials, have a go at flying on a broom and learn the secrets of magic from Audley Endβs very own witches.”
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Land of the Dead
King’s Farm, Chelmsford CM1 3PJ
Saturday 21st October 2023 to Sunday 29th October 2023
Choose your options : Pumpkin picking, pumpkin picking + funfair, or pumpkin picking + funfair + circus! Daytime sessions and night time sessions.
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Spooktacular Fun
RHS Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common CM3 8ET
Saturday 21st October 2023 to Sunday 29th October 2023
“From fabulous face painting to creepy crafts; spooky storytelling to close encounters with exciting animals, thereβs plenty for all ages to enjoy.”
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Halloween Festival
Marsh Farm Adventure Park, Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5WP
Saturday 21st October 2023 to Sunday 29th October 2023 and dates above
“Come in fancy dress and creep through our devilishly decorated farm and enjoy our funfair rides, pumpkin picking patch, adventure play, bouncy pillows and π΄ππ°ππ°π° much more.”
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Halloween Fest
Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UD
Saturday 21st October 2023 to Sunday 29th October 2023
“This year we have lots of fun activities planned for a hauntingly good half-term, including singing, dancing and a spellbinding story time with Witch and Cat, and there will also be pumpkin decorating.”
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Halloween Festival
Old MacDonald’s Farm and Fun Park, Weald Road, Brentwood CM14 5AY
Saturday 21st October 2023 to Tuesday 31st October 2023
Includes a free pumpkin.
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Halloween Express
Audley End Miniature Railway, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JB
Saturday 21st October 2023 to Tuesday 31st October 2023
Scary goings-on as you take the Halloween Express into the haunted woodland. Witches and elves and magicians, oh my!
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Halloweenies
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford CO10 9BA
Sunday 22nd October 2023 to Sunday 23rd October 2023, 10.30am to 4pm
Spooky half-term halloween fun for your little monsters!
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Ultimate Pumpkin Carving Masterclasses
Markshall Estate, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1TG
Wednesday 25th October 2023 and Thursday 26th October 2023, 5pm to 7pm
“Adults and children are welcome to join the UKβs award-winning pumpkin carver Dave Finkle as he shows you the greatest tips and tricks for carving the best pumpkin. A pumpkin, carving equipment and leading supervision from Dave all provided!”
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Cursed!
Crouch Valley Showground, Rayleigh
Wednesday 25th October 2023 to Saturday 28th October 2023 and other dates
“Junkyard – Sewers – Haunting – and new for 2023 : Scary Tales and Clown Clink!”
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Fright Week
Epping Ongar Railway
Wednesday 25th October 2023 to Saturday 28th October 2023
“Dress up in your scariest outfit and join our full size ghost train as we promise some Hallowe’en fun with the living dead!”
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Spooky Nights at Barleylands
Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UD
Thursday 26th October 2023 to Saturday 28th October 2023
“We will see the return of the brilliant Skittleman disco, toddler fairground rides, spooky walks and safe trick or treating around The Village.”
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Halloween at the Museum
Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon CM9 6QA
Wednesday 25th October 2023 to Sunday 29th October 2023
Rock painting, games, fancy dress, pumpkin hunt, crafts and engineering and science fun.
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Kids Halloween Disco
Markshall Estate, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1TG
Friday 27th October 2023, 5pm to 6.30pm
“Head to the creepy Coach House as the kids enjoy the spookiest disco around. Spooky songs, creepy lighting, party games and prizes. Make sure that they have their best Halloween costumes ready.”
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Scaresville
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford CO10 9BA
Friday 27th October 2023 to Sunday 29th October 2023 and further dates above
“Scaresville is back! Be prepared for an evening of adventure. As you cross over into a twilight world, where reality and imagination merge, you will encounter thrills, spills, scares and dares, as you traverse the woods, buildings, and parkland of Scaresville.”
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Spooky Woodland Walk
Audley End House and Gardens, Off London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JF
Friday 27th October 2023 to Sunday 9th October 2023, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm
“As the days shorten and the evenings grow darker, join our ghost-hunting storytellers on a family-friendly walk through the shadows of Audley End’s grounds and gardens. With well-told tales full of strange and spooky goings-on, this Halloween walk is sure to get you into the spirit of the season.”
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Southend Halloween Parade
Southend Seafront
Saturday 28th October 2023, 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
“The parade will feature exciting entries for the whole family including dance performances, a lighting spectacular and giant lit up puppets made by local artists.”
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Ravenskull Manor
Lime Walk, Chelmsford, CM2 9NJ (behind the Gloucester Avenue Shops).
Saturday 28th October 2023 4pm to 9pm and Sunday 29th October 2023 4pm to 9pm.
“Come and explore this family garden walk-through display for Halloween hosted by Ravenskull Manor, in aid of Farleigh Hospice.”
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Cursed!
Crouch Valley Showground, Rayleigh
Monday 30th October 2023 and Tuesday 31st October 2023 and other dates
“Junkyard – Sewers – Haunting – and new for 2023 : Scary Tales and Clown Clink!”
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Drive-In Movies : Scream VI / The Exorcist
Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UD
Tuesday 31st October 2023, 6pm and 8.45pm
Two classic horror movies + popcorn.
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