Top Halloween Activities in Wiltshire

With the Autumn chill and misty mornings over the Wiltshire hills, it can only mean that Halloween is just around the corner! There are plenty activities taking place up and down the county, marking the start of the spooky season. Find out What’s On in Wiltshire this Halloween…

Halloween Disco, The Neeld Community & Arts Centre

Celebrate Halloween at The Neeld Community & Arts Centre in Chippenham, with a family-friendly disco this Halloween! Welcoming all witches, wizards, vampires, and more, dress up and enjoy snacks and drinks, as you dance the night away to spooky tunes filled with family favourites!

Halloween Half Term at Old Sarum

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Old Sarum this Halloween half term. From 26^th October until 3^rd November, there will be spooky activities every day inside the ruins of the old medieval castle.

In keeping with Old Sarum’s centuries-old history, storytellers from the past will be ready to enthral and scare visitors with sinister stories. Little adventurers will be bewitched by the Halloween Quest which will challenge them to solve clues as they explore. Old Sarum will be open every day between 10am and 4pm during half term and all activities are included in the standard admission price. For more information, see here.

Owl-O-Ween at Hawk Conservancy Trust: Wednesday 30^th – Thursday 31^st October

Head just outside the Wiltshire borders, to Hawk Conservancy Trust for a display like no other this Halloween! Prepare yourself for a wickedly family evening featuring ghostly storytelling and beautiful flying owls against the backdrop of the moonlit grounds. With the opportunity to explore the grounds and see all the birds in their homes, following spooky trails and enjoy complimentary food and drink!

Creepy Critters Halloween Workshop at Bowood

Get up close and hands-on with real live animals at a 'Creepy Critters' workshop, hosted by ZooLab UK. Meet the likes of Snakes, Giant Snails, Tarantulas and more in this interactive show - the perfect addition to the spooky Halloween Holidays.

Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site

Stonehenge and Avebury together form the UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its iconic stone circles, prehistoric monuments, and mystical setting, perfect for a visit this Halloween! As the mist settles amongst the stones, wonder these landscapes, and discover the fascinating history as it preserves our ancient past through the remarkable archaeological sites.

The Medieval Games, Live Escapes Salisbury

Head to Live Escape Salisbury for their Medieval Games, an immersive, character-led series of mini games, perfect for the whole family this Halloween. Guaranteed to test your lateral thinking, creativity, rick taking and more, enjoy 2-hours of entertainment in the heart of this Medieval city.

Old Wardour Castle

Set in the heart where battles commenced, and blood was shed is the ruins of Old Wardour Castle. Built in the 14^th Century as a luxury residence, Old Wardour survived 2 horrific sieges in its time. Most notably in 1643 when Lady Blanche Arundell courageously defended her home for nearly a week with just 25 men and her maidservants! Today, it is rumoured that at night she can be seen looking woeful on the castle walls…

Hidden corners and winding stone staircases make it easy to imagine life in the Medieval Castle, creating an atmospheric experience this Halloween…

Make the most of Halloween in Wiltshire this year…