The Ultimate Guide To Halloween In Hertfordshire
Halloween In Hertfordshire
Check out our list of spooky Halloween events in Hertfordshire! Keep your eyes peeled as events will be updated regularly!
Halloween at The Little Gym Harpenden
Halloween heaven for the little ones - awesome gymnastics, live reptile and animal handling, arts, and crafts, and treats galore!
Where: Rothamsted Experimental Station West Common, Rothamsted, West Common, Harpenden, AL5 2JQ
When: Friday 27th October, arrival times every half an hour from 2pm-5pm.
Tickets: Members and Non-members welcome. Get in touch with the team for more info and booking.
About: The Little Gym offers physical educational classes across the country, for ages 4 months to 12 years, using movement-based learning and imaginative play.
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The Hub On Verulam Halloween Quiz SPECIAL
Expect picture rounds on the big screen, frightening questions and devilishly good prizes for the top two teams. Ticket includes a sharing platter per team.
Where: 5b Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DA
When: Tuesday 31st October 7.30pm- 1hrs 30mins at The Terrace Screen.
Tickets: Member £0.00 | Admit One £8.00
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Beetlejuice At The Hub On Verulam
The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.
Where: 5b Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DA
When: Sunday 29th October 4pm
Tickets: Member £0.00 | Admit One £8.00. Ticket includes entrance to The Box and a small bag of popcorn.
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Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Cammas Hall Farm
Entrance to their biggest pumpkin patch yet with over 60 varieties of pumpkin and squash to choose from, with Halloween characters and plenty of spooky decoration. Visit the Terror Tunnel if you dare (age 13+)!
Where: Cammas Hall, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Hertfordshire, CM22 7JT
When: Saturday 30th September – Sunday 29th October. Open 09:00-17:00 Tuesday to Sunday.
Tickets: £2-4 entrance. Pumpkins will be sold by weight and are an additional cost.
About: The Lukies family has been farming at Cammas Hall Farm since 1889! The Pick Your Own Farm aims to provide a unique and affordable experience that can be enjoyed by all ages.
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Cammas Hall Farm resurrected!
Visit the pumpkin patch at night and see the wicked walkway and Terror Tunnel (age 13+) in their most spooktacular glory.
Where: Cammas Hall, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Hertfordshire, CM22 7JT
When: Friday 13th - Saturday 28th October, 18:00-21:00 (last entry 19:30).
Tickets: £7 for children (under 16). Adults £9.50.
About: The Lukies family has been farming at Cammas Hall Farm since 1889! The Pick Your Own Farm aims to provide a unique and affordable experience that can be enjoyed by all ages.
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Monster Mayhem show at Cammas Farm
With puppetry, songs, and a great deal of silliness, this 45-minute show is great for all ages before a visit to the spooked-up pumpkin patch.
Where: Cammas Hall, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Hertfordshire, CM22 7JT
When: Shows are available to book at 11am and 1pm on the following dates:
Saturday 30th September and Saturdays 7th/14th/21st/28th October
Sunday’s 1st/8th/15th/22nd & 29th October
Half-term: Monday 23rd to Friday 27th October
Tickets: Admission is £8.00 per child and £5.00 per adult (+ booking fee). 10% discount if you book at the same time as your Halloween Pumpkin Patch tickets.
About: The Lukies family has been farming at Cammas Hall Farm since 1889! The Pick Your Own Farm aims to provide a unique and affordable experience that can be enjoyed by all ages.
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Boo at the Zoo!
A whole host of frightful activities including Halloween disco, magic show, storytelling, and crafts. Costumes welcome.
Where: Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Dunstable, LU6 2LF
When: Saturday 21st October – Tuesday 31st October, zoo opens 10:00 with last entry 4pm (until 28th October) and 3pm (from 29th October).
Tickets: Free with zoo entry. See website for ticket prices. Members and under 3s go free.
About: The first ‘open Zoo’ in Europe and the UK’s largest, animals have been on site in Whipsnade since 1928. It is part of the ‘ZSL’ working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.
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Nocturnal Animals
See how nocturnal animals thrive in the night, with this special exhibition recreating the night-time.
Where: The Natural History Museum at Tring, Akeman Street, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 6AP
When: Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th October, various times.
Tickets: £2
About: The Natural History Museum at Tring houses the largest collection of stuffed mammals, birds, reptiles and insects in the UK, and started life in 1889.
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Museum by Torchlight
Bring a torch and dress up in your finest spooky outfit to see the galleries after dark.
Where: The Natural History Museum at Tring, Akeman Street, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 6AP
When: Friday 27th October, 17:00-20:00.
Ticket: FREE
About: The Natural History Museum at Tring houses the largest collection of stuffed mammals, birds, reptiles and insects in the UK, and started life in 1889
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Halloween Spooktacular
A theatrical event best suited for 3–7-year-olds, put on by the Magical Story Elves. Includes an interactive Halloween themed show with musical game.
Where: The Boxmoor Playhouse, 72 St John's Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1NP
When: Wednesday 25th October, two 1.5-hour sessions at 1pm & 3pm.
Ticket: Standard for 1 Child and 1 Adult, £16.00 + £1.50 booking fee.
About: The Boxmoor Playhouse is the largest theatre in Hemel Hempstead and has been owned and managed by the members of the Hemel Hempstead Theatre Company since 1997.
Family Halloween Disco
Get your beastly boogie on with the whole family. Games and prizes to be had.
Where: Welwyn Sports & Social Club, The Playing Fields, Ottway Walk, Welwyn, AL6 9AT
When: Friday 27th - Saturday 28th October, 18:00.
Tickets: On sale 1 September. Members free, kids £5.
About: The Welwyn Sports & Social club is run by a voluntary Committee and voluntary bar staff who give up their time to provide a friendly club with excellent facilities.
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Willows Farm Pumpkin Picking
A full day of activities is on offer including pick a pumpkin, a Pumpkin Hunt, a ‘Patch the Pumpkin show’ and the Gourd Grotto with all the usual Willows farm rides and events.
Where: Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PF
When: Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th October and Thursday 19th - Tuesday 31st October. 10:30-17:30.
Tickets: Tickets £23.95 for adults and children (saving £1.50 with an online purchase). 1 pumpkin per child admission, full access to the farm and facilities. Under twos are free with proof of age.
About: Willows Activity Farm is designed for families with primary school aged children, featuring adventure play, inflatables, funfair rides, ride-on toys, animals and Peter Rabbit shows and characters.
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Knebworth House
Halloween fun will include the Terror Tunnel, Halloween Games, Selfie Spots, Halloween Trail, Spell School (suitable for ages 5-9), Crazy Golf, Decorated Pumpkin Competition, and much more.
Where: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6PY
When: Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th October, 2 sessions per day 9:30-12:30 and 13:00-16:00.
Tickets: Children £9.50, adults £3.95, 2 and under – free. Mini Broomstick Workshop is an additional £2 per child and is an optional extra. The Halloween Children’s Lunch Bag is an optional extra at £5.50.
About: Knebworth House is a stately home open to the public, with extensive gardens and parkland, a dinosaur trail and adventure playground. It runs events and concerts year-round.
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Burston Garden Centre Halloween Decorations
Pop down to see the Halloween decorations in full glory and children can book in to decorate a windchime. Choose from Pumpkin, Spider, Bat or Ghost (subject to availability). On 26th October, Children can choose to decorate a Halloween ‘dangly and jump up’ figure.
Where: Burston Garden Centre, N Orbital Road, St. Albans, AL2 2DS
When: Weds 25th October & 26th October various sessions.
Tickets: £6 per child. Booking essential.
About: An award-winning, independent garden centre running since 1978.
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Discover the Dark Arts at Harry Potter Studios
Harry Potter gets even spookier in time for Halloween with dimmed lights, carved pumpkins, and ghostly projections.
Where: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, WD25 7LR
When: Friday 15th September – Sunday 5th November, see website for opening times.
Tickets: Pre-booking required, see https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/tickets/
About: The Harry Potter films were created in Leavesden for over 10 years. The studio tour showcases the iconic props, costumes and sets, for fans to savour the magic of the productions.
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Death and Burial Gallery Talk
One of the regular talks at the museum, this one touches on death and burials – apt for Halloween!
Where: Verulamium Museum, St Michael's Street, St Albans, AL3 4SW
When: Saturday 14th October 2023, 12:30
Tickets: The talk is free, but there is an entrance charge to the Museum.
About: The museum displays historical artefacts collected by the St Albans Museums since the 1890s including Iron Age, Saxon, Medieval, Post-Medieval and Roman archaeological items.
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Dino’s after Dark
Paradise Wildlife Park is bringing back its incredibly popular ‘Dino’s after Dark’ to thrill the whole family.
Where: Paradise Wildlife Park, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, EN10 7QA
When: Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd October and Friday 27th – Sunday 29th October, 17:30-20:30.
Tickets: General tickets £16, members £13.
About: At Paradise Wildlife Park you can enjoy a wide range of animals (with talks and shows), play areas, adventure golf, an indoor ‘Tumble Jungle’, a farmyard and even an animatronic dinosaur trail.
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Trampoline Halloween Madness!
A half-term holiday camp with a Halloween theme and plenty of bouncing!
Where: Stortford Gymnastics Trampolining Club, Herts & Essex Sport Centre, Beldams Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5LH
When: Thursday 26th October, 10:00-15:00
Tickets: £34 members, £39 non-members
About: Stortford Gymnastics is run by 2 sisters, Karen and Janine, with gymnastics and trampolining for children from infancy to 11 years old for all levels of ability.
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Vertigo Adventures – Frights at Heights
Tackle the Vertigo course by evening light for a thrilling experience. Suitable for children 5+ (on the Monkey Trail) and 8+ (on the Hawks Trail).
Where: Vertigo Adventures, Stanborough Park North, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6DF
When: Saturday 28th October, 19:00.
Tickets: Start at £10. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
About: A high and low ropes course with zip wires, plummets and climbing. The ‘Monkey Trail’ is for beginners and youngsters (age 5+) and the ‘Hawks View trail’ is for the brave at over 30 feet high!
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Illuminate Presents Halloween
Disco for 15–17-year-olds with House, DNB, Commercial and RNB music.
Where: PRYZM, 127 The Parade, Watford, WD17 1NA
When: Thursday 26th October, 21:00-01:00
Tickets: £10-15
About: PRYZM is a club in Watford and part of a nationwide chain, which puts on exciting events with high-speed lighting and top-spec sound systems.
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The Peculiar Market at Welwyn Garden City
The Peculiar Market is a range of Hertfordshire based events focusing on the gothic, steampunk, and alternative lifestyle. You’re bound to pick up some Halloween appropriate goodies!
Where: Woodhall Community Centre, Mill Green Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3XD
When: Sunday 29th October, 11:30am - 4:00pm
Tickets: Free entry
About: The Peculiar Market is a range of Hertfordshire-based events focusing on the gothic, steampunk and alternative lifestyle.
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Ghosts and Ghouls Guided Tour
The City and District of St Albans Tour Guides are running ‘Ghosts and Ghouls’ walking tours throughout October. Regale in some creepy tales in the historical city.
Where: Various locations in St Albans
When: See https://www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk/calendar for dates.
Tickets: £6 per person and must be booked in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/city-of-st-albans-tour-guides
About: The group of guides (founded in 1964) are all volunteers, qualified to Blue Badge/Green Badge level with the Institute of Tourist Guiding, all with comprehensive knowledge of local history.
Blacksmith Arms takes a trip to the Upside Down
Check out the pub’s Stranger Things inspired theme with some special Hawkins-approved cocktails!
Where: Blacksmith Arms, 56 St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL1 3HG
Wednesday 11th October – Tuesday 7th November, various opening times
Tickets: None required.
About: The Blacksmith Arms, part of the Stonegate Group, has a spacious sheltered beer garden, shows lots of live sports and runs events including live music gigs.
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Classic Text Workshop. Introduction to: The Gothic
Books on the Hill presents a workshop on Gothic texts, the perfect theme for Halloween, looking at extracts from Macbeth, Great Expectations, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and Frankenstein.
Where: Books on the Hill, 1 Holywell Hill 1 Holywell Hill St Albans AL1 1ER
When: Sunday 15th October, 10:00-11:00
Tickets: Start from £13.70
About: Independent, family-run bookshop in the heart of St Albans with a true passion for all things literary. The intention was always to be a warm and inviting, old-fashioned bookshop, which they’ve nailed.
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Nu metal tribute band El Bronson, live at The Horn
El Bronson are a five-piece band playing ‘iconic, exotic and erotic rock, dance and drum & bass’ with plenty of energy.
Where: The Horn, Victoria St, St Albans AL1 3TE
When: Friday 27th October, 22:30
Tickets: Free entry.
About: The Horn pub, established in 1974, is the ‘premier live music venue’ in St Albans and hosts a never-ending supply of great bands as well as a regular quiz night.
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The Vaulted Skies Present Decadence
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of their first live performance, alternative indie rock band ‘The Vaulted Skies’ returns to their hometown to throw a Halloween party featuring live music, Tarot readings, close-up magic, DJ sets, fancy dress and more.
The Vaulted Skies is an alternative indie/rock band who joined in 2013. The singer-songwriter James AJ Scott has been described as the lovechild of Robert Smith and Boy George.
Where: Trestle Theatre Co Ltd, St Albans, AL4 0JQ
When: Saturday 28th October, 19:45
Tickets: Early bird tickets £10
About: The Trestle Theatre group has over 40 years of history and specialises in mask and physical performances. The theatre itself is housed in a former hospital chapel.
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JIVE Dread or Alive Halloween Masquerade Ball
Jive events bring back their Halloween Masquerade ball for a night of naughtiness with DJ sets from acts such as Mike Vitti, Jon Jules, Marcus Bee, Ian Garrett, Calvin Francis, and Wayne Mills.
Where: The Holiday Inn, St. George’s Way, Stevenage SG1 1HS
When: Saturday 28th October, 20:00-03:00
Tickets: Advance tickets available from £12
About: JIVE have been hosting DJ/live music events since the 1980s and represents several DJ artists.
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Half term Halloween Fun at Foxholes Farm
Halloween themed fun, games, and activities on the farm, aimed at primary school aged children.
Where: Foxholes Farm, London Road, Hertford, SG13 7NT
When: Saturday 21st - Tuesday 31st October, 10:00-16:00
Tickets: Children £9.95 each (includes one pumpkin per child and entry into the Farm Park and spooky games barn). Adults £4.95 each and under 2 years old free (includes entry into the Farm Park and spooky games barn but pumpkin not included).
About: The Foxholes family farming partnership began just after the Second World War and they now continue to farm over 1,000 acres of arable land, winning awards and putting on family–friendly events.
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Spook-Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Tons of ghoulishly fun offerings including Pumpkin Picking & Carving, Horrid Hay Tractor Ride, Spooky Trail, Pumpkin Bingo, Monster Bale Play and Giant Puzzles!
Where: Aldenham Country Park, Aldenham Rd, Radlett, Borehamwood WD6 3BA
When: Saturday 14th – Saturday 21st October, the farm is open 09:00-16:30 each day.
Tickets: £8.95 for adults and children (age 2-15). Under 2s are free. Pumpkin Picking/carving is £4.95 per person.
About: Aldenham Country Park runs not-for-profit and seasonal events, and has a small farm, tractor rides, an indoor bouncy castle, adventure playgrounds, camping and a 100 Aker Woods Winnie the Pooh trail.
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Church Farm Halloween
Come see the creepy fairy woodland, the scarecrow trail and join in a pumpkin hunt. Costumes encouraged!
Where: Church Farm, Ardeley, Stevenage SG2 7AH
When: Saturday 21st October – Monday 30th October. Open each day 09:00-17:00.
Tickets: Between £6.95 - £8.95 (date depending) for adults and children. Babies under two go free. You can also add on the following Special Activities when you book:
Pick & Carve A Pumpkin, Spooky Woodland Trick or Treat, Horrid Hay Trailer Ride.
About: A not-for-profit farming, food, care and education farm. With animals to feed, a fairy woodland trail, tractor rides, café and farm-shop, camping and seasonal events. They also run Aldenham Country Park.
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Saadi Gymnastics Halloween sessions
Saadi will run their annual Halloween Themed Play Gym sessions for 0–5-year-olds, Halloween themed Pre-School classes, and a Halloween Gymnastics Party. See website for more details (to be announced). Costumes encouraged
Where: Saadi Gymnastics, Redbourn leisure centre, 75 Dunstable Rd, Redbourn, St Albans AL3 7PP
When: £5 per child for pre-paid tickets (£6 on the door), adults free. Maximum 3 children per Adult (this includes babies).
Tickets: To be released shortly
About: Established in 1975, the recreational gymnastics club offers a variety of classes for children with British Gymnastics qualified coaches. It also runs popular baby and pre-school drop-in play sessions.
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Standalone Farm
Pumpkin pickers can choose their pumpkin on site, staff will help them scoop out insides and tools will be provided.
Where: Standalone Farm, Wilbury Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4JN
About: A working farm set in 125 acres of farmland, with animals to visit and a new for 2023 adventure playground, indoor play barn, electric cars and a woodland trail.
When: Monday 23rd- Friday 27th October, open 10:00-17:00 each day.
Tickets: £10 non-members, includes access to farm. £4.50 for annual pass holders. Under 2 years, free.
Halloween at The Birch Community at Cheshunt
With a theme this year or ‘Horrible Histories’, the venue will be decorated with relics and ancient apparitions and events include things for kids and adults of all ages. See site for details.
Where: The Birch Community, Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 5HW
About: Birch is so many things! From restaurants to co-working spaces, a hotel to events, a bakery to a farm – there is so much to do and enjoy at the Birch Community in Cheshunt. Brought to you by the former Managing Director of the Ace Hotel London, it is exciting and beautiful in equal measure.
When: Paint a Pumpkin starts on Monday 16th October and Halloween events run until Saturday 28th October. Ticket prices vary, see link to book.
Paranormal Pumpkin Patch Trail
St.Albans BID has put on a fun event for the family around the town – use your phone and track down all 10 pumpkins, scan the displayed QR code and see some ghosts come to life in augmented reality.
Where: In and around the town centre, see map here
About: St Albans BID is business led and business funded with the aim of improving a defined area in order to create a ‘vibrant, sustainable and resilient’ St Albans city centre.
When: 14th – 31st October. Access the game at any time here Paranormal Pumpkin Patch Trail.
GRAVELEY FRUIT FARM
Halloween fun on the pick-your-own farm. Grab a pumpkin and enjoy some spooktastic sights during the October half-term.
Where: Graveley Fruit Farm, B197, Graveley Ln, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7EH
About: Graveley Fruit Farm is part of a larger arable farm that has been in the same family for four generations. Tractor and trailer rides are often on offer.
When: October half term, exact dates TBC.
Tickets: None required, more info TBC.
Gymboween
Catch some Halloween fun at Gymboree with daily parties for children over half-term. Fancy dress encouraged.
Where: Gymboree, 11 Hatfield Rd, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR
About: Gymboree Play & Music has run children’s classes for over 45 years and is a global leader in early childhood development.
When: Daily activities, 23rd – 29th October, various times. See website for details.
Tickets: Spooky session £7 each, Art session £12 each.