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8 Halloween activities in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire 2023

There is always lots going on in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, and Halloween is no different. Check out our top Halloween activities for the spooky season.

8 Halloween activities in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire 2023

There is always lots going on in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, and Halloween is no different. If you’re looking for a fun and festive activity for the whole family this autumn, allow us to suggest a trip to a pumpkin patch or a night of frights at some of the best scare parks.

Farmer Copley's Pumpkin Festival

With thousands of pumpkins to choose from and over 40 different varieties, Farmer Copley's is the place to be this autumn. Open from the 7th to the 31st October, you’ll need to pre-book your tickets to ensure that you don’t miss out on the autumnal fun.

There’s always plenty to do at the Farmer Copley's Pumpkin Experience and this year is no different. Activities include tractor tides, live shows, archery, vintage rides, the dog parade, daily fancy dress competition, photo opportunities galore, plus loads more.

New for 2023 they have Pumpkin Nights. Enjoy an evening of pumpkin picking, live music and autumnal food and drink.

Location: Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, Pontefract, WF7 5AF

Website: https://farmercopleys.co.uk/

Farmer Copley's pumpkin patch
Cannon hall farm pumpkin patch

Cannon Hall Farm Pumpkin Festival & Wizardry School

Visit the Pumpkin Patch at Cannon Hall Farm where some spookily good fun awaits. With themed activities and events, Cannon Hall Farm’s pumpkin festival is open from the 15th to the 30th October.

Alongside picking your own pumpkin, you’ll also be able to carve pumpkins, visit the wizardry school and see the farm animals. After pumpkin picking head over to one of the cafés and visit the farm shop.

Location: Cannon Hall Farm, Bark House Ln, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT

Website: https://www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/event/pumpkin-picking-at-cannon-hall-farm/  

Bell’s Pumpkin Patch

Bell’s Pumpkin Patch started out as a ‘pick your own’ pumpkin field many years ago. Since then, it has grown to be one of the UK’s biggest Pumpkin Patches.

Welcoming tens of thousands of visitors each year, Bell’s have a fantastic range of activities guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained!

Home to Britain’s biggest pumpkin cannon, join as they fire pumpkins across the fields raising money for charity. After a busy day at the patch, pop over to the fantastic makers market and browse pumpkin and autumn themed items to local food, homeware, art and much more!

Location: Bell’s Gardening Outlet, Lowfields Road, Benington, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0EE

Website: https://bellspumpkinpatch.com/whats-on/  

Bell's pumpkin patch
Pumpkin Bumpkin pumpkin patch

The Pumpkin Bumpkins

Based just 9 miles outside of Lincoln, The Pumpkin Bumpkins grow over 12 different varieties of pumpkins. They’re opening their gates every weekend in October, as well as for the entirety of October half-term.

You will be provided with a handy wheelbarrow to make your picking experience easier, plus coffee, crepes and wood fired pizzas which will be available to purchase on the day.

Location: Cliff Road, Spridlington, Lincolnshire, LN8 2DN

Website: www.pumpkinbumpkins.co.uk

The Curse of Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Explore the UK's no.1 walkthrough Wildlife adventure, but be careful... it's spooky season! Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is open from Saturday 21st to Wednesday 25th October.

There is plenty for the whole family at this Halloween carnival including walkthrough safaris, live performances and a creepy carnival fairground of fun.

Location: Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3HQ

Website: https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com

The curse of Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Hallowtween at York maze

Hallowtween at York Maze

Hallowtween takes place within the grounds of the legendary former Dunnington Lodge, at York Maze, one of the most haunted sites in the whole of Yorkshire. Open from Saturday 28th to Tuesday 31st October.

Calling all fearless 10-15 year olds, and adults of a more nervous disposition…Venture into a new dimension of spine tingling fun this Halloween where you can explore 4 of the farm’s most mysterious buildings.

Location: Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT

Website: https://www.hallowtween.co.uk/

Hallowscream at York Maze

Winner of Best UK Scream Park, Hallowscream at York Maze is a terrifyingly entertaining night of fear and fun with 5 separate live-action haunted house attractions and over 100 actors. 

The frights aren't limited to the haunted houses, roving characters and live stage shows add to the atmosphere. There is a central entertainment zone where you can watch stage acts, grab a drink and the food court marquee offers a range of delicious street food.

Location: Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT

Website: https://www.yorkmazehallowscream.co.uk/

Hallowscream at York maze
Face your fears at Yorkshire scare grounds scream park

Yorkshire Scare Grounds

Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park is Yorkshires premier Halloween event, with terrifying haunted houses, scare mazes, scare zones, food and drink, licenced bar, roaming characters and lots more!

This year’s event includes 5 spine-chilling scare attractions plus 2 horrifying scare zones that will definitely make you face your fears. The event voted as one of the top 10 scare attractions in the UK runs on select nights from the 6th October through to the 31st October.

Location: Hell Lane, Wakefield, WF1 5SH

Website: https://scaregrounds.co.uk

Regardless of what you have planned for Halloween, we hope you have a terrifyingly entertaining night.

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