Halloween events in Staffordshire 2025: spooky days out and haunted nights

1. Scarefest at Alton Towers

Selected dates from the 27th September – 2nd November
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Back by popular demand is the award winning Scarefest at Alton Towers. Wander around Alton Towers Resort for all sorts of creepy scares and shocks! Open until 9pm each day daring guests can face the head-spinning, hair-raising rides and attractions in darkness including Wicker Man and The Smiler! This year… prepare for two all-new scare experiences for 2025, dare to enter… if you think you can escape.

2. Pumpkins and Aplacas Halloween event at Tunstall Park

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Bring your wellies and head over to the pumpkin patch with over 2000 pumpkins to choose from and then say hello to Wetley Moor Alpacas. You can also add a mini alpaca treks around the farm for an additional fee. There will be farm animals to meet, face painting, photo opportunities, and crafts too. Food and drinks will be on site, and an undercover seating area is available too.

3. Screamfest at National Forest Adventure Farm

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Screamfest is a Halloween attraction at the National Forest Adventure Farm, with scare attractions, including:

• Insomnia
• Creed Farm
• Hillbilly Joes Zombie zoo
• Freak out on tour
• Area 52
• There is also fairground rides, food and drink and live music and entertainment.

Please note, this is a scary experience and not recommended for under 16s. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

4. Spooktacular Halloween at Drayton Manor

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Drayton Manor transforms into a spooky wonderland this October, with rides in the dark, trick-or-treat trails, live shows, and plenty of family-friendly frights. Expect pumpkins, decorations, and themed entertainment across the park, making it one of Staffordshire’s biggest Halloween celebrations.

5. Keele Student Union: HALLOWEEN FAMILY RAVE (Happyface)

Sunday 26th October (1pm-3.30pm)
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Happyface brings the energy of a nightclub to a family-friendly setting, complete with lights, music, and plenty of spooky fun. Dance together to a soundtrack of club classics and modern anthems at this Halloween Family Rave, where both kids and adults can enjoy the party atmosphere.

6. Stafford Castle Halloween Craft and Trail Workshop

Sunday 26th October (11.00am and 3.15pm.)
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Stafford Castle is hosting its annual children’s Halloween Craft Workshop. Head to Stafford Castle to create your very own Halloween craft to take home, and follow their spooky trail around the Castle site too.

£5 per child. Pay on entry, no need to pre book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

7. Trentham Estate Halloween Festival

25th to 26th October (5pm – 9pm)
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As night falls, Trentham Gardens comes alive with live music, roaming performers, and spooky creatures. Follow the illuminated pumpkin trail with incredible carved displays, snap photos along the selfie trail, and soak up the festival atmosphere at one of Staffordshire’s biggest Halloween events.

8. Middleport Pottery Halloween Critter Trail

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Join the team at Middleport Pottery this October half term to help LoveKnott Creations find her Halloween Critters that have escaped! Follow the clues to complete the trail. Booking preferred, tickets are £3.