Frightfully good! It's your Halloween what's on listing for Worcestershire

Here's our pick of the bunch for Worcestershire and close by. We'll add more over the next three weeks.

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Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Worcester. 01905 25371.

Saturday, October 25-Saturday, November 1 Halloween Activities Half term family activities including all week – The Big Draw – sketch you favourite creatures from the Natural History collection.

Tuesday, October 28 Halloween Mobiles 10.30am. Make tissue paper pumpkins and pipe cleaner witches complete with broomsticks. £4.50 per child. (5-12 years). Need to book this event.

The Commandery, Worcester. 01905 361821.

Saturday, October 25-Sunday, November 2 Haunted Happenings 11am-1pm (excl Sunday) and 2pm-4pm. Halloween fun all week for children aged 4-10. Plenty to make and do with crafts, trails and spooky puzzles. Seek out Gloomy the Ghost ad his friends. £2 per child for activities.

Saturday, October 25 Apple Pressing 11am-3pm. Turn your apples and pears into lovely fresh juice and learn how to manage your trees for fruit and wildlife. £2 per child for activities.

Friday, October 31 Get Spooked 6pm-8pm. Suitably spooky happenings including a ghostly trail around Fort Royal Park and a prize for the spookiest fancy dress.

Webb’s, Worcester Road, Wychbold, Droitwich. 01527 860000.

Monday, October 27 – Friday 31st October Pumpkin Scooping Let your kids have all the fun while we have all the mess! Children choose a pumpkin and scoop it out and our trained staff will cut out a great Halloween face. 11am – 4pm £4.99. Price includes pumpkin and battery operated tea light. Tickets available to buy from the tills on the day.

Funtastic Fantasy Faces Children can become anything or anyone they want, from fairies, to animals to superheroes!

£3 per child.

Children’s Fair Rides Have some fun on some favourite rides for youngsters. 11am-4pm. From £1.50 per ride.

Riverside Ramble Children can follow a fun trail around the Riverside Gardens and all correct entries will go in to a draw to win a prize. 11am-5pm. Free.

Hanbury Hall and Gardens, School Road, Hanbury. 01527 821214.

Thursday, October 30-Friday, October 31 Ghost Walks 4.30pm-8.15pm. There will be Ghost walks around the house and grounds to see if you can meet any ghosts from the past. Adults £8, child £4.

Hallowe’en Family Activity Days Saturday, October 25-Friday, October 31 11am-4pm. Follow the themed trail around the garden and collect your prize, then enjoy ‘make and take’ activities. Free. (Trail available Sat-Mon, Wed).

Croome Court, Croom D’Abitot, Worcester. 01905 371006.

Saturday, October 25 – Sunday, November 2 Spooktacular Croome Outdoor Trail!

10am-4pm. Follow clues to find the monsters at Croome... don't get scared now! Prize is included. £2 per trail.

Saturday, October 25 – Sunday, November 2 Spooktacular Croome Indoor Trail!

11am – 4pm. Have a go at the scary indoor trail following the monsters at Croome. Free.

Friday, October 31-Sunday, November 2 Halloween Storytelling Suitable for 7s (1pm-1.30pm and 1.30pm-2pm) and 7+ (2pm-2.30pm and 2.30pm-3pm Huddle round whilst the storyteller tells Hallowe'en stories in the Basement of the House.). Free.

Friday, October 31-Sunday, November 2 Halloween Activities 11am-3pm. With pumpkin carving, conker championship, monster craft making and face painting there is lots of Hallowe'en fun for the family. £3.

Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury. 01299 250416.

Tuesday, October 28 – Friday, October 31 Autumn Magic – Holiday Activities 10.30am-4pm. Craft activities to highlight this mysterious time of year including pumpkin carving! £1 plus small charge for pumpkins.

University of Worcester City Campus, Worcester. 01905 542373.

Friday, October 31 Horrible Hospitals 11am-4pm. Discover the gory side of the hospital, looking at amputation and deadly diseases. Fun family activities include cat and bat trails, making scary microbes, eerie eyeballs and severed fingers. Guided tours at 11am,12noon, 2pm and 3pm.

The Lenchford Inn,Shrawley,Worcester. 01905 620229.

Friday, October 31 Halloween Fancy Dress Party With Disco 7.30pm til late. Free admission late bar. Everyone in costume gets a free shot or Fruit Juice. There will be a prize for best dressed adult and child and the pub will be decorated in the Halloween theme.

Lyppard Grange Community Centre, Ankerage Green, Worcester. 01905 616841

Saturday, October 25 Family Halloween Party (ticket only event) Spooky Family Fun for all the family. Disco, Bar, Inflatable’s, Face Painter, Spooky Games and more. £2.50 per person (under 2's free).

Evesham Country Park, Evesham. 01386 41661.

Saturday, October 25 – Tuesday, October 28 Halloween Activities 11am – 4pm. Paint Your Own Halloween Pottery Wednesday 29th - Friday 31st October 11am-4pm. Pumpkin Carving.

All Things Wild, Station Road, near Evesham. 01386 833083

Monday, October 27 – Friday 31st October Haunting Halloween This Halloween we will be saying "Don't throw those snakes, spiders and snails in the witches caldron, let's find them a new home!" Come and look at conservation and how you can help animals survive the cold autumn and winter months.

Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove. Pre-booking essential 01527 831363

Saturday, October 25-Sunday, October 26 and Friday, October 31 The Scariest “Trick or Treat” in Town! 6.30pm. Unimaginable terrors lurk around the Museum at night, Trick or Treat among them if you dare! Walk around the darkened Museum grounds, encounter spine-chilling horrors and meet the sinister characters who haunt the buildings. There are scares and sweet aplenty for those brave enough to complete the challenge. Please bring a torch and suitable clothing and footwear. Recommended for over 5s, but parental discretion is advised for more nervous treaters. Tours running before7.30pm are slightly less scary and recommended for younger visitors. Tickets cost £7 for adults and children (Members: £5), please call 01528 831363 to book your place as tickets will not be available on the night.

Habberley Valley Nature Reserve, Habberley. 01562 732928

Thursday, October 30 Spooky Woodland Trail 5.30pm- 6.30pm and 7pm- 8pm. Take part in apple bobbing, donut dunking and listen to scary tales at the fiendish woodland camp. BBQ food and hot drinks available to buy. Optional fancy dress with sensible shoes, prizes for the best dressed. Open to children age 5-10 years. £2.50 per person (children must be accompanied by a fee paying adult). This activity must be booked.

Severn Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Bewdley. 01299 403816

Thursday, October 25, Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31 Ghost Trains Take one of the evening 'Ghost Trains' if you dare for a thrilling ride out into the countryside from Kidderminster and return. Arrive at the station at Kidderminster from 6pm.

A wicked magician will be on hand to entertain you before the ghost train departs out into the night and, hopefully, back! Why not come in fancy dress as there will be a fancy dress parade for the children with a small gift for just taking part. At 7pm the train will depart out into the night. Keep a sharp look-out as you travel along.

Malvern Hills GeoCentre & Cafe H2O, Wyche Innovation Centre, Walwyn Road, Malvern. 01684 252414

Thursday, October 30 2pm-4pm. Halloween story-telling for children by local author Jill Peer.

Malvern Halloween Parade, between Rutland Avenue and Church Street

Sunday, October 26 4pm. Parade starts. Line up starts at 3pm on King Street. There will be different age groups marching, floats and wheeled vehicles, a doggie division (dogs must be leashed) and trophies will be awarded for the children’s division and also great prizes for the adults. All invited to either march or watch the parade.

Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon

October Half Term Crafty Arty Auto’s Saturday, October-Sunday November 2, 10am -3pm – Celebrating Family Arts Week And The Big Draw!

Family Arts Week and the Big Draw. Ian Cook (PopBang Colour), resident artist will be present from Monday – Thursday. Come and get involved and create some unique artwork using all of Ian’s techniques for painting a car, from spoons to tyres to remote controlled toy cars, get stuck in and be creative.

Available Everyday: 21 years, 21 Icons family activities plus lots more to keep the whole family entertained.

Monday, October, 27 - 10.30am-3pm - Join PopBang Colour artist Ian Cook to paint Jaguar artwork.

Tuesday, October 28 10.30am-3pm - Get creative and paint Mini’s with Mini’s with Ian Cook.

Wednesday, October 29 10.30am-3pm - Have a go at creating Range Rovers with PopBang Colour artist Ian Cook.

Thursday, October 30 10.30am-3pm - Have fun painting Aston Martin artwork with tyres in PopBang Colour style.

Friday, October 31 10.30am-3pm - Things get spooky with our Halloween craft activities.

Hatton Adventure World, Dark Lane, Hatton. 01926 843411

Saturday, October 25-Sunday, November 2. Halloween fun at Hatton Adventure World Pick your own pumpkin from the field and take part in the daily pumpkin carving competitions. Visit the spooky ‘Pumpkin House’ with creepy crawlies, spiders and snakes, eerie music and ghouls and witches galore. Have a horror-themed meal at The Spinning Jenny served by witches and wizards. Also there is the indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, tractor rides, bird o batics and farm animals.

Cadbury World, Bourneville. Ticket bookings 0844 880 7667 (pre-booking required)

Saturday, October 250 Sunday, November 2 Halloween Spooktacular The Scream Factor returns to Cadbury World for this October half term Halloween Spooktacular! Presented by Dermot O'Scary, join the live Halloween spookfest as Franky Frankenstein, The Vamp, and Witchy Woo Woo all try to sing their way to success and impress the faithful judges Larry Walsh and Simon Howl. A mixture of giggles and screams guaranteed! You can also enter the competition for the best fancy dressed.

West Midland Safari Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley. 01299 402114

Saturday, October 4 through to Sunday, November 2 Spooky Spectacular Go along for witches, ghosts and eerie tales. Full of family fun, spooky shows and a scarecrow trail, it is the perfect way to celebrate October and brighten up the spookiest of seasons. During the weekends and school holidays there will also be extended opening until 9pm with late night rides, access to Discovery Trail and spooky encounters galore. There will even be a Halloween themed Sea Lion Show performed each evening from the Sea Lion Theatre. Spooky Spectacular pricing - daytime: £17.99 adults and £12.99 for children.

After 4pm - weekends and school holiday only - £8.99 adults and £6.49 for children. (Theme Park rides are charged extra in all cases).

Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham. 01451 850307

Saturday, October 25- Sunday, November 2 Halloween Farm Park Fun Lots of spooky goings-on will be taking place throughout the half term holiday, including bat-making, face painting and a Witch Hat Hunt around the Farm Park. Bushcraft sessions including shelter-building and marshmallow roasting will also be taking place in the Woodland Walk during the first weekend of November. All activities are included in the standard cost of admission to the Farm Park.

Warwick Castle, Warwick. 01926 495421

Saturday, October 25- Sunday, November 2 The Haunted Castle With duelling dead, wanton witches and spooky séances, Warwick Castle is the place to be this Halloween! The Haunted Castle promises fearful levels of fun for all ages during the day and then, after dark, the fright factor is cranked high as the Castle remains open until 9pm.

Stratford Butterfly Farm, Swan's Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon. 01789 299288

Saturday, October 25- Sunday, November 2 - October half term fun!

Children of all ages can take part in the Jungle Explorers Trail which will take children on an exciting journey around the Butterfly Farm to discover interesting facts and amazing creatures from around the world. Plus there are Meet the Mini-Beast sessions daily at 11.30am and 1.30pm with touchy feely creepy crawlies. Any child that comes dressed in a Halloween costume on Friday, October 31 can claim a spooky chocolate prize!

Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire. 01568 782120

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October It’s the annual Hallowe’en Spooktacular; a weekend of ghost hunting, broom stick making, face painting, storytelling and trails. Children will be able to carve a spooky pumpkin head with Aunty Mabel in her kitchen workshop or get their own face painted by Lucy’s Glitterbugs. For adults there is a ticket only, evening ghost tour on Friday 31 October, which tells the many stories of hauntings inside the castle and is followed by a light supper. Tickets are available from the property office on 01568 780246.

Stratford’s 9th Annual Halloween Festival

The festival will take place centred around the award winning Creaky Cauldron and Magic Alley in Henley Street from 1 October - 31 October.  Taking visitors on a “phantasm” - agorical journey through the extremely weird world of the Victorian Halloween Imagiscarium, the festival is an absolute must for those interested in ghosts, ghouls and everything that goes bump in the night!

The festival is packed with child friendly activities including the world famous Hall of the Pumpkin Father at the Haunted Manor, late night Screenings at the Stratford Picture House, ghost stories and ghost walks around Stratford with Stratford Town Walks as well as some spook-tacular competitions. 

Cob House Fisheries, The Cob House, Worcester Road, Wichenford, Worcester. 01886 888517

October 25-November 7; Halloween Trail. October 31; Halloween – look out for special menu’s that day and also please feel free to dress up!

Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Cheltenham. 01242 602308

Monday, October 27 – Thursday, October 27 - Haunted Half Term. Ghost tours, arts and crafts, Halloween Magician. Friday, October 31; same events as above but some spooktacular extras added – Scarytales by the Midnight Storyteller; mini monster dungeon disco, Cheltenham face painting, carved pumpkin display, Ghost the owl plus a fire performance finale from 4pm. All included in normal admission prices. Events are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of Sudeley Castle.

The Almonry Heritage Centre, Abbey Gate, Evesham

Saturday, October 25-Saturday, November 1 - Bring on the Spooks

Keep your little imps occupied over the Halloween half term by taking part in our Bring on the Spooks activities! Each Halloween pack costs just £1 and includes our gruesome Trick or Treatment trail (find the remedies around the building), fiendish puzzles and the materials for a Monster Mask making session. Ideal for ages 4 and up.

10am-5pm. (last admission at 4pm) Monday to Saturday.  2pm-5pm (last admission at 4pm) Sunday.  Phone: 01386 446944.  £5 adults, £2 seniors and students under 11s free.

Evesham Country Park, Twyford, Evesham

Monday, October 27-Friday, October 31 - Halloween Spooktacular
Get those creative juices flowing and join in for pumpkin carving and crafts this Halloween at Evesham Country Park…it’s sure to be ‘spooktacular’ fun for all ages!

Monday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 28 - Paint Your Own Halloween Pottery! Use acrylic paints, glitter and gems to decorate your own hanging Halloween decoration. £3.50 per child.

Wednesday, October 29-Friday, October 31 - Pumpkin Carving! Get creative, and a little messy, and carve your very own pumpkin to take home and spook all passers by this Halloween. Price includes pumpkin, carving kit and a tea-light. £4.50 per child

All activities are located in a heated marquee within the main courtyard at the Country Park - activities all undercover so no need to worry about the weather spoiling your fun! Turn up anytime between 11am - 4pm and get creative.

Arley Arboretum, The Estate Office, Upper Arley, near Bewdley. 01299 861368

Monday, October 27-Sunday, November 2 - Halloween Fun

Free entry for all kids! Open every day 11am-5pm.  Half term week pumpkin trail, spooky snacks, arts and crafts - witches hats and pumpkin masks! Dinosaur trail, fairy trail and maze and much more . Adults £5, children free between October27-November 2. Some events/features are an additional cost.

The Fleece Inn, The Cross Bretforton Evesham. 01386 831173

Saturday, November 1 - Warnings to the Curious: The Ghost Stories of M. R

7.30pm. Tickets £10 - Book now. Have your spines tingled and your bumps goosed with this atmospheric adaptation of the creepiest Edwardian ghost stories! Join M. R. James as he summons forth malevolent spirits and vengeful demons in these classic eerie tales, perfect for Halloween.

Hatton Adventure World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick. 01926 843411

Saturday, October 25 – Sunday, November 2 – Pumpkin Event

A free pumpkin for every child with daily carving competitions in our brilliant (but slightly spooky!) themed marquee. Plus Hatton’s Pumpkin Hunt with a prize badge and Hatton’s Halloween Pumpkin House.  Plus full day’s programme of Farmyard Fun.