Halloween in North Wales 2026
HALLOWEEN in North Wales has all the right ingredients for something special.
Ancient castles, historic towns, forests, mountains, steam railways and dramatic coastlines provide an atmospheric backdrop as October draws to a close.
Across the region, Halloween brings family trails, pumpkin events, spooky attractions, ghostly stories, seasonal railway journeys, fright nights and community celebrations.
Ewegottalove will be adding events throughout October, from major visitor attractions to smaller local activities which deserve a little more attention.
Whether you’re looking for something suitable for younger children or an altogether scarier evening out, keep checking back as our North Wales Halloween guide grows.
Featured Halloween Events
This is where we will highlight some of the biggest, most unusual and most interesting Halloween events taking place across North Wales. More events will be added throughout October.
FFEAR FFOREST – ZIP WORLD BETWS-Y-COED (9 October–1 November): The forest takes a darker turn for Halloween as Zip World Betws-y-Coed brings back Ffear Fforest. Attractions include an after-dark coaster experience, drops into the darkness, a giant swing and Halloween activities among the trees. The experience is aimed primarily at ages nine and over.
CALAN GAEAF AT CHIRK CASTLE (17 October–1 November): Welsh folklore and some of Chirk Castle’s more curious stories provide the inspiration for this family trail through the autumn garden. Interactive activity stations encourage younger visitors to explore, play and discover stories connected with Calan Gaeaf and the changing seasons.
CALAN GAEAF AT ERDDIG (17 October–1 November): Erddig near Wrexham is celebrating Calan Gaeaf with family-friendly trails through its historic house and garden. Welsh folklore, strange creatures, seasonal crafts and marshmallow toasting all form part of the half-term programme.
CALAN GAEAF TRAIL – BODNANT GARDEN (24 October–8 November): Welsh monsters and mythical beasts take centre stage at Bodnant Garden. Families can enter the ‘Otherworld’, follow a monster hunt and encounter characters and stories including the Hwch Ddu Gwta, Y Ladi Wen and the Conwy Afanc.
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN TOURS – CONWY CASTLE (26–27 October): Conwy Castle offers child-friendly spooky tours exploring castle ghosts, medieval life and some decidedly gruesome old remedies. Tours last around 30 minutes and run several times during the day.
HALLOWEEN AT DENBIGH CASTLE (31 October): A spooky trail, creepy crafts, face painting and Halloween prizes await visitors to Denbigh Castle, with fancy dress positively encouraged.
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN – BEAUMARIS CASTLE (31 October): Beaumaris Castle combines its own spooky trail with gruesome figures, friendly resident witches, Halloween crafts and chocolate prizes.
TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL – CAERNARFON CASTLE (31 October–1 November): Halloween spirits have taken over Caernarfon Castle. Visitors are challenged to find four suitably scary inhabitants, solve the puzzle and perhaps earn themselves a treat.
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Family Halloween
Pumpkin trails, craft activities, children’s entertainment, fancy dress, daytime attractions and Halloween adventures designed with families in mind.
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Fright Nights
When darkness falls, Halloween takes on a very different character.
Look out here for scare attractions, ghost walks, after-dark experiences and Halloween events aimed at older children and adults.
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Castles, Railways & Heritage
Few parts of Wales are better suited to Halloween than North Wales.
Its castles, historic buildings and heritage railways provide some wonderfully atmospheric settings for seasonal events, storytelling and spooky adventures.
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Pumpkin Picking & Autumn Days Out
Halloween does not necessarily have to be frightening.
We will also be featuring pumpkin picking, autumn attractions and seasonal days out across North Wales.
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Community Halloween
Some of the best events may never appear in a national tourism guide.
We want to hear about Halloween parties, village events, community trails, local theatre, shop activities, school and club events and other celebrations taking place across North Wales.
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Holding a Halloween Event?
Are ewe planning something spooky in North Wales?
Tell Ewegottalove about it.
We welcome details from major attractions, community groups, theatres, pubs, shops, clubs and independent businesses.
Basic listings can be included free of charge, subject to space and editorial approval.
Please send the event name, location, date and time, a short description, booking or website details and, where possible, an image which you have permission for us to use.
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Want to Stand Out?
Enhanced promotional opportunities are available for attractions, venues, event organisers and businesses wanting greater visibility during our Halloween coverage.
These can include featured listings, photographs, booking links, dedicated articles and selected homepage exposure.
Ask Ewegottalove about Halloween promotional opportunities.
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