Halloween in Staffordshire

Looking for the best events for Halloween in Staffordshire this October? From pumpkin picking and family trails to haunted houses and late-night scare mazes, there’s something for every age and scare level. Whether you’re planning a gentle family day out or a thrill-filled night of frights, Staffordshire has it all.

Here are five fang-tastic, family-friendly days out for Halloween... 

Five things to do for Halloween in Staffordshire 

1. Alton Towers Resort 

One of the biggest Halloween attractions in the UK, Alton Towers Scarefest brings the resort to life every October. Families can enjoy the CBeebies Land Monster Ball, Trick O Treat Town, and colourful shows by day. At night, experience rides in the dark, spine-tingling scare mazes, and entertainment that makes Scarefest the ultimate Halloween in Staffordshire.

2. Drayton Manor Resort 

This October half term, Drayton Manor Resort offers spooky shows, trick-or-treat adventures, rides in the dark, and spectacular lakeside fireworks. Monsters & Magic is ideal for families looking for a full day of Halloween fun in Staffordshire.

3. The Trentham Estate 

Pumpkin picking, glowing trails, and magical family adventures transform The Trentham Estate at Halloween. Don’t miss the Trentham Halloween Festival, Gandeys Circus Halloween Spooktacular, and Monsters on the Move – perfect for families looking for Halloween activities near Stoke-on-Trent.

4. Statfold Country Park

Pumpkin trails, haunted woods, monster shows, and even a ghost train – Statfold Country Park’s Halloween Spooktacular has all the ingredients for an unforgettable family Halloween in Staffordshire.

5. National Forest Adventure Farm

Famous across the Midlands and beyond, Screamfest at the National Forest Adventure Farm is a must for horror fans. With immersive scare mazes, live action Halloween shows, and entertainment under the stars, it’s best for ages 12+.

More things to do for Halloween in Staffordshire 

For something different, head to Tamworth’s SnowDome, where you can glide through spooky skating scenes or enjoy frosty fun with Hocus Snowcus. A Halloween with icy thrills and plenty of laughs.

Explore the gardens on a spooky trail at the Shugborough Estate, then try your hand at broomstick-making in a fun, hands-on workshop, or step into gothic drama at Biddulph Grange Garden as Sherlock Holmes faces Dracula in this unique Halloween performance – Staffordshire Halloween theatre at its best.

And you can expect zombies on the dance floor, phantoms on the road, and lots of spooky surprises at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, and pick up spooky treats, explore craft stalls, and enjoy family-friendly fun with a seasonal twist at Himley Hall's Halloween Craft & Gift Fair.

And there's thousands of pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colours waiting to be picked across the county - find out more in our blog, 'The Best Pumpkin Patches in Staffordshire 2025'. 

Things to do for half term in Staffordshire 

If you're looking for other activities for half term, you'll find a full round-up of the best half term events in Staffordshire on our Half Term page. 

And you can send the season out with a bang this year at dazzling fireworks displays in Staffordshire, at Drayton Manor Resort, Weston Park, the Staffordshire County Showground, and many more. 

Check our Bonfires & Fireworks page for more details.