The most fang-tastic time of the year is almost here, and there's lots of activities for all the family to have a spooktacular time! Keep on reading for some of the highlights for this year's Halloween in Plymouth.

If you're looking for other things to do other than Halloween, check out our October half-term blog.

Boo at the Zoo 2022

Boo at the Zoo is back, and scarier than ever! This Halloween, Dartmoor Zoo is opening its gates after dark to invite you to a truly FANG-tastic night at the zoo on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October.

    

Get your tricks and treats at The Box this Halloween

On Saturday 29 October, get involved in The Box's Spooky Science evening where you can explore their galleries by torchlight, perform a science experiment in the Learning Room, dance away to some spooky tracks - and don't forget to wear your best Halloween outfit!

   

Lego Robotics at Market Hall

Swoop into one of Market Hall's Lego Robotics sessions this October. There's plenty of educational workshops for your little ones to take part in, from creating your own spooky animations and building spider robots and plenty more - with a mixture of designing, building and programming, they'll all have a wicked time!

    

There's something spooky going on in Plymouth City Centre

Follow the Halloween Trail in the city centre from 22 to 30 October and locate the 15 Halloween characters displayed in shop windows to be in with the chance of winning one of three £50 Waterstone's gift cards!

    

Halloween on the Barbican

Don't miss out on some sea-riously spooky fun on the Barbican this half-term in the Barbican Halloween children's trail from 24 to 31 October. Look out for posters of real sea creatures displayed in shop windows, find them all and bring your completed trail to the Tourist Information Centre to collect your prize.

   

Pumpkin Patch @ Pennywell

Head to Pennywell Farm in Buckfastleigh this October where there will be all your favourite activities plus the Pennywell Pumpkin Patch, where you can have a ton of fun, from pumpkin picking and trail to a pumpkin village and more, this event is a must-see for you and your family!

   

Poisonous Potions and Pesky Pumpkin trail

For little witches and wizards, the pesky pumpkins have returned to Saltram garden! From 22 October, can you spot them all or draw the magical ingredients into the pumpkins on the sheet in the Poisonous Potions and Pesky Pumpkin Trail?

    

Party at the Market

On Saturday 29 October have an exciting and spooky time at the Plymouth Market Halloween Party, with plenty of fun activities for all the family including face painting, competitions and trick or treating.

    

Halloween Adventure Golf

Are you ready for Halloween Adventure Golf at China Fleet Country Club? Their golf course has been taken over by scary creepy crawlies, dress as a ghoulish ghost or wicked witch and have a Spooktacular time. On from Saturday 22 October to Monday 31 October.

      

Fright Night on Drake's Island 

Join us on Drake's Island for our very first and unique Halloween Horror experience and Immerse yourself and your friends into our horror film theatrical experience, where you will encounter the characters of your worst nightmares. Taking place 30 October from 2pm until 5pm, over 18s only.

   

Interested in seeing more?

Check out our Halloween & Half Term Events for more inspiration

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Plymouth is easily accessible by train with a wide range of services running from a variety of locations within England. Although some services may require a change or two.

Travelling from London takes around 3 hours with Great Western Railway, if you're coming from the north, the trip from Manchester can take 5 hours 15 minutes. 

Alternatively, the recently renovated Night Riviera Sleeper service runs Monday – Friday and Sunday evenings. Visit gwr.com/sleeper for more details on times and how to book.

We recommend using GWR.com to search for the fastest and best route for your journey, and book in advance for the best price.