15 Spooktacular Halloween Adventures for Families Near Kiplin Lodge Park (2025)

Crisp autumn air, falling leaves, and the thrill of Halloween just around the corner.

What better way to enjoy the spooky season than with some family fun near your cosy Yorkshire retreat?

We've rounded up 15 brilliant Halloween activities all within a short drive of Kiplin Lodge Park. Perfect for making magical memories with the little ones!

1. Mainsgill Farm Shop PYO Pumpkins

Just a stone's throw from Kiplin Lodge Park, Mainsgill Farm Shop offers a delightful pumpkin picking experience.

With no booking required, simply turn up, grab a wheelbarrow, and choose from a variety of pumpkins.

While you're there, why not check out their animals, play area and café too?

When: 11th, 12th, and 18th-31st October
Where: Mainsgill Farm Shop, near Richmond
Cost: Free entry, pay for what you pick
Perfect for: All ages, no booking needed

2. Bolton Castle Family Halloween Tour

Step back in time with a spooky twist at this medieval fortress.

The family Halloween tour offers a perfect blend of history and Halloween fun, with storytelling sessions and a Halloween trail featuring pumpkins, witches, and skeletons throughout the castle.

When: 21st October - 1st November
Where: Bolton Castle, Wensleydale
Cost: Standard admission applies
Perfect for: History-loving families with children of all ages

3. Bolton Abbey Pumpkin Trail

Follow the giant pumpkins through the beautiful Strid Wood on this accessible trail.

With wooden boxes containing special clues along the way, it's a fun puzzle for the whole family to solve together.

When: 25th October - 2nd November, 9am-5pm
Where: Bolton Abbey, near Skipton
Cost: Included with standard car park fee
Perfect for: Families with pushchairs or wheelchairs

4. Thornton Hall Farm: SPOOKS!

A short drive away, this farm transforms into a Halloween wonderland with the School of Evil show, Trick or Treat Street, pumpkin patch, carving activities, and the mysterious Mischief Manor.

When: Selected dates in October
Where: Thornton Hall Farm, Thornton-in-Craven, near Skipton
Cost: Adults £9.95, Children £14.95, Under 2s £9.95, Under 1s free
Perfect for: Families with younger children

5. Billy Bobs Ice Cream Parlour Halloween Transformation

This American-style diner becomes a "Fall Haven" with plenty of photo opportunities.

Meet Hilda the friendly witch, brave the haunted trail, join the candy scramble, and enjoy some monstrously tasty Halloween specials.

When: Weekends from late September and throughout half-term
Where: Billy Bobs, Calm Slate Farm, Skipton
Cost: £3 per child for the haunted trail
Perfect for: Families looking for food and fun combined

6. Forbidden Corner Halloween Spectacular

Perhaps the most unique attraction in Yorkshire becomes even more magical at Halloween.

With spooky trails, a quiz, and creepy goings-on, it's the perfect setting for Halloween adventures.

When: Gardens decorated 1st-31st October, Halloween Trail 25th-31st October
Where: The Forbidden Corner, Near Leyburn
Cost: Adults £18, Children £16, Family £62.50
Perfect for: Families with school-age children and above

7. Stage 1 Cycles Halloween Orienteering

For active families, this Halloween-themed bike orienteering event offers a different way to celebrate.

Follow the map to seek out spooky checkpoints and finish with hot chocolate and cake.

When: Late October
Where: Stage 1 Cycles, Hawes, Wensleydale
Cost: £5
Perfect for: Cycling enthusiasts of all ages

8. Skipton Halloween Fun

Head to Skipton Canal Basin for a monster trail, pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, Halloween crafts, and seed bombing, all completely free!

When: 29th October, 10am-4pm
Where: Skipton BID, Skipton Canal Basin
Cost: Free
Perfect for: Budget-conscious families

9. Spilmans Pumpkin Festival

This family-run farm grows an incredible 125,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squashes.

Each ticket includes a pumpkin voucher, and you can enjoy the spooky walk, carving barn, and new features like the Wizfords Academy of Witches and Wizards live show.

When: Late September to 31st October
Where: Spilmans Pumpkin Festival, Church Farm, Sessay, Thirsk
Cost: From £5.50 (includes pumpkin voucher)
Perfect for: Pumpkin enthusiasts of all ages

10. Fountains Abbey by Floodlight

While not strictly Halloween-themed, this atmospheric event offers a magical experience as the abbey is illuminated after dark.

Grab a torch and chase your shadows as you experience the abbey like never before.

When: Late October, 5pm-8pm
Where: Fountains Abbey, near Ripon
Cost: Adults £12, Children £6, Under 5s free
Perfect for: Families looking for a less scary but still magical experience

11. Mother Shipton's Cave Halloween Event

This historic attraction transforms into a Halloween wonderland with live actors and enchanting displays.

Don't miss the famous Petrifying Well, where everyday objects mysteriously turn to stone.

When: Late October to early November
Where: Mother Shipton's Cave, Knaresborough
Cost: £39 per car (max 5 people)
Perfect for: Families interested in folklore and history

12. Thorp Perrow Arboretum Halloween Trail

Not only is the arboretum stunning in autumn, but the spooky trail is lots of fun too! You'll be led through the trees on a Halloween adventure, with a bird of prey centre and play area to enjoy as well.

When: Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Early October to early November
Where: Bedale
Cost: £4 trail sheet plus standard admission
Perfect for: Nature-loving families

13. Stump Cross Caverns Halloween Trail

Explore the depths of these ancient caves with a spooky Halloween twist. With frightfully fun fossil digs and a spooky Halloween trail, it's an underground adventure not to be missed.

When: Late October to early November
Where: Stump Cross, Greenhow Hill
Cost: Included with cave tour
Perfect for: Adventurous families

14. Birchfield Ice Cream Farm Pumpkin Festival

A Halloween staple for many local families, this farm offers a huge selection of pumpkins in all shapes, sizes, and colours. For an additional charge, you can enter the farm, visit the gigantic pumpkin carving barn, get lost in the 6-acre maize maze, and enjoy the play equipment.

When: Mid october to 31st October
Where: Birchfield Ice Cream Farm, Summerbridge, near Harrogate
Cost: Free entry to pumpkin fields (pumpkins £2.50-£12)
Perfect for: Families looking for pumpkin variety

15. Create Your Own Halloween Hunt at Kiplin Lodge Park

Why not make the most of our beautiful grounds with your own Halloween scavenger hunt? Hide spooky treats around your lodge or in safe areas of the grounds (with permission), and let the little ones discover them with torches as dusk falls.

When: Whenever suits your stay!
Where: Kiplin Lodge Park
Cost: Just the treats you provide
Perfect for: Creating personal family memories

After a day of Halloween adventures, return to your cosy lodge at Kiplin Lodge Park to carve your pumpkins, enjoy some hot chocolate, and perhaps share some not-too-scary ghost stories around your private hot tub.



Remember to book activities in advance where required, as many Halloween events sell out quickly. Our friendly team at Kiplin Lodge Park is always happy to help with recommendations and local knowledge to make your Halloween stay truly magical.