Halloween in Cornwall!
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to get spooky! If you fancy something spine-tingling and hair raising, then follow Meadow Lakes’ guide for some ghoulish fun in Cornwall this October.
There are many spooktacular experiences to discover in Cornwall this Autumn half-term, so it’s time to get ready for ghosts, ghouls and nightmarish screams…!
Bodmin Jail at Bodmin
Prisons aren’t exactly the most welcoming of places at the best of times, but when they are positioned on the edge of the Bodmin Moor and have a long and chequered past, the chill factor hits overdrive! Paranormal experiences are commonplace here and its little wonder, with 50 public hangings taking place at Bodmin Jail between 1785 and 1909 and many more prisoners subjected to misery and despair in its crowded cells…
The paranormal jail tour allows you to explore the depths of Bodmin Jail and learn about the prisoners who lived and died behind its crumbling walls. Along with a look into the history of the jail, you will find out about past sightings within the jail, which include floating orbs of light, strange shadows and unexplained sudden drops in temperature. You might even catch a glimpse of the restless spirits roaming the dark hallways… Eek!
If you aren’t easily spooked, then why not go for the full ‘After Dark’ experience? You’ll get to spend the night walking around the dark, damp jail… But be warned, eerie footsteps, rattling keys and dragging noises are often heard, as well as ghostly figures seen roaming the balconies. Dare you enter after dark…?
Spooky Stories at Godolphin House in Helston
Venture into the Undercroft and listen to spine-tingling tales of ghosts and ghouls at the National Trust’s Godolphin House, this October Half Term, with spooky stories to intrigue children and adults alike. Hear about the ghostly white lady who haunts Godolphin at night, of mysterious black dogs that prowl the nearby mines and learn about the foul deeds of the Witch of Fraddam!
Flambards at Helston
Enjoy Flambards Trick or Treat Fireworks display this Halloween, where families can enjoy goosebump inducing rides and a spooky pumpkin trail in the creepy Victorian Village throughout the day then watch fireworks light up the sky in the evening. Headlining the celebrations will be a fantastic George Michael Tribute show, so you can sing and dance the night away!
Rides & Attractions close 30/60 minutes before firework display at 7:30pm.
Ghost Tours at Pendennis Castle in Falmouth
25th & 26th October
Family Friendly Tours Take Place 6pm & 7pm
Adult Tours Take Place 8pm
Join us for an eerie ghost tour of Pendennis Castle. Our storytellers will guide you through the darkness and take you on a bone-chilling journey through the past. With tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history, this is not a night for the faint-hearted…
Tiptoe around the strange and mysterious rooms and hear tales of deadly deeds and odd happenings – you may be one of the lucky, (or rather unlucky), ones to hear the piercing screams of a kitchen maid who fell to her death while carrying a tray of food… Creepy!
Pumpkin Carving at Trelissick
Monday 21st – Sunday 27th October
For some pumpkin carving fun that the kids will love, be sure to head to the stables at Trelissick. Simply select your pumpkin, get scooping and then carve on a design of your choice! Either use a stencil or create your own spooky design.
Carving runs from 11:30am until 3pm at a cost of £3.
Halloweden at the Eden Project
One of the most popular events in Cornwall, celebrate all that goes bump in the night as Eden invite you into a beautiful and mysterious world full of magical beasts and mythical creatures. Come face to face with some very unusual animals, including the extremely rare Mongolian Death Worm and the loveable Giant Beast. See these mythical monsters up close and learn more about them from our specially trained handlers, including the opportunity to ask questions and care for the animals.
Get hands-on and make marvellous potions using the finest botanicals and some extra special secret ingredients, plus join a pumpkin carving master class. Learn all about owls, with our friends from Screech Owl Sanctuary too!
Halloween Horrors at Newquay Zoo
Visit an assortment of beasts at Newquay Zoo’s in this year’s Newquay Zoo Halloween Horrors, there is plenty of spooktacular fun to be had at the zoo this year, from bat hut trails to creepy crawly talks! The animals might even have some special spooky treats of their own… To be in it to win it, wear your most scary fancy dress to win a spooky surprise!