Southport Halloween: 13 spell-binding ways to celebrate
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Here Visit Southport pick some of the forthcoming Halloween highlights.
Mexican Festival at Southport Pleasureland
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Hide AdExperience a flavour of Mexico at Pleasureland’s fabulous fiesta with a full line-up of spook-tacular entertainment on the 2nd of November.
With stilt walkers, fire performers, Batala drummers, stage shows and live music, the festival promises a thrilling night and an even more fantastical finale of fireworks.
Tickets are £20 and include unlimited access to all rides for the whole night.
Pumpkin Picking Adventure at Windmill Animal Farm
The Pumpkin Picking Adventure returns for another year!
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Hide AdBetween the 12th of October to 31st of October, bring yourself and your wellies to Windmill Animal Farm. Pick your perfect pumpkin from their farm-grown spooktacular selection to take home to carve and decorate into a mesmerising masterpiece.
Tickets are £18.95 for adults and £19.95 for children, under 1s go free, and include full access to the Windmill Animal Farm Attraction, the Runaway Farm Train, as well as a pumpkin of your choice.
Half-term mischief at Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Explore two weeks of wetlands magic at WWT this October half-term.
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Hide AdThe centre invites all young witches and warlocks to weave a willow wand, craft potions and spells, paddle out on a 'Canoe Scarefari' and participate in a Fancy-Dress competition between the 21st of October to 3rd of November.
Tickets are £18.15 for adults and £11.80 for children, under 4s and WWT Members go free.
Spooky Halloween Carvery at Formby Hall Golf Resort
A ghoulishly great day of entertainment awaits the whole family at.
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Hide AdOn the 26th of October, pick up your broomsticks and fly to Formby Hall Golf Resort for party games, Halloween crafts, disco, and other fun for children along with a devilishly delicious carvery lunch.
Tickets are £30 for adults and £15 for children, under 2s go free.
Victorian Day at Wayfarer’s Arcade
Transport yourself to Victorian Southport with a company of actors and music hall singers ‘doing the Lambeth Walk’ as you shop.
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Hide AdCelebrate the iconic Victorian shopping arcade on the 26th of October and make the day even more special by attending in a Victorian costume!
Sefton 4 Good’s Spooktacular Halloween Quiz Night
Come along with friends and family in your best costumes to the Spooktacular Quiz Night and test your knowledge on all things Halloween while raising money for local good causes through Sefton 4 Good.
The Quiz Night will be held at Southport Market’s Event Hall on the 30th of October and will be filled with tricky trivia, ghoulish games, and devilish delights.
Tickets are £5 per person.
The Twitchy Witch Show at Southport Market
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Hide AdThe Twitchy Witch has hopped on her broomstick and flown her spooky antics to Southport.
Join brave heroes Hansel, Gretel, and the Knowing Owl to put an end to her miserably mean attitude at the thrilling, family-friendly show on the 31st of October.
Recommended for ages 3+, tickets for children are £13.72, adults go free with children.
Mesmerising Make It! Craft Workshop at The Atkinson
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Hide AdAttend a free family craft workshop with a Halloween twist on 31st of October that is perfect for kids of all ages.
Take inspiration from the museum and gallery as Artist Ruth Moilliet demonstrates how to use recycled paper to create beautiful flowers and creepy crawlies for Halloween.
Visit The Atkinson throughout the season for a whole array of spook-tacular events.
Halloween Disco at Waterfront Southport Hotel
What better way to spend Halloween than a disco?
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Hide AdDress up in your scariest costume on the 1st of November and let the DJ put a spell on you that will make you dance the night away.
A prize will be available for the best fancy dress costume!
This event is 18+ and tickets are £10 per person.
Spooky Afternoon Tea at The Vincent Hotel
Running from the 1st of October to the 9th of November, The Vincent Hotel are offering a Spooky Afternoon Tea where one can expect the unexpected with plenty of treats (no tricks), from sinister scones to spine-chilling sandwiches.
The Vincent Hotel is a unique hotel located in the heart of Southport and will be dressed up in Halloween décor to get you into the spooky spirit.
Watch Dracula at The Blackeyed Theatre
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Hide AdThis stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's adventure, directed by Nick Lane, combines Victorian Gothic and contemporary elements while also featuring the signature ensemble performance style of Blackeyed Theatre.
With an eerie soundtrack, potent acting, and creative design, book now for a thrilling theatrical experience between the 5-6th of November.
Autumn tours at the British Lawnmower Museum
Southport’s British Lawnmower Museum are conducting special autumn tours for all the family during October.
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Hide AdSee the Blue Peter robot mower, the wedding present of Prince Charles & Princess Diana, and Lawnmowers of Merseyside celebrities, Paul O’Grady, Hilda Ogden & Albert Pierpoint.
To pre-book an Autumn Tour, contact [email protected]
Pixel Playground VR
Conquer the immersive virtual reality world of Pixel Playground VR with a seasonal selection of games that promises exciting challenges and fearsome fun.
Enter the VR Arena, where teamwork and social fun take centre stage: make decisions together and work out your strategies with your teammates to enjoy the triumph of your shared successes.
Details on accommodation, days out and events in Southport can be found here visitsouthport.com
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