{"id":490999,"date":"2025-10-11T12:45:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T12:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/490999\/"},"modified":"2025-10-11T12:45:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T12:45:16","slug":"fifteen-things-to-do-in-wales-on-and-around-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/490999\/","title":{"rendered":"Fifteen things to do in Wales on and around Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time of year, and to get us all ready for the day that seems to last a month, Megan Philip has found roughly two weeks\u2019 worth of jolly-looking horror business for all the family. Even you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Halloween Family Daytimes \/ Scare Evenings<\/p>\n

Family-friendly Halloween happenings in a stories Vale castle! Enjoy Halloween stamp trails, Skeleton Gardens and axe-throwing, plus entry to the Jurassic Wales Dinosaur attraction. Pack your day (or night) with scary yet safe adventures.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fonmon Castle, Vale Of Glamorgan, Sat 18 Oct-Sun 2 Nov<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a311\/\u00a310 (day); \u00a315\/\u00a314 (evening). Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

Terror Mountain<\/p>\n

This year marks a decade of Terror Mountain. Spend a night running from cannibals, ghouls and demons in five terrifying live-action attractions, namely Sanctum, Killerz, Wild Woods 2, Haunted: Live, and one new attraction TBC.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Silver Mountain Experience, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Sat 18 Oct-Sat 1 Nov<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a335-\u00a341. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

Hell On Earth: Halloween Horror<\/p>\n

Cardiff\u2019s only Alt Goth Halloween market is making a comeback this autumn. Based in the legendary Fuel Rock Club, come and peruse the stalls, with free entry for all from 11am-4pm. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Fuel Rock Club, Cardiff, Sat 25 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Admission: FREE. Info: Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

\"TerrorTerror Mountain<\/p>\n

House Of Deviant: Slayance!<\/p>\n

\u2018Slay\u2019ance, the latest performance from House Of Deviant, Wales\u2019 first and only learning disabled drag troupe, will be bringing cabaret to Pontypridd in a feisty and fierce Halloween spectacle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Y Muni, Pontypridd, Sat 25 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a315. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

Spooky Science Halloween Party<\/p>\n

A night of family festivities, complete with a Trick & Treat Trail and Ghoul School, an interactive live science show. With full access to the interactive Techniquest exhibits, Halloween craft stations and a fancy dress competition, it\u2019s a night not to miss.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Techniquest, Cardiff Bay, Sat 25 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a312\/FREE under-3s. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

Halloween Island<\/p>\n

New week-long romp in Cardiff\u2019s bay area, with partaking families assembling at Mermaid Quay before sailing the short distance to Alexandra Head, or Halloween Island as they\u2019re calling it. Attractions there include Pumpkin Village, the Carnival Of Bones and a Sunken Galleon.<\/p>\n

Alexandra Head, Cardiff Bay, Sat 25-Fri 31 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a314.50\/\u00a313.50 kids (daytime); \u00a315.50\/\u00a314.50 kids (evening). Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

\"TechniquestTechniquest \u2013 credit Steve Pope \/ Fotowales<\/p>\n

Beetlespoof<\/p>\n

Brought to Abertillery by the Talegate theatre company this October half-term, Beetlespoof sees Betty Beetle endeavouring to save her haunted house in an evening filled with spooky themes and fearfully funny moments.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Met, Abertillery, Wed 29 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a312.50\/\u00a39.50. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

After Dark Scream Park<\/p>\n

Three live-action mazes \u2013 the Blackwoods Abattoir, Dr Malice: The Cure, and Ghost Track \u2013 packed with jump-scares and haunting scenes. Also, come witness Luminaria, an spectacle of light, dance, and fire.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Trago Mills, Merthyr Tydfil, Oct 29-31<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a335\/\u00a315. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

Halloween Nights<\/p>\n

Each night, watch as a Wicker Man is set ablaze, and even make your own mini-replica. Come in costume to hear chilling Welsh folklore, then wander the museum after dark and join the haunted house disco.<\/p>\n

National Museum Of History, St Fagans, Wed 29-Fri 31 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a314\/FREE under-2s. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

\"HalloweenHalloween Nights, St Fagans<\/p>\n

Adult Lates: Shocktober Fest<\/p>\n

Techniquest, but only for big kids. See the scientific side of all things spooky with Techniquest doing what they do best. An adults-only evening of immersive exhibits accompanied by Oktoberfest-esque bratwurst and beers, and live music.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Techniquest, Cardiff Bay, Thurs 30 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a317\/\u00a312 early bird. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

BBC NOW: Halloween Spooktacular<\/p>\n

Come in costume and experience your favourite cinematic scores live \u2013 with pieces from Harry Potter, Doctor Who and Jaws \u2013 in an enchanting orchestral concert, conducted by Ellie Slorach.<\/p>\n

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Thurs 30 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a310. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

C\u0175m Rag<\/p>\n

High heels and high energy, and unapologetic fun, the boundary-pushing C\u0175m Rag are back with their fiercely popular drag show, serving a spine-tingling Halloween spectacular.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, Fri 31 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a35-\u00a314. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Violet\u2019sViolet\u2019s Vaudeville Vault<\/p>\n

Halloween Spooktacular 25<\/p>\n

The Savoy is hosting their frightening family Spooktacular, an adventure show set in an abandoned castle; expect ghosts, ghouls and a world of magic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, Fri 31 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a313\/\u00a310 under-16s. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

Which Craft?<\/p>\n

Join a free morning of crafts and games this Halloween in Barry\u2019s King Square. Previous years have seen Black Mountain Falconry making an appearance with their magnificent birds of prey displays.<\/p>\n

King Square, Barry, Fri 31 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Admission: FREE. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

Violet\u2019s Vaudeville Vault<\/p>\n

Violet Duff\u2019s award-winning cabaret show promises a raucous night that\u2019s a daring blend of magic, burlesque and circus skills guaranteed to entertain.<\/p>\n

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Fri 31 Oct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a320. Info: here<\/a><\/p>\n

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