It's that time of year again! Just like that, Halloween has crept up on us. I really don't know where this year has gone.
If you're looking for some lower-cost ideas for Halloween, here are 22 ideas organised by location. The ideas are a mix of just pumpkin patches to Halloween walks, and trails.
But. do remember, if you are a National Trust member, some locations across the Midlands are hosting Halloween activities and trails. This makes for a super cheap day out! Halloween trail maps usually cost £3, but you don't necessarily need a map to join in with all the fun!
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1. Forge Mill Farm
What? Pumpkin picking and farm visit. Get some awesome photos, pick your perfect pumpkin, explore the funky friends' bale trail, and explore the farm. PLUS pumpkin photo booths (half term only).
How much? Adults £3.50 each, children £4.50 each, under 2s free. Family ticket (two adults and up to three children) £18. Pumpkins to be paid for separately.
When? 8th, 9th, 14th-30th October 2022.
Where? Forge Mill Farm, Forge lane, West Bromwich, B71 3SZ.
2. Little Lobsters Play Centre
What? A pumpkin party for under 5s, including 1 hour 30 min play session, disco
fancy dress, children's buffet, and Halloween fun!
How much? £10 per child. Pre-booking required.
When? Thursday 20th October and Friday 21st October 2022 at 5pm.
Where? Little Lobsters, Unit 1 The Crystal Centre, 6 Platts Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge West Midlands, DY8 4YR.
Website: https://littlelobsters.co.uk/
3. Sycamore Adventure
What? Family fun session, including slime bath, Hocus Pocus scavenger hunt, fancy dress, arts and crafts, Halloween "Where's Wally", hot chocolate, and marshmallows around the campfire.
How much? £4 suggested donation per child.
When? Monday 24th October / Wednesday 26th October / Friday 28th October 11am till 4pm, Saturday 29th October 11am till 2pm.
SEND sessions are on Tuesday 25th October and Thurday 27th October 10am till 4pm.
Where? Sycamore Adventure, Sycamore Green, Dudley DY1 3QE.
Website: https://www.sycamoreadventure.co.uk/
4. RSPB Sandwell Valley
What? Big Wild Halloween Party that includes an after-dark nature walk, a campfire, listening to some spooky stories, creating some natural Halloween decorations, and discovering the wildlife that uses the reserve at night. Families are welcome to wear fancy dress and bring blankets to sit around the campfire.
Some of the activities are outdoors, so please wear suitable footwear. The visitor centre and toilets will be open, and we'll be selling hot/cold drinks and snacks.
How much? Non-members are £8.50 per child and £4.50 per adult.
When? Tuesday 25th October, 2022 from 5pm - 7pm.
Where? RSPB Sandwell Valley, Tanhouse Avenue, West Bromwich, B43 5AG.
Website: https://bit.ly/3CdEAYy
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5. Essington Farm
What? PYO pumpkins.
How much? Entry is £2.50 each. 3s and under go free. Entry fee does not include a pumpkin. Pumpkins range in price from £2 to £12 depending on the size.
When? 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th-23rd Oct. Essington Farm will be releasing tickets for the final week of October closer to the time!
Where? Bognop Road, Essington, Wolverhampton WV11 2AZ.
6. Beech House Farm Pumpkins
What? Pumpkin Patch.
How much? FREE entry. Pay for what you pick.
When? 15th, 16th, 22nd-30th October 2022.
Where? Beech House Farm Pumpkins, Seisdon, Nr Wolverhampton, WV5 7EP.
7. The Kingswood Trust
What? Pumpkin Parade & Spooky Walk at The Kingswood Trust
How much? £10 family ticket, includes 5 people in 1 vehicle. Additional entry in a car with 5+ passengers +£2.50.
When? Friday 21st October 4pm - 6.30pm and Saturday 22nd October 10am - 1pm.
Where? The Kingswood Trust, Holyhead Road, Wolverhampton WV7 3AP.
8. Wood Hall Farm
What? Haunted Woodland Walk & Pumpkin Patch
How much? £5 per car (to be pre-booked online). Pumpkin purchases are cash only on the day of your visit.
When? Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th and then daily from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October. 10am to 5pm.
Where? Wood Hall Farm, Codsall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV8 1QR.
Website: https://bit.ly/3CFChPr
9. Northycote Farm
What? Free Halloween trail through Tudor Farmhouse.
How much? FREE. Donations welcomed.
When? Sunday 30th October 2022, 11am-3pm.
Where? Northycote Farm Underhill Lane Wolverhampton WV10 7JF.
Website: https://bit.ly/3SMSiIA
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10. The Pumpkin Patch at Iverley
What? PYO pumpkins.
How much? FREE entry. Pay for what you pick.
When? 15th-16th & 22nd-30th October 2022, 10:00am - 16:00pm.
Where? Sugar Loaf Lane, Iverley, Kidderminster
11. Bodenham Arboretum
What? Halloween Pumpkin Walk
How much? Prices vary slightly depending on if you pick the nighttime torchlit walk or the daytime pumpkin walk. See here for more info.
When? See here for more info.
Where? Bodenham Lane, Kidderminster DY11 5TB.
Website: https://www.bodenhamarboretum.co.uk/
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12. Spetchley Gardens
What? Escape from Oz: Live, interactive performance with an Oz quest and trail.
How much? Adult ticket £9 each, child £5 each (aged 3-16). Family ticket £25.
When? 24th - 28th October 2022.
Where? Spetchley Park Gardens, Worcester WR5 1RS
Website: https://bit.ly/3M8Mxm7
13. Witley Court Gardens
What? Ghoulishly good day out at Witley Court.
Follow Dennis, Gnasher, and friends to solve creepy clues on the fun family quest around the gardens. Then, meet costumed performers to hear tall tales of the strange, the supernatural, and the downright silly.
How much? £10 per adult, £6 per child (5-17 years), under 5s free. Free for English Heritage members.
When? Sat 22 - Sun 30 Oct 2022, 10am-5pm.
Where? Witley Court Gardens, Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcestershire, WR6 6JT
14. The Great Worcester Maize Maze
What? PYO pumpkins.
How much? FREE entry. Pay for what you pick.
When? TBA.
Where? Upton Road, Powick, Worcester WR2 4QZ.
Website: https://www.worcestermaze.com/
15. Top Barn Farm
What? Pumpkin patch.
How much? FREE entry. Pay for what you pick.
When? Open from the 1st October.
Where? Top Barn Farm, Worcester Rd, Holt Heath, Worcester WR6 6NH.
16. Severn Valley Cottage
What? PYO pumpkins, pumpkin trail around the patch, pumpkin carving on site available, tea cup ride and hook-a-duck games (weather permitting), goats and various other animals.
How much? FREE entry. Rides and pumpkins are an additional cost.
When? Open from Saturday 1st, then every weekend throughout October. They will also be open every day during half-term week. Open from 10am to 4pm.
Where? Located on the Bridgnorth to Kidderminster Road, DY12 1SU.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/people/Severn-valley-Cottage/100057268097547/
17. Arley Arboretum & Gardens
What? Halloween themed trail
How much? Adults £6, Children 3-15 years: £3.50 including interactive trail (given on arrival), Under 3s free.
When? Wednesday 26th October to Sunday 30th October 2022.
Where? Lion Lane, Arley, Bewdley DY12 1SQ.
Website: https://www.arleyarboretum.co.uk/
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18. Lower Drayton Farm
What? Pumpkin picking and carving.
How much? £9 each, under 2s free. Each ticket includes one pumpkin per person.
When? Every weekend from Saturday 1st October. Daily from Friday 14th – 31st October 2022.
Where? The Pumpkin Patch, Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RE.
19. Bednall Pumpkins
What? PYO pumpkins.
How much? FREE entry but tickets need to be pre-booked. Pay for what you pick.
When? 15th and 16th October, and for all of half term.
Where? Cock Lane, Stafford ST17 0SA.
20. Canalside Farm
What? PYO pumpkins and maize maze.
How much? £3 per person, under 2s free. Pre-booking is essential. Pay for what you pick.
When? Open selected dates throughout October. See here for more info.
Where? Mill Lane, Great Haywood, Staffordshire, ST18 0RQ.
Website: https://www.canalsidefarm.co.uk/
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21. Lichfield Maize Maze
What? PYO pumpkins, maize maze, bale mountain, play in the giant sandpit, and mini tractor yard.
How much? Adults £7 each, children £5 each, aged 0-2 go free, family ticket £22. Use code ‘spooky10’ at checkout for 10% off! Pumpkins are to be purchased separately and will be priced depending on size.
When? 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 21st-31st October 2022.
Where? Lichfield WS14 0AX.
22. Sheepwash Farm
What? PYO pumpkins and farm-based fun.
How much? FREE entry. Pay for what you pick.
When? 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd-31st October 2022.
Where? Whittington, Lichfield WS14 9JN.
Website: https://bit.ly/3RFegfo
Other information:
All information is correct at the time of posting (04.10.2022).
This list is not exhaustive.
Please do check out the event hosts' social media pages for updates on their patches and availability of pumpkins.
Please make sure to book in advance where required.
Parking charges may apply.
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