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If you're looking for some Halloween fun with younger children, Hagley's Haunted House and Pumpkin Trail at Webbs West Hagley might be just the ticket. Aimed at primary school-aged kids, the event offers a spooky but not-too-scary experience. With three small rooms leading to a courtyard and pumpkin carving gazebo, it’s designed to entertain while keeping things light-hearted for little ones—though Webbs does caution that it may not be ideal for children who scare easily or don't like the dark.
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Disclaimer: I was kindly gifted tickets to visit Webbs West Hagley's Haunted House and Pumpkin Trail event. However, all opinions and views expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Hagley's Haunted House and Pumpkin Trail
This year, Hagley’s Haunted House is offering an even spookier experience for Halloween! Dare to step inside and come face-to-face with the restless spirits of the area’s haunted history.
Who will you encounter? Will it be the sinister phantom of Lord Lyttelton lurking in the cobweb-covered bedchamber, or perhaps Bella, the ghost of the Wych Elm, as she roams the darkened corridors? Or could there be another ghastly ghoul or witch waiting to give you a fright?
If you manage to escape the house, the courtyard outside is said to be haunted by the skeleton crew of pirate ghosts, once notorious for plundering the Stourbridge canal. They keep a watchful eye over their treasure – will you be able to sneak past, or will you find yourself cursed to join their ghostly ranks forever?
End your visit by picking your own pumpkin from the grounds, carving it, and taking it home to ward off any wandering Halloween spirits!
Our Experience at Hagley's Haunted House
The trail takes place in the old aquatics building. The three rooms inside are packed with Halloween-themed decorations, and just outside is the small PYO (pick-your-own) pumpkin courtyard, perfect for adding a dash of autumnal fun.
The first room was hallway-like with a piano, a spooky skeleton, and a ghost with sunglasses. The walls were filled with eerie photos - be sure not to stare for too long or you might think the eyes are following you around the room. The next room, Lord Lyttelton's bedchamber, had a four-poster bed, fireplace, privy, and a skeleton in a jail. The last room was the witch's kitchen, where she was cooking up a potent potion.
The building had a spooky atmosphere that was just the right level of creepy for younger kids. However, we did feel that the trail itself was a bit short. We only spent about 2–3 minutes in each section of the haunted house, and we were hoping for a longer experience.
Unfortunately, we also missed the backstory of Lord Lyttelton and the Wicked Witch, which was meant to add depth to the event. There were two families ahead of us, and with our pushchair, we couldn’t quite fit into the room where the characters were speaking. This meant that by the time we entered, the storytelling had nearly finished. That said, the actors were lovely, and they made an effort to engage with us generally, which helped make up for what we missed.
The outdoor courtyard was a fun addition - you can see the skeleton crew of pirate ghosts, have a go at pumpkin bowling, and there's a great "missing poster" photo opportunity. Here, you can pick your pumpkin and carve it in the undercover decorated marquee or inside next to the restaurant where Webbs usually hold pumpkin carving. Webbs provides stencils, carving equipment, a battery-operated light, and cut the tops of the pumpkins off for you (saves all the mess and faff at home).
The undercover decorated gazebo was full when we visited and difficult to navigate with our pushchair, so we decided to head inside. The indoor pumpkin carving area was much more spacious and everything you need to carve your pumpkin was laid out for you, ready to go! Our 5-year-old decided he didn't want to carve his pumpkin (but wanted to paint it instead... kids aye!), so we decided to take ours home.
Final Thoughts
Hagley’s Haunted House and Pumpkin Trail is a good option if you’re looking for a Halloween experience that’s not too intense. At £12 per child and £3 per adult, we felt the Haunted House portion could be a bit longer for the price, as it took us just over 5 minutes to go through.
We loved the whole idea, the decorations, and the characters - it's very unique. We just wanted more (...greedy, I know)! Maybe a longer storyline, even a Halloween-themed book read or something of the sort by Lord Lyttelton, or an interactive witch's kitchen, where the witch asks children to find the ingredients for her potion and they can add the ingredients themselves and watch the smoke come out the cauldron after a good old stir, or even a spooky-themed tune on the piano!
Address: Webbs West Hagley, Kidderminster Road South, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 0JB.
Agree with the previous comment - we visited yesterday and had expected much more for the price of £12 ticket for child. I had been looking forward to taking grand daughter all week and was so disappointed! Lord Lyttleton's monologue was not appropriate for primary school aged children - I looked around at the faces whilst he was in mid flow and all of the children appeared bored silly and I was relieved when he'd finished! The witch was fabulous and her room very decorative but her little drama was too short - more time should have been given to her and less to Lord Lyttleton! I don't mind high ticket prices as long as there is value for mone…
Absolute rip.off, not worth the money we paid, the house experience was at most 10 minutes such a shame