What’s On For Families This October Half-Term In Cheshire?

Chester Zoo

Get ready for a magical autumnal adventure as Chester Zoo’s popular Halloween Event is running between the 18th October and 2nd November 2025. During these special half-term days, the zoo will offer a whole host of family-friendly entertainment. Wander through the zoo and discover a vibrant line-up of attractions – from giant pumpkin sculptures, campfire stories, marshmallow toasting and more. For younger explorers aged 5 to 11, a series of school holiday clubs will be running to spark their curiosity about the natural world.

While some activities may carry an additional cost, Carden Park is offering an exclusive Chester Zoo hotel package, combining discounted zoo entry with a relaxing stay in luxurious surroundings. During your visit don’t miss the chance to explore the brand new 22-acre Heart of Africa habitat – an immersive experience that opened just this year!

The Ice Cream Farm

One of the region’s most-loved attractions, the Cheshire Ice Cream Farm is great for a October Half-Term day out – and it’s only a short 20-minute drive from Carden Park. After all, who can resist an ice cream treat? With over 50 delicious flavours to choose from – including favourites like Kinder Bueno, honeycomb, and apple sorbet – there’s something to delight every family member.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Throughout autumn, the farm is also hosting a World of Wizardry Interactive Activity. During selected dates you can expect colourful potion making, magic plant potting and sorcerers studies. For visitors with additional needs, The Icecream Farm also offers dedicated SEN sessions in a safe, calm and inclusive environment – ensuring everyone can join in the fun.

BeWILDerwood

Are you ready for an unforgettable Halloween at BeWILDerwood? A spectacular line-up of events takes over the estate across two exciting weeks just 20-minutes from Carden Park Hotel. The spotlight is on their frightfully fun Halloween activities; including a spooky disco and storytelling stage. As well as fun themed autumnal games. As evening approaches, you can take part in “twig or treating” where you will meet some curious characters along their designted trail.

During the October Half-Term days there will be plenty of opportunity to explore all your favourite activities in the BeWILDerwood woods up until 4.30pm. From whizzing down slippery slides, zooming across the wooden sky mazes and navigating wobbly wires and tricky tunnels.

Erddig Hall

Slightly out of Cheshire you’ll find the beautiful Erddig National Trust park and 18-th century house. Adorned by acres of garden to explore under the bronzed colour trees – you are sure to have some leaf-stomping fun in the great outdoors. From October 25th they are hosting their ‘Noble Beasts’ themed adventures. Inspired by the Hall’s Tribe Room, the hidden creatures will be hidden around the estate just waiting to be discovered.

On October 28th and 30th there is also a special coat of arms designing class for families. Here you will get creative in their education room – which animal will you chose for your own shield? If you plan to visit on Halloween itself the team at Erddig are also hosting several events though they day such as; pumpkin carving, spooky shortbread making and create your own lantern workshops.

Carden Park Hotel

Perfect for extended fun, you can expect spacious refurbished rooms and plenty to do on-site for all ages if you chose to visit the hotel this half-term. You are also in safe hands with family friendly dining options, adored by even the fussiest eaters. The most popular draw is the use of the 20-metre heated indoor swimming pool, creating a balance of fun and relaxation for everyone to enjoy.

On-site you can find entertainment options for children such as our hotel cinema room showing spooky family classics as well as a monster activity trail across the countryside grounds. There will also be daily indoor inflatable activities and games great for letting a burst of energy out in the afternoon. There is also activities for older children and teenagers such as axe throwing, segways and a high wire adventure course (booking recommended).

Tatton Park

Halloween events are back at Tatton Park this October! They have a selection of decorative skeleton displays to find as you walk around – all with creative individual puns to cause a giggle. Your family will also find a classic pumpkin patch so you can dig around and chose the perfect fit for decorating at home together. In between searching for your pumpkin take a moment to visit your favourite farmyard friends including pigs, chickens, goats, sheep, donkey’s and more. Many of which a rare breeds which have been recognised with prestigious awards for conservation.

Currently you can save 10% off parkland and attraction tickets by booking online in advance (View Tatton Park).