Add a little pumpkin spice to your half-term and Halloween plans with these wonderfully wicked and alternative experiences to enjoy in Bristol.
Make the most of your October and never have a dull moment with these experiences on your radar. If you're looking for activities to keep the kids entertained this half-term or if you're in the mood for something Halloween-ey for yourself then have a look at these creepy and quirky experiences.
Think pumpkin painting, haunted walks, creepy crafts, and more - we've got your fun covered you spooky lot!
1. Spooky archery and axe-throwing with Brocks Outdoor Adventures
Are you and your family prepared for the zombie apocalypse? Well after a terrifying day of archery and spooky axe-throwing you definitely will be!
Halloween is all about sweeties, scary movies, and dressing up- but why not mix it up and enjoy a more active Halloween this year? Brocks Outdoor Adventures have completely kitted themselves out for the spooky season and have a whole host of terrifyingly terrific outdoor activities to keep ghouls (both young and old) thoroughly entertained.
Finesse your archery skills or add to your weaponry repertoire with some seriously cool axe-throwing skills.
All of these experiences can be booked individually so that you can customise your ultimate Halloween adventure!
-> Book Brocks Outdoor Aventures here
2. Halloween baking workshops with Boujon Bakery
From cupcakes to biscuits, Yuup’s seasonal baking workshops are the perfect chance to get hands-on, have fun, and take home some tasty, and rather scary creations.
For kids, there are short, engaging sessions where little ones can decorate their own cupcakes or biscuits with spooky icing and sprinkles. Adults don’t miss out either, with grown-up cupcake decorating evenings that make a great social activity with friends. Whichever you choose, you’ll leave with edible treats and some new decorating skills.
Book Halloween Cupcake Decorating for Kids
Adult Halloween Cupcake Decorating
Halloween Biscuit Decorating Workshop (Kids and Adults)
3. Pumpkin pottery with Pottymouth & Made This Mess
If your idea of a cosy, seasonal activity involves clay, then you’ll want to check out the lineup of pottery workshops from Pottymouth and Made This Mess. These makers are bringing delightfully creative, hands-on ceramic sessions that lean perfectly into autumn vibes.
Make a Pumpkin Mug at Stokes - Join a relaxed, Halloween-themed pottery workshop where you’ll hand-build a pumpkin-shaped mug using pinch-pot techniques. Whether you aim for spooky or sweet, you’ll leave with a unique ceramic piece.
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Pumpkin Tea Light Holder Workshop - Use slab-building, carving, embossing, and other decorative techniques to transform clay into decorative pumpkins or tea light holders. Finished pieces are fired and glazed for you to collect later.
-> Browse all pottery workshops
4. The Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walk (with or without a haunted pub stop)
There's a lot of things in Bristol that go bump in the night. A city built upon thousands of years of history is bound to have a couple of skeletons in the closet (or human skins on the door if one is to believe the Hatchet Inn legend).
Unearth the frightening, the freaky, and the downright bizarre with the Haunted and Hidden Bristol walk. Voted no.1 on GWR FM's "Top 20 things to do in Bristol" and awarded the 2021 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence - why go elsewhere for your spectural needs?
The Haunted and Hidden walk is suitable for all ages, but if you're looking for adult-only aparitions you might enjoy the Haunted and Hidden Walk with a haunted pub stop to have some spirit with your...well... spirits.
-> Book the Haunted and Hidden walk here
5. Step into gothic history with Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein
For a blend of literature, horror, and immersive storytelling, visit Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein in Bath. This multi-sensory museum and escape-room blend brings the tale of Frankenstein (written in Bath) to life. You’ll discover rooms with unusual artefacts, specially designed atmospheres (sound, scent, lighting), and even a creepy basement walkthrough for the braver visitors.
