Halloween & Half Term in Cheshire

Get ready for chills and thrills this Halloween in Cheshire!

There's lots going on in Chester and Cheshire this Half Term, from pumpkin picking to ghost tours, trails to follow and clues to solve and woodland trails lit up at night.

Join in freaky activities at Gulliver's World, head to the UK's biggest open air cinema to see some spooky films, visit Tatton Park for their new Skellies and Wellies event or gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Beeston Castle.

This is just for starters, there is lots more going on for Halloween and during half term in Cheshire, come and visit if you dare...

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Jump Scares at the Old Time Cinema

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Chester

Take part in our cinema-themed handling session from 1 - 2:30pm, and then join us to watch Frankenstein's Monster (1931) on the big screen of the lecture theatre. There will be popcorn.

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Spooky Saturday

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Macclesfield

Pumpkins, ghosts and ghouls oh my!
Join us in the town centre, for some spooky happenings with crafts and entertainment.

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How to get away with Murder

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Christleton

Can you plan the perfect murder and get away with it?
Many people think they can, and in this event, we look at forensic and other evidence that Police use in their investigation of murders.

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Wildlife and nature walks at Quarry Bank

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Styal

Join our ranger team for a series of seasonal nature walk through the woodlands at Quarry Bank.

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Family Friendly Halloween Party

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Christleton

Get ready for a spooktacular Kids Halloween Party, filled with ghoulish games, creepy crafts, and monstrous munchies!

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Halloween Murder Mystery @Bunbury Arms

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Chester

Come and join us for an evening of detective work! Dress up in your best costume and immerse yourself in the murder mystery evening at the Bunbury Arms Stoak.

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Halloween @ The Works

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Northwich

Join us at Lion Salt Works for our annual Halloween party! With free spooky crafts, haunted stories and a trick or treat trail.

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Halloween Family Rave

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Chester

Family friendly, all ages welcome and a great way to kick off the Halloween celebrations with Terry 'Mista Tee' Samuels and Friends
Spooky decor, parachute game, Big balloons and glow sticks. Fancy dress encouraged!

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Super Natural

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Upton-by-Chester

Discover a Halloween like no other at CHESTER ZOO this autumn! Marvel at the GIANT PUMPKIN sculptures, complete the trail challenge and collect a sweet treat! Plus, BRAND NEW BEASTS legendary digital experience.

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Sins & Sanctuaries Halloween Party

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Celebration

Chester

Chester's Biggest Halloween Event! Dj's, Scare actors, performers, fire acts, confetti cannons & more!

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Apprentice House Spooky Tours at Quarry Bank

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Styal

What was that noise? Did you see that? Follow our ghoul guide as they take you on a tour full of surprises and discover the stories of the ghosts that still live there!

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Frankenweenie

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Chester

A comic twist on a classic tale from Disney and the mind of Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas).

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Pumpkin Decorating for Kids

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Chester

Join Laura from the library team and have some creative, Halloween fun decorating a pumpkin to take home. It could be spooky, cute or funky, whatever you prefer!

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Alien Trail

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Lower Withington, Macclesfield

Explore Jodrell Bank’s beautiful green spaces on an intergalactic outdoor trail and keep an eye out for little green men hiding in the trees!

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Astro Pi: Mission Zero

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Workshop

Lower Withington, Macclesfield

Try your hand at coding with Astro Pi for the chance to have your work sent to the International Space Station!

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World of Wizardry

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Tattenhall

Explore an interactive multi-room experience led by our Professors, including: Potion Making, Herbology, Dark Arts and charming Crafting

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Autumn Artisan Gift Fair

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Fete / Fair

Knutsford

Find something extra special at this artisan food and gift fair.

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The Pumpkin Path

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Knutsford

Knutsford’s family friendly Halloween event, the Pumpkin Path, returns this Halloween - Thursday 31st October, from 4pm to 7pm.
The Pumpkin Path takes place along King Street, Minshull Street and Regent Street. This year’s event is very kindly…

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Oktoberfest After Dark

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Chester

Dust off your lederhosen and prost to good times at Oktoberfest After Dark (Oooh spooky!)

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Hands-on Halloween at Catalyst

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Widnes

Pumpkin Spice and All things Nice! Don't let this half term sneak up on you. Get your tickets boooooo-ked for our awesome autumn activities. Have a go at our scary science experiments, racing spiders, using magnets to move Dracula's car, making…

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