Spooktacular Cornwall – Your Guide to Halloween 2025 Activities

As autumn leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, Cornwall transforms into a hauntingly beautiful destination perfect for Halloween adventures. From ancient tales of ghosts and witches to family-friendly activities, Cornwall offers something for everyone seeking spine-tingling experiences this October. Here’s our comprehensive guide to Halloween in Cornwall 2025.

Ghostly Tours and Walks

Cornwall’s rich history provides the perfect backdrop for ghostly encounters. Several historic towns offer guided ghost walks where local storytellers share tales of smugglers, shipwrecks, and supernatural occurrences. Particularly popular are the evening lantern-lit tours through Bodmin’s haunted streets and the “Ghosts of Pendennis Castle” experience in Falmouth, where visitors explore the 16th-century fortress after dark.

Witchcraft and Folklore Experiences

Discover Cornwall’s fascinating connection to witchcraft and folklore at the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle, which hosts special exhibitions and workshops throughout October. The Cornish Witch Trail in the picturesque village of St. Agnes reveals the history of local “pellars” (Cornish witches) through interactive displays and demonstrations of traditional herbal remedies.

Family-Friendly Halloween Fun

For those with little ones, Cornwall offers numerous not-too-scary options. Farm parks like Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm and Dairyland Farm World transform into pumpkin patches complete with carving stations. 

Spooky Natural Wonders

Experience Cornwall’s naturally eerie landscapes during Halloween. Bodmin Moor, with its ancient standing stones and misty atmosphere, offers guided “Moonlit Moor Walks.” The legendary Tintagel Castle, associated with King Arthur, hosts twilight tours focusing on myths and legends of the medieval period.

Haunted Accommodations

For the truly brave, several historic inns and hotels across Cornwall claim resident ghosts. The Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor, made famous by Daphne du Maurier’s novel, offers “Ghost Hunt Nights” where guests can participate in paranormal investigations using professional equipment.

Costume Events and Parties

Don your most creative costume for Cornwall’s numerous Halloween celebrations. Newquay’s annual “Zombie Crawl” transforms the town centre into an apocalyptic playground, while Truro hosts a grand Halloween parade featuring elaborate costumes and floats designed by local artists.

Whether you’re seeking serious scares or family-friendly fun, Cornwall’s Halloween offerings provide the perfect autumn getaway. Book your accommodation early, as this increasingly popular time to visit sells out quickly!