The Best Halloween Events In Hertfordshire 2021
The leaves are falling, the nights are drawing in and there’s a chill in the air… which must mean that Halloween is coming! If you or your little ones are looking for some creeptastic Halloween events in Hertfordshire this year, we’ve got you covered.
From pumpkin picking to spooky Halloween trails, there should be something for everyone this year. And since Halloween is not just about the kids (despite mine thinking it is ALL about trick or treating), we’ve included a few things to do at Halloween in Hertfordshire for adults and older kids at the end.
For each entry below, we’ve included links directly to the Hertfordshire Halloween event for more detailed (and the most up to date) information.
Whilst a lot of the 2021 Halloween events in Hertfordshire dates have been released, some haven’t so keep an eye out and check back here because more events may be added closer to the time.
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Halloween events in Hertfordshire for kids
Our kids love Halloween and I’m always researching things to do at Halloween near me which is why I came up with this huge guide on Halloween events for kids. It should help to give you some inspiration to find a Halloween event near you.
If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this October half term in Hertfordshire, these Halloween days out look spookily family-friendly!
Hatfield House
Half Term Halloween Sneaky Family Fun
The event is suitable for kids aged 2-10. There is an interactive Halloween trail and a workshop where you can ‘pimp your pumpkin’.
Address: Hatfield House, Great North Rd, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5HX.
Dates: 28th to 31st October 2021.
Tickets: Adult – £10.00, child (under 2) £15.00. Pimp a pumpkin – £2.50. £1.00 booking fee on all bookings.
Paradise Wildlife Park
Halloween at Paradise and Dinos After Dark – see also our guide to the best dinosaur parks in the UK which has some information on the PWP dinosaurs.
Address: Paradise Wildlife Park, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7QA.
Dates: Halloween at Paradise runs from 23rd to 31st October 2021. Dinos After Dark runs from 22nd to 31st October 2021.
Tickets: Halloween at Paradise: Adult – £22.00, Child – £20.00. Under 2 – FREE. Dinos After Dark: £14.00 per person, Under 2 – FREE. £15.00.
Photo credit: Willows Farm
Willows Farm
Pick a pumpkin at Willows Pumpkin Patch, take part in a pumpkin hunt and other activities, all included in the price of your entrance ticket.
Address: Willows Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PF.
Dates: 16th to 31st October 2021.
Tickets: £20.95 per person (Under 2 free but there is a £0.50 booking fee).
See all the places to go pumpkin picking in Hertfordshire as well as pumpkin picking in Bedfordshire.
Treasure Trails
Address: Self guided walking trail around Hitchin.
Dates: Any time.
Tickets: £9.99 per map.
Aldenham Country Park
Spookfest – Halloween trail, pumpkin picking and carving and all sorts of Halloween themed activities.
Address: Aldenham Country Park, Aldenham Road, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3BA.
Dates: 16th to 31st October 2021.
Tickets: £7.50 per person.
Knebworth House
Knebworth Gardens Halloween Trail – (see also Halloween lunch on Sunday 31st October).
Follow a Halloween trail around the gardens and solve riddles to win a prize at the end. Halloween activities and crafts available. Fancy dress encouraged.
Address: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6PY.
Dates: 25th to 29th October 2021.
Tickets: Adult – £7.00, child – £8.50, Under 2 – FREE.
Photo Credit: Knebworth House
Ashridge Estate
Address: Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LT.
Dates: 23rd to 31st October 2021.
Tickets: Adult – £7.00, child – £8.50, Under 2 – FREE.
How exciting to wander around the woods of Ashridge Estate in the dark! Not entirely Halloween related but I’m sure it can be with some accompanying spooky stories. It’s one of our favourite places to go for a family walk in Hertfordshire with some of the best bluebell woods in the UK (in case you can visit in the Spring).
Halloween events in Hertfordshire for adults
This post is more geared towards Halloween events for kids in Hertfordshire but we’re pretty sure that there are some grown up kids who love a bit of spooky Halloween fun.
Hatfield House
Veil of Dispair – an immersive Halloween experience.
The Sneaky Sisters Sideshow Spectacular – a creepy cabaret.
Address: Hatfield House, Great North Rd, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5HX.
Dates: 28th to 31st October 2021.
Tickets: Adult – £25.50 per person for the Sideshow and £55.00 per person for the Veil of Dispair (includes entrance to the Sideshow).
Haunted Hertford Walk
Address: Walks begin by the White Hart pub in Salisbury Square.
Dates: TBC.
Tickets: £6.00.
Books on the Hill
Chat with authors of Crawling Horrors
Address: Books On The Hill, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1ER.
Dates: 29 October 2021 from 7 – 8pm.
Tickets: From £5.98 – £12.99.
Halloween events near Hertfordshire
If you’re on or near the Hertfordshire borders, you may be interested in venturing out of Hertfordshire because there are some really great Halloween events taking place near Hertfordshire.
Wrest Park – The Wizards of Once Halloween Quest – 23rd to 31st October 2021 – (BEDFORDSHIRE).
Audley End – Halloween Special – 23rd to 31st October 2021 – (ESSEX). See also the best Halloween events in Essex for more ideas.
Marsh Farm – Halloween Festival – 16th & 17th and 23rd to 31st October 2021 – (ESSEX).
Blenheim Palace – Halloween at Blenheim – 22nd to 31st October 2021 – (OXFORDSHIRE).
Waddesdon Manor – Cryptid Safari Halloween Trail and Spooky Afternoon Tea – 22nd to 31st October 2021 – (BUCKINGHAMSHIRE).
See also …
Halloween events in Bedfordshire
Photo Credit: Waddesdon Manor
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How about staying in a haunted hotel in Hertfordshire? Check out the Brocket Arms in Ayot St Lawrence or the White Hart Hotel in St Albans.
See also these haunted places in Hertfordshire.
We also have posts on the best places to go pumpkin picking near London, pumpkin picking in Essex, pumpkin picking in Suffolk, pumpkin picking in Cambridgeshire and pumpkin picking in Norfolk.
Halloween nearly over? We also have a comprehensive post on the Christmas events in Hertfordshire this year.
And if you are heading into London this Christmas, we have posts on :
Things to do at Christmas in London with kids
A guide to the Christmas markets in London
A guide to the Christmas lights in London
If you think we have missed a Halloween event in Hertfordshire, please get in touch and let us know!
