Calling all spooky season fanatics – it’s Halloween! Time to get your scare face on and enjoy a season of pumpkins, face paint and spooky fancy dress ideas. But, where can you go to celebrate this season on your Llandudno breaks in all its glory? We have spotted the spookiest events to enjoy this year during Halloween. How will you celebrate?
Porth Eirias Halloween 1k and 10k
Make running fun by dressing up in your spooky Halloween costumes. This year, a 1k and 10k Porth Eirias run is taking place along the North Wales Coast Path. Capture the beauty of the mountains and popular beaches looking over Anglesey, whilst also being in with the chance of winning prizes.
If you’re not one for running, alternatively, you can watch and enjoy the spectacle of costume designs during this exciting event.
For more details, visit here.
Location: Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay
Escape Alive at Gwrych Castle
Get your heart racing and immerse yourself in the Halloween Castle Tour. Expect spooky surprises and watch out for the terrifying shadows lurking around every corner. With stunning sea views and beautiful architecture, it is worth the trip to explore the beautiful castle that you may know was a previous location for the ITV hit show I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here. Will you make it out alive?
Location: Gwrych Castle, Tan-Y-Gopa Rd, Abergele, LL22 8ET
Pumpkin Fest
Fun for all the family – take a dive into the vibrant pumpkin patch at this year’s Pumpkin Fest at Manorafon Farm in Abergele. A chance to fetch a pumpkin is not all. You can taste the selection of street eats, such as loaded fries, hot dogs and tasted marshmallows, perfect for a chilly night.
Plus, they are staying open after the sun goes down, where you can enjoy a night of live music, stroll down the Halloween Trail and take part in the spooky challenges under the sky.
For more details, visit here.
Location: Manorafon Farm Park, LL22 8ET
Idlewild Halloween Open Day
Meet the rescue animals at Idlewild Animal Sanctuary this October. Open for animal lovers and Halloween fans, this event encourages your favourite spooky costumes. Learn about the conservation of the sanctuary, visit the animal residents and take a stroll through the beautiful grounds around the Welsh countryside.
For more details, visit here.
Location: Idlewild Animal Sanctuary Pen Bryn Twrw Llanbedr-y-cennin, LL32 8UP
The Magic Of Halloween
Enjoy an evening of magic, illusion, puppetry and classic Halloween hits at The Magic Of Halloween show. Fun for the whole family, this is the perfect chance to make the most of the spooky season in an entertaining evening of family fun.
For more details, visit here.
Location: Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay
Llandudno Fireworks
Scheduled to take place on the 29th October, the spectacular display of fireworks is set to return on the North Shore Promenade. Grab your Winter coat, woolly hats and sticky apples as you enjoy the blast of colourful lights shooting the night sky. This Llandudno event is definitely one to visit alongside the community of the Welsh town.
Location: North Shore Beach, Llandudno
Zip World Ffear Fforest
Not for the faint hearted. Zip World is introducing the Scarefest of the year – Ffear Fforest is back! From terrifying clowns, a paintball range and jump scares at every corner, this is Wales’ most terrifying event in the quiet Welsh woodland. Do you dare to take part?
For more details, visit here.
Location: Zip World Betws-y-Coed, A470, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0HX
Have you picked your next Halloween adventure from the list above? Have a spooky time celebrating!