Scare the kids (and adults) silly
Have a spooky family fun day in Northumberland and prepare yourself for halloween crafts, pumpkin carving, spooky stories and even a fancy dress competition as part of the Northumberland Halloween parade held in Blyth. Creep it real with ghoulish ghost tours, spooky scarecrow trails and afternoon teas in Northumberland with a terrifying twist.
The famous Scarycrow Trail will return to Ford & Etal Estate in 2025, as well as their family-friendly pumpkin pinch-pot making classes. Explore the creepy clues scattered around Warkworth Castle, as well as hearing spooky stories in the eerie setting of this ancient castle.
For further Halloween events Northumberland has to offer, head to Brocksbushes Farm Shop near Corbridge for a classic pumpkin-picking adventure — the perfect way for families to celebrate the season. Further north, discover the magical world of Bowring Hepple Black in Alnwick, where shelves brim with mystical merchandise, spellbinding gifts and enchanting curiosities that bring a touch of wizardry to your Halloween or join in with the Halloween and Day of the Dead parade in Blyth town centre on Halloween.
Explore spooktacular Northumberland castles, uncover strange goings on, and discover the weird and wonderful hidden gems of Northumberland this Halloween.
Discover all that Northumberland has to offer by checking out our autumn guide, and remember to keep checking our upcoming events page for the newest events in Northumberland over the autumn and winter months.