Spooky Season In Norfolk
Pumpkin patches and Halloween events galore
Norfolk boasts a diverse range of Halloween events and pumpkin patches scattered across its picturesque landscape—no surprise, given its vast open spaces. With plenty of room to embrace the season, local farmers enthusiastically bring Halloween to life each year. Here’s a roundup of some of the most thrilling activities—mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy the spooky season!
All about the pumpkins
- Wroxham Barns Pumpkin Patch Open Weekends
Pick up your pumpkins between 12th & 13th October and 19th & 20th October at Wroxham Barns. Carve on site with plenty of photo opportunities, facepainting and sweet treats galore.
- The Pumpkin House
This pumpkin House is back on the 12th & 13th October, 19th & 20th October and every day between Thursday 24th-Thursday 31st October. A maize maze, fancy dress competitions, vintage machinery, musical organ, artisan fairs and much more to enjoy!
- Pettitts Adventure Park Pumpkin Picking
From 25th October-3rd November, Pettitts offers free pumpkin picking for all paying children, alongside Halloween shows and themed activities.
- The Halloween Garden at Holkham Hall
Pumpkin carving, leaf crunching, craft making, story-telling – a perfect Holkham Hall event between Sunday 27th-Thursday 31st October.
- Algy Pumpkin Patch (date tbc)
This patch is a fun and laid-back spot for picking pumpkins near Fakenham.
Others to look out for: Mrs G’s Pumpkin Patch, pumpkin event at Ha Ha Farm
Fancy a fright?
- Hirsty’s Halloween Hoot
Taking place from 19th & 20th October and October 26th-November 3rd, this event offers pumpkin picking, a maze, and farm fun. With attractions like face painting, a Halloween quiz, and a crafting marquee, it’s ideal for younger families.
- The Monster Club Halloween Show
Returning with a spectacular mix of live music, dance, and circus performances, The Monster Club is a hit huge with families. Running during half-term, this fun and spooky show is suitable for all ages. Our kiddies LOVED this last year, so we will definitely be returning!
- PrimEVIL at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
In its 15th year of horror! If you want something more thrilling, PrimEVIL is one of Norfolk’s largest scare attractions. Featuring several scare zones, it’s recommended for teens and adults, making it perfect for those seeking a good fright.
- Hippodrome Halloween Spooktacular
This family show runs between 24th October-3rd November and features circus acts, comedy, and dancers, all set in an immersive spooky arena. Perfect for kids and adults alike. We will certainly be heading over after enjoying their Easter and Summer shows!
- Fairground Frights at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
A spooktacular event which runs for 6 days between Saturday 26th-Thursday 31st October. Not suitable for under 10s.
- Get Me Out of Here at Wroxham Barns
Between Friday 25th October-Sunday 3rd November Wroxham Barns are showcasing their brand-new event – Get Me Out Of Here. It looks spooky and fun for all ages!
Bonfires and fireworks (announced at time of writing mid September)
- Hunstanton Cliff Top Fireworks Display
On 2nd November Hunstanton will host its annual Halloween firework display and bonfire. The fireworks are notoriously spectacular and fill the big Norfolk sky with colour and sparkle. The event is completed with fairground rides, live music, stalls, children’s entertainment and much more! The bonfire is lit around 5:45pm.
Our top picks
October with a 7 year old and 6 year old is going to be exciting. Last year we spent most October’s Sunday afternoons finding the cutest and quirkiest pumpkins to colour in and sticker, as well as events to dress up for and the Monster Club Halloween special at the Norfolk showground. This year we will be giving the Hunstanton fireworks Display a go as we’ve heard some great noises about the evening, alongside our favourite – The Pumpkin House in Thursford and a trip over to the Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth for their Halloween show! You’ll probably also see us pushing wheelbarrows around some new patches we have yet to try such as Ha Ha Farm’s and Mrs G’s Pumpkin Patch! Our half term will most likely be spent crafting at Holkham Hall (and drinking coffee).
