Halloween at Bowhill

When?

• 10am – 4pm
• Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th October
• Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th October
• Friday 30th – Saturday 31st October

Evening Trick or Treat sessions: 30th & 31st October, 5pm – 7pm – book here.  Want to do the day AND evening on the 30th or 31st? Book here. 

How Much?

• Annual Pass Holder Price – £13 per child
• General Admission – £15 per child
• Included in ticket price: Grounds, Playground & Soft Play entry, Halloween trail, games, pumpkin, self-led crafts, film-screening (first-come first-served seating), two accompanying adults FREE per booking

Begin your adventure on the Halloween Trail and step into the magical world of Mary Dore at Bowhill, inspired by real Buccleuch heritage and historical figures. Follow the clues through the grounds, helping Mary recover her lost legacy and gather the magical firewood she needs to rebuild her cottage – with a little help from the eccentric Duke of Montagu, ancestor of the current Duke, along the way!

But keep your wits about you… the Duke’s gamekeepers are watching. Can you outsmart them, collect all the firewood tokens and uncover the magic hidden within the forest?

Once you’ve completed the trail and helped Mary gather the magical firewood, it’s time to head to the Pumpkin Patch!

Little ones can grab a mini wheelbarrow and set off to find their perfect pumpkin, with plenty of fun lawn games to enjoy along the way.

Each child ticket includes one pumpkin to take home and enjoy carving!

Step beyond the pumpkin patch and discover even more hauntingly good fun. Little monsters can run wild in our woodland playground – with flying foxes, climbing forts, twisting slides and more to keep them busy.

For indoor thrills, head to the Courtyard soft play – the perfect spot for extra energy-burning adventures.

And when it’s time to refuel, gather in the Playground to toast marshmallows over the fire or sip a steaming hot chocolate from the Old Horse Box

In the Courtyard Gallery, little ghouls can get crafty with spooky-themed activities – from simple colouring sheets to creating their own creepy masterpieces with a mix of materials. Just pop in!

For a slower pace, head to the Bowhill Theatre and settle in for a spooky cinema screening, where a classic themed film awaits. First-come first served seating.

Stop by the Old Kitchen Café for a bite to eat, or grab something from the Old Horsebox in the Playground to refuel as you explore – including hot dogs for hungry little monsters!

This year, Mimi’s Bakehouse is bringing plenty of spooky-season treats to our café shelves. From brownies and muffins to delicious traybakes and more, there’s something sweet waiting at the Old Kitchen Café.