October 24, 2026 - November 1, 2026

Halloween Half Term in the Gardens

This October Half Term, Halloween takes over Trentham Gardens with spooky family adventures, live entertainment and plenty of surprises along the way.

From pumpkin hunting and mad science to fairground rides, face painting and special appearances, there’s plenty to keep your little monsters entertained throughout Half Term:

• Pumpkin Corner – discover nine impressive pumpkin scenes created by professional pumpkin carvers. 4 will be created from 24 October and 6 more added on 28 October with live carving taking place on 28 October.
• Halloween Pantomime – enjoy a fun, family-friendly Halloween show with performances throughout the day.
• Live Seasonal Music – soak up the Halloween atmosphere with live entertainment on stage.
• The Makers Market – browse a fantastic selection of stalls from independent makers.
• Vintage Fairground Rides – add some extra thrills to your Halloween day out.
• Trentham Gardens – explore the lakeside walk, adventure playground, maze, barefoot walk and more.
• Shaun the Sheep Find the Flock Trail – see if you can discover all 12 supersized sculptures.
• Food & Drink – a selection of food, drinks and seasonal treats will be available to purchase.