Treat the kids to a spooky day out at one of these gardens during October half term and Halloween, where you can expect creepy trails, pumpkin carving and weird plants. Many of these gardens are also a joy to visit this time of year for their glorious autumn colour.
Don't forget to wear your Halloween costume!
The best garden Halloween events in 2023
Halloween events in the south east
Spooktacular Fun at RHS Hyde Hall, Essex
At RHS Hyde Hall during half term you can get involved in creepy crafts, spooky storytelling and face-painting. There are also ethical animal encounters and autumn garden trails to enjoy.
21-29 October, RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford Essex, rhs.org.uk
Spooktacular Fun at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey
At RHS Garden Wisley in October half term you can go on a spooky garden trail and take part in seed planting and craft activities.
21-29 October, RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane,Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB, rhs.org.uk
Halloween events in the south west
Halloweden Week at the Eden Project, Cornwall
Halloweden returns for another year, and this time, visitors can take in a special quest to protect the world's forests. There is also a wicked ice rink and a wand making workshop to get involved in.
18-29 October, Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall PL24 2SG, edenproject.com
Spooktacular Fun at RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon
During October half term at RHS Garden Rosemoor, visitors can enjoy creepy crafts and pumpkin decorating. There is also a magic show and a halloween disco on offer.
21-30 October, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon EX38 8PH, rhs.org.uk
Halloween events in the north of England
Spooktacular Fun at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire
This halloween at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, take part in a magical forest school and halloween crafts. There are also garden detective sessions and ethical animal encounters.
28 October - 5 November, RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 1QB, rhs.org.uk
The Ghoulish Garden at Alnwick, Northumberland
Halloween at The Alnwick Garden has arrived and this year, each weekend in October is jam-packed with meet and greets, crafts, facts and more! See below for full details!
The Garden will be decorated and a trail card can be picked up on arrival. Visitors can also take part in wand and lantern making, herb planting and meet-and-greets with favourite movie characters.
Don't forget to visit Alnwick's famous Poison Garden, which is filled with around 100 toxic, intoxicating, and narcotic plants. Enter if you dare.
30 September - 5 November, The Alnwick Garden, The Gardeners Cottage, Greenwell Road Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1HB, alnwickgarden.com
Spooktacular Fun at RHS Garden Bridgewater, Manchester
Join the spooky fun this October half term at RHS Garden Bridgewater, with activities for all the family to enjoy.
From creative pumpkin carving and planting activities, to exploring our creepy garden trail. Join Colour the Clouds for an interactive storytime, or have a go at Rangoli to celebrate Diwali.
21-29 October, RHS Garden Bridgewater, Occupation Rd, Worsley, Manchester M28 2LJ, rhs.org.uk
Halloween events in Scotland
Botanics Halloween Trail, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
This historic botanical garden dates back to the 17th century and has fine views of Edinburgh's skyline. Highlights include the Rock Garden, the Chinese Hillside, the rhododendron collection and the Scottish Native Plants Collection.
Caley the good garden witch is throwing a Halloween party this year for the Botanics Beasties and she needs your help! Follow the clues around the Garden to find the party items on her list and meet some party guests on your way.
Complete the trail and receive a yummy treat.
14-31 October, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR, rbge.org.uk
Family Halloween Trail at Castle Fraser, Aberdeenshire
The traditional walled garden at Castle Fraser includes specimen trees, herbaceous borders, a medicinal border and organically grown fruit and vegetables.
Follow our trail through the gardens to claim your spook-tacular prize at the Castle. This is a family friendly trail and suitable for all ages. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
23-29 October, Castle Fraser, Sauchen, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 7LD, nts.org.uk
Spooky Trail at Greenbank Garden, Glasgow
This 18th century walled garden in the suburbs of Glasgow has an impressive range of plants, including a National Collection of bergenia. The gardens are designed to inspire visitors to grow a wide array of plants in their own gardens.
In the cobbled courtyard, magic students receive the day's lesson plan. The first lesson is finding clues hidden around the garden. Can you piece together the clues? Your magic word will be formed from the letters in each clue.
In the second lesson, we'll explore potions. Your potion supplies will include a small cauldron. For the spell to work, you will need your magic word.
Upon completion, you will receive your magic school certificate & treat.
28-29 October, Greenbank Garden, Flenders Road, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 8RB, nts.org.uk