Halloween at Half Term by Bus
Spook-tacular days out this half term!
No, it’s not a trick – here are the best treats this October half term by bus…
Norfolk
Fairground Frights at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach (26th - 31st Oct)
Service: 2, 3
5 nights of fear, unlimited rides & unlimited thrills. Due to the nature of the event we do not recommend anyone under the age of ten to attend Fairground Frights.
Hirsty's Halloween Hoot (26th Oct - 3rd Nov)
Service: 1A Coastal Clipper
Pick your own pumpkin from Hirsty’s patch, and craft your most scary design - to save the mess at home. Discover face painting, the play area, a quiz around the maize maze, and a cafe serving food and drinks.
Dragon Hall - a variety of spooky events (28th - 29th Oct)
Service: Any Norwich
Home to the National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall has a wonderful programme of school holiday activities – yet again they spoil us – and they include children who are a bit older and sometimes a little harder to please. These events are offered on a free or pay what you wish basis which is a huge help when trying to organise fun and watch your pocket.
Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival (25th Oct - 3rd Nov)
Service: X29
Pensthorpe will be transforming into a land of magic and mystery this October half term for their FIRST EVER Pumpkin Festival! Mini witches and wizards can enjoy a whole week of eerie-sistible adventures including creepy woodland trails, scary scarecrows and petrifying pumpkin carving.
Suffolk
Beach Street Felixstowe - Halloween Monsters Ball and Dance Party (30th Oct)
Service: 77 Felixstowe Flyer
Get ready for a fang-tastic day of Halloween fun for all ages! 👻✨
Join the fun at Beach Street Felixstowe for a frightfully good time, with activities that will entertain the whole family, with a fancy dress competition, arts & crafts, a haunted maze and more - plus, every child receives a Halloween goody bag.
Christchurch Mansion - a variety of activities (26th Oct - 3rd Nov)
Service: Any Ipswich
Enjoy family fun at Christchurch Mansion this October half-term week by taking part in Wooley’s Autumn Trail, the Butter Making Workshop, the Spooky Bath Bomb making workshop or the Museum Discovery Day.
Framlingham Castle - Halloween Half Term (26th Oct - 3rd Nov)
Service: 63
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Framlingham Castle this half term. Travel back to the 17th Century as you visit to the Witch Finder’s tent, where you can try on weapons and armour, and take part in thrilling sword-fighting games. Then meet the Witch Finder General who will show you show how to detect and deal with an infestation of witches! Plus, explore the castle in the Halloween Quest as you solve creepy clues and gruesome tasks.
Buttermarket Shopping Centre - Boo-tiful Craft Creations (29th Oct)
Service: Any Ipswich
It’s a boo-tiful Halloween at the Buttermarket this year and there's a bunch of fun activities to keep you entertained all autumn long! This spooktacular event will allow you to be creepy and creative with the following activities:
🎃Halloween Rock Painting
👻Rag Ghosts – upcycling used rags and lollipops to create spooky ghosts
🕸️Create Halloween-inspired badges from recycled materials