As the trees are getting brighter and the days are getting shorter, there’s no better way to get into the spooky spirit than by visiting Godstone Farm during October half term. Our fang-tastic Halloween event runs from Saturday 26th October until Sunday 3rd November 2024 and is full of fun activities, including mini golf, arts and crafts, animal encounters and more, it’s a ghoulishly good time for the whole family! So grab your broomsticks and tuck a magic spell under your hat, we’ve got so much in store for you over Halloween half term and we can’t wait to share!
Pumpkins and skeletons and golf – Oh My!
If you’re a fan of friendly frights and family fun, you’ll love Halloween Mini Golf! Navigate your way through this creepy course as you putt past spooky props and creepy creatures – it’s frightfully good fun for kids of all ages!!
Take a look at everything that’s going on, our timetable should help you plan your day!!
Meet and Greet your Favourite Characters
We all love a selfie with our favourite Godstone Farm characters so don’t miss out on the chance to meet our super-friendly rather large pink pig Wiglet!! Just linger around The Venue at 10.45am or 2.30pm and get ready to strike a spooky pose!
Brave The Wall – if you dare!
Have you got nerves of steel? Then you’ll want to test your courage by braving our wall! Located inside The Venue, this challenge isn’t for the faint-hearted, you’ll need to put your brave pants on and plunge your hand into the unknown!
Pumpkin Carving and Spooky Arts and Crafts
What’s Halloween without a pumpkin or two? Channel your inner artist and create your very own spooky masterpiece to take home. You’ll be pleased to know that you can pre-book your pumpkin carving tickets during your booking journey, this will give you a voucher that you need to take to the pumpkin carving station. Alternatively you can pay on the day, just remember it’s card payment only. Marshallow toasting is also an optional extra, perfect for chilly days, card payments can be taken at the marshmallow toasting station.
We’ve also got some great Halloween-themed crafts planned – you can choose to create your own boo-tiful ghost or get stuck in and make a decoupage pumpkin. All materials are included so you just need to bring along your imagination!
Fang-tastic animal encounters
Of course Godstone Farm during October half term isn’t just about Halloween, we’ve got over five hundred animals living here too! From fluffy rabbits to gentle donkeys, you’ll have the chance to meet and interact with some of your favourite animals. You’ll find more traditional farm animals around the farm trail and some slightly more unusual creatures too – don’t miss out on our inquisitive meerkats!
Animal Interaction Barn
Animal interactions will be open from 10am until 4pm, which will give you a great chance to get up close to some of our amazing animals. See if you can spot our baby rats in Peter’s Potting Shed – clue: they like to hide in the flower pots and sometimes even nestle inside the scarecrow! You may meet small furry animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs and you’ll probably smell the ferrets before you see them as they use their scent to communicate with each other! Especially for half term you’ll get the opportunity to meet some of our creepy creatures at timed sessions throughout the day.
Meet creatures of a scaly kind in The Reptile House during morning and afternoon sessions. The Reptile House is home to exotic reptiles such as iguanas, bearded dragons, leopard geckos and snakes and ssso many more interesting creatures and artefacts. All of our animal interactions are a brilliant opportunity to learn more about animals in a fun and engaging way.
So whether you’re looking to perfect your pumpkin carving skills, brave a fun mini-golf course of simply enjoy some quality family time, Godstone Farm is THE place to visit this half term. There’s plenty to keep the kids amused all day long, it’s friendly-frights all the way! Don’t miss out on the magic and mystery – grab your little monsters, witches and wizards and pre-book your visit online in advance for the best priced tickets. We know you’ll have a hoot!
Don’t Miss the Godstone Farm Low Bang Fireworks Event!
If you’re looking for a magical way to end your day of Halloween fun, make sure to book tickets for our low bang fireworks event! This incredible, family-friendly fireworks display is perfect for little ones who may be sensitive to loud noises, with the fireworks choreographed to music for a dazzling display! Get access to this ticket-only event from 5pm and the pre-show will start with a children’s disco from 5.30pm. You’ll also be treated to a performance from Captain Fantastic, who will bring a brilliant mix of magic and comedy and a mesmerising stilt walk and fire show from Fire Knights Circus!
With BBQs, a bar, a glow stand and plenty of snacks available, you can grab a bit while enjoying the amazing atmosphere. The fireworks themselves, choreographed to your favourite tunes will be a stunning finale to the night. This popular event sells out every year so be sure to book your tickets online in advance – spaces are limited and it’s pre-book only. Don’t miss out, grab yours and enjoy a magic evening under the stars!!
