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Fun & Spooky Things To Do In Cambridge For Halloween 2025

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From glowing country-house trails to eerie river adventures and pumpkin patches galore, here’s your cheat-sheet to Halloween around Cambridge this October. Book early - the best slots go fast.

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Quick overview: what’s on


Horror at Hinchingbrooke House (Huntingdon)

Horror at Hinchingbrooke house

Cambridgeshire’s cult scare maze returns with actors, set-pieces and jump scares through the historic house and grounds. Strictly for thrill-seekers; expect strobe lighting, loud noises and blood-curdling fun.

Tickets & info

Anglesey Abbey Halloween Trail

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill

A gentle, family-friendly trail packed with riddles and spooky challenges around the gardens — perfect for half term. Trail sheets are paid and include a small prize at the end; normal admission applies.

Dates & booking

Halloween at Wimpole – Illuminated Trail

Halloween at Wimpole – Illuminated Trail

As dusk falls, Wimpole Estate transforms with glowing installations, eerie soundscapes and seasonal street-food. An atmospheric evening walk that’s suitable for families and date night alike.

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Audley End Miniature Railway – Halloween Special

Audley End Miniature Railway – Halloween Special

All aboard the Halloween Express for a not-too-scary adventure through the woods, storytelling and seasonal fun near Saffron Walden — a favourite with younger families.

See times & tickets

Sacrewell – Halloween & Pumpkin Village

Sacrewell – Halloween & Pumpkin Village

Pick your pumpkin, follow the spooky trail and explore the farm. Activities run on October weekends and daily through half term. Great for kids who like hands-on fun.

Plan your visit

Skylark Events – Week of Wickedness

Skylark Events – Week of Wickedness

A full day out with pumpkin picking, carving, shows and the giant maize maze in March, Cambs. New for this year: special evening pumpkin-picking sessions.

Daytime details · Evening sessions

Milton Maze Pumpkin Patch (Milton)

Milton Maze Pumpkin Patch (Milton)

Cambridge’s local patch: pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, photo spots and the Field of Fun. Open selected October weekends, then daily 25–31 Oct. Pre-booked tickets only.

Tickets & info

Traditional Punting Company – Halloween Punt & Hunt

Traditional Punting Company – Halloween Punt & Hunt

A two-part scavenger hunt (river + city) wrapped around a classic chauffeured punt. Designed for ages 4–11 — light on scares, big on fun.

Book & info

Rutherford’s – Halloween Ghost Punting

Rutherford’s – Halloween Ghost Punting

After-dark river tales, shadows under college bridges and a few delicious chills. A great alternative to a pub crawl when the clocks go back.

Dates & booking

Parties, club nights & pop-ups

For late-night parties, quizzes and one-offs around the city, scan the rolling listings on Eventbrite and filter by your dates.

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P.S. Fancy a proper fright?

Creepy Cambridge: Cambridge's Most Entertaining Ghost Walk

Our Creepy Cambridge Ghost Tour serves up true tales of plague pits, cursed scholars and lingering spirits — delivered with dark humour. Popular with teens and brave grown-ups.

Book a Creepy Cambridge tour

Planning tips

  • Many events use timed entries — book ahead and arrive 10–15 minutes early.
  • Family trails and pumpkin patches sell out on weekend slots first.
  • Check access, parking and weather policies; costumes + layers recommended.
  • For late-night events, confirm age restrictions and ID requirements.

Round-up last updated: 28 September 2025. Always confirm details with organisers before travelling.

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Hugh Wood
Founder & Chief History Nerd, Terrible Tours
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Hugh Wood is the Director of Terrible Tours and an expert in medieval and local history. Total history buff, also loves a laugh and believes that to be the best way to learn, regardless of age!

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