Get ready for a chillingly good time as the Scottish Borders and Northumberland come alive with Halloween events for all ages. From haunted castle tours and eerie forest walks to family-friendly pumpkin patches. Enjoy spooky ghostly storytelling sessions around your fire pit and trick or treating. There’s something to send a shiver down everyone’s spine. Explore historic sites with a supernatural twist, or embrace the autumn magic with festive crafts, Fancy Dress Encouraged!!. Whether you’re seeking thrills, chills, or a cozy fall outing, these Halloween happenings across the region are sure to enchant and entertain!
1st – 31st October 11am to 3pm.
Head to Paxton House in Berwick Upon Tweed, embark on a spine-tingling adventure with their seasonal Halloween Trail through the eerie, atmospheric woodlands. Perfect for families and little ghouls, the trail runs from 11am to 3pm, offering a chance to explore the grounds while following clues and surprises along the way. Dressing up is highly encouraged, so don your best costumes and get ready for a day of fun and frights. For just £4 per child, you’ll receive a trail map to guide you through the haunted paths, and while pre-booking isn’t required, accompanying adults will need a Grounds pass to join in the spooky excitement.
28th October – 3rd November
Follow the trail of weird and wonderful ‘Scarycrows’ around the villages, awarding them scores as you go. Pick up a trail map and score sheet from one of the village shops, Heatherslaw railway and the Visitor Centre at Heatherslaw, or you can download a trail map here from Thursday 24th October. Hand in the sheet at any of the same venues when you have finished the trail. We’ll add the totals together at the end of the week to determine the winning Scarycrow 2024! The decision is yours.
Our PUMPKIN PATCH 2024 information 
We are opening for 3 weekends and right up to the eve of Halloween. NO tickets or pre booking required Free parking Toilets Card & cash payments No Dog on the patch Tearoom on site Bring your wellies
27th October @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for some spooky good Halloween fun and games! Make sure you come in your best spooky outfits!
We have lots to entertain you and get you into the Halloween spirit. We are having Victorian toys and games and spooky music in the Picture Gallery; Halloween arts and crafts and wand making in the Hayloft Gallery; Autumnal pond dipping and a special themed Halloween trail to get you outside to enjoy the Autumn colours. Round it off with some spooky hot chocolate and halloween treats in the Stables Tearoom. Face painting will be available for a small additional charge.
Most suitable for ages 3 and over, £10 per child and £2 per adult, babies and under 2’s free of charge. Book here.
Annual pass holders free of charge
Save 10% on October Half Term Holidays. Book online using code OHT10.
Arrival Dates: From 11th October – 4th November.
Accommodation: All Self Catering Accommodation, Subject to Availability. 2 night minimum stay, applies to new bookings only.