Smithills Open Farm offers spooky fun this Halloween

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 Smithills Open Farm has announced the return of its popular Halloween events for 2025, with pumpkin picking, family-friendly activities and a fright night for the brave.

Pumpkin Picking runs across weekends from October 11 through to October 31, with staff in fancy dress and pumpkins available at £6 each.

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The Halloween Special takes place from October 25 to 31, featuring a spooky sweet hunt, children’s fancy dress competition and themed decorations — all included in the farm’s admission price.

For those looking for something scarier, Halloween Fright Night will be held on Friday, October 31, with haunted tractor rides, a spooky woodland walk, zombie barns and werewolf woods. Tickets cost £15 per person and will be on sale from the start of October.

More details are available on the farm’s website or by contacting 01204 595 765.

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