Halloween and Bonfire Night events in East Yorkshire

There are no tricks, only treats in East Yorkshire this Halloween and Bonfire night! The region is set to come alive with a range of spooktacular events and activities for you to enjoy, from the super scary to the family friendly.


Halloween for the grown ups

East Yorkshire has plenty of historic sites and eerie tales to tell. From the creaky corridors of its stately homes to its shadowy cobbled streets and centuries old pubs found in the towns and villages, there’s no shortage of spine-tingling experiences to be had. Why not take a tour to learn more about the area’s fascinating past…if you're brave enough?


Halloween family fun

If you're seeking a family-friendly Halloween, there are plenty of events and activities to keep little ones entertained.

Have fun picking your own pumpkin before getting creative with your carving skills. Butt Farm, Williams Den and The Pumpkin Patch Produce are all great places to visit.

Intrepid explorers can venture over to Burton Agnes Hall and take part in the fantastically spooky woodland trail! Join an eerie hunt round the hall’s atmospheric woodland with a series of clues to help guide the way. Just beware of the witches, spiders and ghostly figures!

Put on your Halloween costume and head to the remote Bempton Cliffs for a torchlit nature trail, stopping off for stories around the fire pit and marshmallow toasting.

Or why not get your spook on at William’s Den, they have been brewing up all kinds of fun!


Make it a Bonfire Night to remember

Remember, remember the 5th of November. Yes, it’s Bonfire night! Sledmere House’s Musical Fireworks Spectacular is legendary. Now in its 8th year this spectacle of light and sound is thrilling and worth every penny, and while there’s always something magical about fireworks in the night sky, the musical theatrics that Sledmere create are stunning and take the experience to another level.


So why not come and experience the magic of this special time of the year for yourself? With so much to see and do, you're sure to have a Halloween and Bonfire Night to remember in East Yorkshire.

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