Name: Hartlebury Halloween Hunt
Start: 2026-10-26T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-26T16:00:00+00:00

Woman dressed as a scarecrow posing with two boys dressed for Halloween on the Hartlebury Castle Pumpkin Patch

Hartlebury Halloween Hunt

Mon 26 October : 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Join us for the second year of our Halloween outdoor hunt – will you find tricks or treats?

The Castle team have been busy hiding miniature pumpkins around the Castle grounds – can you collect all the special pumpkins that spell out our secret word?

Exchange them for a full-sized version from our Pumpkin Patch and find out what spooky or sweet things are hidden inside your haul…

Meet colourful scarecrow character Jackie O’Lantern, Protector of the Pumpkins, and enjoy Halloween-themed storytelling.

What’s more, take part in Pumpkin Carving – think up a design for that carefully picked pumpkin, scoop out the seeds, and have one of our friendly carvers bring your ideas to life as the perfect seasonal decoration.

You can also explore the Bishop’s Palace dressed specially for Halloween, and discover all our wonderfully decorated pumpkins and pumpkin-headed scarecrows!

Hunt times

10am
11.30am
1pm

Female scarecrow character standing outside Hartlebury Castle, surrounded by mini pumpkins and with a stuffed crow on her arm

Jackie O'Lantern

Tickets – coming soon!

Money from ticket sales is fundraising for Hartlebury Castle Trust.

Children: £10 (includes a pumpkin to be carved by the Castle team)

Adults: £6

Online pre-booking only. £1.50 booking fee per transaction.

All tickets include admission to the Bishop’s Palace and Grounds. Worcestershire County Museum is closed on this day.

We allow free entry for one Carer per full paying ticketholder. Please click here to see the documentation you need to bring on the day.

Annual tickets will not be issued for this event and cannot be used for free entry on the day. Historic Houses Member passes are not valid. Grounds only tickets will not be available.

More information

Disclaimer: you may find creepy crawlies on this hunt!

All children are welcome on the hunt, but it is best suited to those aged 4 and over. Adults need to accompany children (but please leave the fun of picking up pumpkins to the little ones!)

The pop-up café will be open selling hot drinks and treats.

If your child has additional needs, please get in touch so we can give them the best possible experience. This includes if they require a level access route. Please email Chantel in advance at events@hartleburycastle.com.

Please let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking and we will endeavour to cater for these. For tickets bought later than 24 hours before the session, we cannot guarantee that these requirements can be catered for.

No dogs, except Assistance Dogs.

Not able to book online? Give us a call Monday – Friday, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797.