Halloween Haunt

Join us this Half-Term

From the 25th–31st October 2025, celebrate Halloween at The Blue Pool in Dorset. Explore our all-new family-friendly haunted forest trail, filled with fun spooky surprises. With activities for children and adults alike—from pumpkin carving and bat box making to face painting—this year’s event promises more thrills and Halloween fun than ever before. If you’re searching for the best Halloween days out in Dorset, The Blue Pool offers the perfect mix of autumn fun and spine-tingling thrills.

Fancy dress is encouraged—so come in your spookiest costume! Members enjoy free admission plus 10% off activities, and there’s no need to book in advance. Simply choose and pay for your activities at the ticket gate on the day. See our Visit page for opening hours, admission fees and FAQs.

Haunted Trail

Skeleton on a tree swing

Follow the eerie trail around The Blue Pool and uncover surprises lurking along the way! We’ve packed in even more spooky fun than last year! Our trail is designed for all ages to enjoy together, with no jump scares or sudden frights. 

  • 9:30am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
  • Included with general admission

Pumpkin Carving

Carved pumpkins

Head to our pumpkin patch beside the Tearooms and carve your very own Halloween pumpkin! Once you’re done, take your creation home or display it here at The Blue Pool for everyone to see.

  • 10:30am – 4pm
  • £5 per pumpkin

Face Painting

Intense close-up of a face painted with spooky Halloween skull makeup, featuring haunting eyes.

Our face painters are ready to transform you into one of a selection of spooky characters. Pick from a range of Halloween-inspired designs — from friendly ghosts and wicked witches to slithering snakes and other creepy creatures.

  • 11am – 4pm
  • £5 per person

Bat Box Making

flying dogs, bat, tropical bat, bat, bat, bat, bat, bat

Come and build your very own wooden bat box with the help of our friendly Estate Team! Take it home to hang in your garden, or choose a spot here at The Blue Pool. Suitable for ages 5 +, children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Mon – Fri drop in between 10:30am – 2:30pm
  • £12 per person

For information on our other exciting events, including Christmas celebrations and our popular Illuminate event, please visit our Events page.

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