If you’re on the hunt for Halloween events in Lincoln, you won't be disappointed.
Whether you're looking for child-friendly frights or terrifying thrills, you will discover a whole host of spooky events taking place in and around the city this year.
1. Lincoln Monster Invasion
What’s that comin’ over the hill… is it a monster? It IS a monster! And not just one…
During half-term week, a gaggle of eight multi-coloured monsters will be invading Lincoln, just in time to get you into the Halloween spirit. Dotted across Lincoln’s rooftops, these colourful characters will form a trail from the University of Lincoln all the way up to the castle. As night falls, the monsters will become illuminated so you can follow their glow for a spooktacular evening tour around the city.
To find out where they will be hiding, you can pick up a map in the Lincoln Visitor Information Centre in Castle Square.
2. Lincoln Pumpkin Trail
Now in its 8th year, this popular pumpkin trail will be returning to Lincoln throughout the October half term. Free to take part, this annual event is a fantastic way to explore the Cathedral Quarter - whilst uncovering some fascinating facts along the way!
This year, there will be 25 pumpkins to track down, all of which will be hidden in the windows of shops and businesses in the Cathedral Quarter. As you make your way along the route, there will also be a series of fun quiz questions to answer. Solve all the clues and you will have the chance to enter a free prize draw to win a selection of goodies from the participating businesses.
To take part, you can pick up a free map from the Visitor Information Centre. Don’t forget to tag us in your pumpkin trail adventures on social media! @visitlincoln #lincolnpumpkintrail
3. Rand Farm Pumpkin Festival
The Rand Farm Pumpkin Festival is back! One of the most popular Halloween events in Lincoln, this fun-filled festival is perfect for families. Open throughout October, the festival centres around a large pumpkin patch, where you can pick your own pumpkin to take home. Alongside the patch, there will also be tractor rides, live entertainment and animal experiences to enjoy. To ensure the Pumpkin Festival is accessible to all ages, this year Rand Farm will also be hosting toddler-only sessions, as well as evening events for adults and teens!
4. Pumpkin Picking
If you’re looking for pumpkin patches near Lincoln, there are plenty to choose from! Doddington Hall, Uncle Henry’s and Bell’s Garden Centre in Boston are all opening up their patches to visitors this year. The perfect activity for an autumnal day, you will get the chance to choose a pumpkin from the patch, that you can then take home to carve - or cook!
You can pick up some seasonal recipe ideas from the Farm Shop at Doddington Hall, before exploring the rest of the estate on a peaceful autumn walk. At Uncle Henry’s, you can head straight to the dedicated carving station to create your own Halloween character, before stopping off in the farm shop cafe to warm up with a hot drink!
5. The Big Spook
Returning for a second year, The Big Spook will be bringing a whole host of Halloween fun to Lincoln during half term week. Whether you’re tracking down scarecrows in the Cornhill Quarter, or picking a pumpkin from the patch in the Waterside Shopping Centre, you’ll find plenty to get you in a spooky mood.
After causing a spooktacular stir last year, the Skeleton Parade will also be making a dramatic return to the Cathedral Quarter. Featuring an amazing array of puppets, musicians and performers, this impressive parade will make its way along the Bailgate at 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.00pm on Thursday 26 October.
6. Halloween at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park
If you prefer spells to spooks, head to the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park. For Halloween this year, the park will be hosting a Magic and Mystery event, perfect for embracing your inner wizard. There will be a series of mysterious events to enjoy, from potion making to dragon-themed trails. Alongside the Halloween fun, all of the park’s usual activities will also be on offer, including meerkat and parrot feeding and daily talks from the park keepers.
7. Lincoln Ghost Bus Tour
If you love a spooky story, the Lincoln Ghost Bus Tour is a must-do activity this October. Guided by local ghost expert, Karen Crow, this spine-tingling tour will take you on a frightful journey past the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Dare to step aboard and you will learn more about Lincoln’s gruesome past - and the ghosts who continue to roam the region. From the executed prisoners of Lincoln Castle to the phantoms who haunt the city’s oldest pubs, this tour is full of goosebump-inducing stories!
Suitable for all ages, Halloween Ghost Bus Tours will take place on the 19 & 26 October. Tickets cost £9.00 per person (advance booking recommended).
8. Halloween at The Museum of Lincolnshire Life
If you fancy a fun-filled family day out, The Museum of Lincolnshire Life will be hosting another fang-tastic event for Halloween this year. In addition to their usual exhibits and activities, the Museum will be hosting a frightfully good trail - perfect for little imps! There will also be a variety of creepy crafts to try out - and plenty of spooktacular games. As the Museum is housed in an old Victorian Barracks, there’s always a chance you might spot a ghoul or two…
9. Eulogy: Darkfield
New for 2024, Eulogy is an intense and immersive audio experience from award-winning company Darkfield.
Creators of innovative, immersive 360 degree audio experiences, Darkfield situate each participant at the centre of intense evolving narratives. Striking sets, complete darkness and sensory effects will immerse you in another world, and take you on an unforgettable journey.
With Eulogy, you will have the opportunity to travel to a dreamlike hotel, that exists entirely in your mind. How this dream unfolds is, in part, up to you. Just make sure to follow the right path....
10. The Original Lincoln Ghost Walk
For more paranormal stories from the city’s past, the Lincoln Ghost Walk promises frights galore. Led by experienced guides, this award-winning tour takes a closer look at Lincoln’s ghostly hauntings. Starting on Castle Hill, this supernatural stroll is full of traditional tales and spooky stories. As you explore the historic streets of Lincoln, be sure to look out for the resident ghosts who have been known to make their presence known in the past!
Tickets for this tour cost £5 for children, £7.50 for adults. Booking is not required, but it is recommended that you arrive at least 5 - 10 minutes before the departure time. Private tours and functions can be arranged in advance.
