Top Ten things to do in Cornwall this October Half Term
Top Ten Things to do in Cornwall this October Half Term! Looking for ideas for you and your family for October 2025 half‑term in Cornwall (& Devon this) year? Make this break extra special by staying with us at Ekopod and mixing nature, adventure, and a bit of spooky Autumn fun. We’re surrounded by beautiful coastal walks, dark skies, seasonal events, and plenty of chance to get creative outdoors. Plus, all our half term guests will receive a complimentary pumpkin carving kit—perfect for cosy evenings of crafting and laughter.
Here’s our round‑up of confirmed activities and events for October Half Term 2025 these are mostly in Cornwall, but being so close to the border there are a couple from Devon too!:
1) Explore the North Coast’s Beaches
The first of my top ten things to do in Cornwall this half term is to go to the beach. Whatever the weather, a trip to the beach is a must for your Cornwall Half Term visit! We’re 25 minutes from Bude and its beaches have lifeguards throughout the half term holidays.
Bude: explore rock pools at low tide, hunt for hidden marine treasures, or simply listen to the sea.
The Bude Sea Pool is perfect for a sheltered dip.
Try surfing lessons or coasteering near Port Gaverne for something adventurous.
Afterwards, wander Bude’s independent cafés and warm up with a hot chocolate or cream tea.
Book Now – Big Blue Surf School | Surf Lessons in Bude
Cornish Rock Tors – Adventure Activities in Cornwall : Cornish Rock Tors
2) Family-Friendly Theme & Adventure Parks – October Half Term 2025
These family-friendly theme and adventure parks are all open for October half term and have some seasonal activities on. Here are my favourites they’re all brilliant!
The Big Sheep – Halloween Half Term 
📍 North Devon | Sat 25th October – Sat 1st November 2025 | 60 mins from Ekopod | The Big Sheep – The best family day out in North Devon!
Expect a full week of spooky fun: Monster Glow Party, fancy-dress competitions, pumpkin carving, animal encounters, giant marshmallows toasted on firepits, and all the usual rides. Younger visitors can enjoy the Halloween Toddler Takeover on selected days in the lead-up to half term.
Camel Creek Adventure Park – Pumpkin Fest
📍 Wadebridge | Daily during half term week | 45 mins from Ekopod | Camel Creek Family Adventure Park
Pick your own pumpkin, explore the Haunted House of Horrors, brave the maize maze, and enjoy rides decked out with spooky décor. Children get a pumpkin included in admission (while stocks last), plus marshmallow toasting, trick-or-treat doors, and family fun.
Lappa Valley – Hey Duggee Visit & Grand Fireworks Spectaculars
📍 St Newlyn East, near Newquay | 50 mins from Ekopod
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Hey Duggee appearances on 27th & 28th October 2025 for photo opportunities with the little ones. (Event info)
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Fireworks Spectaculars on 31st October & 1st November 2025, with rockets, fountains, and candles around the historic Engine House. (Event info)
Pennywell Farm – Pumpkin Festival and Evening Events
📍 Buckfastleigh, South Devon | 1 hr 15 mins from Ekopod | Pennywell Farm
Hands-on farm fun: pig cuddles, goat walking, pig racing, bottle feeding, indoor and outdoor play. Special Pumpkin Festival events (27th Sept – 2nd Nov) include Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Trail, games, live music, marshmallow-toasting, and seasonal photo moments. Some evenings also offer atmospheric Pumpkin Nights. (Pennywell Farm Events)
Trethorne Leisure Park – Spooky Week
📍 Launceston, Cornwall | 10 mins from Ekopod | Trethorne Leisure Park
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Dates: 25th October – 2nd November 2025
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Activities: Pumpkin carving, Halloween crafts, face painting, slime plunge, fancy dress competitions, and live entertainment with ZigZag.
3) Bodmin Jail:
Always a bit spooky but even more so at Halloween! Go Darker Guided Tours during the day, plus candle-lit/late tours at night. Perfect for storytelling & spooky atmosphere. Check that the events are age appropriate before heading over as some of the activities aren’t suitable for young children. Cornwall Historical Site and Attractions | Bodmin Jail
4) Boscastle Museum of Witchcraft:
This unique museum is in beautiful Boscastle. A really interesting place where you can learn about the rich history of witchcraft in this country. Not really for younger children, as there is a lot of information in here and it’s not always the most cheerful subject matter! Visit – Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
5) The Dark Gathering of Tintagel
Pefect for the Samhain enthusiast, a unique way to celebrate Halloween.
Date: October 25th 2025, 2 PM
Location: Mayfair car park
Come and celebrate our ancestral connection at The Dark Gathering event! Join a day of haunting music, song, and dance with performances from Morris sides and a Cornish band, followed by a procession welcoming Cornish musicians from Raffidy Dumitz. In the evening, Welsh guests Cwmni Gwerin will perform with their Mari Lwyds. As darkness falls, enjoy an ancestral ceremony and a guest fire performance. Perfect for Samhain enthusiasts or anyone looking to really get into the spirit of Halloween. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. (Ticket info)
6) Hidden Valley Puzzle Park:
A brilliant family day out for adults and children a like Hidden Valley is open for half term. 10 minutes from Ekopod it has mysteries to solve, escape rooms, a maze, playparks, a mini train and fairy villages to explore. Dog friendly Home – Hidden Valley The Puzzle Park North Cornwall
7 )Eden Project – The brilliant Eden project has Halloween activites on this half term. Halloweden: pumpkin carving, spooky trails, minibeast-focused exhibits, plus indoor Biomes full of autumn colour. 40 minutes from Ekopod. The Eden Project
8) Historic sites:
We have some brilliant historical days out surrounding us that children will love. Lanhydrock (30 mins – children’s trails and craft days on during half term), Tintagel Castle,(The legendary birth place of King Arthur 30 mins), Clovelly (beautifully preserved fishing village 50 mins) and Cornwall at War Museum (hands on museum 10 mins) for autumn exploration and legend.
9)Bodmin Railway – Steam & Scream
📍 Bodmin, Cornwall | October Half Term 2025 | (35 mins from Ekopod)
Step back in time and into the shadows with Bodmin Railway’s Steam & Scream! Explore the 1950s station and heritage steam trains decked out with cobwebs, creepy crawlies, and spooky surprises. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and enjoy a scenic steam train ride through the Cornish countryside—if you dare! Children’s tickets are just £1 during the event, making it a fun and affordable family day out.
Steam & Scream – Halloween at Bodmin Railway – Bodmin Railway
This is very close to Bodmin Jail, Lanhydrock and the brilliant Discovering42 the science museum in Bodmin. So it could be worth combining with another one of these activities.
10) Relax Back at Ekopod
After busy days, come back to your pod to:
Enjoy star gazing in our dark skies area.
If the kids still have energy to burn, we have a little play area with mud kitchen and private ship sand pit.
Toast marshmallows at your firepit.
Enjoy evening pumpkin carving with your complimentary kit.
Curl up in your pod and enjoy the changing autumn colours.
Treat yourself to a session in our wild spa
There’s so much to enjoy here! I hope you like my top ten Things to do in Cornwall this October Half Term round up and I would love to hear which of my suggestions you visited!
Rachael x
