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Hallowe’en 2025 in Somerset: the best events in Street, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and Wells

By Laura Linham 23rd Sep 2025

Halloween 2025 Somerset: Street, Glastonbury, Shepton & Wells
Halloween 2025 Somerset: Street, Glastonbury, Shepton & Wells

Looking for the best Hallowe'en 2025 events in Somerset? From family-friendly discos to zombie parades and terrifying ghost hunts, Street, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and Wells are packed with spooky things to do this October.

Here's your full guide to Hallowe'en in Somerset – with the biggest, scariest and most family-friendly events near you. Perfect for anyone searching Somerset half-term activities October 2025 or family things to do Halloween Somerset.

Hallowe'en events in Street 2025

Street is going all out for Hallowe'en on Friday 31 October 2025. The Royal British Legion will host a Halloween Charity Party in Street (7 pm–10:55 pm), with costumes, music and fundraising for good causes.

Families with young children can head to Victoria Club for the Half Term Halloween Stay & Play in Street (10:30 am–11:45 am), featuring crafts, role play and refreshments. Later in the evening, Street Mission Church will put on Glitter and Glow, a light-party with games, food, music and crafts – a safe, family-friendly alternative to trick-or-treating.

Hallowe'en events in Glastonbury 2025

Glastonbury is famous for its alternative take on celebrations, and Hallowe'en 2025 is no different. On Saturday 25 October, the Glastonbury Dragons Wild Hunt will roar through the streets with drumming, street theatre and a dramatic procession.

On Friday 31 October, the Glastonbury Zombie Walk returns – a family-friendly parade of gory costumes raising funds for Children's World charity. The same evening, Samhain at Glastonbury will take place, a community gathering with ritual and seasonal ceremony to mark the ancient festival of Samhain. For families searching "Halloween Glastonbury events 2025," this is the big one.

Hallowe'en events in Shepton Mallet 2025

Shepton Mallet is Somerset's ghost-hunting hotspot this Hallowe'en. Halloween Ghost Tours at Shepton Mallet Prison will run from Thursday 2 October to Wednesday 29 October, with torchlight tours through dark corridors and chilling tales from the past.

On Thursday 30 October, thrill-seekers can book into the Halloween Ghost Hunt at Shepton Mallet Prison, an overnight event of vigils and paranormal investigation. Families can enjoy the Fang-tastic October Half Term at Shepton Mallet Prison (25 October–2 November) with trails and activities inside the prison. Elsewhere, the Bath & West Showground hosts The Ghost Train Glow Party on Saturday 25 October – a family glow party with spooky entertainment.

Hallowe'en events in Wells 2025

Wells is a must-visit this October for Hallowe'en fans. Halloween at Wookey Hole will run every weekend from Saturday 4 October and daily from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, with witches, shows and frightening fun for the whole family.

Studio Eight Wells CIC Samhain Ceremony is on Friday 31 October (7 pm–11 pm), bringing together ritual, music and community. Meanwhile, half-term events at The Bishop's Palace in Wells will keep children busy from 25 October to 2 November, with workshops where kids can try life as a "time-travelling carpenter" or "medieval painter".

Halloween in Somerset 2025: what's on near me?

Whether you're in Street, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet or Wells, Hallowe'en 2025 in Somerset has something for everyone. Families can enjoy discos, craft sessions and glow parties, while thrill-seekers can brave haunted prisons and ghost hunts.

If you're searching "Halloween events near me in Somerset" – this is your ultimate guide to the spookiest nights out, family activities and community celebrations across the county.

Got a Hallowe'en event happening in Somerset? Add it for free to our local listings: Glastonbury events here, Wells events here, Shepton Mallet events here.

     

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