Staying in one of our railway carriages, or simply looking for inspiration for things to do while on your October half-term holiday? Hopefully you’ll find some useful ideas here. For a full round-up of events in October and November please visit our Railholiday Round-up of Events in South East Cornwall this Autumn.
Half-term and Halloween:
Saturday 31st October: Halloween Maize of Horrors at the Cornish Fun Farm. Family friendly, but only for the brave!
October – Halloween at Bodmin Jail “Prepare to be enveloped by the stories of past inmates, where dimly lit corridors echo with unsettling whispers and the air is charged with mystery and suspense.”
24th October – 1st November: Halloween at Heligan “Dare to be Scared – Step into the darker side of history this October with medieval myths, haunting cinema and frightening falconry.”
Saturday 31st October: The Monster Mash – Terrifying Tour at Carnglaze Caverns “Get ready for an underground experience like no other, deep in the heart of Cornwall’s Carnglaze Caverns. We’re turning our slate mine into a Halloween Spooktacular for one night only!” ** TICKETS FOR THE MAIN HALLOWEEN EVENT ON 31st OCTOBER ARE SOLD SEPARATELY **
Half-term Activities
October Half Term: Spooks, steam and Halloween at Bodmin Railway “Step into a frightfully fun Halloween world as Bodmin Railway is transformed for October Half Term!”
October Half Term: Halloweden at the Eden Project – “Get ready to uncover the weird and wonderful magic of nature in a spellbinding autumn adventure at the Eden Project from 24 October – 1 November 2026.”
From 6th October – Selected Dates: Antony House – Magical Potion Trail “Join us for a magical potion trail at Antony and discover the ingredients hidden throughout the house and gardens to create an enchanted elixir.”
Sunday 1st November 2026 – Illuminate the Night – Plymouth Albion – “Expect a dazzling fireworks display lighting up the sky, immersive laser shows cutting through the night, and high-energy performances that bring the atmosphere to life.”
Firework Events
5th November 2026 – Liskeard Lions Fireworks Night – Gates will be open to the grounds from 5pm Fireworks from 7pm. At Liskeard Rugby Ground.
5th November 2026 – Bonfire Night – Plymouth Hoe “The skies will explode with a stunning fireworks display launched from the historic Royal Citadel.” Event timings – 4pm – Fairground and catering open, 7pm – Bonfire lighting, 7.30pm – Fireworks display, 10pm – Event close
7th November 2026 – Looe Firework Display at Tencreek
5th November – Bodmin – Priory Park – Gates Open 5pm – Bonfire from 7pm
Sleep in a Railway Carriage!
Looking for somewhere special to stay in South East Cornwall for October half term with your family or pet? We have four Victorian railway carriages offering accessible and eco-friendly accommodation in the village of St Germans. For more information please visit our Railholiday website.
