Dark, misty hills, Victorian tales of untimely deaths, unearthly visions haunting orchards: spooky season has landed in The Malverns. Get the whole family together (it’s not safe to go alone…), get dressed up in your most terrifying outfits and enjoy a whole host of paranormal activities across this wonderfully witchy season. Or, if all things paranormal aren’t your bag, there are various Bonfire Night and firework events on bringing much needed light and warmth to the increasingly dark autumnal nights. Many of the events listed take place across the Autumn half term, so provide perfect holiday activities for the kids.
Whether you’re into real life ghost hunting, or have a host of little ghosts, goblins and ghouls to entertain we have gathered together a list of festive treats to get stuck into…
Halloween Shopping
Many of our local shops are getting in the spooky spirit so why not do some shopping. Mr Thom’s Finest Chocolates, Sweets and Ices in Tenbury Wells, have some terrifyingly delicious treats. In Malvern more treats can be found at Chocolate Avenue and Sweet Street. Severn Sweets in Upton upon Severn is putting on some sweet Halloween deals so stock up on treats.
For witches and warlocks, head to the Witchbox website to purchase a monthly subscription box for that perfect spell.
Where to Find The Perfect Pumpkin
Carving pumpkins is an age-old tradition and seeing their glowing smiles in the dark is one that continues year after year. You can even pick your own pumpkin at Clive’s Fruit Farm and Top Barn Farm and Broadfields Pumpkin Patch.
Halloween Events
Town Centre Halloween Trails in Upton upon Severn and Tenbury Wells
Throughout October, children in primary schools in Tenbury Wells and Upton upon Severn have taken part in a Halloween mask colouring and decorating competition – Watch out for their frightfully fun creations on display in shop windows in both town centres throughout half term week.
In addition, there will be FREE Halloween trails throughout the week in Tenbury Wells and Upton upon Severn town centres, Dress the children up and Tag us @VisitTheMalverns on Instagram with your best dressed Tenbury Wells and Upton upon Severn Halloween photos.
Upton Halloween Trail
What
There are 18 spooky characters hanging around the lovely riverside town peering out of shop windows.
Can you spot them all and identify the Halloween phrase?
When
Saturday 25 October to Saturday 1 November (excluding Sunday)
Where
Collect your FREE Trail sheet from Upton upon Severn Tourist Information Centre (TIC) located in The ‘Pepperpot’
on Church Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HT. Please collect your small prize when the TIC is open 10am-4pm.
Trail sheets are also available from participating shops and Tudor House Museum.
If you dare to enter, you’ll be rewarded!
As you stroll through the town centre, have fun spotting the Halloween-themed masks on display in shop windows
– these have all been decorated and coloured by children attending local primary schools.
The children have done an amazing job – so creative and spooky!
Tenbury Wells Halloween Trail
The popular Tenbury Wells Annual Halloween Trail is returning to the historic market town for 2025. Dress up and bring your spookiest mood to the Tourist Information Centre from Saturday 25 October – Saturday 1 November (excluding Sunday when the centre is closed).
Enjoy exploring the Town of Tenbury Wells this October Half-Term on the annual Halloween Trail.
What
There are 20 Ghosts hanging around the town centre shop windows – you’ll have to keep your eyes peeled to help you identify the Halloween phrase.
When
The Ghosts will appear on 25 October and (hopefully) disappear on Saturday 1 November 2025.
Where
Collect your FREE Trail sheet from Tenbury Wells Tourist Information Centre (TIC) located at 48 Teme Street. Please return to collect a small prize before they close. The TIC is open 10am-4pm.
Trail sheets are also available from participating shops. If you dare to enter, you’ll be rewarded!
Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children – October 25 & 26
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is back and more colourful, exciting and weird than ever!
Hear stories from a worm, rave to Bhangra music, mould Feathers McGraw, and find out what to buy ogres for their birthday
Hear from the authors of your favourite stories like Handa’s Surprise, Mr Gum, the Pie-Rats and more….
There will be a mixture of free and ticketed storytelling, puppetry, dance and craft in Great Malvern on 25 and 26 October 2025
Tickets go on sale Monday 15 September via Malvern Theatres Box Office – don’t delay as popular shows sell out quickly!
See the full programme by following the link below:
Find out moreHalloween Events
List of events in Photo View
Bonfire Night
Head up on the hills
Great Malvern is lucky to have an excellent vantage point to make the most of firework’s night in the hills. Wrap up warm, bring a torch and a flask of something hot, and head up to The Beacon for the best views of all The Malvern’s fireworks and bonfires. You are sure to meet a community of others doing the same. Make sure to wear suitable footwear, take care when descending in the dark and bring all your rubbish home with you.
