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Halloween events

From ghoulish children's events to haunted tours and adult-only nights out - you can find it all in Shrewsbury!

so many things to do

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Boorman and the Devil (15)

The true story of how John Boorman made a big-budget sequel to The Exorcist, and how his surreal and unconventional film became a legendary…

29 October
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Pumpkinfest at The Cut Visitor Centre

Pumpkinfest is coming to The Cut this October half term!Find your perfect pumpkin in our gardens and get creative with your carving. We’ll provide…

25 October - 30 October 2026
9:30am - 3:00pm
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Shrewsbury Halloween Folklore & Ghost Stories

Step into the candlelit cellars for an unforgettable Halloween experience:Fizz Reception – Begin the night with a sparkling welcome, enjoyed by…

30 October
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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High Anxiety (15)

This 1977 comedy film follows Dr. Richard Thorndyke, a psychiatrist with a severe fear of heights. He takes a job running the Psycho-Neurotic…

30 October
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Ghost cruise
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Ghost Cruise on the River Severn

Experience Shrewsbury’s only Ghost Cruise this October. Step aboard the Sabrina Boat for a 45-minute evening cruise along the River Severn, where…

28 September - 31 October 2026
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Shrewsbury Ghost Walking Tour

Discover the Haunting Secrets of ShrewsburyJoin us at 6:30pm by the Clive of India statue for a chilling 90-minute ghost walking tour through the…

28 September - 31 October 2026
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Tea & Biscuits Presents: Hallowe'en Special

The Queens are back and they're Out For Blood!Cruella de Phil and Chocho Escandalo welcome you to a terrific night of terror and tea at the Hive this…

31 October
7:30pm - 12:00am
Halloween at the Museum
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Halloween At The Museum

Visitors aged 2 to 8 can enjoy the Halloween At The Museum drop-in activities, mixing magical potions, writing spooky spells, creating Halloween…

30 October - 31 October 2026
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Spiders, Spooks and Ratssss

Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings to make you very own haunted decorations for Halloween. Get yourself ready for the scary season by making a…

29 October - 31 October 2026
10:00am - 2:00pm
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Wicked themed Painting Event

Join us for a magical afternoon at The Alb, Shrewsbury, where the wicked theme will come to life! Here’s what you can expect:Receive 1 accessory to…

31 October
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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