Halloween is fast approaching now, but before the big day itself, there will be numerous events related to the festivities taking place in the BCP area.

Whether you want to enjoy some arts and crafts, pumpkin picking and more, you'll be spoilt for choice.

Here is a round-up of all the various Halloween-related activities taking place over the next couple of weeks.

Halloween events taking place in the BCP area for 2024

Upton Country Park Halloween activities

Address: Poole Road, Upton, Poole BH17 7BJ

Upton Country Park will be running a couple of Halloween events over the autumn half term including a Ghostly Gala Family Activity Trail.

Between Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, November 3, trail sheets can be purchased from the Welcome Centre.

The website adds: "Visit the ghosts and Halloween characters to find your invitation to the Ghostly Gala and take your picture with the party guests."

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park Halloween activities

Address: Wareham Road, Organford, Poole BH16 6EU

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park will be running some Halloween-themed activities over the autumn half term from Saturday, October 26 to Thursday, October 31.

There will be daily ‘Trick or Treat’ Tractor Rides, pumpkin picking, witches races and a spooky maize maze.

Admission tickets can be booked on the website here.

See what's on in your local area See what's on in your local area (Image: Newsquest) Pumpkins cost £3 and gourds £1, with it being cash-only. Dogs are also allowed on the patch if on a lead.

Highcliffe Castle Halloween activities

Address: Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 4LE

Pumpkin-themed crafts will be available to take part in at Highcliffe Castle on Tuesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 31 between 10am and 3pm.

Kids can colour and design a pumpkin to add to the castle's patch or make their own paper pumpkin.

Additionally, there is a pumpkin trail that can be embarked on as well.

Halloween Afternoon Tea

Address: The Nici, West Hill Road, Bournemouth BH2 5EJ

The Nici will be putting a Halloween spin on their usual afternoon tea experience up until Thursday, October 31.

Its website adds: "Think devilishly good cakes, ghoulishly delightful treats, and bewitching brews, all served in our stylish surroundings.

"It’s the perfect way to sink your teeth into the season – just make sure to book your spot before it disappears like a ghost in the night!"

Bookings can be made on the website here.

Halloween at Littledown Minature Railway

Address: Littledown Park, Bournemouth BH7 7DX

On Wednesday, October 30, Littledown Minature Railway will be hosting their Halloween event between 11am and 3pm.

It will cost £1 per ride and kids are encouraged to dress up in spooky costumes.

Littledown Halloween Disco

Address: Chaseside, Bournemouth BH7 7DX

The Littledown Centre will be hosting a Halloween disco hosted by Phil from Get Up and Groove on Thursday, October 31.

The event is aimed at children between two and a half and eight years old.

Each session will be "jam packed with thrilling games, epic dance competitions, and of course, tons of disco fun".

Tickets can be booked on the website here.

Bottomless Brunch Spooktober Edition

Address: Ye Olde George, 2A Castle Street, Christchurch BH23 1DT

Ye Olde George will be hosting a Halloween edition of their usual bottomless brunch between Friday, October 25 and Saturday, November 2.

Some exclusive cocktails will be included in this deal, which are the Hocus Pocus Punch and Elm Street Elixir.

Further details and bookings can be found on the website here.

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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Address: West Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth BH1 3AA

The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum will be offering a couple of Halloween-themed activities over the autumn half-term.

A house and garden trail will be available to take part in throughout the week, while a Halloween crafts session will run between 10.30am and 2.30pm on October 30 and 31.

There's no need to book ahead of time for the crafts sessions but it will cost £4.50 per child.