The Ghoul Hunt trail
Pesky ghouls have pinched Witch Hazel's pumpkins! Follow the trail around the valley, find every hiding ghoul and there's a treat waiting at the end. Spooky and silly, never scary.
Every day 24–31 October · 10:30am–6pm
Halloween on the Farm
Join Witch Hazel’s Ghoul Hunt!
£15 per childAll activities, sweet treats and a pumpkin included
£7 per adult or over-12sIncludes a hot drink or a pumpkin to carve
Under 2s free
Pre-booking essential · Limited slots · Tickets emailed instantly
100% satisfaction guarantee. If you don’t have a great time, come and see us on the day and we will give you 100% of your child’s ticket price back.
★★★★★ 4.6 from 76 Google reviewsChoose your date and time below
What if it rains?
We’ve got you covered. The pumpkin carving and meeting Max and Paddy the lambs take place in the barn, so you’ll stay dry. Just wear some warm clothes and dress for the weather - wellies recommended if you want to venture down to the play area on foot.
Spooky, not scary
Spooky, giggly and friendly. Nothing gory and nobody jumps out. You can skip anything your child isn’t keen on.
Ghoul hunt + trailer ride
Pumpkin to carve or take home
Meet Max & Paddy the lambs
Fancy dress competition with prizes
Their day on the farm
What your child will be doing - all included in the ticket
Everything for the kids is included. Hot chocolate, food and extra pumpkins are available on the day if you fancy them.
The adventure trailer ride
Climb aboard the farm trailer for a bumpy adventure ride around the valley, hunting for those pesky ghouls to help Witch Hazel - then zap the spooky targets with water pistols.
Witch Hazel's spooky stories
Curl up in the cosy bell tent while Witch Hazel tells the tale of the ghouls who stole her pumpkins. Then it's trick or treat time with Witch Hazel… but are you brave enough to say TRICK? Tell us about any allergies when you book.
Meet the lambs
Max and Paddy, our woolly Valais Blacknose lambs, are part of the day - pop into the barn and say hello, along with the rest of the farm animals.
Pumpkin carving
A pumpkin to carve or take home is included in every child ticket, so there's plenty of spooky creativity in the barn.
Fancy dress competition
Loads of prizes to be won in the fancy dress competition every single day, so come dressed to impress!
A whole family day from £15 a child
£7 per adult or over-12s, includes a hot drink or a pumpkin to carve. Under 2s free. Everything above is included. Hot chocolate is £2.50, with food and extra pumpkins on sale on the day.
Easy for grown-ups
Not complicated
Pick a day, pick a time, turn up. That’s it.
Pick your arrival time
Choose a 30 minute slot. No queues, no rush, just turn up when it suits you.
Only 25 people per slot
Small groups, so little ones never get lost in a crowd.
Free parking, prams welcome
Park on site, a short walk from everything. Pushchairs are fine.
Booked in 2 minutes
Pay by card, get your tickets by email straight away. Done.
Choose your day
Ten dates this October
Open 10am to 6pm daily. Half term fills up fastest.
Book online to guarantee your slot. Walk-ups only if space allows, at £18 per child on the day.
Weekend of 17–18 October
Saturday 17 October · Sunday 18 October
Half term weekend
Saturday 24 October · Sunday 25 October
Half term week (Mon–Fri)
Monday 26 October · Tuesday 27 October · Wednesday 28 October · Thursday 29 October · Friday 30 October
Halloween day
Saturday 31 October
Book your adventure
Pick a date, then a 30 minute arrival time. Only 25 people per slot.
Child (ages 2–12)£15
Adult or over-12s (includes a hot drink or a pumpkin to carve)£7
Under 2Free
Online price. Walk-ups on the day £18 per child, subject to availability.
£7 per adult or over-12s, includes a hot drink or a pumpkin to carve.
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Questions parents ask
What age is this suitable for?
It's suitable for children aged 2 to 12. Under 2s come free. Big brothers and sisters still love the trailer ride.
Can we just turn up on the day?
Only if there's space left in a slot, and walk-up tickets are £18 per child on the gate. Book online to guarantee your slot and save £3 per child.
Is it too scary?
No. Spooky, giggly and friendly. Nothing gory and nobody jumps out. You can skip anything your child isn't keen on.
How far is it?
We're in Barlow, near Chesterfield. Around 8 minutes from Dronfield, 10 from Chesterfield, 20 from Sheffield, 30 from Mansfield and about an hour from Manchester.
What if it rains?
We've got you covered. The pumpkin carving and meeting Max and Paddy the lambs take place in the barn, so you'll stay dry. Just wear some warm clothes and dress for the weather - wellies recommended if you want to venture down to the play area on foot.
Do we have to be camping?
Not at all. Come for the day. Campers staying with us are welcome too.
Can we bring the dog?
Sorry, no dogs at this one. Max and Paddy, our Valais blacknose lambs, are part of the day and they'd find it a bit much.
How long do we need?
Most families stay around two to three hours. Take it at your pace.
Booking changes & refunds
100% satisfaction guarantee. If you don’t have a great time, come and see us on the day and we will give you 100% of your child’s ticket price back. Need a different date instead? Just call us and we’ll move you along.
Families love it here
4.6 on Google
From 76 Google reviewsGoogle
“First time camping trip for our children and what a blast! Couldn't have found a better place. Katie and Alistair were fantastic… We all came away wishing we could stay much longer.”
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“Took a young family member for her first ever camping trip and she had so much fun… Did the lamb cuddling which we both loved so much. Alistair and Katie are fantastic hosts.”
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“Stayed here this weekend with the kids and had the best weekend! The site was clean and safe for the kids to just go and play and the owners couldn't do enough for us.”
Ready to hunt some ghouls?
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Book your slotRiverside Valley Camping, Riverside Farm, Furnace Lane, Barlow S18 7SY
A family Halloween event near Chesterfield, Dronfield, Sheffield and Mansfield, in Barlow, Derbyshire.