October Half Term & Halloween in Pembrokeshire: Pumpkin Picking, Spooky Adventures and Autumn Days Out
Crunchy leaves underfoot, quiet beaches, cosy cafés and pumpkins waiting to be picked, October is a lovely time for a family break in north Pembrokeshire.
Take advantage of the October half-term break and unwind in one of our wonderful holiday cottages. There’s plenty happening around North Pembrokeshire and South Ceredigion this year - From pumpkin patches and Halloween adventures to wildlife walks and good old-fashioned autumn days by the sea, below are a few ideas for a memorable family getaway. Treat your family and/or friends to an unforgettable holiday in Pembrokeshire this Autumn.
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Pick Your Own Pumpkin
Surely one of the best October traditions is heading out into a field to choose the perfect pumpkin! Pembrokeshire Pumpkin Farm at Trefaes Ganol, near Moylgrove and Cardigan, is a great local option. Families can choose pumpkins from the field or barn, meet some resident witches, ghosts and skeletons, tackle the bale trail and let younger visitors burn off some energy in the woodland play area. There are pedal tractors and games too, plus hot chocolate and food when everyone needs warming up. Definitely bring your wellies, choosing a muddy pumpkin is all part of the fun! For more info: www.pembrokeshirepumpkins.co.uk
Halloween Fun at the Welsh Wildlife Centre
Just outside Cardigan at Cilgerran, the Welsh Wildlife Centre and Teifi Marshes are well worth adding to your half-term plans. Autumn is a beautiful time to explore the reserve, and during October half term there are family activities including crafts, scavenger hunts, face painting and wildlife discovery. Even without an event planned, it's a lovely place for an autumn wander. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, then warm up afterwards with something in the glasshouse café. www.welshwildlife.org/visit/welsh-wildlife-centre-teifi-marshes
A Family Day Out at Folly Farm
If you're happy to venture a little further south, Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo near Kilgetty makes a brilliant family day out during an October break. There’s plenty to keep everyone entertained, whatever the weather, with the zoo, farm animals, huge indoor and outdoor play areas and the wonderful vintage fairground. Younger visitors can meet everything from penguins and giraffes to lions and rhinos, while the traditional fairground is a great option if the autumn rain makes an appearance.Folly Farm usually gets into the seasonal spirit during October too, so it’s worth checking their website before your stay for the latest half-term and Halloween activities. www.folly-farm.co.uk
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Tenby Ghost Walks
Saturday 31st October | 6pm & 9pm
Enjoy a spooky Halloween adventure through Tenby’s historic streets with local storyteller Andi Jones! Discover chilling ghost stories, tales of witches and smugglers, and fascinating Pembrokeshire folklore.
Each walk lasts approximately 90 minutes, with goodie bags for everyone! Fancy dress is encouraged, and dogs are welcome too!
📍 Meet: Outside the Lifeboat Tavern, Tudor Square, Tenby
🎟️ Tickets: Adults £10 | Children £5
Booking essential!
For more information and bookings, visit:
October Half Term Break Away from Halloween Costumes & Pumpkins
You don't need pumpkins and witches to find a little October magic in Pembrokeshire.
Spend an autumn morning exploring Newport, with its beautiful estuary, independent shops and cafés, before wrapping up for a family walk beside the River Nevern. Nearby, the atmospheric ruins of Nevern Castle and the ancient stones of Pentre Ifan are wonderful places to introduce curious young explorers to some of the myths, legends and history of this corner of Wales. Over in St Dogmaels, explore the impressive ruins of St Dogmaels Abbey and Coach House Cafe, before wandering through the village or heading towards the coast at Poppit Sands. On a crisp October day, it's a lovely combination of history, fresh air and spectacular scenery. www.cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/st-dogmaels-abbey-and-coach-house
And with Halloween approaching, it's the perfect time to discover the Welsh traditions of Nos Galan Gaeaf, the night before Calan Gaeaf, traditionally marking the beginning of winter in Wales. With ancient ruins, misty hills and plenty of local legends, you don't have to look far to find a little autumn atmosphere around here!
Newport Pembrokeshire
More Autumn Adventures Around Cardigan
Wrap up warm and explore the coast, collect colourful leaves in the woods or head down to the beach for a blustery walk followed by hot chocolate.
Blow Away the Cobwebs at Poppit Sands and Crwst
For a proper dose of fresh sea air, head to Poppit Sands, a beautiful long sandy beach at the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, just a short drive from St Dogmaels. October is a wonderful time for a beach walk here. Wrap up warm, let the children run off some energy and bring your four-legged family members along too. It's a great spot to enjoy with the dog outside the seasonal restrictions. Afterwards, warm up with a delicious coffee or hot chocolate and choose something yummy from the counter at Crwst in Poppit. Even better, it's dog friendly too, so muddy paws don't have to miss out on the post-beach treat! A blustery beach walk followed by hot chocolate and a freshly baked treat, that's our kind of October afternoon.
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park at Gwbert is open throughout October and is a lovely option for younger families. Spooky activities too! You can meet the farm animals, enjoy the play areas and take in some spectacular views across Cardigan Bay. www.cardiganisland.com
Cardigan Town
Explore Cardigan town, visit Cardigan Castle, browse the independent shops and stop somewhere cosy for lunch or cake. For wood-fired pizza, head to Grain on the riverside, or cosy up with coffee and something tasty at Food for Thought. Down by the water you'll also find Bocs Du, while Hên Printworks is a lovely choice if you're looking for somewhere special for a meal. And when the grown-ups fancy a little treat of their own, finish the day at Jakes with tapas and a cocktail or two. Those with a sweet tooth shouldn't leave town without a visit to Cardigan Bay Brownies for some seriously indulgent homemade treats. And make sure you call into Bara Menyn too neighbourhood Bakehouse & Stone Mill, its sourdough bread and beautiful bakes are well worth making room for.
Independent shops, great food, riverside walks and plenty of cosy places to escape an October shower. Cardigan makes a wonderful addition to a family autumn break in West Wales. Cardigan also makes a good rainy-day destination too.
List of October Events In Pembrokeshire 2026
10th - 30th - Pembrokeshire Pumpkins, Moylegrove Details
24th Oct-1st Nov - Various Halloween Events St Davids - Oriel Y Parc Details
23rd-25th Oct - Boia Festival - St. Davids Details
26th-31st - Picton Castle Spooky Halloween Details
28-30th Oct - Halloween Fun at the Welsh Wildlife Centre Details
30th Oct - 1st Nov - The Big Bang, Saundersfoot Harbour Details
30th Oct - Gŵyl Aberteifi Live 2026 - Cardigan Details
31st Oct - Tenby Ghost Walks Details
List of Bonfire Night Events In Pembrokeshire 2026
Autumn Sunset in West Wales
Discover the Magic of a West Wales Autumn
One of the nicest things about visiting North Pembrokeshire and South Ceredigion in October is the slower pace. The summer crowds have disappeared, the countryside is changing colour and there’s something particularly special about returning from a windswept beach or pumpkin-picking adventure to a warm and cosy holiday cottage.
Pack the wellies, waterproofs and Halloween costumes and come and enjoy an October family adventure in Pembrokeshire.
“Happy Halloween” or, as we say here in Wales, “Nos Galan Gaeaf!”
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