About the event

⚠️ Event cancelled

Due to the forecast of heavy rain and strong winds this weekend, we've made the difficult decision to cancel Wild Halloween at Five Acres.

The safety of our visitors, volunteers, staff, and crew must come first, and the weather conditions would prevent us from delivering the safe and enjoyable experience we'd planned.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to bringing Wild Halloween back in 2027.


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Swap scares for discovery this Halloween and join Cornwall Wildlife Trust for an unforgettable family evening at Five Acres nature reserve.

FREE FAMILY EVENT | ALL WELCOME!

Follow a woodland trail through the reserve, uncover clues along the way, get hands-on with owl pellet dissection, meet fascinating wildlife, explore marine creatures under UV light, and enjoy storytelling, crafts, and nature-inspired activities for all ages. Halloween's most famous creatures, from bats and owls to spiders and other nocturnal wildlife, take centre stage in this celebration of the wild side of autumn. 

Designed for families and young nature lovers, Wild Halloween is a welcoming alternative to traditional Halloween attractions, putting wonder before fear and wildlife before nightmares.

What's on

• Bram's Spooky Wildlife Trail

  Bram the bat needs your help! Venture into the woods, follow the clues and see if you can uncover his secret Woodland Guardian word. As the sun goes down, the woodland will light up, making the trail even more magical after dark. Don't miss it! 3:00pm - 8:00pm
   

• The Washed Up Mermaid

  A magical storytelling adventure exploring our oceans, the impact of our waste and how we can help protect our seas. 3:40pm, 4:40pm, 5:40pm, 6:40pm
   

• Levi the Leviathan

  Meet Levi the Leviathan and hear how Lyra his handler recued and nursed this friendly sea dragon back to health. 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm
   

• The Witchie

  This friendly Witchie is brewing up spells and seeking out magical beings to assist her - can you help? 3:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
   

• Birds of Prey

  Meet magnificent birds of prey and discover their fascinating lives and hunting skills with Screech Owl Sanctuary. 3:00pm - 6:00pm
   

• Owl Pellet Dissection

  Explore food chains and wildlife ecology using the clues left in the pellets from these mysterious nocturnal hunters! 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 6:15pm
   

• Bone Identification

  Learn how to identify bones with our interactive, educational sessions looking at real wildlife specimens! 3:00pm - 8:00pm
   

• Shorelab

  Discover the wonder of marine biofluorescence in our spooky marine cave with underwater critters in the dark! 3:00pm - 8:00pm
   

• Bat Activities

  Join Cornwall Bat Group as they introduce you to these fascinating creatures of the night! 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Join us for all this and more - including wildlife arts and crafts, refreshments, hot drinks, cakes, seasonal treats, a special raffle with amazing prizes and, of course, plenty of opportunities to support wildlife conservation!

Event information

This is a free, family-friendly event suitable for children and adults alike. No booking required. Most activities are drop-in, although some sessions may have limited capacity. Please note, children must be supervised at all times. 

The event takes place across Five Acres nature reserve, including woodland paths that may be uneven, muddy, and damp. As daylight fades, some activities will continue after dark. We recommend bringing a torch or head torch and wearing warm, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. 

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets and parking will be available on site. Dogs are not permitted, except registered assistance dogs. 

Food and refreshments
Planning to stay for the evening? There'll be hot drinks, cakes and refreshments available to buy, with proceeds supporting Cornwall Wildlife Trust's conservation work. You're also very welcome to bring your own food or a picnic if you'd like to make an evening of it!

Every visit helps wildlife

Wild Halloween is free to attend, with donations welcome to support Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s work to protect Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places. Whether you’re already a supporter or visiting us for the first time, join us for an evening of spooky family fun!