Wilmslow Halloween Trail 2025: A Spooky Adventure for All the Family

Halloween in Wilmslow is about to get a whole lot more exciting! This October half-term, families are invited to take part in the Wilmslow Halloween Trail 2025, running from Saturday 18th October to Saturday 1st November. The trail promises spooky fun, family-friendly activities and plenty of treats, making it the perfect way to celebrate the season while exploring Wilmslow town centre.

What is the Wilmslow Halloween Trail?

The Halloween Trail is a free, interactive activity designed to get children and families out and about in the town centre. Armed with a special trail map, participants will be challenged to find pumpkins and Dracula figures hidden in shop windows around Wilmslow. Along the way, there are puzzles, colouring activities and word searches to keep little ones entertained.

The trail not only creates a fantastic Halloween experience but also highlights the brilliant range of shops, cafés, and businesses in Wilmslow.

How the Trail Works

Taking part is simple and free. Here’s what you need to do:

Collect your trail map – available from participating shops or downloadable HERE.
Search for the pumpkins – 16 pumpkins are hidden in shop windows across town. Each pumpkin shows a different Halloween-themed picture. When you find one, draw or write the picture in the matching numbered pumpkin on your sheet.
Spot the Draculas – there are 10 mischievous Draculas to find around Wilmslow. Tick them off as you go!
Complete the fun activities – the back of the trail sheet is packed with games including a maze, word search, shadow matching, colouring and even a chance to design your own pumpkin face.

Halloween Competition

Once you’ve completed your map, don’t forget to enter the Halloween Competition. Simply drop off your finished sheet at Waitrose and you’ll be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a spooktacular prize. Winners will be contacted by 10th November.

Where to Find the Pumpkins

Pumpkins can be spotted in the windows of local businesses across town, including:

Handelsbanken
Gascoigne Halman
Hoopers
The Rex Cinema
Care of the Skin
Hepplewhite Fine Art
Wood Fire Smoke
Stolen Lamb
King William
Skipton Building Society
Unico
Quarry Bank
Cancer Research (Hawthorn Lane)
Wilmslow Leisure Centre
Langricks
Piccolino

Dracula Hunt Locations

For an extra challenge, look out for Dracula hiding in the windows of:

Bang & Olufsen
Mosley Jarman
The Home Library
VaVaVoom
Jordan & Halstead
Waitrose
Starbucks
Jones Homes
Buzzy Bee Bakery
Suburban Green

Why Join the Halloween Trail?

The Wilmslow Halloween Trail is more than just a family day out – it’s a celebration of community. It’s an opportunity to:

Enjoy free family fun over the October half-term.
Explore local businesses and discover something new in town.
Create special seasonal memories with children.
Take part in a competition with exciting prizes.

It’s also a great excuse to dress up, get into the Halloween spirit, and enjoy the autumn atmosphere in Wilmslow.

Event Details at a Glance

📅 Dates: 18th October – 1st November 2025

📍 Location: Across Wilmslow town centre

💰 Cost: Free to take part

🎃 Competition: Drop your completed trail sheet at Waitrose for your chance to win!

Join the Fun

Whether you’re a family looking for a half-term activity, a local resident who loves Halloween, or simply curious to explore Wilmslow in a new way, the Halloween Trail 2025 is not to be missed.

Don’t forget to share your spooky adventures on social media and tag @wilmslowswaybetter to show off your pumpkin and Dracula finds.

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