Herbstfeste in Down

Hillsborough, Down · Pumpkin carving workshop; General admission (adult); General admission (child)

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, an official royal residence in Co. Down managed by Historic Royal Palaces, runs a seasonal Halloween programme across its 100-acre gardens each October, including a garden maze trail, storytelling walks and artist-led pumpkin carving workshops. Admission to the workshops (£5) is on top of general garden admission. The event is part of general admission rather than a separate ticketed farm-style attraction.

Carryduff, Down

Let's Go Hydro, a water-sports and adventure park in Carryduff, Co. Down, runs an annual 'Pumpkin Patch & Spookfest' event each October featuring pumpkin picking, carving and barrel rides alongside its regular wakeboarding and water park attractions. The 2025 event ran October 17-31.

Ballynahinch, Down · Child (1-16, incl. pumpkin); Adult (17+); Additional pumpkin

Montalto Estate near Ballynahinch, Co. Down runs a themed Halloween trail called 'Trail of Tiny Terrors' each October, ending at the estate's pumpkin patch where each ticket includes a pumpkin to pick. The event includes an assault course, face painting, crafts and games, with dedicated ASD/inclusion timeslots on select mornings. Estate members receive a 25% ticket discount.