This October Partridge Lakes in Warrington has been transformed into Halloweenville for an immersive experience the whole family can enjoy. Tickets are already booking up fast so don’t wait around for this one, especially if you want to go during the October half term holiday.
Here is everything you need to know about Halloweenville at Partridge Lakes Warrington.
Halloweenville at Partridge Lakes Warrington
Halloweenville is an immersive, engaging Halloween themed light trail that loops around the lake. From the moment you arrive the whole place feels suitably seasonal with pumpkins, Halloween decorations and festive lights, long before you enter the trail itself. Plus new for this year we spotted a free face painting station too so if you or your little one haven’t come dressed up (we do suggest you do) then you can add a bit of sparkle to your face before you enter the trail to help get you in the spooky mood.
The trail itself is aimed at families and although it is Halloween themed and takes place at night it is important to note that it is more of a spooky activity rather than a scary one and therefore it is perfect for families with younger children.
Alongside the trail itself you will also find
- Live entertainment
- Food trucks
- Bars
- Marshmellow toasting
- Trick or treat fun fair themed games
Review of Halloweenville
This is our fourth year celebrating Halloween season at Partridge Lakes and one of the things I love the most is that no two years have ever been the same. Each time we go there is a different theme and noticeable changes to improve the overall experience for families.
This year the theme is The Skelton King!
As with previous years the light trail takes place around the lake with a clearly marked path so no one can deviate, get lost or end up anywhere near the water, it feels perfectly safe and very family friendly.
This year we loved the fact that Halloweeenville have kept the same idea as the one they introduced last year, a clear story line with a specific quest that children have to complete with interactive stations. However, we did miss the treasure chest and earning of coins this year which was a great fun last year and hopefully something they will bring back next year.
The first section of the light trail is a welcome show of sorts where the characters invite you in, explain all about the terrible situation they’ve found themselves in and ask the children for help. They only let so many in at a time which is great as it means everyone can see and hear what’s going on and don’t worry if you’re queuing up for a bit you will still be being entertained by the pirates!
This introductory story was a fantastic way of getting the children engaged from the start and really gave some purpose to the light trail instead of just looking and admiring the decorations. It was also a great way to reassure children that this was all just a bit of spooky fun and not at all scary.
From there you wonder through the fabulously decorated woodlands with something at every turn from flashing lights to giant webs, statues to graves and all sorts in between. Make sure you look up, down, side to side and even out to the lake.
There are plenty of places to stop for pictures along the way too and although you go in to the light trail in groups once you’re past the first story explanation it doesn’t matter if you race ahead and join the next group or lag behind and join the one after as everyone can just experience the light trail at their own pace.
Along the walk you will meet additional characters all with interactive stations and stories to tell. Some of these were even better than last year with a library, a castle and a witches den. Each one captivating you with their version of events and asking for audience participation in order to get to the next stage.
These new stations are also under cover so although we had a beautiful night for our visit if the weather does turn a bit in October there will be places to take shelter along the way making it much more accessible on cold and wet evenings, another improvement from previous years.
All of the the actors were incredible at staying in character no matter what the children said to them and they were all encouraging everyone to get involved, talking to those that wanted to chat and simply acknowledging those that looked a bit more shy as to not overwhelm them.
On completion of the trail all the children are invited to a caldron to make a magic potion and when they succeed they can claim their medal for being brave and defeating The Skeleton King. Having something physical to take home is a great idea, especially for the younger children.
From here you can then either head straight home or stay and enjoy some games, purchase food and drink and toast marshmallows.
Overall we had a wonderful time and we think that Halloweenville is particularly brilliant for children under the age of 10 who want to enjoy a spooky Halloween actvity.
Some things you need to know about Halloweenville
Halloweenville is dog friendly. The path is busy, noisy, dark with flashing lights and there are lots of people so this really is about you knowing your own dog and how they will react but we did see a few there and they all seemed fine.
The trail will get muddy if the weather has been bad so wear appropriate footwear.
Fancy dress is optional but highly recommended especially for children.
Parking – Parking is available at £5. If you need to go in the car I would recommend paying to park as there isn’t anywhere nearby to leave the car as it’s all country lanes.
To get the most out of your visit and your money we would recommend arriving early and enjoying the live music before your walk and then if funds allow staying after to toast marshmallows (£4.50 for 3) and enjoy a drink and more live music too.
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