Spooky Halloween version of the Swansea Bay Rider, with witches, skeletons and pumpkins on board, running along the promenade during October half-term.
The Halloween Ghost Train is running from Blackpill Lido on Mumbles Road from Monday 26 to Saturday 31 October, a spooky makeover for the Swansea Bay Rider land train over the October half-term. It's a 45-minute ride along the scenic promenade, and you're encouraged to turn up in costume — witches, skeletons and tiny pumpkins on board add to the eerie atmosphere. The whole thing is pitched as an easy way to fit some Halloween fun into the school holidays without planning a whole day around it.
There's a gentler option for the smaller ones: the earliest session of the day is aimed at younger children and visitors with additional learning needs, and every child leaves with an 'I Survived the Halloween Ghost Land Train 2026' certificate. It's a good shout if you've got little ones who might find the spooks a bit much.
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Departures run daily at 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30 and 19:30, so you can pick a time that fits your afternoon or evening. Tickets are £8.50 for a seat (age 2+), and children aged one and under go free on an adult's lap. You'll need to book in advance, and it's worth keeping in mind that the rides are weather dependent. No dogs are allowed, except guide and service dogs.
