Cannock Chase Haunted Forest Tied to 1960s Child Murders and Urban Legends

Halloween events and destinations in 2025 offer a variety of experiences from festive to eerie. Kew Gardens in London hosts a Halloween event featuring a mystical magic garden with witches, bats, and spiders, accessible by public transport and parking options. In Springfield, Massachusetts, the Pumpkin Stroll After Dark transforms Forest Park’s Aquatic Gardens into a serene and glowing autumn wonderland with free admission, cider, and doughnuts, celebrating community creativity with over 200 hand-carved pumpkins. For those interested in darker, supernatural themes, the UK offers destinations like Cannock Chase, known for the legend of the 'Black Eyed Child' ghost linked to the tragic 1960s 'Babes in the Ditch' murders, and Wistman’s Wood in Devon’s Dartmoor National Park, famed for its eerie, gothic atmosphere, moss-covered trees, and misty environment, making it a top spot for dark tourism enthusiasts. Both Cannock Chase and Wistman’s Wood provide immersive experiences combining haunting folklore and natural landscapes, appealing to visitors seeking a more melancholic and mysterious Halloween.