Experience the Magic of Wookey Hole Circus

The Story of Wookey Hole Circus

The story of Wookey Hole Circus begins with legendary British circus showman Gerry Cottle, one of the UK's most celebrated circus owners and entertainers. After purchasing Wookey Hole in 2003, Gerry brought his passion for live performance and family entertainment to the attraction, establishing the Wookey Hole Circus School and helping create the spectacular theatre shows visitors enjoy today.

His vision was to combine the wonder of Wookey Hole's ancient caves and legendary stories with the excitement, creativity and magic of the circus. Over the years, countless performers have trained at Wookey Hole, with many going on to appear in its live productions and shows.

Following Gerry's passing in 2020, his legacy continues through the performers, productions and opportunities that remain at the heart of Wookey Hole Circus.

As Gerry famously said:

"Nothing extraordinary was ever achieved by being ordinary."

Halloween circus show 2026 Monsters Ball

Wookey Hole Circus presents ‘Monsters Ball’

The creatures of the night have taken over the Wookey Hole Circus.

Welcome to the Monster's Ball, where monster acrobatics, daring vampire stunts, jaw-dropping tricks and laugh-out-loud comedy create a Halloween show the whole family will love.

Packed with surprises and spectacular performances, this frightfully fun extravaganza is not to be missed.

Circus shows run on weekends from 3 October and daily from 24 October to 1 November during the school holidays.

Included with your Wookey Hole admission ticket, it's even more fantastic family entertainment at no extra cost.

PLEASE NOTE

Our circus shows are full of energy, with fantastic performers, lively music, and exciting lighting effects that help bring the show to life.

If you or your child are sensitive to sound, you're very welcome to bring your own ear defenders so everyone can enjoy the performance comfortably.

Join the Wookey Hole Circus

Ever wanted to learn amazing circus skills, build confidence and perform in front of a live audience? Wookey Hole Circus offers the chance for people of all ages and abilities to get involved, whether you're trying circus for the very first time or looking to develop existing skills.

It all starts with a FREE trial session, giving you the opportunity to see what it's all about and discover whether circus is right for you. From there, performers can develop their skills, gain experience and even progress to appearing in Wookey Hole Circus productions.

For some, that journey has led to performances in the spectacular Magique show and opportunities to take part in events and productions across the UK and around the world.