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<strong>Halloween</strong> <strong>Events</strong><br />

For more information please visit www.enjoyengland.com/halloween<br />

VARIOUS LOCATIONS<br />

English Heritage and National Trust<br />

Check out the English Heritage and national Trust site a for <strong>Halloween</strong> events set in amazing<br />

historic buildings adding to the atmosphere and the excitement. Go on a ghost tour, explore a<br />

haunted castle or listen to spooky stories and prepared to be frightened this <strong>Halloween</strong>.<br />

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/events<br />

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events.htm<br />

LONDON<br />

The London Bridge Experience<br />

A great interactive experience spanning the history of the bridge with the periods acted out by<br />

characters of the time. It is a fun family attraction that‟s both historical and hysterical.<br />

Experience stunning special effects, animation and real life characters will show you what London<br />

Bridge was really like in times gone by.<br />

Interact with the characters; join in with your fellow travellers and experience the journey of a life<br />

time – just be prepared for a few scary surprises!<br />

The London Bridge Experience & the London Tombs will inspire a little awe and wonder in your<br />

child‟s mind, not to mention its historical references. It uses myths, legends, folklore and magical<br />

traditions to introduce the history of London Bridge.<br />

www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com<br />

Alice Cooper's <strong>Halloween</strong> Night Of Fear<br />

Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road<br />

31 Oct 2010 - 1 Nov<br />

It's more than 40 years since Alice Cooper pioneered Shock Rock, and now he is pushing the<br />

boundaries of acceptability and decency once more with his <strong>Halloween</strong> Night of Fear.<br />

On October 31 and November 1 Alice will perform two very special and unique <strong>Halloween</strong> shows,<br />

where he'll be joined by world-renowned alternative performer Jim Rose (of the infamous Jim Rose<br />

Circus) and Zodiac Mindwarp and The Love Reaction.<br />

Tickets: £34.50 - £38.50<br />

http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/productions/alice-cooper


London Dungeon<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Fayre, The london Dungeon:<br />

Sunday 31st October<br />

Although not yet confirmed, The London Dungeon is due to put on a scary <strong>Halloween</strong> event (tickets<br />

from £16.50-£22.50)<br />

Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the capital's history within the deep depths of<br />

the London Dungeon. Live actors, shows, two rides and interactive special effects ensures that you<br />

face your fears head on in this unique ninety minute experience.<br />

www.thedungeons.com<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Howler<br />

Capel Manor Gardens<br />

Sunday 31st October<br />

Traditional <strong>Halloween</strong> craft activities, including pumpkin carving, storytelling, and tractor rides will<br />

take place in the scenic settings of Capel Manor Gardens. Tickets (£2.50-£13.50)<br />

http://www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk/halloween_howler.asp<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Boat Trips<br />

The Canal Museum<br />

30-31 October 2010<br />

Take a <strong>Halloween</strong> water ride through Islington Tunnel on board a London Community Narrowboat<br />

between 3pm and 9pm. <strong>Halloween</strong> Boat Trip tickets (from £8-£95).<br />

http://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/halloween.htm<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Crafts Tour<br />

Eltham Palace<br />

Sunday 31st October<br />

Join a ghostly <strong>Halloween</strong> tour of Eltham Palace, including <strong>Halloween</strong> craft activities, fancy dress<br />

and prizes for kids. From 10am to 4pm, Tickets (£4.40-£21.80)<br />

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/halloween-crafts-ep/<br />

The London Ghost Festival<br />

22nd to 31st October 2010<br />

This week-long festival returns for its 3rd year, with a programme of themed original events, walks,<br />

talks, night vigils and performances. Full details to be announced in due course.<br />

www.londonparanormal.com<br />

Horrible Histories at the Imperial War Museum<br />

18th July to 31st October<br />

Unrelated to <strong>Halloween</strong>, but suitably gory to qualify as a relevant event, Horrible Histories, is an<br />

active event that looks at life in the trenches during World War One. The event, which concludes<br />

on <strong>Halloween</strong>, includes trying on soldiers clothing, climbing through a mining tunnel and exploring<br />

an officers' dugout. Recommended for children between 8-12 years, under-4's go FREE. Tickets<br />

(£2.50-£4.95)<br />

http://london.iwm.org.uk/server/show/conEvent.2377<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Special


Torture Garden<br />

Saturday 30th October<br />

The Torture Garden club in Shoreditch will be presenting a <strong>Halloween</strong> evening for over 18's.<br />

Torture Garden events are popular worldwide, with franchise events in Moscow, New York, Tokyo<br />

and Berlin.<br />

www.torturegarden.com<br />

The Tower of London<br />

For the perfect <strong>Halloween</strong>, take a trip to the infamous Tower of London, former prison of kings,<br />

queens, traitors and saints including Sir Walter Raleigh, Prince Edward V and Guy Fawkes. Tickets<br />

(£8.55-£47)<br />

www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon<br />

NORTH WEST<br />

Ghosts And Ghastly Story Tours<br />

Carlisle Castle, Cumbria<br />

Mon 25 - Fri 29 Oct<br />

Tours at 11am, 12.45pm & 2.30pm<br />

Scary stories of ghosts and grim tales of Jacobite soldiers incarcerated in the dungeons. Join our<br />

guided tour to uncover the hidden history of Carlisle Castle. Standing strongly in the city it has<br />

dominated for nine centuries; Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well<br />

within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor attractions reflect its long and eventful history.<br />

Even before the medieval castle was begun, this site was an important Roman fortress. Today, the<br />

castle still plays a prominent role in Cumbria as one of its best loved landmarks.<br />

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server.phpshow=nav.13665<br />

Zoo Boo<br />

The South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton-in-Furness<br />

23rd – 31 st October<br />

The renowned South Lakes Wild Animal Park pulls out all the stops to celebrate <strong>Halloween</strong> in true<br />

spooky style. Kids in fancy dress are granted complimentary entry plus everyone can join in the<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> parade and trick or treat the keepers. As well as hand-feeding giraffes and penguins<br />

visitors can also pumpkin carving and spooky skating.<br />

www.wildanimalpark.co.uk<br />

Hallowe'en at Lancaster Castle<br />

Saturday 30 th October (N.B. no evening tours on Sunday 31st October)<br />

Special spooky tours of the castle, with costumed guides and no end of chilling surprises!!!<br />

Our Hallowe'en tours are extremely popular and sell out fast, tickets are available now, book early<br />

to avoid disappointment.<br />

Children‟s Tours: 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm<br />

Adults only tours: 7:00pm, 7:30pm and 8:00pm<br />

Price: Adults £6 Children £5<br />

The Ghosts of Lancashire<br />

Friday 29th October, 7:00pm<br />

Join Peter Leeson in the castle for a chilling journey through the county's darker past


Price: Adults £2.50 Concessions £.1.50.<br />

Judges' Lodgings Museum - October Half Term events<br />

A packed programme of workshops with a suitably spooky theme! Booking essential, ring 01524<br />

32808. Museum opening times October 23rd – October 31st – 12.00pm – 4.00pm<br />

Saturday Oct 23rd – Have fun making your own scary mask for trick or treat.<br />

Sunday Oct 24th – Create your own <strong>Halloween</strong> lantern. Booking essential.<br />

Monday Oct 25th – Join in the family fun with our Hansel & Gretel craft and story time<br />

workshop.<br />

Tuesday Oct 26th – Learn the art of mummification from ancient Egypt.<br />

Wednesday Oct 27th – Join in our <strong>Halloween</strong> arts and crafts session.<br />

Thursday Oct 28th – Design a Witch or Wizard hat for <strong>Halloween</strong> dressing up.<br />

Friday Oct 29th – Get in the <strong>Halloween</strong> spirit when you take part in our ghost hunt.<br />

Saturday Oct 30th – Join in the family fun with our Hansel & Gretel craft and story time<br />

workshop.<br />

Sunday Oct 31st – Design a Witch or Wizard hat for <strong>Halloween</strong> dressing up.<br />

www.lancastercastle.com<br />

EAST MIDLANDS<br />

National Ice Centre<br />

Fri 29 Oct<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Fancy Dress Party<br />

Get ready for a scare as the National Ice Centre as there‟ll be ghostly goings on at the National Ice<br />

Centre on the 29th October with our special ice skating fancy dress <strong>Halloween</strong> Party.<br />

The spooks and spirits will be moving in to give you a spine-tingling night of fun and games which<br />

will leave you screaming for more!!<br />

The rink will be decorated to give you that haunted house feel – so watch out for things that might<br />

be going bump in the night. And if you‟re feeling really daring why not come in fancy dress!<br />

Tickets are priced at £6 plus skate hire and can be purchased on the evening of the party from the<br />

National Ice Centre Box Office.<br />

http://www.national-ice-centre.com<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Hoot<br />

25 Oct to 31 Oct<br />

If you're feeling brave, then bring your little monsters along to Chatsworth for a whole week of<br />

terrible treats, evil entertainment and devilish delights.<br />

http://www.chatsworth.org/whats-on/events/halloween-hoot<br />

HEART OF ENGLAND<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Hauntings<br />

Park Hall Countryside Experience, Shropshire<br />

23rd Oct - 1st Nov<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> 'Spooktacular' - the best Spooky fun in Shropshire<br />

Kids are you ready for a spine chilling experience Then take a trip to Park Hall.<br />

Every day from 23rd-1st November there will be spooky happenings for <strong>Halloween</strong>.<br />

Our all new <strong>Halloween</strong> Haunts have some chilling surprises.


Wackiest of all is the „Mummy Wrap‟ competition. Take part in this crazy activity where you can<br />

„mummify‟ Dad, Mum, your best friend or relatives by wrapping them in toilet roll. This is a really fun<br />

packed activity. If you wrap Mum up and she is guaranteed to keep quiet for at least five minutes!<br />

This game is available each day at 12.00pm.<br />

Other games include Pass the Pumpkin and Musical Monster, you can really do the 'monster<br />

mash', there are plenty of prizes to be won too.<br />

Pumpkin carving at 2.00pm daily, this is always the most popular activity at <strong>Halloween</strong>. It is an<br />

extra cost but you can take the pumpkin home with you after you have created your masterpiece.<br />

Dress up and get into the spirit of <strong>Halloween</strong>.<br />

Story time for younger visitors involves them in the very heart of the story, with acting and choruses<br />

which raise the roof.<br />

www.parkhallfarm.co.uk/events/event_halloween.shtml<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> at the Black County Living Museum<br />

Dudley<br />

Saturday 23rd October – Sunday 31st October<br />

Half Term <strong>Halloween</strong> Activities<br />

Britain's friendliest Museum becomes Britain‟s 'Most Haunted' as <strong>Halloween</strong> gets underway. The<br />

young and the young at heart can enjoy hair-raising thrills and spine-tingling chills when they listen<br />

to ghostly tales of yesteryear.<br />

On the 31st little devils and mini ghosts and ghouls can trick or treat in safety at Britain's 'Most<br />

Haunted' Museum. The Museum's eerie gas-lit village is the perfect venue for safe thrills and chills<br />

on <strong>Halloween</strong>. Visitors can meet psychics and mystics and listen to tales of Black Country bumps<br />

in the night!<br />

Pre-book only on 0121 520 8054<br />

www.bclm.co.uk<br />

Haunted Castle III<br />

Warwick Castle<br />

23rd – 31st October<br />

The Haunted Castle returns for its 3rd season as our spooktacular Characters take centre stage.<br />

The Haunted Hallows “lodge” Trail will return and once more there will be Pumpkin‟s a plenty.<br />

Headless spirits will roam the Great Hall and State rooms and Merlin will be casting his spells from<br />

on top of the mound. Beware our Witch Finder he will route out all potential witches from the<br />

Castle.<br />

http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk/<br />

Scarefest at Alton Towers<br />

Stafforshire<br />

16th - 31st October 2010<br />

The Alton Towers Scarefest promises real terror – live! Thrillseekers can confront their most<br />

terrifying nightmares in the most shocking combination of indoor and outdoor scare attractions ever<br />

seen at the Alton Towers Resort.<br />

17th October –1st November 2009<br />

Terrifying Terror this <strong>Halloween</strong> at the Alton Towers Resort Scarefest!


For real terror this <strong>Halloween</strong>, look no further than the Alton Towers Resort Scarefest! Be<br />

confronted by live terror as a chilling combination of indoor and outdoor scare attractions ensure<br />

those willing to be frightened this <strong>Halloween</strong> don‟t leave feeling scared…..they‟ll leave terrified!<br />

http://www.altontowers.com/events/halloween-scarefest/<br />

SOUTH EAST<br />

White Night Festival “Do something different in the middle of the night”<br />

Brighton<br />

30 October 2010<br />

Now in its third year, „White Night Brighton & Hove‟ provides an array of night-time cultural events<br />

and „happenings‟ across the city to mark the end of British Summer Time. Major attractions<br />

including the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Dome stay open into the wee small hours.<br />

www.whitenightnuitblanche.com<br />

Beach of the Dead IV – Zombie walk through Brighton!<br />

30 October 2010<br />

A truly unique spectacle that could only really happen in Brighton! Now in its fourth year, the<br />

annual Brighton Zombie Parade begins at 3pm from Brighton Station with approximately 1,000<br />

people dressed as „zombies‟ parade through the city centre down to the seafront where there is a<br />

mass „lie down‟! Several zombie parties take place across the city after the walk.<br />

www.beachofthedead.com http://www.youtube.com/watchv=3IGAwh7WDRw<br />

Hallowe'en Daytime at Amberley Museum<br />

Arundel<br />

29 th October<br />

Spooky goings on during the day at Amberley, plus all the usual Museum attractions! The normal<br />

Museum admission prices apply.<br />

www.amberleymuseum.co.uk<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Spooktacular<br />

The Aldingbourne Country Centre - Woodland Walk<br />

Chichester<br />

30 th October<br />

Visit the woodland walk at Aldingbourne, which will be transformed into a <strong>Halloween</strong> spooktacular.<br />

There will be ghosts and witches to greet you. <strong>Halloween</strong> craft activities in the woodland shed and<br />

many more surprises to spook you. Visit the cafe for some spooky delights.<br />

www.aldingbournetrust.co.uk<br />

Samhain Celebration (Festival of the Dead)<br />

Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton, Hants<br />

29 October<br />

Evening Event 7.00-9.30pm<br />

Story telling, and live band in the Great Roundhouse, followed by a Bonfire. (Bring a piece of wood<br />

to put on the Bonfire) Soup & a Roll, Hot drinks, Bar, Fortune Telling, Apple Bobbing<br />

Tickets £10.00 no concessions 023 9259 8838


-Safety- We are a 'Dark Site' so bring lanterns/torches. Children must be accompanied at all times.<br />

www.butserancientfarm.co.uk<br />

Wizard Week at the Mid-Hants Railway Watercress Line<br />

23 to 31 October<br />

10am - 5pm<br />

Board the Wizard Express for the many ghoulish goings on! Enter the fancy dress competition, see<br />

Mr Wizard‟s magic shows and get up close to owls, bats and creepy crawlies. Don‟t forget your free<br />

goody bag!<br />

www.watercressline.co.uk<br />

The Great Pumpkin Hunt at Waterperry Garden<br />

23rd October to 31st October<br />

Give the kids an exciting challenge by taking part in the Great Pumpkin Hunt!<br />

Throughout half term week join the race to find 8 pumpkins hidden in our beautiful gardens - and at<br />

other locations around the estate - to win a special, seasonal, edible prize!<br />

Children must be accompanied by a paying adult but there's no need to book - just turn up and<br />

enjoy!<br />

http://www.waterperrygardens.co.uk/whats-on-events.php<br />

Mysterious Mummies<br />

Monday 25 October 2010<br />

This <strong>Halloween</strong> uncover the ghoulish secrets of the ancient Egyptians at Chiddingstone Castle‟s<br />

Mysterious Mummies family activity day. A Big Draw event (www.campaignfordrawing.org).<br />

www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk<br />

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard<br />

Free with a valid attraction ticket<br />

'Ghost Stories on board HMS Warrior 1860'<br />

OCT 23 2010 - OCT 24 2010<br />

11am, 12noon, 2pm & 3pm<br />

Interactive „spooky‟ storytelling on board.<br />

'Pumpkin Trail – Family Trail on board HMS Warrior 1860'<br />

OCT 23 2010 - OCT 31 2010<br />

During October Half Term - (Saturday 23 - Sunday 31 October)<br />

Daily 10am – 4.30pm<br />

'Hands-on <strong>Halloween</strong> on board HMS Warrior 1860'<br />

OCT 26 2010<br />

11am – 4pm<br />

Creepy crafty days with a <strong>Halloween</strong> theme.<br />

'Monster Mermaids & Sea Serpents at the at the National Museum of the Royal Navy'<br />

OCT 27 2010 - OCT 28 2010<br />

11am – 1pm & 2pm - 4pm<br />

Investigate scary sea monsters and frighten your friends at <strong>Halloween</strong> with our creepy sea creature<br />

masks.<br />

'Ghost Stories on board HMS Warrior 1860'<br />

OCT 27 2010


11am, 12noon, 2pm & 3pm<br />

Interactive „spooky‟ storytelling on board.<br />

„Vile Victory! on board HMS Victory'<br />

OCT 28 2010 - OCT 30 2010<br />

11am – 1pm & 2pm - 4pm<br />

Come aboard if you dare to create skeleton crews and ghostly ghouls down in the murky depths.<br />

'Hands-on <strong>Halloween</strong> on board HMS Warrior 1860'<br />

OCT 28 2010<br />

11am – 4pm<br />

Creepy crafty days with a <strong>Halloween</strong> theme.<br />

'Tours By Torchlight - A Spooky Evening at the Mary Rose Museum'<br />

OCT 29 2010<br />

6.30pm – 8.30pm<br />

A talk on Maritime Mysteries and a torch lit tour around the Mary Rose Museum, with a few spooky<br />

surprises! Hot soup and a roll included.<br />

Places are limited, may not be suitable for under 10‟s.<br />

Adults £12.00 Concessions £8.00 from 6.30pm – 8.30pm<br />

For tickets and more information, visit the Mary Rose Museum reception or email<br />

s.m.clabby@maryrose500org<br />

http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/events/<br />

Sea Monsters Week<br />

Blue Reef Aquarium, Portsmouth<br />

October Half Term, 23rd - 31st<br />

Blue Reef will be taken over by Sea Monsters for the October half term holidays. As well as<br />

revealing the truth behind some of the world's most famous sea monster stories - there's even the<br />

chance to come face to face with some real monsters of the deep<br />

http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/portsmouth.htm<br />

Spinnaker Tower<br />

23 rd to 31 st October<br />

This Autumn half term we are celebrating all things <strong>Halloween</strong>! Get creative with our free pumkpin<br />

carving where you can create your very own scary pumpkin to take home. You can also listen to<br />

spooky tales of the sea with our daily storytelling.<br />

Also look out for the Tower to be lit up as a pumpkin!<br />

http://www.spinnakertower.co.uk/News_<strong>Events</strong>/<strong>Events</strong>_for_2010/<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Hocus Pocus<br />

Friday 22nd October - Sunday 31st October<br />

Chessington World of Adventures<br />

Surrey<br />

There will be plenty of freaky frolics at Chessington's <strong>Halloween</strong> Hocus Pocus event when the<br />

witches come back to cause mayhem at the park this <strong>Halloween</strong>.<br />

Rides in the dark and a new 'Black Forest Pass' walk through will send chills down the backs of<br />

even the bravest souls - let's see who can make it onto the Vampire ride without screaming!<br />

www.chessington.co.uk


The Haunted Castle<br />

Dover Castle, Kent<br />

Mon 25 - Sun 31 Oct<br />

10am - 5pm<br />

Be prepared to be scared this autumn half-term as a frighteningly great day out awaits. With over<br />

nine ghosts reported to have been seen and heard at Dover Castle, you better keep your wits<br />

about you, as spooky characters lead you through one of England‟s most haunted castles. Beware<br />

of the horrible hag! Dare you walk through the tunnel of terror Enjoy a chillingly fun day out and<br />

see if you can unnerve and scare us enough to win a prize for the best children‟s <strong>Halloween</strong><br />

costume, bestowed on the most bloodcurdling attire each day.<br />

www.english-heritage.org.uk<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> at Blenheim Palace<br />

23 October to 31 October 2010<br />

There are ghostly goings-on at Blenheim Palace this <strong>Halloween</strong> for families to enjoy over the Half-<br />

Term week.<br />

Blenheim Palace offers a spine tingling day out this October half term with plenty of <strong>Halloween</strong><br />

horrors, pumpkin trails and special family tours to entertain (or frighten!) the whole family.<br />

http://www.blenheimpalace.com/whatson/<br />

Tulleys Shocktober (ages 12+) Fest and Octoberfest Fun Park (ages 3 – 12)<br />

Tulleys Farm, West Sussex<br />

Experience the dark side at Tulleys unmissable Shocktober Fest Scream Park.<br />

tbc<br />

The gates are then open every night from xxx until xxx.<br />

Six Awesome Attractions ....<br />

The Haunted Hayride<br />

Field of Screams<br />

The Creepy Cottage<br />

The "Cellar" Haunted House<br />

"It's Curtains" Maze<br />

FrightClub & Shocktail Bar<br />

........ which make one terrifyingly entertaining night out!<br />

http://www.halloweenattractions.co.uk/<br />

Spooky Spectacular at Lee Valley Park Farm<br />

Lee Valley Park Farm, Waltham Abbey, Essex<br />

Come and be scared by the creepy goings on at the Farms with story telling, gooey feely boxes<br />

and much, much more. Can you handle it<br />

Come and be scared by the creepy goings on at the Farms with story telling, gooey feely boxes<br />

and much, much more.<br />

tbc<br />

10:00 to 17:00<br />

www.leevalleypark.org.uk


SOUTH WEST<br />

Eden Project, St Austell<br />

tbc<br />

An unforgettable experience in a breathtaking epic location, Eden is a gateway into the fascinating<br />

world of plants and people and a vibrant reminder of how we need each other for our mutual<br />

survival. Space age technology meets the lost world in the biggest greenhouse ever built. Located<br />

in a 50 metre deep crater the size of 30 football pitches and beautifully sculpted to make a<br />

spectacular and unique global garden.<br />

http://www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/whats-on/kids-and-families/index.php<br />

http://www.edenproject.com/index.php<br />

HallowFest Boo: The Best <strong>Halloween</strong> Half-Term<br />

Crealy, Devon<br />

Saturday 23 October 2010 Sunday 31 October 2010<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Half Term is spellbindingly brilliant<br />

HallowFest: The Best <strong>Halloween</strong> Half-Term events in the south west of England.<br />

Crealy Boo, 10am – 4pm has U-rated autumn fun with pumpkin harvesting and carving, spooky<br />

games, exciting rides and play. Free prizes for everyone in costume.<br />

Crealy Twilight: from 4pm is a PG event, when inhabitants awaken, we light the Beast Burning<br />

Bonfire and the park is over-run by ghosts, ghouls and monsters of the night! Will you brave the<br />

haunted scarezones Crealy Twilight is open until 7pm.<br />

http://www.crealy.co.uk/devon/things-to-do/hallowfest-boo-the-best-halloween-half-term.html<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Festival at Bristol Gardens Zoo<br />

22 nd – 31 st October<br />

Visitors can follow a special spooky trail, take part in a pumpkin carving competition and meet the<br />

Zoo's very own witch and her cat for a fancy dress parade around the zoo.<br />

www.bristolzoo.org.uk<br />

Spooky Tours at Powderham Castle<br />

Powderham, Devon<br />

Monday 25 October 2010 - Sunday 31 October 2010<br />

Hear fascinating tales of strange happenings as a friendly, ghostly guide leads you through the<br />

Castle rooms...anticipation building for the final thrill!<br />

Tours at 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm (plus 1.30pm on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31)<br />

Tickets will be available from the Estate Office on 01626 890243 in September and must be<br />

booked in advance. Numbers limited.<br />

www.powderham.co.uk<br />

EAST OF ENGLAND<br />

Bewilderment<br />

Norwich, Norfolk<br />

A huge forest of family fun and outdoor adventure. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges,<br />

Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles, boat trips, marsh walks and really yummy food!<br />

BeWILDerwood is a wild and imaginative adventure park with magical treehouses and a hint<br />

of intriguing characters, bringing a curious difference to the Norfolk Broads. The setting for the


ook 'A Boggle at BeWILDerwood', by local children's author Tom Blofeld, it's a wonderful, mystical<br />

land of brave adventurous people who you may never see anywhere else in our world. Parents are<br />

encouraged to play alongside their children, which makes for a fabulous and brilliantly exciting day<br />

out for the whole family.<br />

Snagglefang's Spooky Spectacular<br />

October 25th - 31st<br />

It's that spooky time of year again, so dress up to scare! Make your own masks and lanterns and<br />

join our famous end of day lantern parade if you dare!<br />

http://www.bewilderwood.co.uk/Default.aspx<br />

http://www.bewilderwood.co.uk/<strong>Events</strong>/<br />

YORKSHIRE<br />

Ghost Tour of York Mansion House<br />

York<br />

27, 30, 31 October<br />

6.30pm, York Mansion House, £5.50 adult, £4.50 conc.<br />

Unlock some of the murky secrets of Yorks grandest residence with this spooky candlelit tour.<br />

Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended!<br />

Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505.<br />

www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk<br />

Haunted <strong>Halloween</strong> - Victorian Ghost Stories<br />

Richmond Castle<br />

Fri 29 & Sat 30 Oct<br />

Performances at 5.30pm, 7pm, 8.30pm & 10pm<br />

Suitable for: Everyone<br />

It is the eve of All Saints - <strong>Halloween</strong> - and you think you are brave, fearless and daring. Well think<br />

again! Join in this series of tales and stories with our costumed storytellers from North Country<br />

Theatre. Wear warm clothes & sensible footwear. This event is not suitable for very young children.<br />

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server.phpshow=nav.17243<br />

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/haunted-halloween-rc/<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Eureka<br />

Halifax, West Yorkshire<br />

Eureka! The National Children's Museum is an award-winning attraction and educational charity for<br />

children. The museum features over 400 interactive exhibits which inspire children aged 0-11 to<br />

learn about themselves and the world around them through imagination, play and discovery.<br />

Eureka! School for Witches & Wizards<br />

02/10/2010 - 31/10/2010<br />

10:00 - 17:00<br />

Creepies and crawlies, ghosts and ghouls - it‟s all hocus-pocus at the Eureka! School for Witches<br />

& Wizards. Booking is essential - please call +44 (0)1422 330069 during office hours to reserve<br />

your place.<br />

http://www.eureka.org.uk/


NORTH EAST<br />

GHOSTLY GOINGS ON…<br />

Ghosts and ghouls haunt the region this month in a host of <strong>Halloween</strong> events across the<br />

North East. From eerie walks in Guisborough forest to an evening of haunted rides and<br />

toffee apples at Hexham Spook Night there is something for everyone this month.<br />

Fear and Loathing in Newcastle – Centre for Life, Newcastle<br />

Oct 22 nd<br />

A night of horror, fear and surprise - <strong>Halloween</strong>-themed fun with a science twist, face your phobias,<br />

discover the biology of vampirism and win a prize for the best fancy dress.<br />

www.life.org.uk<br />

Hamsterley Forest –<br />

Broomstick Making Workshop<br />

Oct 23 rd<br />

Hand craft your own broom in preparation for the approaching witching season. Two<br />

sessions 1100-1300 and 1400-1600. Sensible clothing and footwear.<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Trail<br />

Oct 23 rd -31 st<br />

Mid term holiday fun with a self-led ghoulish trail through the haunted forest. Sensible warm<br />

clothing and footwear required.<br />

www.forestry.gov.uk/northeastengland<br />

Tractor Trail Ride of Terror – Brocksbushes Farm Shop, near Corbridge, Northumberland<br />

Oct 23 rd & 24 th<br />

Experience the dark side and ride through the Screams, the Scary Maze and the Spooky Barn.<br />

Where many have strayed ........ and never returned!!!<br />

www.brocksbushes.co.uk<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Week – Calvert Trust, Kielder Water & Forest Park<br />

Oct 25 th – Nov 1 st<br />

Are you afraid of the dark If so come and let your senses guide you through the dark nights in our<br />

haunted forest. Learn traditional turnip carving techniques and be prepared to be scared in the<br />

spookiest disco the Calvert's ever seen. Fancy dress is essential to keep the local ghosts and<br />

ghouls away.<br />

www.visitkielder.com<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Fun – Wallington House, Northumberland<br />

Oct 30 th & 31 st<br />

Come along and make a special lantern for our <strong>Halloween</strong> Lantern Parade, try our spooktacular<br />

children‟s trail and hear scary stories told by our resident witch. Normal admission charges apply +<br />

small charge for some activities.<br />

www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />

All Hallow‟s Eve – Bede‟s World, Tyne & Wear<br />

Oct 31 st


Come dressed to kill in your best <strong>Halloween</strong> costume for a night of spine-tingling fun! Join our<br />

spooky <strong>Halloween</strong> trail - if you dare! Plus test your nerve by taking part in our gruesome games<br />

and creepy halloween crafts. There will be prizes for the best costumes.<br />

www.bedesworld.co.uk<br />

Killhope <strong>Halloween</strong> Night<br />

Oct 31st<br />

Dead scary mine trips and <strong>Halloween</strong> 'bites'. Do you dare venture underground tonight Share the<br />

experience with a paranormal investigator. Places limited. Strictly 16 years plus. Bookings taken<br />

from September 1.<br />

www.killhope.org.uk<br />

Victorian Tales of Fear<br />

Belsay Hall<br />

28 th -30 th October<br />

A selection of unsettling tales for <strong>Halloween</strong>, adapted into dramatic form from the works of Charles<br />

Dickens and M.R James.<br />

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk<br />

Beamish <strong>Halloween</strong><br />

Beamish<br />

29 th -30 th October<br />

Beware of the ghosts and ghouls in the award winning town! Enjoy all the atmosphere of<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> in this wonderful setting and sample the <strong>Halloween</strong> fare on offer in the Dainty Dinah<br />

Tearoom.<br />

http://www.beamish.org.uk<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong><br />

Crook Hall<br />

29 th -31 st October<br />

Join us for some scary fun from 1500 until dusk. Meet the Wicked Witch and spot the White Lady.<br />

http://www.crookhallgardens.co.uk<br />

<strong>Halloween</strong> Haunting<br />

Kielder Castle<br />

30 th October<br />

Northumberland's best fright night at one of the region's most haunted castles. Includes a tour of<br />

Kielder Castle's haunted rooms and passages with more than one or two surprises waiting for you<br />

round the next corner.<br />

http://www.visitkielder.com<br />

Hexham Spook Night<br />

Hexham<br />

30 th October<br />

A family fun night with entertainment, fairground rides, spooky food, competitions and much more.<br />

http://www.hexhamcommunity.net


<strong>Halloween</strong> Happening - Gibside - Tyne & Wear<br />

Oct 30 th<br />

A family <strong>Halloween</strong> festival with lots of spooky activities, including a School of Sorcery and a<br />

spooky trail through the woodland.<br />

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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