Looking for
somewhere to take the kids this half-term? Why not explore a spooky castle or
jump on board a Ghost Train on one of our frightfully-fun Halloween themed days out.
Alnwick Castle
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Explore
spooky Alnwick Castle in Northumberland - home to the Harry Potter movies.
There’s a chance to meet some of the characters, and even participate in a
broomstick lesson.
When: Now
– 31st October 2013
Price:
Free!
Website: http://www.alnwickcastle.com/
Haven: Haggerston Castle Holiday Park
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Immerse yourself in one of Haven's three-night Halloween breaks available at Haggerston Castle Holiday Park. On
site there’s a special Halloween show and a chance to join in the fancy dress
parade, or carve a Haven character out of a pumpkin.
When: Now
– 31st October 2013
Price:
£245 (for a family of six)
Website:
www.haven.com
At-Bristol Science Museum
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Make your own fake blood at the special ‘Dissection Lab’ taking place on Halloween, at
the At-Bristol Science Museum, Bristol. Or, see how science could help save
your favourite fairy-tale characters at the Studio show, ‘Fairy-tale SOS’.
Spooky!
When: 31st
October 2013
Times:
10am – 5pm
Price:
£36.50
Website:
www.at-bristol.org.uk
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
Take the
Ghost Train bound for Witches Wood at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park at
Warminster, Wiltshire. There’s even a chance to meet Dracula in the bat cave.
Plus, the safari park has cottages on site available for visitors to rent.
When: Now
– 4th November 2013
Price:
See website!
Website:
www.longleat.co.uk
Nottinghamshire’s Old Country Gaol
Go to
jail and discover the fascinating true story of Nottingham’s local Witch
Finder. Actors help visitors explore Nottinghamshire’s Old Country Gaol.
When: Now
– 31st October 2013
Price:
£25.50
Go crazy
at Beale Wildlife Park and Gardens in Berkshire and try their conversation ‘Bat
Box’ building day.
When: 30th
October 2013
Price: £5
a box with the Park’s Conservation Team
Website:
www.bealepark.co.uk
Burghley
Enjoy a
torch-lit tour around Burghley, Lincolnshire, one of the largest houses of the
Elizabethan Age.
When: Now
– 2nd November 2013 (except Sundays)
Times:
6.30pm from age 7 upwards, 8.30pm is aimed at adults
Price:
£10 per person, adult & child
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Beware of
vampires in Blackpool. For a limited period, the Pleasure Beach has been transformed into a Vampire
Pleasure Beach with amazing rides, a special Horror Maze and
a host of frightening figures lurking in the depths ready to give guests the
thrill of their lives.
When: Now
- 31st October 2013
Price: £23
all access wristband
Castle Howard
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See a
spooky wonderland at Castle Howard in Yorkshire. The ‘Chills and Thrills’
spectacular starts with a flare lit path to see the headless horseman. Or, listen to spine-chilling storytellers, before The ‘Horses of Halloween’ grand finale
featuring Atkinson Action Heroes, who have appeared in productions including
War Horse.
When: 30th
October 2013
Times:
Starts at 4.30pm
Price:
£15 per adult & £10 per concession
Arundel Castle
Cheer on
the Norman Knights as they storm the keep at Arundel Castle, West Sussex, at
the lively Living History Group battle.
When: 30th
& 31st October 2013
Price: £8
Royal Horse Guards Hotel
Treat
yourself to a ghoulish Halloween-themed feast in historic Royal Horse Guards
Hotel, London with a spine – tingling mini ‘trick and treats’ afternoon tea. It
comes with Spiced Pumpkin Jammie Dodgers, Chocolate Coffin cake and Spooky
Skull Cupcakes.
When: Now
– 3rd November 2013
Price:
£35 per adult & £12 per child
Website:
theroyalhorseguards.com
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