All Hallows’ Eve is reputed to be the time of year when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest.
At the end of October half-term and Hallowe’en come together. With dark attics, creepy corridors and a handle on some of the most horrific history in the region, we have a range of grizzly tales, ghost hunting trails and wickedly-fun crafts to entertain you.
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Hallowe'en Trails
Check out the following houses and gardens for some 'spooktacular' trails during half-term week. Come and have a go... if you dare!
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Fang-tastic family fun days
While the true meaning of the event is shrouded in myth, mystery and misunderstanding, we're well placed to help you enjoy Hallowe’en in a modern way, learn about its traditional roots and take the horror out of entertaining the family - all in one!
- Avebury Hallowe’en at Avebury (Sat 25-Fri 31 Oct 11am-5pm). Spooky activities for the children, including creepy crafts, gruesome trails and magic food, plus storytelling and face painting on the big day. Come in fancy dress on Hallowe’en and get a prize. Tickets £1.50 per child
- Tyntesfield Tyntesfield Tuesdays – Hallowe’en special (Tue 28 Oct 11am-3pm) Very popular children’s fun day held Tuesdays during school holidays. Today’s theme is of course all things Hallowe’en. Normal entry admission.
- Prior Park Hallowe’en Crafts (Wed 29 Oct 12.30-3.30pm) Join us for one of our popular craft making afternoons. Children can create their own seasonal themed crafts to take home. Normal admission applies.
- Lacock Abbey Witches and Wizards (Wed 29 Oct 11am-4pm) Magical fun in the Abbey Cloisters where scenes from Harry Potter were filmed. Come in fancy dress and take part in a variety of fun activities. Normal admission applies.
- Newark Park Fun Bat Hunt and Hallowe’en Grotto (Wed 29 & Thu 30 Oct, Sat 1 & Sun 2 Nov 11am-5pm) Hunt the bats hidden around the house and visit the witch's grotto. Normal admission applies.
- Dunster Castle Ghosts, Ghouls and Witches Day (Fri 31 Oct 10am - 3:30pm) Follow the ghost trail around the haunted castle and gardens, receive a spooky mask and enjoy creepy craft activities. £1 per trail. Normal admission applies.
- Brownsea Island Hallowe’en Horrors! (Fri 31 Oct 10.30am-3pm) Spooky stories and Hallowe’en crafts - perfect for all children. Normal admission applies.
- Corfe Castle Scary Stories, Gruesome Tours and Hallowe’en Trail (Fri 31 Oct 10am-4pm) Family Gruesome Tours with Scary Stories about the Castle's historic past. Ideal for children of all ages. Normal admission applies.
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Scary storytelling
Gather round and hear tales to make your spine tingle.
- Brownsea Island in Dorset (Fri 31 Oct 10:30am - 3pm) Spooky stories as part of the Hallowe'en Horrors! family fun day. Normal admission applies. More information call 01202 707744.
- Corfe Castle in Dorset (Fri 31 Oct 10am - 4pm) Gruesome Tours with Scary Stories about the Castle's historic past as part of its family fun event. Normal admission applies.
- Newark Park in Gloucestershire (Thurs 30 Oct 7pm - 9pm) An Evening of Ghost Stories: An evening tour of the house followed by ghost stories and mulled wine. £7 NT members, £10 Non - members. Booking essential 0871 527 1885
- Barrington Court in Somerset (Fri 31 Oct 7pm - 1pm) Ghost stories in the Court House: Story telling in a dimly lit Court House. Light supper included. Gates Open from 7pm, Last admission 10pm. All Tickets £20 Booking essential 01460 241938
- Stourhead in Wiltshire Hallowe'en Story (Fri 24 Oct - Fri 31 Oct) Are you brave enough to read our spooky Hallowe'en story? Available from the Bristol Cross garden entrance from Fri 24 October. Normal admission applies.
Full details of each individual event can be found via the 'Find an Event' page - choose 'Hallowe'en' as a special theme, plus the dates and property you're interested in.
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