Get spooky this October half term at Croft Castle

A group of children find a clue on a Halloween trail at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

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Gain entry to Croft's School of Sorcery by following the spooky trail around the gardens. From Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November, see if you can follow the clues, stir the potions and cast the spells to complete the trail. You can also enjoy pumpkin carving on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October, wand-making and crafts on Thursday 31 October and broomstick racing all holiday on the front lawn. 

Create a spooky pumpkin at Croft this Halloween
A girl carries a pumpkin at Croft Castle in Herefordshire
Create a spooky pumpkin at Croft this Halloween

Don't forget to dress up, play games and have a go at our indoor trail in the castle. Go wild in our natural and mini-castle play areas and tick off some of your '50 things to do' for autumn in our 1500 acre parkland. Play conkers, climb a tree, catch a falling leaf and go bird watching in Fishpool Valley. 

Go bonkers for conkers this autumn at Croft
A child collects conkers in a jar at Croft Castle in Herefordshire
Go bonkers for conkers this autumn at Croft

There are plenty of autumnal goodies in the Stables shop, including throws, decorations, warming treats and gifts. Did you know you can also escape the crowds and tuck into some breakfast in the Carpenters tea-room from 10am to 12pm every day? We also have harvest-themed treats to tuck into and spooky food for little explorers. 

Be a morning person; enjoy breakfast in the tea-room from 10am to 12pm every day
A girl spreads jam on her toast in the tea-room at Croft Castle in Herefordshire
Be a morning person; enjoy breakfast in the tea-room from 10am to 12pm every day