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‘We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt’ Halloween Adventure

We're Going on a Ghost Hunt ™ this Halloween at The Vyne. Saturday 11 October - Sunday 2 November 2025 We’re going on a ghost hunt. Come and join the fun! Can we find them all? Yes! Run, run, run!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around The Vyne with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way.

Pick your bunny name, play Halloween hoopla, race your broomstick and watch out for the warty toads as you cross the stepping stones, before joining the celebration party and collecting your prize/sticker.

This trail is ideal for preschoolers and young children.

Trail free (with normal admission).

Text by Martha Mumford. Illustrations by Cherie Zamazing, based on the original characters created by Laura Hughes, copyright © Bloomsbury Publishing 2023

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Families welcome

Meeting point

Head into the gardens via Visitor Reception and collect your free trail sheet. Normal admission applies.

What to bring and wear

You'll need to dress for the weather for this outdoor trail in The Vyne's gardens.

Accessibility

All trail points and activities will be in clear view from the hard gravel paths.

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