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Family Halloween trail: Origins and Legends of Halloween

Learn about origins and legends of Halloween

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Origins and Legends of Halloween

Where, why and how did Halloween begin? Where did we get the idea to carve pumpkins? Why are witches so scary!? Learn this and much more at the fun activity points around the Gardens. Trail runs 24 October – 1 November, 10am-4pm. Normal admission applies.

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Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Accessibility

The path is a mix of gravel and hard surface with some large roots and muddy patches. For the accessible route please speak to the kiosk staff upon arrival.

Meeting point

Follow the trail from the Garden kiosk to the right of the House.

Suitability for children

This is event is suitable for people of all ages.

What to bring and wear

Please wear weather appropriate clothing.

Other

Service dogs only in the gardens.

Contact info

Visitor Experience

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on
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