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Half term gruesome facts Halloween trail at Gibside

This October, slither into Gibside for a half term bubbling with activities - and facts! All week long.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Prepare for a spooky adventure through nature on the Halloween trail. Learn fun and freaky facts about giant dragonflies of the past to pollinating plants that trap flies.

Keep your eyes peeled for lemon slugs, battling deer, and fungi that turn caterpillars into lunch.. It’s all weird, wild, and wonderful.

After the trail, meet a bat with ranger Tim (Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 October, see other events to book)

Get sticky fingers trying nature crafts (Thursday 30 October)

Or enjoy a bird ringing demonstration (Saturday 1 November)

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

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The basics

Accessibility

There are inclined paths along the trail.

Other

Collect your trail sheet at Visitor Reception. The trail will take up to 2hours to complete, please make sure to arrive with enough time to complete the trail, before Gibside closes.

Upcoming events

Creepy crawly nature crafts for Halloween half term at Gibside 

Join us for a spooktacular craft session where nature gets a Halloween twist!

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on
30 Oct 2025
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

Cabinet of natural curiosities for Halloween half term at Gibside 

Step into a world of wonder this Halloween at Gibside, where nature’s strangest secrets come to life.

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on
31 Oct 2025
at 11:00 to 15:00

Bird ringing for Halloween half term at Gibside 

Time for a feathered Adventure!

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on
1 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 15:00

Hidden Gibside, a guided history walk 

Deep dive into Gibside's stormy history on a scenic 6-mile walk and discover relics of the past hidden in the landscape.

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on
1 Nov 2025
at 10:30 to 15:00