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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)

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

Tuesday health walk at Gibside 

A gentle guided stroll at Gibside.

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on
14 Oct to 30 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 11 other dates or times

Wednesday health walk at Gibside 

Explore Gibside on a free guided walk.

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on
15 Oct to 31 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 11 other dates or times

Living Literature: a poetry walk with Gateshead Libraries 

Follow the path of poets and experience words in the wild this autumn.

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on
16 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45

Wild wonders: a nature walk with a Gibside ranger 

Step into the wild with Gibside ranger Nick, and uncover the secrets of seasonal nature and conservation on this immersive guided walk.

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on
21 Oct 2025 to 10 Feb 2026
at
10:30 to 13:00
+ 2 other dates or times