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October Half Term: Halloween at the Hall

Join us for our annual celebration of all things spooky as the hall celebrates Halloween! Come dressed up in costume and bring your carved pumpkins to take part in our annual competitions and parade.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us at 2pm on the Lost Wing (or in the Stables if it’s wet) for our annual pumpkin competition – with prizes for the best dressed and best carved pumpkins. Inspired by our Dracula trail, this year we’re adding a fangtastic new category: Best Dressed Vampire! Then carry your pumpkins or flags on the annual parade through the grounds at 3pm. Featuring samba drumming band ‘The Bangshees.’

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