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Halloween best dressed costume competition

Come dressed up in your Halloween costumes to take magical spooky photos and take part in our best dressed competition held on 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 and 31 October at 1pm.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Come dressed up in your Halloween costumes to take magical spooky photos and take part in our best dressed competition held on 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 and 31 October at 1pm.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for families with primary school aged children.

Meeting point

Please meet in the castle courtyard.

What to bring and wear

Come dressed in your best Halloween costumes.

Accessibility

The route to the castle is over gravelled paths. The castle courtyard in wheelchair accessible. Please see the access information at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

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