October Half Term: Ghosts!
Set off on a family ghost hunting adventure through the house and gardens and discover the ghostly characters hiding around every corner.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Nostell has welcomed some ghostly guests, and you're invited to join a spooky adventure trail through the house and gardens. Search the gardens for sneaky ghosts hiding among the trees and pathways, then head inside the house to help the Nostell team uncover clues of paranormal activity. Keep your eyes peeled for evidence of ghostly goings-on and discover the ghoulish tricks our mischievous spirits have been playing throughout the house.
Heading out into the parkland, pesky pumpkin rocks have been growing in Joiners Wood. Can you find them all?
The trail is free (standard admission applies)
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
We offer accessible routes across much of the estate, with lift access in the house, mobility scooter hire, accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility. Blue Badge parking is available near visitor areas, and most paths are suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs, although some surfaces and slopes may be uneven.
- Meeting point
The Ghosts! trail runs across the house and gardens. The pumpkin rock trail can be found in Joiners Wood.
- Suitability for children
Families are welcome
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable footwear, as paths and grounds may be uneven, wet or muddy.
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