Half term is looming over us again and for many
families the important question is, how to entertain the family in
this last break before Christmas?
With Halloween also coming up, why not combine the
two and treat the kids to a day out to a spooky castle, take a spine
chilling ghost walk, or, for the not-so-brave, a trip to a working
farm or Victorian estate where children can learn about traditional
preparations for 'All Hallows Eve' and the festive season.
Warwick Castle is a great destination for the
whole family, with jousting, falconry displays, a working trebuchet,
dungeons to explore and a Royal Weekend Party theme. From 24th
October to 2nd November the Castle is hosting Halloween at
the Haunted Castle. There will be a range of spooky events from 10am
– 9pm giving children the chance to interact with the history of
the castle.
Set in 500 acres of parkland. Leeds Castle, near
Maidstone, Kent has being described as 'the loveliest castle in the
world'. From 26th October to 3rd November it is
hosting 'Halloween at Half Term'. Childrens activities include creepy
crafts, face painting and a pumpkin trail through the grounds. For
adults and older children the castle hosts Blood, Boils and Black
Death Evening Halloween Tour, on October 31st. A guided
walk through the castles gruesome history, not for the faint hearted!
For fans of the Harry Potter films (who isn't),
Alnwick Castle would make a perfect day out. Alnwick Castle featured
in the first two films as a stand in for exterior and interior shots
of Hogwarts. This Halloween the theme is continued, with Harry Potter
inspired activities and spooky tours!
Venture back to bygone days with a trip to Blists
Hill Victorian Museum, in the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge in
Shropshire. A working, Victorian town it will tempt you with
delicious, traditionally made fish and chips, a bakery and old
fashioned sweet shop. On October 26 the town will hold its annual
Ghostly Gaslight, from 6pm to 9pm.
Staffordshire's Shugborough Hall, in 900 acres of
parkland and riverside gardens, features a working Victorian servants
quarters, Georgian farm, dairy and mill and a walled garden. From
26th October to 1st November it is holding an
Autumn Activity Week for children, with crafts, pumpkin carving,
trails, baking and cheese-making.
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