Wondering how to keep the kids entertained this October half-term? Set their imaginations alight with these spectacular spooky Halloween adventures...
There are some fantastic Halloween events happening around the UK during half term. We've listed the best places to celebrate and stay around the UK...
South West
Halloween Week at Studland Bay, Dorset
Take part in a fun beachside Halloween Trail with the kids and let them have a go at creating spooky seasonal crafts. Adults can sip mulled cider and even take a midnight stroll along the dunes - if you're feeling brave!
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South East
What is a ghost at Preston Manor, Brighton
Take a tour of Brighton’s most haunted Edwardian house and enjoy a spooky Q&A (kids 8 and over). Find out everything you wanted to know about ghosts but were too afraid to ask!
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East Anglia
Chills and Thrills at Landguard Fort
Dare you enter Landguard Fort after dark? Following an unidentified infection outbreak in Felixstowe, the ''URE'' (Undead Research Establishment) has been set up at Landguard Fort. The ''URE'' are holding a special Open Evening on Saturday 29 October - so you can explore the fort. Your visit will include a walk through the facilities, tunnels and rooms. This is one for older children aged 13-18 years.
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East Midlands
Back by popular demand! Decorate your 'van and have fun with all the family - there's fancy dress and pumpkin competitions, trick and treating and Teversal's legendary Spooky Night Hike.
Enjoy a guided walk through the woods in the dark, hear stories of the ghosts that roam Silverhill.
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Teversal Camping and Caravanning Club Site
West Midlands
Halloween Special at Dudley Castle
Dudley Castle is widely considered to be one of the most haunted castles in the world, with paranormal activity dating back hundreds of years.
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Clent Hills Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Wales
Halloween Trains on Bala Lake Railway
Prepare for a haunting ride on the famous Bala Lake Railway this Halloween. Themed trains will depart from Llanuwchllyn station at intervals during the Halloween weekend. This is great fun for families, couples and everyone interested in seeing the fantastic welsh landscape from the comfort of one of the railways narrow gauge locomotives.
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Bala Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Yorkshire & Humberside
Take a ride on Ghostmania to scare aware the cheeky ghosts, descend into the Mystery Mineshaft Maze to discover its spooky secrets and follow the Spooky Trail. You’ll have a hoot meeting the Halloween owls and will you brave enough to hold one of the creepy crawlies? There’s fearful fun for adults too with the terrifying Hallowscream event – not for the faint hearted!
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York Rowntree Park Caravan Club Site
North West
Halloween fun at Brockhole, Windermere
Join a ‘Ghoulish Scavenger Hunt’ around Lake Windermere, hear spooky stories and have a Halloween hoot when you meet the owls, Dumbledore, Tassle and Eggnogg.
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Coniston Park Coppice Caravan Club Site
North East
There's a special celebration of Halloween entailing owls, hawks, pumpkins and more at Bellingham campsite this half term.
Enjoy a pumpkin carving competition (adult and child categories) with free pumpkins provided, sparkling wine (or juice) and nibbles in the evening. Spooky costumes welcomed! Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Bellingham Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Northern Ireland
Banks of the Foyle Halloween Festival
The city brings its world renowned street carnival parade back for its 30th Anniversary celebrations this year. The Halloween parade is the biggest in Europe, making Londonderry the ideal destination for Halloween enthusiasts. It’s set to be a week of devilish activities for the whole family with terror-ific characters, mythical mayhem and a whole host of ghostly goings on culminating the carnival parade through the streets and the fireworks display.
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Scotland
Samhuinn Fire Festival, Edinburgh
With colourful costumes depicting characters from ancient folklore, fire, musical and street theatre performances, the Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh is a feast for the senses. This year, the celebrations start on the Royal Mile before moving to the Grassmarket.
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