EVENTS HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN KENT FRIGHT NIGHT AT RARE BREEDS CENTRE // 26-31 OCTOBER (NOT SUNDAY 28TH OCTOBER)
Ghastly ghouls and wailing ghosts come out to play with you as the sun sets. Melancholy music, petrifying performances of gruesome plays and many a secret terror that lurks in the undergrowth or the dark labyrinth of the ‘boo’ tunnel is sure to set your teeth on edge and make your hair stand on end. 6.30pm-10pm. For more info, visit www.rarebreeds.org.uk, or contact info@rarebreeds.org.uk or 01233 861493
TERRIBLE TALES AT CANTERBURY TALES // 26-31 OCTOBER
The Canterbury Tales is turning ‘Terrible’ for a one-off series of after-dark performances of Chaucer’s classic tales, which promise to make audiences both laugh and shriek in pure horror! In what is a first for The Canterbury Tales, the horribly humorous performances will take place outside in the graveyard of the former church, which is now home to the award winning visitor attraction, offering a very spooky and haunted setting for this new take on Chaucer’s Tales. For more info, visit www.canterburytales.org.uk
FAMILY SCARE FAIR AT WINTER GARDENS MARGATE // 27 OCTOBER
If you experienced the Winter Garden's New Year's Fun Fair, you're going to love this! Get into the spirit of Halloween and give your little horrors the spooks with strange stories and gruesome games, then dance the night away to your favourite party tunes. Children will receive a free party pack, and there will also be free children's games and free spooking sideshow stalls. Event runs 12 - 4pm. Suitable for ages of 11 and under. Adult free when accompanying children. Telephone: 01843 296111
OCTOBER HALF TERM 'WITCHES AND WIZARDS' AT THE HOP FARM // 27 OCTOBER NOVEMBER
The Hop Farm will be celebrating Halloween with a host of fun things to do. There will be dressing up, party dances and magic, spooky stories and much more. Don't miss all the usual Halloween activities including a host of menacing games and spine tingling activities - apple bobbing and broomstick games! Open 10am – 5pm daily. Members will receive FREE entry to October Half Term 'Witches and Wizards'. Tesco Clubcard vouchers are accepted on individual (Adult, Child, Senior) tickets on the Gate Price Only for October Half Term 'Witches and Wizards'. Enquiries: 01622 872068, www.thehopfarm.co.uk
HAUNTED CASTLE AT DOVER CASTLE // 27 OCTOBER - 4 NOVEMBER
Be prepared to be scared this autumn half term for a frighteningly great day out at Dover Castle! With over nine ghosts reported to have been seen and heard, visitors should keep their wits about them as spooky characters
lead them through one of England's most haunted castles. Those who dare can walk through the tunnel of terror or make creepy crafts. Enjoy a chillingly fun day out with prizes to be won for the best children's Halloween costume each day. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day and are not available to book in advance. Prices: English Heritage Members – Free; Adult - £16.50; Child, 515 years - £9.90; Concession - £14.90; Family - £42.90.
OCTOBER HALF TERM AT PENSHURST PLACE AND GARDENS // 27 OCTOBER - 4 NOVEMBER
Daily throughout half term the popular Pumpkin Trail is back with clues to help you find them around the Gardens – from 10.30am. Craft Activities from 12 noon – 4pm. Also enjoy not too scary storytelling on Wednesday 31st October. Perfect for younger visitors to enjoy Halloween and for those who like to be a little scared, but not too scared! Three showings, from 2pm to 3.30pm. Followed by a fancy dress competition at 4pm in the Tea Room. Come dressed to impress! Prizes for all. For further details go to www.penshurstplace.com/whatson
SPOOKY GOINGS ON AT BELMONT // 28 OCTOBER
Spend your Halloween at Belmont where there’ll be lots of tricks and treats for all the family. The day will include a spooky trail around the gardens, pumpkin carving and much more! 12-5pm. Adults £5.00 and Children £2.50. For more information visit www.belmont-house.org Belmont House and Gardens, Throwley, nr Faversham ME13 0HH
PUMPKIN DAY AT GODINTON HOUSE AND GARDENS // 28 OCTOBER Enjoy spooky goings on at Godinton House and Gardens on Sunday 28th October from 11.00amto 4.00pm, what better venue for a day of fun with themed activities for all the family. Pumpkin day will see a variety of family activities including the traditional carving of pumpkin lanterns, children’s craft activities, a seasonal treasure hunt around the grounds of Godinton and the ever-popular scary stories in the cellars. For more information, contact 01233 643854 or info@godinton-house-gardens.co.uk
HALLOWEEN GHOST TOURS AT LEEDS CASTLE // 29-31 OCTOBER
This Halloween, hear gruesome tales from Leeds Castle’s 900 years of history with their new evening tours… for those brave enough! Ride the spooky themed Castle Ghost Train to the Barbican where you will meet your guide and be escorted around the Castle on your tour – starting in the Castle’s dark Cellars. Keep your wits about you as you explore the Castle State rooms at night as you might just catch a glimpse of something moving out of the corner of your eye. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Please arrive 20 minutes before the start of your time slot. A reasonable level of fitness is required to take part in this tour. Tickets (over 15 years): £15. For more info contact 01622 765400 or enquiries@leeds-castle.co.uk
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