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Eleven Excellent Halloween Trips For Children
Get into the spooky spirit of things this half term and enjoy some Halloween fun with your children. There are a whole manner of activities going on and up and down the country, why not see if any of these are taking place in your neck of the woods?
1. Halloween by Day, York Maze, York
Hop on board a tractor and trailer for a Haunted Hayride through the maize maze. Visit the friendly witch in her grotto, before heading to the pumpkin patch to pick your own and carving it with the help of an expert. Scary face painting, tales in the barn and a fancy dress parade round off the day. Adults £9.50, Children £8.50
October 22nd-30th, 10am-4.30pm
York Maze
Elvington Lane
York
YO19 5LT
01904 607 341
2. Ghostly Galleon Cruise, Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Board the Ghostly Galleon for a two hour Halloween cruise. Enjoy a magic show, fancy dress and balloon modelling with wizard Stu-Di-Doo. Tickets £10.50 includes goody bag and refreshments.
October 29th, 11am & 2pm
Ullswater Steamers
The Pier House
Glenridding
Cumbria
CA11 0US
01768 482 229
3. Halloween at the Ark, The Ark Open Farm, Newtownards
Come along for a fun day at the Arc. Enjoy a pumpkin hunt around the farm before visiting Lena the witch in her den. Pony rides, petting and feeding are also on offer all day long. Adults £4.80, Children £4.00, Under 3’s free
October 31st, 11am-4pm
The Ark Open Farm
296 Bangor Road
Newtownards
County Down
BT23 7PH
028 9182 0445
4. Ghost Train, The Swansea Bay Rider, Swansea
Jump on board the ghost train for a spooky trip along the Swansea foreshore. The Bay Rider will be decked out in creepy decorations. Ghoulish fancy dress is strongly recommended. Tickets £4
October 31st, 4.45, 5.30, 7 and 7.45pm
Swansea Promenade
Swanse Bay
01792 635 411
5. Batty Halloween Day, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire
Get dressed up in your scariest Halloween costume and search for some of the creepy critters that live in the Fen. Hunt for snakes, spiders and bats and learn about their homes, before heading back for some spooky art and craft fun. Tickets £4.50
October 28th, 10.30am-12.30pm & 2-4pm
Wicken Fen
Lode Lane
Wicken
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5XP
01353 720 274
6. The Insect Circus, Jacksons Lane, London
Roll up, roll up for a variety show packed with Halloween creepy crawly fun. The Insect Circus is a magical mix of theatre, puppetry and gravity defying circus, showcasing the mysterious world of bugs. Adults £12.95, Children £10.95
October 26th-31st, 12 & 3pm (Special Halloween fancy dress show 8pm on 31st)
Jacksons Lane
269a Archway Road
London
N6 5AA
020 8340 4421
7. Scotland’s biggest family Halloween Party, Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow
Come along to the GSC as it gets a spooky makeover. There will be plenty of demonstrations from animal experts as you get to meet and touch some cute, and some not so cute, little beasts. Expect fun Halloween workshops as well as a goody bag. Fancy dress is a must! Tickets £5
October 28th, 6.30-9.30pm
Glasgow Science Centre50 Pacific Quay
Glasgow
G51 1EA
0141 420 5000
8. Halloween Hocus Pocus, Dudley Castle and Zoo, Dudley
Dudley Castle has a bumper day of Halloween fun lined up this half term. Once you’re dressed up in a suitably scary outfit, children can visit the Creepy Crawley corner and enjoy a Wacky Witch disco. There are games and shows, as well as a spooky ghost walk around the castle. Adults £13.00, Children £5, Under 3’s free
October 31st, 6-9pm
Dudley Castle and Zoo
2 The Broadway
Dudley
West Midlands
0844 474 2272
9. Pumpkin Day, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Bristol
Pop along to Noah’s Ark for a fun day of Halloween themed activities at the zoo. There will be a "funniest pumpkin" carving competition, face painting and a chance to make some pumpkin treats for the zoo’s animals to enjoy. Adults £11.50, Children £9, Under 2’s free
October 29th, 11.30am-3pm
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Clevedon Road
Wraxall
Bristol
BS48 1PG
01275 852 606
10. Goosebumps Weekend, Discover Children’s Story Centre, London
Enjoy a day of Halloween storytelling and crafts at the Discovery centre. Hear children’s favourites like The Funny Bones told by the Story Builders. Decorate your own lantern and then settle down for some more creepy tales. Tickets £4.50, Under 2’s free
October 29-30th, 11am-5pm
Discover Children’s Story Centre
383-387 High Street
StratfordLondon
E15 4QZ
020 8536 5555
11. Halloween Week, Hall Hill Farm, Lanchester
Hall Hill Farm is the place to be for some cracking Halloween merriment. As well as the usual donkey and tractor rides, theres scarecrow making, face painting, pupkin latern making and a puppet show. Adults £5.95, Children £4.95, Under 3's free
October 22nd-30th, 10.30am-5pm
Hall Hill FarmLanchester
Durham
DH7 0TA
01388 731 333
Have we missed out on any cracking Halloween days out in your area? We'd love to hear from you, sign in to let us know on the comments beneath.
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