With Halloween quickly approaching, many families are getting into the spirit and planning activities and days out for the kids.
Halloween plus half-term is a recipe for excitement, so to make it a little easier, here’s a list of events that promise a bewitchingly brilliant day out from pumpkin picking and adventure trails to gory story telling and haunted history. There’s something for everyone this Halloween.
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There's something for everyone this Halloween. Photo: Contributed
. Lilidorei
Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden will be introducing new lighting and sound effects, specifically designed to infuse the village with an eerie, mystical atmosphere, from September 29 to November 5. The event is suitable for children and adults alike and will provide an alternative festive immersive experience for visitors, transporting them into another side of the clan’s lives, adding a new layer of intrigue. Children are encouraged to dress up in Halloween outfits and go Trick or Treating with the Secret Keepers, and the best photographs taken beside their favourite clan house will be judged to win family tickets to visit at Christmas. More information on Lilidorei's website. Photo: Ben Hines
. Dobbies Garden Centres
Dobbies stores in Morpeth and Ponteland are running a Little Scare-lings event at both stores between October 26 and 29. It's aimed at children aged between three and 10 and they will be able to sink their fangs into some terrifying treats, followed by pumpkin-themed activities and games before choosing their own pumpkin from the miniature patch to take home and carve. More information on Dobbies' website. Photo: © Fraser Band/ UNP 0845 600 7737
. The Alnwick Garden
Halloween at The Alnwick Garden will involves spooky events on each weekend from September 30 to November 5. Visitors can expect a Halloween trail, wand and lantern making, herb planting, stilt walkers and character meets. The Garden will be decorated and a trail card can be picked up on arrival. The Poison Garden is a particularly on theme attraction where visitors will get to hear its spine-chilling stories. More information on the Alnwick Garden website. Photo: supplied
. Springhill Farm
Springhill farm in Seahouses will open their doors to their first ever Pumpkin Festival & Halloween Trail on weekends on from October 14 - 31. Included in the ticket is the haunted Halloween trail and the bale maze but other activities will need an activity token. 3 tokens are included with each ticket and can be used for fairground rides, face painting, pumpkins & carving Kit, pumpkin carving tent and picking a pumpkin. More information on the Springhill Farm website. Photo: Springhill Farm
. Paxton House
Paxton House just over the border in Scotland are hosting a range of events to keep the kids busy during the holidays. There will be a Halloween trail from October 1 until November 3, potion making classes from October 9 - 31, free autumnal pond dipping on October 10 and November 1, autumnal arts and crafts on October 11 and November 2, bouncy castle fun day on October 10, boogie beat pumpkin party on October 11 G&J messy play and face painting on October 13 and a spooktacular Halloween fun day on October 29. The Stables Tearoom will also be open daily for devilishly delicious scary treats and seasonal drinks. More information on the Paxton House website. Photo: no
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There's something for everyone this Halloween. Photo: Contributed
2. Lilidorei
Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden will be introducing new lighting and sound effects, specifically designed to infuse the village with an eerie, mystical atmosphere, from September 29 to November 5. The event is suitable for children and adults alike and will provide an alternative festive immersive experience for visitors, transporting them into another side of the clan’s lives, adding a new layer of intrigue. Children are encouraged to dress up in Halloween outfits and go Trick or Treating with the Secret Keepers, and the best photographs taken beside their favourite clan house will be judged to win family tickets to visit at Christmas. More information on Lilidorei's website. Photo: Ben Hines
3. Dobbies Garden Centres
Dobbies stores in Morpeth and Ponteland are running a Little Scare-lings event at both stores between October 26 and 29. It's aimed at children aged between three and 10 and they will be able to sink their fangs into some terrifying treats, followed by pumpkin-themed activities and games before choosing their own pumpkin from the miniature patch to take home and carve. More information on Dobbies' website. Photo: © Fraser Band/ UNP 0845 600 7737
4. The Alnwick Garden
Halloween at The Alnwick Garden will involves spooky events on each weekend from September 30 to November 5. Visitors can expect a Halloween trail, wand and lantern making, herb planting, stilt walkers and character meets. The Garden will be decorated and a trail card can be picked up on arrival. The Poison Garden is a particularly on theme attraction where visitors will get to hear its spine-chilling stories. More information on the Alnwick Garden website. Photo: supplied