Haunted Halloween 2018
That scary, spooky, ghouly, ghostly, creepy crawly thing is fast approaching again! Halloween is just round the corner. Whether you want to spend it weaving cobwebs at Dunham Massey or carving pumpkins at Stockley Farm, whether you are interested in eerie tours of a medieval building in Tatton Park or prefer to ride a ghost train on the East Lancashire railway, you are on the right track. You can find a lot of information here to keep you going not only through Halloween but also for the half-term. Manchester and Cheshire are full of things to do this Autumn.
13-14, 20-28 October
Screamania: Spooky Vale
A family friendly Halloween event that features live actors, a scare maze, amazing special effects, spooky moments, actor lead animation and spooky tales, outdoor treasure hunt, holograms, slime making, extra scares for adults and older kids, go karting, body zorbing, disc golf and an outdoor trick or treat walk through the Country Park.
19-31 October, 12:00-16:00
Cobweb Crafts
Join in the half term holiday activities with spooky cobweb weaving in the dairy.
Dunham Massey
Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4SJ
Tel: 0161 941 1025
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey
20 – 31 October, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and 5.00pm – 7.30pm
Spooktacular Fun On The Farm
Stockley Farm has had spooky makeover! The (not so wicked) Witch will be taking residence in her spooky house, ready to play trick or treat with those brave enough to venture in, you can carve your own pumpkins to take home, take part in fancy dress competitions, and enjoy a few treats (or tricks!) along the way! The focus is on having fun rather than being scared.
Stockley Farm, Arley, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6LZ
Tel: 01565 777323
www.stockleyfarm.co.uk
24-28 October, 11:30-1630
Hallowtide
Explore a time of superstition and fear for the Tudors.
Discover how the Tudors celebrated Halloween, explore some of the smells of the season and take part in Hallowtide activities.
Little Moreton Hall
Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4SD
Tel:01260272018
littlemoretonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/little-moreton-hall
26, 27, 31 October, 10 am – 4 pm
Halloween Ghost Trains
Are you brave enough to board the Halloween Ghost Train? Take a ride to Rawtenstall and back alongside a host of hideous haunters and giggling ghouls. Show off your best fancy dress. Terrifying treats available at the station buffet, plus every child receives a Halloween goody bag
East Lancashire Railway, Bolton Street, Bury
Tel: 03333202830
www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
27-31 October, 11:00-16:00
Haunted Halloween
Dare you enter the Old Hall at Tatton Park – reputedly one of the most haunted buildings in the country? Take an eerie tour of this secluded medieval building, where haunted souls are said to roam these lonely floors looking to reconnect with the living. Join in ghoulish activities in the ancient grounds, and hear spine-tingling tales of haunted happenings.
Tatton Park
Knutsford, Cheshire
Tel: 01625 374400
www.tattonpark.org.uk
27-31 October, 11:00-13:00
Pick Your Own Pumpkin at Tatton Park
You’ll choose your own pumpkin, fresh from the field, so prepare to get your hands dirty! Join us in our new recipe room for a refreshing pumpkin juice and a yummy pumpkin muffin and learn how to create a warming pumpkin soup – we’ll provide you with the recipes too so you can make these delicious dishes back at home. You’re welcome to take your pumpkin home with you ready to carve for Halloween.
Price:£12 per Child 0r Adult(suitable for 5+ due to an element of cookery involved in the workshop).
Tatton Park
Knutsford, Cheshire
Tel: 01625 374400
www.tattonpark.org.uk
27 October – 2 Novenber, 11:00-16:00
Halloween – Ghostly Goings-on at Quarry Bank
Join us for a week of Halloween fun. Scare yourself on a spooky tour of the Apprentice House and toast a ghostly marshmallow over a campfire.
Quarry Bank
Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LA
Tel: 01625 527468
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank
27 – 28 October
Halloween in the City
Manchester celebrates in style with spooky street decorations, thousands of pumpkin lanterns glowing in the trees and iconic city buildings turn a ghoulish green including the Town Hall, Manchester Central, National Football Museum, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. You could follow a terrifying Trick or Treat Trail, for a meet and greet with (friendly) witches, vampires and mummies, join The Face of Halloween makeup contest, and a very special collaboration with MMU on a magical live action role-play game for families.
City Centre, Manchester
28 October 12 noon
Spooky Pooch Parade
A Halloween-themed fancy dress dog parade. Get an eyeful of all those four-legged pumpkins, little devils, witches and warlocks as they parade through the city centre
Exchange Square, Manchester
Tel: 0161 8383250
