Fun Halloween Activities for All The Family
The freakiest events that are sure to ignite a fright...
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Howl’o’ween
Oct 16-31; Tickets are from £34; suitable for all ages; Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Leatherhead Rd, Chessington, KT9 2NE; online booking available.
The Wild Witches of Adventure Point have brought creepy characters to life around the park - watch your step!
You might find yourself bumping into the shipwrecked Pirates of the Black Buccaneer, the Ferocious Pharoahs, or even the Barbaric Bandits.
For younger children, the Forgotten Forest or the theatrical 'Misadventures of Wilf', the park's lovable werewolf, are also options.
Howl’o’ween includes full theme park and zoo entry.
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Make & Take: Monster Crowns
Oct 30; 12pm-4pm, free, £2 suggested donation; suitable for ages 4+; Gunnersbury Park Museum, Popes Lane, W5 4NH; online booking available.
Does your costume need that finishing touch? Gunnersbury Park Museum have just the answer. Create a fang-tastic monster crown to top off your costume - all materials provided.
If you don't need a crown, why not check out their pumpkin carving on the 29th, instead?
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Potion Bottles
Oct 26; 10:30am to 12pm; Tickets: £9.50 per child (Accompanying adult goes free); suitable for 5-7 year olds; The Lightbox, Woking, Chobham Road; online booking available.
Eye of newt, and toe of frog;
Wool of bat, and tongue of dog
Calling all witches and wizards, enchantresses and sorcerers - The Lightbox is providing all the materials for you to make your own halloween potion bottles.
Advanced booking is required, and children must be accompanied by an adult (accompanying adults go free).
Attendees will be asked to wear a mask or face covering unless they are exempt.
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Pumpkin Festival
New Haw Road, Addlestone, Nr. Weybridge, Surrey, KT15 2BU
Oct 23-31; 9:30am-12pm, 12:30-3pm & 3:30pm-5:30pm; £6, under 1s go free; New Haw Road, Addlestone, Nr. Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2BU; online booking available.
Visit the Pumpkin festival during the last week of October to find your own pre-harvested pumpkin, or take part in the events.
Watch the Enchanted Players Theatre Company perform, have a go at the pumpkin shy, carve your own pumpkins or try the food!
Suitable for all ages.
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Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
Oct 16-31, 10am-5pm, price included with entry to gardens. Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AE; suitable for all ages; online booking available.
There's no such thing as a Gruffalo!
Follow in the Gruffalo's Child's footsteps and trace the enchanting trail through the Gardens this half term, looking out for any surprises as you venture into the deep dark wood.
Collecting clues as you search could mean you meeting familiar Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler characters, including Fox, Owl, Snake, the Gruffalo, the Gruffalo’s Child and of course, the Big Bad Mouse.
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Halloween Trail at Discovery Land
Oct 9-31; various times available; £6, under 2s go free; suitable for all ages; Priory Farm, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4EJ; online booking available.
The perfect trip for a family, Discovery Land is a great healthy activity for everyone. Set amongst 40 acres of countryside, you can follow the nature trail through pastures, woodland and lakes. Different educational trails are provided for different ages, allowing all to learn!
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Ghost Tour of Guildford
Surrey, GU1 3YL
Every Friday until the 29th Nov; 8:00am-9:45pm; prices from £3; suitable for ages 8+; Guildford High Street, GU1 3RR; http://www.ghosttourofguildford.co.uk/; 01483 506232.
Running for over a decade, the Ghost Tour of Guildford is a truly terrifying way to spend an evening. Find out facts about Guildford's horrifying history that you'll wish you'd never heard.
Tours run every Friday night from Good Friday until the end of November (and on October 31st) at 8pm outside Holy Trinity Church at the top of the High Street.
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Oatlands Park Hotel
Halloween Afternoon Tea
Oct 25-30; 3pm-5pm; prices from £26.95; Oatlands Park Hotel, Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9HB; children must be supervised at all times; https://www.oatlandsparkhotel.com/halloween-afternoon-tea/.
Halloween Afternoon Tea returns to the Mulberry Restaurant. Whether you're hungry for scones, cakes or pastries, you can be sure the chefs have something suitably gruesome to serve you.
Decked out in spooky decorations, children are encouraged to come in costume. Keep an eye out for 'The Grey Lady', who has been seen walking through the walls of the restaurant!
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Bocketts Farm, Leatherhead
Wizards and Witches Week
Oct 23-31, various times; prices from £12.95; suitable for all ages; Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9BS; online booking available.
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble
With a range of shows and activities available at Bocketts Farm during Halloween, you'll be entertained for hours.
Whether you're interested in the animals (the Reptile Roadshow, Meet and Greet the Owls and Birds of Prey or Small Animal Encounter Sessions), learning and crafting ( Science and Slime shows, Creepy Craft Corner, or the Witches & Wizards Quiz Trail), or taking part in activities (Pumpkin Village, Indoor Play, and the Tractor and Trailer Ride), there's truly something for everyone!
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Autumn Owl Trail
Oct 23-31; 10am-4pm; free, normal admission charges apply; suitable for all ages; Box Hill, Tadworth, KT20 7LF; booking not needed.
Halloween events don't have to be scary! At Box Hill you can collect a sticker from the Shepherd's Hut and complete the self-guided tour on 'predator and prey' about the different owls found in the UK.
No charge, but donations always welcome.
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