October sees the leaves begin to fall and the nights draw in. This signals that Halloween and half-term are on the horizon and a luxury cottage holiday in Shropshire is sure to add some excitement to your autumn. It’s not just about fun for kids though, there is plenty for adults too, so here are some of the best things to do in Shropshire in October.
At Trentham, which offers acres of spectacular natural beauty and attractions including award-winning gardens, a special Halloween treat is in store. Gandeys Circus is holding a family-friendly Halloween Spooktacular which promises to be full or action, fun and tricks.
Top-class performers dressed as ghoulish characters including skeletons and vampires, along with circus artistes, will thrill you, make you laugh out loud and amaze you with their skill. It is sure to be a winner for children and adults alike.
The event takes place from 14th to 30th October 2022.
At any other time of the year, Alderford offers leisure activities or aquatic fun. However, during the witching season, the lake here is the setting for some spooky goings on.
For little ones under the age of 10 years old, there are activities created especially for budding witches and wizards at Witchcraft Woods. Here, your children will learn how to make potions, create their own wand and cast magic spells.
Meanwhile, for adults, a terrifying after-dark experience waits for those that dare! Nightmare Island is not for the faint-hearted. Expect to jump out of your skin at the sight of the lost souls of the lake you who will do their best to beckon you to join them on the other side.
Both events take place from 15th to 30th October 2022.
Hawkstone Park Follies is situated in about 100 acres of parkland and is steeped in history. Sandstone hills, caves, tunnels, bridges and towers, along with plenty of secret places to hide, make it fantastic for family-friendly, outdoor fun.
During the October half term, the standard admission price includes a family-friendly trail where live characters will add drama to your walk and tell you one or two creepy tales.
The event takes place from 22nd to 30th October 2022.
The Severn Valley Railway is a much-loved heritage railway that offers scenic train journeys through the countryside. However, at Halloween it is anything but serene and calm.
The Ghost Train experience offers families 75 minutes of tricks, treats, frights and fun under the cover of darkness. At the end, all children will leave with a ghoulish goodie bag. However, for over 18-year-olds, there is something much scarier in store. The Scream Train is the stage for a chilling evening of unexpected surprises. Ride it if you dare!
Both events take place from 27th to 29th October 2022.
Calling all serious ghost hunters. Taking place late at night and into the early hours, the Halloween Ghost Hunt at Shrewsbury Prison will test your nerves to their limits. The prison is one of the oldest in the UK and has a sinister past that includes misery, death and hangings.
There are many areas of the prison to investigate, from draughty corridors to the confines of the cells, all of which are dark and foreboding. While being hard to stomach, the history you will learn during your ghost hunt is very interesting. Staying the evening here will play with your mind and make you question what’s real and what isn’t. It is definitely not for anyone who scares easily!
The event takes place on 30th October 2022.
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