Whether you’d like to take the kids to a Halloween Party, visit a haunted castle, or want a wicked walk at night - you won’t be disappointed - there's plenty for even the most demanding vampire to sink their teeth into!
So put those masks on, grab your broomsticks, cradle your pumpkin under your arm and head off to check out some of these spooktacular events…
Have a bloodcurdingly great Halloween ghouls and boys!
Saturday 20th – Wednesday 31st October - Pumpkin Trail at Ford Park
There's spooky goings-on at Ford Park this October, with their popular Pumpkin Trail!
To join the fun, simply purchase your trail sheet at the cafe (£2) before heading out into the park to find the hidden spooky pumpkins - keep your eyes peeled!
Once you've completed the trail, don't forget to return to the cafe to collect your Halloween prize!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/barrow-and-furness/events/feature/pumpkin-trail-at-ford-park/
Monday 22nd October – Friday 26th October - Witches & Wizards Week
A week of Witches, Wizards, Ghosts and Ghouls at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.
Spooky Halloween fun at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.
Monday 22nd October - Friday 26th October
A week of Witches, Wizards, Ghosts and Ghouls at Haverthwaite and the Lakes Aquarium.
Can you spot the haunted carriage? It’s been trapped forever in Haverthwaite tunnel, let’s hope you don’t get stuck there too!!!
Complete the ‘Ghoul Trail’ and ride to Lakeside for more spooky fun at the Aquarium.
(Please note: FREE train ride and entry into the Lakes Aquarium for kids in fancy dress! Must be travelling with a full paying adult.)
Tuesday 23rd – Sunday 28th October - Halloween week at Muncaster Castle
Dare you visit one of Britain’s most haunted castles this Halloween?! Join Muncaster Castle for their biggest event of the year!
Lineup for 2018 is still to be confirmed but we are anticipating:
The Muncaster Monster Cabaret with continuous entertainment right through from noon until late.
The Scary Maze (not recommended for under 12s particularly in the evenings) – the Meadowvole Maze is transformed into a dark and scary otherworld for Halloween.
The Cannon ‘firing’ at 6pm on the Cannon Bank with Foppletwig the Genie-hunter.
The Ghostly Grotto with spooky crafts, face-painting, story-telling and more.
The Halloween Castle Tour, scripted new again for 2018.
Twilight Owls display nightly at 7pm.
Tickets are on sale now for Halloween 2018. There's more information about what's on when, ticketing arrangements etc here: muncaster.co.uk/halloween-week/
Wednesday 24th October - Spooky Craft Workshops
Make spooky spider webs in time for Halloween with Karen Hall at The Dock Museum.
This pop-in workshop will run from 11am with the final admission time being 3pm, to allow time to create your masterpiece.
Tickets cost £2 per child and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are available on the day.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/barrow-and-furness/events/feature/spooky-craft-workshops/
Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th October - Grange Over Sands Pumpkin Walk
The annual Grange Pumpkin walk takes place between October 24th - October 25th- come and spot the pumpkins!
All you need is warm clothing and a torch.
Experience a walk in Grange at night lit by pumpkins carved by local people, young and old!
New Venue this year, the Pumpkin walk will be held in Park Road Gardens, The bandstand
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/barrow-and-furness/events/feature/grange-over-sands-pumpkin-walk/
Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th October - Holker Halloween Fun
Join Holker Hall this Halloween for some spooky fun!
Holker Halloween Fun: Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th October 2018
Witches and Wizardry School of Excellence – Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October, 10am-11.30am, 12noon-1.30pm and 2.30pm-4pm.
Witches and Wizardry School is a fully immersive theatre event where children are taken on a mystical journey with witches and wizards. They will enter the magical school learning how to make spells and potions with Professor Trelawney, Harry Potter and Hermione Granger. £12 per child, which includes one adult, additional adults £5. Pre-booking essential.
Creepy Crafts – Thursday 25th and Sunday 28th October. 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
Hands-on Halloween craft activity drop-in sessions. £4 per child. No need to pre-book.
Self Guided Garden Trail – Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th October.
Tour the gardens at your own leisure with a Halloween trail sheet. Sheets cost £1. Garden admission is charged for adults at £8.50, children free.
Thursday 25th October - Halloween Party at Walney Community Centre
A party perfect for ghouls and boys at Walney Community Centre.
Halloween Party at Walney Community Centre.
Thursday 25th October 2-4pm
Featuring:
Paul's Puppets, F1 Disco, Spooky Games, Prizes for best fancy dress, Bob Apple, Tombola and refreshments for sale.
£3 per child
£1 Adult
Thursday 25th October - Spooky Animal Handling Workshops
Come along to The Dock Museum for an animal handling workshop with a spooky difference!
Wetheriggs Animal Rescue will be visiting The Dock Museum on Thursday 25th October with a selection of creepy animals for brave visitors to handle.
Session times are:
10.30 - 11.00, 11.15 - 11.45, 12.00 - 12.30, 1.00 -1.30, 1.45 -2.15, 2.30 - 3.00 and 3.15 - 3.45
£2 per ticket
Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
Friday 26th October - Prevent Breast Cancer & Shine Theatre present A ‘Goulish’ Tea Party.
Half term Halloween fun at The Forum on October 26th.
A ‘spook-tacular’ afternoon of fiendish games, food, prizes, fancy dress and eerie entertainment!
For children over (over 5 years).
Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October - Ghost Trains at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Back with more spooky tricks than ever in 2018.
Are you feeling brave? Travel the line in darkness and brave the Ghost Train!
Your ticket includes a return train trip (ghost train is one way only), family-friendly activities at Dalegarth Station, sweet bag on departure and of course lots of scares and spooks on the way back to Ravenglass.
£16.00 per adult, £8.00 per child. Dogs not permitted
Saturday 27th October - MONSTER MONSTER Halloween Rave! with Home Grown Feat. A.Skillz
A lowdown & dirty Halloween Rave with heavyweight sound, brain melting lazers, visuals, decor, dancers, circus performers and more.
Headline DJ – A.Skillz
Support from Monster & HomeGrown DJs & more TBC…..
THIS IS AN 18+ EVENT!
Dressing up is not obligatory but we really reckon you should come dressed all dead n that!
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/550856
Full price £16
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October - Halloween Spooky Fun Days at Millerbeck Light Railway
Millerbeck Light Railway will be open for Halloween for their Spooky Fun Days!
Dress up for Halloween and Come ride steam, diesel & electric trains in this beautiful Lakeland setting.
Beware! There may be spooks about!
Tea, coffee, soft drinks and ice cream available.
October 27th and 28th
11am - 4pm
Saturday 27th October - Halloween Spooktacular at Life Leisure
It's Party Time at Life Leisure! Join them this Half Term for Halloween Fun!
Saturday 27th October, 4pm - 5pm
Spooky fun for your little ones with fun & adventures in the soft play area plus bouncy castle, toys & games to play in the sports hall.
All to frightfully good music! Ideal for ages 0-8!
Fancy Dress prizes for the best fancy dress plus sweets for all children.
*Please note this is a special event and not included in the Family Membership or Kids Memberships.
Wednesday 31st October - Ulverston's Candlelit Walk 2018
The ever popular Candlelit walk at Ford Park returns on Wednesday 31st October.
Join them for an enchanting night of spooky sights and squawks as the annual Halloween stroll through the candlelit woods takes on a BIRD theme for 2018.
New this year: To avoid any candlelit queues, this is a ticket-only event. Just £1.50. To purchase tickets, please visit http://buytickets.at/ulverstonscandlelitwalk/196509
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/barrow-and-furness/events/feature/ulverstons-candlelit-walk-2018/
Wednesday 31st October - Halloween Disco Party
A fang-tastic fun family evening at The Soccer Bar.
A frighteningly family fun evening. Filled with fun and games and prizes for best fancy dressed and carved pumpkins.
Thursday 1st November - Circus of Horrors – Psycho Asylum
A BRAND NEW SHOW from the spectacular Circus of Horrors!
The spectacular features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre & fantastic circus acts act’s all woven into a sensational shock / horror storey and the darkest of magic – taking the show to a whole new level, a Rock n Roll roller coaster of a show with a mainly original soundscape & performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek, you’ll certainly Die Laughing.
Circus of Horrors – Psycho Asylum: Thursday 1 November
7.30pm: £22 – Parental Guidance Advised – 14yrs+
