Alton Towers Scarefest 2020

 Hi everyone,

A couple of days ago we let you know about the fantastic Ninja Warrior course in Stoke. Well we teamed this up with the absolutely brilliant Alton Towers over Halloween weekend for their Scarefest. 

Alton Towers is a family favourite for many and it's easy to see why. There are rides for everyone. Cbeebies land for the little ones, Pirates bay and Haunted Hollow for the slightly older kids and of course the many thrill rides like Oblivion, Wickerman and Nemesis. 

Safety in light of the Covid pandemic was paramount. One way routes and sanitiser stations were in place throughout the park. Rides were regularly closed for cleaning (although this did add to the wait times, especially the bigger rides like Thirteen).

The highlight of the scarefest were the numerous scare mazes which were enjoyed by alot of costumed guests. The mazes are broken up into different age categories so you can be sure they are as scary as needed. No photos were taken during this section to keep the surprises fresh. 

Overall a very enjoyable weekend and one we will definitely be repeating. Alton Towers has events throughout the year (a Christmas event was being advertised whilst we were there) and if they are of the same standard as Scarefest then they will definitely be worthwhile looking into.

Sunderland Monster Hunt

 Hi Everyone,

Has anyone spotted the monsters taking over Sunderland city centre?

Follow the trail to find 6 fun inflatables and 7 virtual monsters with the 'Sunderland Experience' app on your smart phone.

Have fun monster hunting 😱👾

Ocean Beach Halloween Fright Night

 Hi Everyone,

Enjoy half price rides this half term at Ocean Beach, South Shields from 24 October - 1 November. 

Rides & attractions open daily from 12noon-5pm with a speciall Halloween Fright Night on the 31st where rides will remain open later.

"Buy your funcards online and collect when you visit at www.oceanbeach.co.uk/buy - see our website for more details and for all the latest COVID-19, Rule of 6 Guidelines for visitors. *Closing times may vary depending on weather and visitor numbers.”

Life Science Centre Halloween

 Hi Everyone,

You can enjoy some Halloween-themed fun for all the family at Life Science Centre during half term: learn how to make a scary shadow puppet or GIF, watch the live show Spooky Science and take part in the Skeleton Trail. Plus, explore the Space Zone, Brain Zone and the LEGO® Brick Dinos exhibition!

You must pre-book a 2 hour time slot for your visit, price for a family of 4 is £22 (including donation).

Full details can be found at the below link:

www.life.org.uk

Creative Seed Halloween

 Hi Everyone,

The creative seed have a upcoming Haloween event which I'm sure will wow!

"Enjoy A SPOOKTACULAR VISIT TO CARNIVAL HOUSE 

Fancy Dress Actively Encouraged (And Not Just for The Little Ones!)

Start Your Experience Off with a Bewitching Halloween Trail Through Our Frightful Forest – Can You Spot Everything that’s Hidden in The Trees?

Then Head into our Halloween Grotto, meet our very own Fairy, Witch and Goblin, and Make Sure to Say “Trick Or Treat” for Something Special! 

Finish off Your Spooky Adventure with a Creepy Cupcake and a Haunted Hot Chocolate!

Let’s have a skele-TON of fun 💀

£10 PER CHILD”

BOOK HERE: https://www.creativeseed.org/bookings-checkout/halloween-at-carnival-house

Jarrow Hall Halloween Activities

 Hi Everyone,

Jarrow Hall have some fun Haloween activities planned for you this half term. 

"Get into the seasonal spooky spirit by picking your own pumpkin from Jarrow Hall’s Pumpkin Patch! Develop your ghoulishly creative skills by carving a pumpkin into a Halloween jack-o-lantern!

Fancy dress is encouraged and if you spook the team you will be rewarded with a sweet treat! 

All materials will be provided for £4 plus admission. Timed ticket slots available from 9am Friday 2nd October."

https://www.jarrowhall.org.uk/jarrow-hal-tickets/

Hall Hill Farm

Hi Everyone, 

The wonderful Hall Hill Farm are hosting a Spooky Half Term event between 24 October 2020 to 01 November 2020

Spooky activities include make your own scarecrow, carve a pumpkin lantern, tractor & trailer rides and the Barrel Train. 

There are small additional charges for pumpkins, and the Barrel Train (£1). 

Tickets for Spooky Half-term week are planned to go on sale on Monday 5th October.

http://www.hallhillfarm.co.uk/spooky-halfterm/e7

Mother Shipton's Cave

 Hi Everyone, 

Between 24th October and 1st November Mother Shipton’s Cave will be transformed for Haloween.. 

This event is suitable for all ages, explore the spooky forest and Halloween Haunted Village, but watch out for witches, ghosts and creepy skeletons around every corner! There’s lots of ghoulish fun to be had with photo opportunities and fancy dress competitions.

You will also be able to enjoy the  Adventure Playground, Mother Shipton’s Cave, Petrifying Well, Wishing Well, Museum and Gift Shop on you visit. 

For more information and to book visit:

https://mothershipton.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/30194?catID=29661&

Halloween at Brockhole

 Hi Everyone,

If you are looking for a real Halloween experience then Brockhole's return of the  pumpkin in Windermere looks like just the ticket. 

This event is said to take around 4 - 5 hours and is a fully outdoor immersive experience suitable for all ages. You have the option to buy a under 7 pumpkin pass for the little ones and a over 7 pumpkin pass for the bigger kids. 

The event runs from 21st - 31st October and at time of posting has tickets remaining  for Haloween. 

Activities included:

Haunted Forest (All ages but some scary bits for the nervous) (15-20mins)

Giant Pumpkin Trail (All ages) (30-40mins)

Graveyard Golf (All ages) (15-20mins)

Mini Tractor Pumpkin Farmer (3-6yrs) (15mins) New

Woodland Faerie Trail  (All ages) (20-30 mins) New

Pumpkin Photo Booth (All ages) (5 mins)

Storytelling (All ages) (30 mins)

Professor Pumpernickel (All ages) (or alternative live show) (30 mins)

Wicca Workshop of Art & Witch-crafts (All ages) (30 mins)

Witches Brew and Monster Crunch Cake (All ages) (5 mins)

*Zombie Archery (7yrs +) (15 mins)

*Spider Laser Clay (10yrs +) (15 mins)

*Scary Bugz (6yrs +) (may be replaced) (15 mins)

For more info follow the below link:

https://brockhole.nationalparksevents.co.uk/event/164?_ga=2.231642015.1810839684.1600927961-637704662.1600425585

Brochbuses Pumpkin Picking

 Hi Everyone, 

Brochbuses pick your own pumpkins event will be held between 17th - 31st October. 

Booking isn't open just yet however if you subscribe to their mailing list you will get priority access to book a slot. The link is below:

https://mailchi.mp/9da06579c26e/pick-your-own-fruit-updates

Tynemouth Park Pumpkins Trail

 Hi Everyone, 

Tynemouth Parks Pumpking Trail is now taking bookings. 

The Pumpkin Trail will be running from Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November, 10am – 4.30pm at half hour intervals.

Pre booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

For all the info and to book follow the below link:

https://www.tynemouthpark.com/product/kids-maze-halloween-pumpkin-trail-2020/

Spillmans Pumpkins

 Hi Everyone,

Pick your own pumpkin season starts on the 3rd of October at Spilman Farm. This is usually a popular event with lots going on at the farm so we would definitely recommend early booking.

Booking opens this week so keep an eye on their Facebook page and website:

https://www.spilmans.co.uk/

Lightwater Valley Halloween

 Hi Everyone, 

 Lightwater Valley is all set for some spooky half term fun from Saturday, 24th – Saturday, 31st October.

"Younger visitors will love taking a trip down Trick or Treat Street for the chance to get some sweet treats and practicing their aim on the Ghoul Shoot target practice.

Venture into the Abandoned Theatre and walk through spooky scenes with animatronics and projections of wicked witches and friendly ghosts.  

Whilst enjoying thrills and chills on the family fun rides be sure to keep an eye out for the 13 hidden ghosts lurking around the park and meet and greet some creepy characters.

Lightwater Valley is encouraging children to come in Halloween fancy dress, it’s more fun if you do and they are offering daily prizes for the best dressed. 

Families can take a trip to the freaky fairground and jump aboard 30 rides and attractions designed for younger visitors to enjoy fun frights and thrills.  

Hop aboard the Ladybird rollercoaster, take a trip on the Lightwater Valley Express or make a splash on the Wet ‘n’ Wild River Rapids."

Tickets must be pre-booked online the website link is below.  

https://www.lightwatervalley.co.uk/