Spooky Sewerby returns to Sewerby Hall and Gardens this half term holiday week, with fun events and activities throughout.
From Saturday, 22- Sunday, 30 October, visit the Halloween Spooky Gardens : every day, between 10 am and 3.30pm, there will be a chance to explore the Walled Gardens and discover spooky characters.
The spookily exciting events programme includes:
Sunday, 23 October : Wildcats : 'A Dark and Stormy Night': a spooky outdoor session to explore darkness, storms and night- time creatures : 11am -3pm
Monday, 24 October : Rusticus Adventures : Frightful Fairy Tales! : an outdoor family friendly visit to the world of the Brothers Grimm. Join the witch-finders in an adventure with witches, trolls, and a big bad wolf : 11.30am - 3pm
Tuesday, 25 October : Rusticus Lantern Making Workshop : join the jolly foresters, as they share the secrets of withy lantern making: 11am-3pm : booking in advance is required for this workshop.
Wednesday, 26 October : Spooky Magic Day and Face Painting : meet Professor Bubbles for spooky magic shows. Shows and face painting between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Pre-booking is advised for face painting in the Orangery.
Thursday, 27 October : Rusticus Outdoor Wizarding Adventure : Archwizard Fumblefoot has called a wizard gathering. A chance to conjure, do magic and ward off a dragon attack….: 11.30am -3pm
Friday, 28 October : Wildcats : Wildcats Witchery : create a mini witches' grotto; decorate a witch's hat and make a wand: 11am-3pm
Friday, 28 October : Rusticus Ghost Hunting Adventure : join the hapless professor on the hunt for ghosts, and make mischief in the woods : outdoor event: 11.30am - 3pm
Friday, 28 October : Join the creepy crew in the Orangery to make a trick or treat bag to take away and have a go at stirring the magic potion and casting a spell. There will be a Halloween trail, too. Suitable for families and children of all ages. Craft sessions are run on a drop-in basis between 11.30am and 3 pm.
Sunday, 30 October : Wildcats : What goes Bump in the Night : brew up Halloween games with the Wildcats in this outdoor event : 11am-3pm.
Marie Gascoigne, general manager, Sewerby Hall and Gardens, said : "Our spooky Halloween-themed events in October half term are always popular, and this is another great line-up of fun for all the family!"
Full details of facilities available, opening hours, and admission prices, are at www.sewerbyhall.co.uk
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