HAL LOWEEN
TRICK OR TREATING MAY BE OFF THE CARDS THIS YEAR, BUT YOU CAN STILL GET YOUR SPOOK ON AT ONE OF THESE SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN EVENTS
PUMPKIN PICKING Pumpkin picking is a seasonal staple for any Halloween aficionado worth their salt, so you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a family-friendly pumpkin patch ready to welcome you this Halloween. Open throughout the half term - 23-31 October – Pumpkin Jim’s new patch in Ickleton has many varieties of pumpkin, from delicious squashes to impressively large carvers for those seeking a spooky doorstep showpiece. There’s also a covered children’s play area, where there will be a range of fun children’s activities on offer. Entry to the pumpkin patch is free – as is parking. More event information can be
found on the website. pumpkinjimspatch.co.uk
action experience. Kentwell Hall’s annual Halloween event presents an evening of spine-tingling entertainment as you explore the haunted village of Scaresville in the dark, encountering all manner of scream-worthy scares along the way. This year’s event is slightly adapted to ensure everyone’s safety, but still promises to be an immersive experience. Scaresville is open from 9 October to 7 November. Tickets can be purchased from £26.45 and are available via the Scaresville website. scaresville.co.uk
talking haunted house. The Halloween Special promises a day of spooky fun for all the family and is suitable for children of all ages. Dress to scare and we’ll see you there! Head to Audley End Miniature Railway’s website to book your tickets. audley-end-railway.co.uk GHOSTLY PUNTING TOURS Feeling brave? Rutherford’s ghost punting experience may be just the ticket if you love all things eerie. Those who dare to board will hear about some of Cambridge’s most sinister stories, while taking a trip through the haunted College Backs. This spooky adventure isn’t without its creature comforts, though, as you can snuggle up beneath toasty blankets and enjoy a glorious hot chocolate to keep warm. Keen to listen to scary stories from your cosy nest on the River Cam? The ghostly punting tours are available to book in advance by calling 01223 322200. rutherfordspunting.com
HARRY POTTER AT THE
GRAND ARCADE This Halloween, the Grand Arcade’s atrium will play host to Dumbledore and Hogwarts’ famous sorting hat. Starting from 10am, visitors will be able to sit under the live hat to find out their Hogwarts house, whether it’s Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin. You’ll also get to meet Dumbledore, the greatest headmaster that Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has ever had! There will be five 30-minute sessions running throughout the day, from 10am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.15pm – arrive on time so as not to miss out! grandarcade.co.uk
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
AT AUDLEY END From 24 October to 1 November, you can catch the Halloween Special at Audley End Miniature Railway. This immersive spook- tacular will take you deep into the ancient woodland, where you will meet witches and wizards and their playful pumpkin friends, as well as discover all the mystical secrets of the woods from Herbert the
SCARESVILLE After winning a slew of awards in 2018 and 2019, Scaresville is back this year to bring you yet another thrilling live-
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