The weekend of All Hallows Eve is near and there's plenty of spooky and scary events coming up this weekend in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, including a magical light installation, pumpkin patches, spooky trails, and a chilling fright night. With many more happening, read on to find out our top picks of what’s on this weekend!
There are many more events in our What’s On calendar such as amazing live music, fantastic art exhibitions, more wicked Halloween events and plenty to do this October half term. So have a browse and you're sure to find something exciting to do.
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Friday 29 October 2021 | Holme Pierrepont Country Park | 11am - 8pm | Tickets: £21
Take the family on a special Halloween outing at Holme Pierrepont Country Park this Friday 29 October and celebrate the spooky season this October Half Term! There are no tricks, just treats! With an exclusive pass to the Outdoor Adventure Zone activities, you can go to wuthering heights with the Sky Trail, have a go at the fun Mini Golf course and try out the adrenaline fuelled Archery Combat! For even more fun, the Country Park Café will be open along with a DJ and face painting upon request and you can even take on a spooky trail and make your way through the old Segway woods... you never know what you'll find.
For more information, please click here.
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Saturday 16 - Sunday 31 October 2021 | Creswell Crags | 10am - 5pm
The Witching hour has struck at Creswell Crags and they're coming to get you... for a fang-tastic time! Mother Grundy and her friends have escaped her cave at Creswell Crags and ended up in all sorts of trouble! With the Witch Hunt Trail (£3 per participant) you can search the curious caves for the magic word to put Mother Grundy and her friends back where they belong! All participants will receive a trail sheet, Creswell Crags pencil to keep, and a small goody bag of Halloween treats. If you're a lover of fancy dress, Creswell Crags have got something fun in store for you this spooky season because they're back with their annual Halloween Photo Competition! Take a photo at their Halloween photo station in your spookiest costume and you might just win a prize!
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Thursday 28 October - Sunday 14 November 2021 | Rufford Abbey Country Park | Tickets: Adults £20, Children £10
The grounds of Rufford Abbey are looking particularly stunning this weekend! The illuminated trail, Spectacle of Light, turns the estate into a magical world of colourful lights with sparkling installations throughout the beautiful gardens and romantic ruins. Captain your own ship and scale the castle walls as you explore the night-time wonder of the new Adventure Play Area with surprising sculptures, meteors and much, much more! Sip on a mulled wine or hot chocolate as you walk along with trail and tuck into scrumptious hot food for all the family in the Adventure Play Area and the Abbey Courtyard! If you book before Thursday 28 October, you can get 10% off your tickets!
For more information, please click here.
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Saturday 02 - Sunday 31 October 2021 | Twinlakes Family Theme Park
At Twinlakes Theme Park there's an overload of Halloween events and activities this weekend! Their spook-tacular Family Scream Park offers a full day of Halloween-fun for all the family! All Hallows Eve isn't complete without a jack o'lantern, so visit Farmer Phil's PYO Pumpkin Patch for the best photo opportunities and to pick you own pumpkins (Twinlakes Park tickets not needed to visit)! Step inside the Witch’s Wagon, with Halloween inspired prizes, potions bubbling, cauldrons churning for an interactive and imagination filled experience. That's not all! They've got a long list of Halloween activities in store, from broomstick flying lessons and wand making to a mummy family Halloween hunt and many more!
For more information, please click here.
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Thursday 28 - Sunday 31 October 2021 | National Justice Museum | Tickets: £13 per person | Over 18s only
Walk in the steps of the condemned on National Justice Museum's special tour this weekend for a scaringly good Halloween! Come in, come in... if you dare. You're invited to Nottingham’s historic County Gaol for a series of chilling events culminating in a final fright night on All Hallows Eve. Stand in the dock where the condemned heard their fates, visit the dark cells where they spent their final hours before finally being escorted to the courtyard, where the gallows loom and bodies were laid to rest. Hear twisted tales of true crime and discover the horrible histories of those who came before you on this new socially distanced guided tour of the 18th century Gaol.
For more information, please click here.
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This blog was written by Ananda Datema, Marketing Assistant at Visit Nottinghamshire.
Creswell Crags Halloween Costume Competition
Halloween Events
It's Spooky Season and trick or treating is finally back at the Crags for 2021! Put on your best fang-tastic costumes and head down to Creswell Crags to potentially win an awesome prize.
Spectacle of Light at Rufford Country Park
Entertainment
Follow the yellow brick road through the spooky woodland, the field of poppies and the curve tunnel of light as you enjoy the amazing illuminated gardens.
Family Scream Park at Twinlakes
Halloween Events
Twinlakes award winning Halloween day out for the whole family. A family friendly fangtastic blend of Halloween fun!
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Halloween at Holme Pierrepont Park
Halloween Weekend at Creswell Crags
Spectacle of Light
Family Scream Park at Twinlakes
Condemned at National Justice Museum
