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Halloween and Half Term at Nottingham Castle

Castle Place, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6EL
Nottingham Castle Half Term and Halloween

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Saturday 21 October - Sunday 5 November 2023

Nottingham Castle

Tickets: Normal Castle fee applies - See website for more info on prices for individual events

Fearsome fun for all ages!

Throughout half term embark on a family friendly ghost hunting adventure and hear the myths & legends in the Hooded Horrors Halloween Tour of the castle dungeon.

It’s in Nottingham – Halloween Festival at Nottingham Castle on Tuesday 31st October. Get down with the ghosts and ghouls at our monster-mash disco in the bandstand. Free face painters will be on hand to complete your fancy dress and a pumpkin selfie station will be available for you to snap a photo from 11am to 3pm

Explore the grounds with the indoor ‘Spider’ trail throughout Half Term - The Nottingham Castle grounds have creepy crawlies and webs galore, featuring Anansi the trickster spider inspired by the dedicated temporary exhibition exhibition ‘70 Objeks & Tings‘… On the trail, find the secret password from the sneaky spiders. Price: £2 available at shops & cafés during October half term

Discover the homes of four families, each with a connection to Nottingham’s history of textiles in Brewhouse Yard

Throughout the school holidays - ‘Make and take‘ Halloween activities in the Castle & grounds, 11am - 2pm.

Indulge in seasonal gifts & treats in our shop & cafés

Enjoy leaf kicking Autumn walks in Nottingham Castle

 

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