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Halloween. Find ghoulishly great-value days out at our Halloween events taking place across the country. Enjoy our family Halloween events over the half-term. Follow trails of clues on a Halloween quest and join storytellers for spooky woodland walks through the shadowy grounds of historic places. Plus, join storytellers for spooky tales of the Join us at a range of phantom-tastic family-friendly events at our sites across the country this Halloween. Enjoy ghoulishly good days out at our half-term events, where you can gather round for tales from our spooky storytellers and solve creepy clues in our Halloween Quest. Tickets are even cheaper if you book in advance, so don't miss out. Freedom of Information. Modern Slavery Statement. Terms and Conditions. Many people herald Halloween as an Americanised festival of ghosts and ghouls – but did you realise that most of the activities associated with this time of year are rooted in European folklore and tradition? Come trick-or-treating at English Heritage sites this Halloween! Inspired by history, we've re-created a very special medieval treat for you to enjoy. The origins of these celebrations however date back thousands of years, to pagan times. Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Until 2,000 years ago, the Celts lived across the lands we now know as Britain, Ireland and northern France. Essentially a farming and agricultural people, the Pre-Christian Celtic year Feel great at our unmissable historic events taking place across the country this autumn. Enjoy ghost tales, spooky woodland walks and half-term horror at our Halloween events. Join us for an unforgettable evening beneath the soaring illuminated remains of Whitby Abbey. And be sure to book your tickets for our magical Christmas events for Whitby Abbey, Whitby YO22 4JT. Saturday 2nd November 2024. Powered by. Use Code. Some ticket types are only available to English Heritage members. Members of CADW or Historic Scotland and in your first year, please enter either CADW50 or HS50 access code in the offer code box. Please bring your current CADW or Historic Scotland membership cards Autumn Days Out. Discover England’s amazing historic places in all their autumnal glory, from castles and abbeys nestled in golden woodland to country houses swathed in morning mist and historic gardens ablaze with spectacular seasonal colour. We've gathered our top picks for Autumn, including treats, traditions and the best of our glorious For big kids over the age of 16, there's also a variety of after dark events * at numerous English Heritage locations. From discovering the history of Halloween and costumes to finding out why we used to carve turnips instead of pumpkins, there's plenty to learn as well. Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, mostly in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and Halloween. Find ghoulishly great-value days out at our Halloween events taking place across the country. Enjoy our family Halloween events over the half-term. Follow trails of clues on a Halloween quest and join storytellers for spooky woodland walks through the shadowy grounds of historic places. This Halloween, English Heritage is reviving the historical tradition of souling by re-creating soul cakes and handing them out to trick-or-treaters (while supplies last!) who knock at 13 of our sites after hours. Halloween Events and Activities. We're gearing up for a ghostly good time this October Half Term. Follow trails of clues on a Halloween quest and join storytellers for spooky woodland walks through the shadowy grounds of historic places across the country. See what we've got planned and join in the fun this Halloween! See what's on Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Eltham Palace this Halloween half term. There are more ghastly goings on at Eltham Palace. Lady Harrington Harrington, the Ghost Detective, is back with a new ghost to find! Prepare for a ghoulishly good day out at Kenilworth Castle this half term. Step into our Monster Hunting Academy, and take on thrilling tests of bravery as you learn the techniques of monster hunting sure to thrill aspiring monster hunters of all ages. When you’re ready to walk off the goosebumps, take part in our Halloween Quest around the grounds. Hunt for hidden clues, answer ghoulish questions and solve the puzzles to become a Halloween Hero! Book Tickets View Timetable (PDF) T he price you’ll pay depends on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing. Halloween Half-Term Fancy Dress Competition Terms and Conditions hosted by English Heritage. From October 21st to November 6th, 2023, young visitors to select historic sites can upload their fancy dress photos for a chance to win. Halloween Half-Term at Whitby Abbey. DATE. Sat 26 Oct - Sun 3 Nov 2024 . TIME. English Heritage members: Free Member (Adult) Free Member (Child) Free Little adventurers will be bewitched by the Halloween Quest which will challenge them to solve clues as they explore Dover Castle's spooky grounds. Book online and save 15%. Book Tickets. The price you’ll pay depends on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing. With well-told tales full of strange and spooky goings-on, this Halloween walk is sure to get you into the spirit of the season. This is an outdoor, early evening tour. It’s ideal if you’re after a more light-hearted Halloween event for children aged 5-10. Please wear suitable shoes, and be sure to dress for the weather. Book online and
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