Last week we spoke about the best cities in the world to celebrate Halloween, but where to go if you’d rather stay in the UK? Worry not, we know all about the scariest experiences in your local area. <br> <br>
Fright Festival at Warwick Castle, Warwick
Warwick Castle is one of the oldest in the country, constructed around a wooden fort built by William the Conqueror in 1068. With that in mind, it’s a given that some historical inhabitants will still be hanging around. Building upon this heritage, Warwick Castle puts on a Fright Festival with many different things to do depending on age and tolerance for spookiness. <br> <br> The little ones will love the Haunted Castle where historic residents teach them more about the scary history of the castle. For adults with a taste for the darker side of Halloween, the Castle After Dark festivities will test the limits of your tolerance. And for the very bravest of us, the castle also offers overnight stays. The Festival is on from the 1st of October, with tickets starting from £25, and an overnight stay at the knight’s village lodges from £399 for a family of four. <br> <br>
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Dinner of the Dead, Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh
Did you know the veil between the land of the dead and the real world is at its thinnest around Halloween? October is the best month for speaking to someone on the other side – or perhaps having dinner with them? <br> <br> The Edinburgh Dungeon hosts the Dinner of the Dead between the 8th and the 31st of October. But beware, you never know who might end up sit down at the table – and not all spirits are benevolent. The event is included in the regular dungeon admissions ticket, which starts from £20 (and though it’s called dinner, no actual food is served). <br> <br>
Pumpkin picking, Tulley’s Farm, Surrey
They say there’s nothing more American than apple pie, but we think that an autumn trip to the pumpkin picking patch gives pie a run for its money. With pumpkins suitable both for delicious pies and for carving scary faces, this is an amazing place to go. The farm is open all day, with the spookier events kicking off at 6pm. <br> <br> Once you’ve finished picking pumpkins the farm also offers one of the best escape rooms in the UK, as well as other fun and frightening Halloween events. Tickets start from £4 for admission to the farm (though pumpkins are charged separately!) and is open on weekends from the end of September. <br> <br>
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Jack the Ripper Tour, London
If you like to be a little scared, but ghosts are a step too far for you, , London has a rich and horrible history to dig into. While no one knows who Jack the Ripper truly was, the fact that he did exist requires no suspension of disbelief. <br> <br> Tours are on year round in Whitehall, East London, with tickets starting from £15. If you’re in the mood for a longer walk, you could always finish up with a haunted pub tour for a tipple with those who have passed on. <br> <br>
Fonmon Castle – 13th Century castle in Wales near Cardiff
For some real spooky vibes in the north of Wales, head to Fonmon Castle near Cardiff airport. This castle has had many previous incidents of potential ghost sightings, and offers a midnight tour of the castle. If you dare join in an explore the many confirmed ghost sightings, you’ll get access to areas of the castle that the public are normally not allowed in. Entry is strictly limited to 30 people at a time, and tickets start from £20. <br> <br> For younger children, there are also daytime explorations with historical tours and even a dinosaur walk. Tickets are currently available from the 19th of October. <br> <br>
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Manchester scare city walk, Manchester
How big is your appetite for being scared? If you think you’re brave, Scare City in Manchester will put you to the test. The two kilometre long fright walk in abandoned Camelot Theme Park takes visitors through different zones of terror, like the Knightmare Alley, the Forest of Fears and the Crypt of Camelot. <br> <br> Beware – this truly is not for the faint of heart. The event has a strict minimum age limit of 16 years old, even accompanied by a responsible adult. Tickets start from £20 – no guarantees you’ll make it out alive. <br> <br>
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