Our guide to Halloween in Derbyshire to ensure you don't miss a thing.
15th-16th, 22nd-30th October
Halloween Spook-tacular at National Forest Adventure Farm
Pick a Pumpkin, Broomstick Training, Scare School, Tragic Magic Show, Ludicrous Laboratory and Pumpkin Carving are amongst the activities taking place throughout half-term.
National Forest Adventure Farm, Postern Road, Tatenhill, Burton upon Trent, 01283 533933
www.adventurefarm.co.uk
15th - 31st October
Halloween at Lyme Park
Embrace the spooky season this October half term withnew Halloween themed activities at Lyme. The Spooky Pumpkin Garden Trail and Creepy Creatures Nature Walk take place daily for 15th -31st October.
Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 2NR
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme/whats-on
27th-29th October
Halloween Cinema at Peak Cavern
The Village Screen pop-up cinema is bringing the ultimate cinematic experience to the Peak Cavern cave this year. Thursday 27th October - Scream (1996), Friday 28th October - Ghostbusters (1984) and Saturday 29th October - The Dark Knight.
Peak Cavern Road, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WS.
www.thevillagescreen.com/peak-cavern
29th October
Gresley Old Hall Ghost Hunt
Many avid ghost hunters visit Gresley Old Hall to investigate this daunting location time after time due to the amount of activity that is said to have been witnessed here. From voices captured to stones thrown and intense feelings of fear and dread, this really is a must see and do ghost hunt.
Old Hall Gardens, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derby, Derbyshire, DE11 9QW
www.dusktilldawnevents.co.uk
22nd October - 30th October
Dennis the Menace Halloween Half Term
Dennis the Menace and friends will be descending onto Beeston Castle this half term and in the run up to Halloween. Expect to see costumed performers and plenty of spooky games to keep you entertained.
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6PR
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolsover-castle/events/
22nd-30th October
The Frights of Abraham
Join Lady Brassington on her journey through the time portal to wake the sleeping spirit in a brand new Halloween grotto.There will also be a range of Autumnal and Halloween themed activities throughout the half-term period.
The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NT
www.heightsofabraham.com
22nd-30th October
Hallowe'en Half Term fun at Chatsworth
Frighteningly good fun for little monsters around every corner at Chatsworth House, near Bakewell.
www.chatsworth.org/events/half-term-halloween-hoot
24th-30th October
Fang-tastic Halloween Festival
Lots of super activities to get involved in, including pumpkin carving, spooky guided tours and witches' workshops.
Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Darley Moor, Matlock DE4 5LH, 01246 590200,
matlockfarmpark.co.uk
27th-30th October
Bolsover Ghost Tours
Storytellers will guide you through the darkness and take you on a bloody, bone-chilling journey through the past. With tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history, this is not a night for the faint-hearted.
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6PR
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolsover-castle/events/
27th-29th October
The Ghost Train Through the Countryside
Join Mr Tickets, Wyverness and his spooktacular friends for a family fun evening ride onboard the wicked railcar into the darkness this Halloween.
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB
www.e-v-r.com
Just outside the county
7th-9th, 14th-31st October
Alton Towers Scarefest
The theme park stays open until 9pm so visitors can experience thrilling rides in the dark, and there's also the chance to explore scary attractions and meet and greet spooky characters.
www.altontowers.com/explore/events/scarefest/
