insideKENT Magazine Issue 79 - October 2018 | Page 95

HALLOWEEN
KENT’S MOST FRIGHTENING (AND FUN!) Halloween Attractions cont.
Haunted Castle // 20-28 Oct Pumpkin Half Term Fun // 23 Oct
Feeling brave
enough to take on
Kent’s most haunted
castle? Prepare to be
scared this autumn
half term as a
frighteningly fun
day out awaits you
at Dover Castle. Are
you brave enough to
enter the tunnel of
terror or say boo to
a ghost or two? Have
a go at creating
creepy crafts and see
if you can scare
everyone enough to
win a prize for the best children's Halloween costume, bestowed on
the most spine-tingling attire each day. Children will choose and
harvest their own organic
pumpkin from Bore
Place’s vegetable garden
then carve it into a spooky
Jack O' Lantern. They'll
then bake delicious
cheese scones to enjoy
with pumpkin soup for
lunch and there is also an
opportunity to meet the
cows and visit the farm at
the end of the session for those interested. This session is most suited
to children aged 5-11 years. Older or younger children are welcome to
attend if parents/carers wish to book. Children must be accompanied
by a responsible adult (no charge). Cost includes lunch of soup and
scones (for accompanying adult too!).
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/
haunted-castle-dover-20-10-18
www.boreplace.org
Halloween High Jinx // 23-25 Oct
Wild Things at Halloween // 22 & 24 Oct
Come along to
Dungeness this half
term to learn about
some of the
awesome and
gruesome wildlife
there. Delve into the
ponds to discover
leeches and toads.
Mix up concoctions
in a cauldron to feed
the birds. Search the
trail for slimy slugs
and unusual fungi.
Collect materials to
make your own
monsters to take
home with you.
Please feel free to
come in fancy dress
but do bear in mind
that most activities will be outdoors (in case of extreme bad weather,
alternative activities will be held indoors). Please wear sensible footwear
and bring a packed lunch. Children £8. Accompanying adults £2. 20
per cent discount for Wildlife Explorers.
Free family fun during October
half term from Monday 22nd
until Sunday 28th October,
11am to 3pm daily. For seven
days during the October half
term, Hempstead Valley is
providing fun, family activities
– best of all, they are all free!
Free activities every day include
face painting and make-and-
take Halloween arts and crafts.
Customers can just turn up on
the day, no pre-booking is required. The activities will be held inside
the centre. Children must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all
times and activities are suitable for all ages from toddlers to grandparents. Hop aboard a steam or heritage diesel train from Kent & Sussex Railway
to take a ride to Bodiam while staying warm and dry, and enjoy the
onboard activities for children. Make your own Halloween mask or
glasses and create a magical spooky picture with the stickers and
pictures provided. Why not pop in to enjoy a magic show with Mr
Mystery in the heated marquee at Tenterden station...and there's free
face painting too. Marvel at the bugs and beasts on display at Bodiam
station and take a walk along to the National Trust castle at Bodiam
enjoying a small discount on entry upon production of your valid
train tickets. Prices for tickets are £38 for a family travelcard for two
adults and up to three children (aged 3-15 years), £18 per adult and £12
per child (aged 15+). Children under 3 travel for free and do not require
a ticket.
On Friday 26th October, ride the Fright Night Express if you dare!
Visit the railway from 5pm for a Fright Night workshop including
pumpkin carving (which you can take home) and face painting. Families
are encouraged to come in fancy dress...the scarier the better!
Spooky music will be accompanied by the beats of the
Drumskullz and an amazing live fire breather will add to the atmosphere
before everyone boards the Fright Night Express in time for a 7pm
departure. Children will receive a munchbox during the journey. Hot
snacks will be available to purchase from the licensed restaurant at
Tenterden Town station, to eat-in or take on the train. Upon arrival at
Northiam station, enjoy a firework display before the return journey to
Tenterden, which will see the train arrive back at the station for
approximately 8.45pm.
www.hempsteadvalley.com www.kesr.org.uk
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/dungeness
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