SPOOKTACULAR HALF TERM FUN IN KENT
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AS THE LONG WINTER EVENINGS START TO DRAW IN , WE KNOW THAT THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SPOOKY SEASON IS SOON TO BE UPON US , ARRIVING HAND-IN-HAND WITH THE HALF-TERM BREAK . UNLIKE THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS , WE ARE NOW NO LONGER RELIANT ON THE WEATHER IN ORDER TO HAVE FUN WITH OUR FAMILIES AND INSTEAD CAN EMBRACE THE GHOULISH DELIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN WHICH PROVIDES US WITH HOURS OF FUN AND INTRIGUE AT THIS TIME OF YEAR . HALLOWEEN AT HALF-TERM IN KENT DOESN ’ T HAVE TO BE ALL ABOUT PUMPKIN PICKING EITHER ! THIS YEAR , THE COUNTY ’ S TOP DESTINATIONS AND ATTRACTIONS HAVE COME UP TRUMPS , HOSTING A PLETHORA OF CREEPY EVENTS , GHOSTLY DAYS OUT AND EERIE EXPERIENCES TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN ENTERTAINED THIS OCTOBER .
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Halloween at Leeds Castle ( www . leeds-castle . com )
A Kentish castle steeped in history , complete with its own mysterious tales and haunting characters , Leeds Castle rises from the mist of its moat and sets the scene for a perfectly creepy Halloween spectacular . This October half-term Leeds Castle invites guests to explore its vast grounds and take part in spooky themed activities ! Wear your best Halloween costume to give the resident ghosts a run for their money as you work your way through the maze that will be extra eerie over the holiday .
The Hop Farm – Halloween Half Term Fun ( www . thehopfarm . co . uk )
Family favourite , The Hop Farm in Paddock Wood , is also joining in the Halloween fun this half-term and is putting on a ‘ spooktastic feast of fun ’! Dress up in your best Halloween fancy dress and enjoy children ' s rides , the animal farm and lots more tricks and treats . Visitors can also get into the spirit of this season by taking part in the scarily exciting Halloween trail .
Kent Scareground at Hewitt ’ s Farm ( www . kentscareground . co . uk )
Kent Scareground , located at Hewitts Farm in Orpington , is a terrifyingly entertaining live-action Halloween event featuring five brand new immersive scare mazes . With a frighteningly entertaining interactive Halloween event launching this October , the award-winning scare team is challenging brave visitors to try their luck at conquering the three brand new scare attractions they have created for this year ' s event . Attend if you dare ! Recommended for older children and teenagers .
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