HALLOWEEN HIDEAWAYS
KENTSTAYCATION
FIRST SETTLED OVER 1,500 YEARS AGO , KENT COMES SWATHED IN A RICH AND REVERBERATING PAST , A PAST SO SWARMED IN MYTHS , LEGENDS , FOLKLORE AND FASCINATING FACTS , THEY HAVE CEMENTED THEMSELVES FIRMLY IN THE PRESENT AND LIE WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED AT SOME OF THE COUNTY ’ S MOST ENTHRALLING PLACES TO VISIT . FROM ANCIENT LANDMARKS AND HAUNTED INNS , TO EERIE MARSHES AND MYSTERIOUS TOURS , KENT HAS EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR AN IDEAL HALLOWEEN HIDEAWAY .
DOVER CASTLE
When welcoming in October , the month in which we celebrate Halloween , we can ’ t help but conjure thoughts of the supernatural and all things curious . Short days , twilight evenings and long dark nights effortlessly set this spooky scene , making October the perfect month in which to embrace Kent ’ s intriguing history and the stories that come with it . Alongside this sense of the surreal , we also seek sanctuary ; places in which we can find comfort amidst the mystery of our county ; those which offer crackling fireplaces , hearty meals and cosy cups of tea .
A place bristling with tales and longstanding tributes to eras and characters across its lengthy span of history , visitors can immerse themselves in any time period they desire when exploring Kent . From Viking ships and Roman forts to Dickensian streets and wartime tunnels , Kent has so much to ponder at , a plethora of head-scratching remarkable places set to inspire , thrill and tell stories that stay with us for life . A place to suit everyone from history buffs to families with young children , Kent also has a whole host of characterful places to stay at and dine in . These venues have welcomed many a weary or hungry traveller over the centuries , and some might even say that these folk still pay them a ghostly visit ! Whoever you are and whatever you might be seeking from a Halloween hideaway this month , let us help you plan your ultimate adventure , whether it be thrill-seeking or simply a sought-after sanctuary in which to wallow away the last days of autumn .
For phantom-hunting families …
Halloween is a time most celebrated and loved by children . A chance to dress up , get into character , play pranks and tell stories , ‘ spooky season ’ is a real time of excitement for little ones . With plenty of historic places that neatly entwine education and excitement together , Kent is perfect for exploring with the family . This Halloween , Dover Castle ( www . english-heritage . org . uk / visit / places / dover-castle ) is celebrating Halloween over half-term with the retelling of the myths , legends and monsters of English folklore . Await a greeting from the ghoulish guide who will tell tales of ghostly goings at the castle , try your hand at becoming a monster hunter with a range of activities , and meet the comedy castle rat who will entertain you with stories and songs of his explorations . Don ’ t miss the fantastical dragon and grim reaper puppets prowling around the keep yard and watch in awe as the shadow puppet theatre creates magical shapes in the darkness .
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