WITH Halloween just a few weeks away, here is a list of some of the frighteningly good themed events that you won’t want to miss out on.
ANGLESEY
Beaumaris Gaol Ghost Hunt
A thrilling night of real ghost hunting at the brutal and haunted Beaumaris Gaol, a foreboding location not for the faint-hearted.
When: Oct 22–23, 8pm–2am
Where: Beaumaris Gaol, Steeple Lane, Beaumaris, LL58 8EP
Tickets: https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/ghost-hunts/beaumaris-gaol
Hooton's Homegrown Pick Your Own
A pumpkin pick your own and a Halloween Maize Maze.
Where: Ffingar Farm PYO, Ffordd Brynsiencyn, Llanedwen, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, LL61 6PJ
Pili Palas Halloween Hunt
A witches and villain hunt, creepy encounters, pumpkin carving and a fancy dress competition.
When: Oct 22-Nov 6, 10am-5.30pm
Where: Ffordd Penmynydd, Menai Bridge LL59 5RP
Tickets: https://www.pilipalas.co.uk/en/events/halloween
CONWY
Welsh Mountain Zoo Fright Week
Welsh Mountain Zoo has got lots of activities this season, with spooky stories, creepy crafts, a pumpkin carving competition (to be brought from home and put on display in the shop before a winner is announced on November 4), and a great pumpkin hunt.
When: Oct 29–Nov 6, 10am–3pm
Where: Welsh Mountain Zoo, Flagstaff Gardens, Colwyn Bay, LL28 5UY
Tickets: https://buy.myonlinebooking.co.uk/welshmountainzoo/buy.aspx?tid=10
Manorafon Pumpkin Fest
There will be a pick your own pumpkin patch, Trick or Treat Show, Slime Dunk, Halloween Trail, Walkabout Characters, Pumpkin Market, Street Food and Carving Tent.
When: Oct 22–Oct 23 and Oct 27–Oct 31, 9.30am–3.30pm
Where: Llanddulas Road, Abergele, LL22 8ET
Tickets: https://manorafon.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
The Haunted Castle & Spooktacular Funfair at Gwrych Castle
Treat the kids this Halloween half-term to a faboolous and fun filled time at Gwrych Castle.
Wander through the Pumpkin Trail, take on the Halloween Challenge as you explore the Haunted Castle, and put on your best spooky costume to enter the fancy dress competition.
When: Oct 25–Nov 5, 12pm–9pm
Where: Gwrych Castle, Llanddulas Road, Abergele, LL22 8ET
Tickets: https://gwrychcastle.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/43849?catID=43782&
Zip World’s Ffear Fforest
The cursed carnival that is Ffear Fforest is back once again this Halloween half-term, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Escape the horde of demonic clowns as you navigate thrilling adventures in North Wales’ ultimate Halloween experience.
When: Oct 17–Nov 1, 7.30pm–10.30pm
Where: Zip Fforest, Llanrwst Road, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0HA
Tickets: https://www.zipworld.co.uk/ffear-fforest
RSPB Conwy’s Big Wild Halloween
Bring your kids along to RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve for some creepy crawly exploring, with a quiz trail, character masks, face-painting, costumes, a bug safari and a Freaky FunPlay Friday.
When: Oct 31-Nov 4
Where: Llandudno Junction, North Wales Expressway, LL31 9XZ
Tickets: https://events.rspb.org.uk/conwy
Halloween immersive theatre show in Llandudno
The Drowned takes place at The Tabernacle in Llandudno
A Halloween immersive theatre experience inspired by ‘Cantre’r Gwaelod’ (Welsh Folktale). The gate to the town is left open and the sea floods the village, drowning the villagers who were making their way to safety with their belongings to the church.
‘The Drowned’ takes this concept and goes one step further. The souls that were lost in the flood are stuck in purgatory destined to make their way every night to the church with their belongings.
When: Oct 20-23 and Oct 26-31
Where: The Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel, 6 Tudno Street, Llandudno, LL30 2HB
DENBIGHSHIRE
Knightly's Children's Halloween Party
Join Knightly's Fun Park for their children's Halloween party, with fancy dress costumes, a children's disco, face painting and party games, followed by a family firework display.
When: Oct 29, 7pm
Where: Knightly's Bar, Sandbank Road, Towyn, LL22 9LD
Tickets: Free entry
Fright Night at Ninja Tag Rhyl
Take on the assault course with an extra helping of scary zombies after you.
When: Oct 29–31, 5pm–9pm
Where: West Parade, Rhyl LL18 1BF
Tickets: https://sc2rhyl.co.uk/book-now/
Rhyl BID’s second annual Halloween event
On event day, we will have some amazing street entertainers, musicians, storytellers telling tales of pirates past, fantastic face painting, games and fun pirate crafts.
There will be a Treasure Hunt in town, starting at Rhyl library and taking you on the hunt for secret pirate clues, and a chance to be entered into a prize draw.
When: Oct 31, 11.30am-3.30pm
GWYNEDD
Spookwood at GreenWood Family Park
AN adventure with friendly frights every weekend from October 8 and weekdays from October 31. A ghoulishly good day out and a great experience for the whole family!
When: Oct 8–Nov 6
Where: Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Tickets: https://bookings.greenwoodfamilypark.co.uk/book/general-admission/31
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