Spooky goings-on this half term

Whats on?

Your complete guide to all things spooky this half term for everyone in the family to enjoy

Horror Ball

Grab your cape, fix in your fangs, don’t forget your skeletons for The White Horse’s very first Halloween Horror Ball on Saturday 27th October from 5pm until 8pm. Prepare yourself for frightsome antics in what is set to be a Spooktacular evening. Complete with disco DJ and buffet and for those brave enough – dare to enter our haunted pirate ship and find the hidden treasure. The Mini Makery will be on hand with some gruesomely incredible crafts priced from just £4 and free face painting will also be available! Adult tickets £10, under 12’s £5, under 3’s go free. Tickets include a ghoulish buffet. Tickets for The Halloween Horror Ball can be purchased from the White Horse, call 01244 304 650 or email info@thewhitehorsechester.co.uk

October Half Term at Drayton Manor Park

A family-friendly October Half Term full of spectacularly spooky fun at Staffordshire-based Drayton Manor Park is guaranteed during its ‘More Treat Than Trick’ Halloween event from Saturday 20th October to Thursday 1st November.

Zip World Ffear Fforest

Twist and turn through the forbidden Fforest at Zip world this Halloween, with a scary surprise at each corner.

Bounce your way through the netted Jungle, whilst avoiding the horde of Zombies which dwell within. Runalong Europes longest net walkway to make your escape.

Fly through the forest at the dead of night on Scream ride or drop 100ft through a trapdoor on Plummet 2 this Halloween. Pre book tickets for £25 www.zipworld.co.uk/ffear-fforest

Halloween Workshop

On Monday 29 October and Wednesday 31 October, the fantastic team from The Mini Makery are hosting spooktacular Halloween workshops at The White Horse from 11am until 3pm. Each workshop will last for 1 hour and will invite little ones to take part in three incredible crafts. Workshops are £10 per child and can be purchased here.

On Monday 29 October there will be:

• Glowing spider egg jars: Decorate and fill your very own glow-in-the-dark, creepy crawly jar. Fill with spiders, giant spider eggs, a haunting glow stick and finish with spooky webbing. A truly eerie decoration!

• Witches Snot Slime: What better time of year to make gloopy, gory slime! Create your very own pot of snotty slime to take home. You can choose to make it green, orange, black or clear. Add glitter or keep it pure. Decorate a pot to take it home in.

• Halloween goody bag: Personalise your very own Halloween bag to take home your crafts in. Spooky stickers and ghoulish templates.

Brasserie Blanc Hale Barns Enjoy two home-cooked courses from just £11.95 at Brasserie Blanc Hale Barns with their October set menu*. T&C’s apply and can be found on www.brasserie blanc.com

Carluccio Chester Carluccio’s Chester is providing the

perfect excuse for an Italian-style family feast with kids’ meals just £1 Monday to Friday from the 22nd until 28th October. T&C’s apply and can be found on www.carluccios.com

On Wednesday 31 October there will be:

• Vampire Potions: Release your inner Witches and Wizards and concoct your own drinkable, vampire inspired potion! Play with cauldrons, syringes, pipettes, test tubes. Decorate a potion vial to take it home in and drink it if you dare!

• Embellished Crystal Skull Craft: Glitter and bejewel a black or gold, ceramic skull, transforming it into the most magnificent Halloween decoration. Choose from an array of gorgeous, ghoulish colours, adorn with glitzy gems and create a magnificent masterpiece. Take inspiration from our own spooky creations and craft until your heart is content. Halloween goody bag: Personalise your very own Halloween bag to take home your crafts in. Spooky stickers and ghoulish templates. Tickets are limited, so act fast! Parents are free to leave their children in our capable hands, and enjoy an hour to enjoy a bite to eat in the pub.