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See spectacular floral displays at Stonehenge this September as we travel back in time to the Victorian dahlia shows.

During the 1840s, Stonehenge hosted popular dahlia shows attracting crowds of thousands of people. The historic shows involved a variety of competitions, including the creation of sculptures made entirely from flowers and the cultivation of prize-winning dahlias.

Join us as we recreate this colourful part of the Stonehenge story. Discover expertly crafted floral sculptures and vote for your favourite, admire locally grown dahlias in our take on a traditional show. Plus, there will be opportunities to take a selfie amongst our dazzling floral displays.

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Please note: The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show will close at 5pm on Sunday 29th September.

The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show

Get ready for a spine-tingling experience as one of our Visitor Assistants leads you through the haunted halls of Gainsborough Old Hall. Discover eerie tales of ghostly sightings and unexplained encounters from visitors and staff over the years.

Not suitable for children under the age of 8

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This is £1 in addition to your entry fee. Please meet in the Great Hall for your tour. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Please be aware that the Hall closes at 5pm if you are booking the 4pm tour. 

Tours are about 45 minutes long, and we can hold a maximum of 15 people per tour.

Spooky Ghost Tours At Gainsborough Old Hall

Cast light on a dark history this Halloween.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of  Victorian Gothic entertainment beneath the soaring illuminated remains of Whitby Abbey.

And of course it wouldn't be Halloween without the Count! See the story of Dracula brought to life beneath the glow of the abbey, with a twist on the classic novel.

Have your camera at the ready as you explore the abbey and enjoy spook-tacular food and drink from our local vendors.

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Illuminated Whitby Abbey

Sarah the scarecrow has a problem. She has been guarding her pumpkin patch but fell asleep and all of her pumpkins have gone missing! Can you help her replace them by creating your own pumpkin collage?

Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm for this free activity.

You can also take part in our Halloween themed treasure hunt, included in general admission fees.

Halloween Crafts At Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace

In 1984-85 miners across the country took part in industrial action to try and prevent the closures of mining pits deemed uneconomic by the government. Bolsover has a rich mining heritage in the town and many locals joined and took part in the action. 

  This exhibition offers a compelling insight into the experiences and voices of the brave men and women who stood up to defend their jobs and communities.

  Throughout the month, visitors can engage in a rich array of activities, including film screenings, thought-provoking talks, and in-depth lectures.

  The events will also feature performances of music and songs inspired by the strike, creating an immersive and educational experience that honors the spirit of solidarity and resilience.

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Join us at Kenilworth Castle to enrol onto Professor Hyll's Monster Hunting Academy, where you'll learn to capture monsters, ghouls, vampires, and more. Listen to spooky stories from our storytellers and delve into the expertise of the Wise Woman, Grave Digger, Phantomologist and others to master the art of hunting eerie creatures this Halloween. Make sure to collect stamps as you go!

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Halloween Half-Term At Kenilworth Castle

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Carisbrooke Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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The price you’ll pay depends on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Halloween Half-Term At Carisbrooke Castle

Playshapes is a unique, interactive art installation created by artist Pippa Hale where visitors can use their imaginations to create new structures and sculptures, and then climb and have fun on their own creations! At the beginning of each 45 minute play session, eight interactive cubes are set out in the library. They can be broken down into a mix of steps, triangles, prisms, and cylinders to rearrange and play on either alone or in groups.

At the end of the 45 minutes, parents/carers and children work together to reassemble the coloured cubes ready for the next experience.

Children of all ages are welcome, and grown-ups are encouraged to join in the fun too!

Sessions are available at half past the hour from 10.30. Each session costs £3.50 for members and £4 non-members, please book and pay for your time slot when you arrive at site. Non-members will also need to purchase a ticket for the Belsay Hall itself.

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Playshapes At Belsay Hall

Do you dare explore Kenilworth Castle in the dark this Halloween? Join our storytellers as they guide you on a journey through the past, with tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history.

Over 16s only, and don’t forget to bring a torch – things are going to get dark…

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Ghost Tales At Kenilworth Castle

Start the weekend energised with a spot of Community Yoga against the stunning backdrop of Marble Hill and it's surroundings! Community based event, meet on the Oval Lawn (Behind House towards River) at 8am.

Event is weather dependent.

Community Yoga

Stonehenge is famous for its alignments with the sun, but did you know that the ancient monument may have also been carefully designed to align with the movements of the Moon?

Step inside our pop-up planetarium and embark on a journey through the solar system with our expert astronomer. Learn how to identify celestial objects such as stars, planets, and the Moon as we observe the night sky over the ancient stone circle.

2024 is a special year as an astronomical event called the Major Lunar Standstill approaches, a period when moonrise and moonset are furthest apart along the horizon. It is believed that at least one major standstill was marked during the early phase of Stonehenge.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Moons And Monoliths At The Stonehenge Planetarium

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Goodrich Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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Halloween Half-Term At Goodrich Castle

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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Halloween Half-Term At Wrest Park

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Warkworth Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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Halloween Half-Term At Warkworth Castle

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Framlingham Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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Halloween Half-Term At Framlingham Castle

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Boscobel House this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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Halloween Half-Term At Boscobel House

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Beeston Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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Halloween Half-Term At Beeston Castle

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Audley End this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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Halloween Half-Term At Audley End

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Eltham Palace this Halloween half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories. 

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Halloween Half Term At Eltham Palace

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Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. 

The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show

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