You’re sure to feel a shiver run down your spine with these frighteningly fun festivities happening at Halloween.
To help you decide where to get your thrills, this year tourism chiefs at Visit Nottinghamshire have rounded up some of the top things to do in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire over the next few weeks.
5. Ghost Hunt at Wollaton Hall
This magnificent iconic venue is truly a ghost hunter’s treat and ghostly sightings and paranormal activity has been reported at the site for many centuries. The ghost hunt will investigate the cellars, tudor kitchen and many rooms within the hall. Over-18s only, hunts are on November 12 and 13 and tickets are £45 each. Photo: Submitted
6. Felt Pumpkins at Hanwell Wine Estate
Join Hanwell Wine Estate on October 29 for a relaxing session learning how to make a hand-felted pumpkin using wool fibres and the dry needle felting method. Tickets are £67 and all tools, materials and refreshments are included Photo: Submitted
7. Ghostly Witch Mark Tour at Creswell Craggs
Travel back to a time of superstition and witchcraft, and discover the 17th century secrets of Robin Hood Cave at Creswell Craggs. Your ghostly guide will lead you into the gorge and around the cave, describing their world of plague, fear, and poverty, and explain why they carved protective symbols into the rock all those years ago. Suitable for ages eight and older, tours are on October 29 and 30 Photo: Submitted
8. Ghost Hunt at Newstead Abbey
This iconic, gothic building is a true testament for ghost hunters seeking something paranormal especially at Halloween. With an incredible provenance and ghostly sightings over the centuries, this venue is a must for all those interested in the paranormal. The event will include a whistle stop tour of the venue, three investigation sessions in different areas of the property, training and handling of detection kit. Hunts are on October 29 and 30 and are £49 each. Photo: Submitted