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.
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. Ghost of the Gaol – National Justice Museum
Walk in the steps of those who were condemned, imprisoned and executed the gaol over centuries and uncover eerie tales and learn of the paranormal experiences within this historic building. On from now until November 19, tickets £11.95 and £10.95, over-14s only and under -18s must be accompanied by an adult. Photo: Submitted
. Halloween decorating with Doughnotts
Running from October 22-24 at Doughnotts on King Street, this is perfect for those with younger children. Sessions run for two hours and children will be able to decorate three doughnuts during the session with spooky and sweet decorations! Tickets are £15 ad should only be purchased for your kids. Photo: Submitted
. Ghost Hunt at Holme Pierrpont Hall
This fabulous historic haunted hall is tucked away in the countryside yet so close to the city. Start with a guided tour of the hall by the ancestral owner followed by three investigations in three separate areas. Guests will be trained on the use of detection equipment and will use them throughout the event Photo: Submitted
9. Tricker Treat Maze Farm
This isn’t your usual day out at a farm as there will be pumpkin carving, spooky stories around the fire, face painting plus various craft options along with the Halloween crow count and a spooky scavenger hunt to complete as you walk through the maize maze. The East Midlands official Ghostbusters will be guarding the area to make sure all the spooky creatures are kept in the maze. Under-14 must be accompanied by an adult over-18 and for each pre-booked child ticket, there will be a complimentary pumpkin (maximum of three pumpkins per family ticket). Photo: Submitted
10. The Original Nottingham Ghost Walk
Starting every Saturday at 7pm from Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, Nottingham’s original ghost walk is a storytelling tour around the Castle Quarter of the city. Gather together to hear about the cursed galleon of Ye Olde Trip, Nottingham's only pirate and more if you dare. Photo: David Rabjohns
11. Halloween at Hickings
This year the grounds of the community centre in Stapleford are being transformed into a spooky maze with flesh-eating zombies. Stroll through the spiders lair, and then on to the witches walkthrough followed by clowns. The maze will be twice the size, with twice the jump scares. With scary kids rides, games, face painting, spooktacular bouncy castles and slides and more, it runs from October 28-31 and tickets are from £7. Photo: Submitted
12. It's In Nottingham Halloween Festival
The Nottingham Halloween Festival is coming to the city centre for half-term and beyond for some spooktacular family fun with giant rooftop monsters, face painters, a spider school, Batman and his Batmobile, and sweet stops. And it's all free - visit www.itsinnottingham.com/ideas-inspiration/halloween-2022 for details. Photo: Submitted