Saturday 18th October – Sunday 2nd November, 10:00am-5:00pm
A Haunting Halloween
Daily Kids Trail in the Garden
This Halloween half term something supernatural is brewing at Borde Hill and we’re calling all young Ghost Hunters to come and find out what’s spooking the Powers Family at Mortal Mansion. Explore the Garden on a children’s story trail to see if you can help solve the mystery as to why Sir Haunt-A-Lot is unable to rest in peace.
Ghost Hunter’s taking part will have to answer riddles, solve clues and see how fast they can navigate around Ghost Ships on the South Lawn to help bring peace back to Mortal Mansion. Everyone completing the trail will receive a prize, and on selected days can visit Miss Crimson Nightshade in her mysterious library to tell her what Sir Haunt-A-Lot is seeking.
The trail is suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years old and takes place in the Garden.
Cost: £4.50 per trail, plus Garden admission to include a prize. Free to Members (Child or Family Memberships).
Halloween Activities
Taking Place on Selected Days
Throughout half term, there’s a bewitching array of Halloween activities. Taking place inside our Garden Marquee, these events come with additional charges. Don’t miss out—spaces are limited, so booking is recommended.
Monday 27th October
30 minute sessions at 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:00pm and 2:45pm
RepTylers
Get hands-on with some amazing reptiles, including snakes, tarantulas, geckos, chameleons, and more… Suitable for children aged 5+
Cost: £5.00 per child (including Members), plus admission
Tuesday 28th October
30 minute shows at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
Magic Shows with Professor Mystic Powers
The Professor will amaze with his marvellous magic, spooky trickery, visual effects, and devilishly devious “Trick or Trick” routines.
Cost: £4.50 per child (including Members), plus admission
Wednesday 29th October
30 min shows at 11:00am and 1:30pm, with Slime Making at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm and 2:45pm
Explosive Experiment Shows & Slime Making
Dive into the explosive world of Fizz Pop Science during their interactive shows and slime making classes.
Cost: Shows £4.50 per child and Slime Making £3.50 per child (including Members), plus Garden admission
Thursday 30th October
30 minute sessions at 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:00pm and 2:45pm
RepTylers
Get hands-on with some amazing reptiles, including snakes, tarantulas, geckos, chameleons, and more… Suitable for children aged 5+
Cost: £5.00 per child (including Members), plus admission
Friday 31st October
45 minute parties at 11:00am, 12:30pm and 2:15pm
Spook-tacular Monster Party
Cost: £4.50 per child (including Members), plus admission
Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd November 11:00am to 3:00pm
Halloween Crafts
Get creative by making Halloween and Bonfire Night crafts to take home. From spooky decorations to bonfire-themed creations, you’ll have a blast during this drop-in session.
Cost: £2.00 per child (including Members) to cover the cost of materials, plus admission. This is a drop-in session – booking not required
You may also be interested in our
Family Christmas Events
Saturday 29th November – Sunday 21st December 10:00am – 3.30pm
Daily Kids Trail – The Pony Who Dreamt of Being a Reindeer
This Christmas, children aged 3–8 years old can ignite their imaginations while exploring the Garden on a magical festive story trail, ‘The Pony Who Dreamt of Being a Reindeer’.
Cost: £4.50 per child, plus admission to include a prize (free to members)
Weekends from Saturday 29th November – Sunday 21st December
30 minute sessions between 9.30am – 3.00pm
Preschool sessions: Friday 5th and Friday 12th December, 9.30am-12.15pm
Santa’s Grotto
Book a 30 minute experience that includes festive crafts inside Santa’s Workshop, followed by a visit to see the man himself in his magical Grotto, where each child will receive a Christmas gift.
Cost: £19.00, including Members (entry to the Grotto for 1 Child and 1 supervising Adult). Booking is required.
