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Home > Heritage > Prepare to be frightened at The Haunted Castle

Prepare to be frightened at The Haunted Castle

By Caroline King - October 24, 2010Posted in : Heritage

When: 25th – 31st October 2010, 10am – 5pm

Where: Dover Castle, Kent

£: Adults 13.90, concessions 11.80, children 7 and family ticket 34.80.  English Heritage members free.

What is it?

Be prepared to be scared this autumn half-term as a frighteningly great day out awaits.  With over nine ghosts reported to have been seen and heard at Dover Castle, you better keep your wits about you, as spooky characters lead you through one of England’s most haunted castles.  Beware of the horrible hag!  Dare you walk through the Tunnel of Terror?  Enjoy a chillingly fun day out and see if you can unnerve and scare enough to win a prize for the best children’s Halloween costume, bestowed on the most bloodcurdling attire each day.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Dover Castle, English Heritage, Halloween, South East, Visit Kent

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