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The Horror Show! at Somerset House

Halloween events round-up: no tricks, just quirky treats

All Hallows’ Eve, Halloween or spooky season, whatever you call it, it’s here! And that means parades, pumpkins and lots of fun. Here’s our round-up of the best quirky events…

Halloween at the Old Royal Naval College

Spooky suppers and Halloween voyages in Greenwich

Many of us are looking towards the end of the month and the fun celebration that is Halloween. And the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich has a trio of quirky themed events…

Witch Mark at National Trust Little Moreton Hall

Have you seen a Witch Mark?

We’re carrying on with our spooky Halloween theme for Curiosity of the Week, by taking a look at Apotropaic Marks…

Blood and Guts walking tour, Edinburgh

Blood, guts and cabbages this Halloween

This Halloween, don’t let kids have all the fun. Edinburgh’s Surgeons’ Hall Museums will host some gut wrenching events, perfect for adults…

Grove in Frankenstein How to Make a Monster BAC Beatbox Academy Battersea Arts Centre, Image: Lukas Galantay

Beatbox and theatre combine for a gripping Halloween

This weekend, tune into BBC Four to watch a unique and gripping film that combines beatbox with theatre…

The Dark Hedges by Trevor Cole on Unsplash

Take a wander under The Dark Hedges

Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a spooky treat, just in time for Halloween. A rather eerie and unusual avenue of beech trees…

(CharlotteSketching) tombstone tavern poster - without text

Enjoy Tales from the Tombstone Tavern

Are you ready for Dracula, The Mummy and other classic monsters to entertain you with scary stories this Halloween?

Captain Fantastic's Virtual Trick or Treat

Join Captain Fantastic’s Virtual Trick or Treat

Are you looking for an alternative to trick or treating this Halloween? Then Captain Fantastic may have the answer, with an immersive virtual event…

Halloween Late at the Old Royal Naval College

A haunting Halloween Late in Greenwich

Expect late night tales and terrifying yarns as the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich host their first Halloween Late…

Abertoir 2020

Abertoir Horror Festival heads to your screen this Halloween

This Halloween, the Abertoir Horror Festival returns to our screens with a bloodthirsty bunch of films and special events…

Baby Lame's Video Nasties, Image Nik Pate

Have a low budget, high gore Halloween

This Halloween, join award-winning drag artist Baby Lame for an alternative night of cinema and cabaret…

Creative Cabin on tour in Devon

Devon’s Creative Cabin goes on tour

Devon’s Creative Cabin is about to hit the road with a packed programme of events to help you get closer to nature…

Beltane 2014 by Felix Hartsuiker

Seasonal battles at Edinburgh’s Fire Festival

Head to the top of Calton Hill in Edinburgh on Thursday 31st October for a unique fire festival to mark the changing of the seasons…

Hop Tu Naa - Isle of Man

It’s turnip carving time at Hop Tu Naa celebrations

Forget pumpkin carving for Halloween, on the Isle of Man they do things a little differently, and turnips are the main ingredient!

Enchanted Floodlit Garden - Abbotsbury Subtropical Garden

Take a floodlit walk in a subtropical garden

Light up the dark autumn evenings with a walk through Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, as their Floodlit Evening Walks offer visitors a chance to see the gardens in a different light…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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