Where Halloween comes to life at some of our most iconic sites

Where Halloween comes to life at some of our most iconic sites

Where Halloween comes to life at some of our most iconic sites

Every Halloween, the city of Derry~Londonderry comes alive with ancient spirits welcoming you to join its Awakening. Be part of Europe's largest Halloween Festival as the Walled City welcomes the spirit of Samhain through its historic gates for a festival like no other. For four nights from October 28th–31st the worlds of past and present collide to create a dazzling street celebration of all things spooky, showcasing the folklore, history and heritage that makes the city so special.

As the fog rolls in and the trees cast long, twisted shadows, venture deep into the heart of Mount Stewart on a mystical journey along the Folklore and Legends Halloween Trail, where eerie tales from folklore and mythology come to life.

Montalto Estate has been overtaken by dark forces, transforming the landscape with eerie sounds and sights, creating an unforgettable experience for all who dare to explore. If you’ve had the courage to navigate the spooky Halloween Adventure Walk, your experience will end in their haunted Pumpkin Patch. The Halloween experience is suitable for kids and families of all ages.

Listen to tales of lore and misfortune, give barn dancing a go, dress up as a scarecrow, and taste delicious Halloween fayre like barmbrack and apple tart. Get involved with crafts, face-painting, and family-friendly activities plus a Halloween trail for little ones to follow.

Discover the origins, traditions and customs of the spookiest time of year. Watch traditional turnip carving demonstrations, get hands-on at the Halloween craft stations and listen to tales of Jack O Lantern in the RIC Barracks. Come along to learn about traditional folk cures and remedies and wonder at their magical crafts and curiosities (Halloween day only). You might even discover what the future holds for you in a cabbage reading at Coradreenan Farmhouse.

Come join the fun at Glenarm Castle over the Halloween holidays for a bewitching concoction of activities. See the castle grounds transform into a school of magic and mystery where your little ones can learn how to make their own wands and receive special wand training, while helping the resident Potions Master create the most preposterous potions.

Find some devilish deals, hauntingly good prices and a host of local traders taking over the Stableyard for the Monster Market. With their trademark wicker costumes, the ever popular Armagh Rhymers will be paying a visit to capture your imagination between12pm & 3pm. Stop by, play some games, sing along and watch as they bring the garden to life. With a fiendishly fearsome Halloween walk and a host of things to see and do across the garden you’re sure to have a frightfully good time.

Let the kids run free in 100 acres of spectacular gardens, beautifully decorated for the Halloween season. Get closer to nature with special family workshops, navigate the twisty maze, go on a storytelling walk, and hunt for scarecrows designed by talented artists and local communities.

Can you piece together the clues, unmask the killer, and survive the mystery before it's too late? Come dressed in your finest attire and prepare for a thrilling evening of deception, betrayal, and dark twists in the eerie grandeur of the mansion. In partnership with Play Dead NI, come along for an interactive Murder Mystery experience where you are the investigator.

At Carrick-a-Rede, visitors with a fear of heights are often scared, but the team are taking frights to a whole new level at their Halloween Fun Fest.

Spend this Halloween at Northern Ireland's iconic World Heritage Site as their resident, ferocious giant hosts his Frightful Fun Fest at the Giant’s Causeway. Join Programming and Partnerships Officer, Keith for a series of special, spooktacular guided tours to hear unnerving stories of the lost spirits of the Causeway Coast. Enjoy face painting, a treasure hunt, creepy crafts and more.

Come and experience a creepy crawly half-term at The Argory. Spooky spiders and creepy crawlies are usually hidden away at The Argory, but this half-term they've come out and taken over.

Bring the whole family to Castle Ward for a spellbinding trail through their enchanted woodland in "The Cauldron Quest". Perfect for children of all ages, this outdoor fantasy adventure will stir the imagination and create unforgettable Halloween memories for the whole family.

Navan Centre and Fort is set to be the spookiest place in town for all ghosts, goblins, witches and wizards. With bewitching stage performances, a mysterious trail and themed games, Little Spooks is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween.

Come along for an enchanting outdoor Halloween adventure where monsters meet magic. Wander through the enchanted woodland on an interactive guided quest, encounter magical creatures and uncover hidden treasures. Prepare for thrills and chills in a safe, family-friendly atmosphere.

For more information on what’s on this Halloween season or to plan your next adventure in Northern Ireland, visit www.discovernorthernireland.com.

 

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