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Half-term haunting, spooky family fun, fireworks searching for ghosts and a lantern tale!
Tamworth Castle have planned some superb events and activities with some very spooky fun for October half-term and Halloween!
Half-term haunting at Tamworth Castle
Monday 23rd to Friday 27th October
11.30am-4.00pm
Bring the family to enjoy the ghostly goings-on at the Castle. You’ll encounter a series of spooky characters and activities as you tour the Castle. Complete the challenges set by the horrible hags, and try not to lose your body parts as you meet Master Slaughter!
Have you got the courage to complete the tour?
Children’s Halloween Evening at Tamworth Castle
Saturday 28th October
5.00pm-8.30pm
As half-term week ends, enjoy a fun evening hosted by the Friends of Tamworth Castle charity. Bring all the family, get dressed up in your spookiest costume and enjoy the ghostly goings on around the Castle. This is a very popular event, so please book your time slot in advance.
Join the Ghost Search at Tamworth Castle
Tuesday 31st October
7.30pm-Midnight
Join us for a night with a difference on our ghost walk around the Medieval Castle, with vigils conducted in reputedly haunted rooms. Cameras or camcorders can be used,and we advise warm clothing and rugs or cushions for use during the vigils as rooms can be chilly!
Bonfire Night Celebrations at Tamworth Castle
Saturday 4th November
5.00pm-8.00pm
This is a chance to visit Tamworth Castle after dark,before enjoying the ever-popular breath-taking firework display in the Castle grounds. Castle Grounds activities start at 6.00 p.m. with Fireworks at 8.00 p.m.
Please note that here is no access to Castle tower or parapets to view the firework display. Visitors cannot enter the Castle after closing time at 8.00 p.m. or during the firework display.
New at Tamworth Castle, Lanternory - The lantern-lit story!
Saturday 18th November
5.00 pm-7.30pm
Join us in a brand-new storytelling concept that follows the exploits of Raike a young thief as he attempts to acquire treasures from the Castle.The story is revealed in parts as visitor’s tour through the Castle lit by lantern light. Family slots every half hour from 5.00 pm-7.30pm. Adult themed slots every half hour from 8.00pm-9.30pm
Don’t forget the Castle is a great place to spend some time even if you are not attending an event. You can wander through stunning, intact rooms with displays that tell the story of this unique site from Saxon beginnings right through to Victorian times.
For more information visit www.tamworthcastle.co.uk | tel: 01827 709618