29 Sep 2022
Tags: Isle Of Wight, Halloween, 2022, new event
It is often called the world’s most haunted island – visit the Isle of Wight this October to see why…
Robin Hill Day of the Dead – NEW in 2022
7-29 October – selected dates
https://robin-hill.com/event/festival-of-the-dead/
New for 2022, Robin Hill will transform the park into an immersive journey from the land of the living to the land of the dead for their first Festival of the Dead, inspired by Día de los Muertos, on select dates from the 7th - 29th October!
Surround yourself with vibrant eruptions of light and colour inspired by the traditional Mexican celebration. Experience brand-new light installations within never seen before walkways to celebrate life in the land of the dead.
Come together with friends and family members to honour passed loved ones as you start your journey from the land of the living and pass through the veil to the other side – where the party never stops!
Dance the night away at the park’s masquerade ball featuring DJ sets and a LIVE Mariachi band under colourful Papel picado flags with street entertainment and flavours of Mexico; a must-see this October.
Blackgang Chine Frights and Sprites
243-30 October
https://blackgangchine.com/event/frights-sprites/
It’s the return of the resident ghost and ghouls for young children as the park’s spooktacular extravaganza, Frights & Sprites, takes over this October half-term for even more screams and treats!
Featuring a NEW Rumpus Mansion LIVE story, spooky discos, fancy dress competitions AND Godwin’s iconic Puppet Show; the park has everything you need for the ultimate family fun day this October!
What are you waiting for?! Put on your witch’s hat, grab your broom and fly on down to Blackgang Chine this half-term!
To experience Festival of the Dead and Frights and Sprites, grab your Joint Park Tickets now at either www.robin-hill.com or www.blackgangchine.com!
Terror Island at Blackgang Chine
21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th & 30th October: General Admission
Event open 6pm – 11pm
Tickets from £24
On select dates this October, Terror Island returns to Blackgang Chine! Experience the most freakishly epic night out on the Isle of Wight featuring some HORRIFYING new additions!
Named ‘Best New Event/Attraction’ award from ScareCON in 2019, it’s an awesome night out for a group of friends or work mates – with live music, DJ sets, street food, entertainment and a bar!
This year, the event will feature THREE epic scare mazes, with fan-favourite cannibal hideout, The Blood Shed, returning for its third year of horrors.
The event’s other two existing scare mazes, Amphibious and Hexcavation, have been revamped with even more nightmarish features for every-BODY...with the new names Amphibious: Darklight and Hexcavation: Demon Keeper.
There is also a BRAND-NEW scare experience will be brought to life this October!
‘Blind Alley’ will see the doors of the Victorian Apothecary open once more to unleash the sinister secrets that lie within... but with a twist – you will be wearing a hood! Navigate your way through the nightmares that lurk behind the shadows of the old town’s winding alleys as your senses are put to the test in the Island’s very first hooded maze experience…
Pumpkin Festival at Tapnell Farm
22-30 October
Family tickets (2 x adult, 2 x children) £50 – aimed at young children
https://tapnellfarm.com/events
Meet Rosella the Fortune Teller or take part in the Slime Workshop with Wanda the Witch!
Tapnell Farm’s brand new character, Rosella the Fortune Teller, will see what your future holds in the family friendly fortune tent! Whether you’ll be embracing a new achievement or learning life lessons, Rosella’s free moral boosting guidance will help you prepare for what tomorrow might bring.
There’s also a spooky scavenger hunt around the Farm Park with prizes to be won!
Join Wanda the Witch in The Cabin for an icky sticky guided Slime Workshop* where you can get messy and mucky before taking your ghoulish creation home! Perfect for children aged 4+, this sensory experience gives your little ones a chance to get messy and have fun all under the guidance of our trained team.
*Small additional charge for Slime Workshop
Ghost Tour at Carisbrooke Castle
28-31 October 6pm-9pm
Ages 16 and over – English Heritage member £14, non-member £18
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/carisbrooke-ghost-tours-28-31-october-2022/
Do you dare explore Carisbrooke Castle in the dark this Halloween? Join the storytellers as they guide you on a journey through the past, with tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history.
Don't forget to bring a torch - things are going to get dark...
These tours are suitable for those aged 16+. Dogs, except for service dogs, are not permitted at this event.
Halloween half-term at Carisbrooke Castle
15-30 October 10am-5pm
Free for English Heritage members, standard admission price includes activity (2xadults, 3xchildren £30.10)
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/carisbrooke-halloween-half-term-15-30-oct-2022/
Gather your little monsters and prepare for a ghoulishly good day out at Carisbrooke Castle.
Follow Dennis, Gnasher and friends to solve creepy clues on the fun family quest around the grounds. Then, meet costumed performers to hear tall tales of the strange, the supernatural and the downright silly.
With so much spooky stuff to see and do, it's a phantom-tastic, great value day out for families – and tickets are even cheaper if you book in advance.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
24-28 October 10am–5pm
Adults: £16.50, Children £8.25, Family (2 adults and up to 4 Children) £45.00
http://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/event/wizard-week/
It's wickedly, wonderful fun this half term as witches, wizards and other ghouls takeover the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
It wouldn't be Halloween without a little magic and there will be a real-life magician conjuring up a few tricks. Meet the friendly witches of Havenstreet, you may be able to be a spooky apprentice and help with some magic spells. Watch the skies as the birds of prey from Haven Falconry swoop and dive. What's more halloween-y than an owl? Owl-oween if you will... Or head to the station yard telling terrible tales and mesmerising you with amazing illusions.
Take the terrifying treasure hunt trail and explore the grounds before boarding the steam train where a crafty witch will be dealing out treats (maybe a few tricks), then settle back for a journey through 'haunted' woodland.
Steam trains are running throughout the day from 10.15am until 5pm. Book online to reserve your exclusive compartment on the train for you and your family - you'll even save money too by booking online. Why not travel to the festival by train, making use of the connection with Island Line at Smallbrook Junction, or the Island's bus network at Wootton.
Monkey Haven
22-30 October 10-4pm
Adults (15+) £12.50 Children (3-14) £10.50 2 adults + 2 children £44 (free return within 7 days)
https://monkeyhaven.org/half-term-fun/
The Wizard Of Oz at @MonkeyHaven 🌈🎃🐒
Follow the Yellow Brick Road… and join in the Halloween fun at @MonkeyHaven this half term! Explore the land of Oz and meet Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and all their rescued animals as @monkeyhaven's Keepers host a whirlwind of fun at the sanctuary.🤩
Here's just a taste of what you can expect from you visit:
💛 Yellow Brick Road Trail and activity sheet
🧙♂️ Fancy dress - receive 10% discount and entry into @monkeyhaven's costume competition for the chance to win some great prizes!
🐍 Meet the snakes, reptiles & mini beasts at the Wicked Witch’s Castle
🦉 Say hello to the Haven's owls and discover Oz, their special Boobook owl
🌈 Face painting & glitter tattoos (using biodegradable glitter)
🎨 Kids’ arts & crafts
🍰 Munchkin Village - Enjoy a Wizard of OZ themed afternoon tea (pre-order)
🛍 Emerald City gift shop - full of wonderful treats
🐒 Meet the amazing rescued animals at an award-winning Keeper talks!
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