There's lots of spooky fun for families over the school break
October half term is almost here, which means you're probably on the hunt for things to do with the kids.
We've pulled together a list of activities across the region, with something for kids of all ages to enjoy. And don't forget to check out our list of four new incredible family attractions to take the kids to over the break. Spookfest will be back outside the Great Hall with a Ghost Train and thrill rides Rock Rage and Extreme.
Spookfest opens daily from October 13 to 31, except for October 16 and 17. Tickets can be booked on the website here. Find out more about the event here. Visitors can follow the illuminated, multi-sensory Halloween trail complete with 'chilling' character actors who will be telling spooky stories and running themed games to entertain the kids along the way.
Scare Skate opens from October 27 to 31. Tickets are available now, with prices starting at £15.50 for adults and £12.50 for children, with discounted family, group bookings and season tickets also available. For more information and to book tickets, visit the website. Families will get to 'see the woods in a whole new light', with little ones encouraged to wear their spooky costumes for the occasion.
You can use your half price day ticket for the same date as your parade if you wish, but you need to book them separately. Tickets can be booked online.Luna’s Legendary Creature Halloween Trail is running throughout the whole of the month, including half term and Halloween. To book tickets, costing from £22.72, or from £25 with donation, visit the website. Children two and under go free.
And there's lots more to enjoy there too this half term. The museum is inviting young people to transform into the architects, engineers and inventors of tomorrow with a packed family programme exploring the future of our city through art, design and performance. It's the first event of its kind at Warrington’s Partridge Lakes Fishery and has transformed the 70-acre site with light displays, spooky installations and more.
Tickets, costing from £14 for children, £18 for adults, or £60 for a family of four, can be purchased on the website here. Pre-booked Car Parking is available for £5, or £7 on the gate. There is a walk-up option available but there is no local on road parking. Find out more about the event here. The film tells the story of three witches who are accidentally brought back to life in Salem on Halloween night.
Taking place in the underground cellar of the historic building in central Manchester, it is screening seven classic Halloween films 'perfect for horror fans and practical magic lovers alike'. The 'horrifyingly unique, immersive experience' is the first of its kind and involves players being given a wristband and released into the attraction to compete to find two unique symbols and exit within seven minutes. However, they will not be alone.
This year also sees the return of three 'terrifying' mazes - The Attic: Terror of the Towers, Darkest Depths and The Invitation - as well as Trick O Treat Town with Haribo where visitors get a tote bag to fill with treats as they make their way down Spooky Avenue and other streets, with sweets and surprises along the way.
Its notorious Journey to Hell is returning with brand new scare zones and newly added, 'never-before-seen scare experiences' throughout October. The exhibition, entitled Julia and Axel - Thirty Years of Favourite Stories - celebrates their work, which includes popular tales Stick Man and Room on the Broom.
It's open Tuesday to Friday 11am to 5pm, weekends 10am to 5pm and is closed on Mondays, except bank holidays. Free tickets can be booked online. Halloween trail Stretford Town Centre is set to become a Halloween hub for the half term holidays playing host to a 'spooktacular' halloween trail and an enchanting mini pop-up cinema.
Totally Gruesome Tickets are selling fast for the Totally Gruesome event which is back in Walkden this Halloween. The event opens on October 20 and runs until Halloween. Tickets cost £9.95 per person or £35 for a family of four and can be booked online. Under twos and carers are free. The Halloween Ghost Trains will run at various times from October 26 to 28. Available as an add-on, the Carn-Evil will be open from 4pm until 9pm. Tickets start from £15.50 and can be bought via the East Lancashire Railway website here.
Arcade Club Bury You can play earlier and for longer at the Arcade Club in Bury, which extends its opening hours in the school holidays.
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