The National Trust has loads of family-friendly, affordable events on this weekend to celebrate Halloween.

Ahhh. I’m tired. I’m just going to cut and paste all the stuff from their website about the events even though that’s a bit sucky.

Here is a list of all the wonderful things to do this weekend from the National Trust. Click here for their website.

Erddig, Wrexham
Halloween Hootings
25 October 11am – 4pm

Take part in our Halloween workshop with live owls, scary bat hunts, stories with Hagrid from ‘Harry Potter’, spooky witches, live scorpions, spiders and snakes. Plus there’s free admission to children in fancy dress.

• Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional events charges.
• Booking is not needed for this event.
• For more information please call 01978 315151.

Belton House, Lincolnshire
Halloween Happenings
26-31 October & 1 November 11am – 4.30pm

Wear your spookiest costume and join us for the Magpie’s Treasure Trail in the Garden. Then afterwards, why not indulge in some frighteningly good food in the restaurant. There’ll be a prize for all junior participants.

• Normal admission charges apply plus an additional event charge of £1.50 for the trail.
• Booking is not needed for this event.
• For more information please call 01476 566116.

Polesden Lacey, Surrey
Polesden Lacey Witch’s Spooky Halloween Trail
26-30 October 10am – 3.30pm

Follow the witch’s instructions and complete this creepy trail within the grounds at Polesden Lacey.

• Normal admission charges apply plus an additional event charge of £2 per child.
• Booking is not neededfor this event.
• For more information please call 01372 458203.

Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, Cheshire
October half-term activities
26-31 October & 1 November 12pm – 3pm

Craft activities with a Halloween theme plus follow the Halloween trail through the Mill.

• Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional charges.
• Booking is not needed for this event.
• For more information please call 01625 445850.

Attingham Park, Shropshire
Spooky Walk Night
28-30 October 5pm, 6.30pm & 8pm

Join us on a horrifying tour of Attingham if you dare. Please wear warm clothing and good walking footwear and bring along your torch. Note – This event is not suitable for children under 8yrs.

• Event charges £12 for adults and £8 for children.
• Booking is essential for this event please call 01743 708170.
• For more information please call 01743 708123.

Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire
Halloween at Wimpole
30 October 6pm – 9pm

Explore the Hall and Gardens at night and meet the strange inhabitants of Wimpole on this ghostly evening – but only if you dare. Spooky food will be available in the restaurant.

• Timed tickets in half hour slots between 6pm – 9pm.
• Event charges adults £7.50, children £6 and families £26.
• Booking is essential for this event please call 01223 206000.

Killerton, Devon
Halloween- Spooky nights in the garden
30-31 October 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Beware of the strange and spooky creatures that lurk in Killerton’s lit up ‘night time’ garden. Come dressed in your Halloween best and prepare to be scared.

• Booking is not needed for this event.
• For more information and prices please call 01392 881345.

Brownsea Island, Dorset
Halloween Weekend
31 October & 1 November 10am – 3pm

Gruesome Halloween crafts and activities! Follow our Brownsea bats on a Halloween trail and join in with the ‘make and take’ Halloween activities in the Visitor Centre.

• Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional charges.
• Booking is not needed for this event.
• For more information please call 01202 707744.

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire
Halloween Story-telling in the Hayloft
31 October 2pm – 4pm

Spooky stories for four to nine year olds. Dress up in your spookiest attire and win a prize for the best costume. Normal admission charges apply plus there is an event cost of £1.50 per person (including refreshments).

• Booking is essential for this event please call 01765 643166.
• For more information please call 01765 608888.

Sutton House, London
Halloween Ghost Tours
31 October 5pm – 5.45pm, 6pm – 6.45pm, 7pm – 7.45pm & 8pm – 8.45pm

An eerie evening tour of Sutton House, unveiling the mysteries of its ghostly past. Scary stuff for you and your family. Tours at 5pm (for children), 6pm, 7pm & 8pm. Note – this event is suitable for children over the age of eight years.

• Event charges adults £6 and children £3.50.
• Booking is essential for this event -please call 0844 249 1895.
• For more information please call 0208 9862264.