In the UK, a series of gothic attractions are being prepared for Halloween: a review of locations.

According to The Sun: Little monsters are soon to be freed from school for the October break, and that means the start of the season of ghosts, spirits, and monsters.

The Halloween experience awaits you in palaces, castles, gardens, theme parks, and resort towns across the country.

We have prepared a dozen impressive events that are sure to lift your spirits this holiday.

Trisha Harbard has taken her witch's cauldron and created a dozen magical events that will elevate your mood this holiday.

HADDON HALL, DERBYS

Don't fall behind, Harry Potter – soon you will have competition.

Haddon Hall opens the 'Little School of Witchcraft', where children can learn to be witches and wizards.

Haddon Hall opens the 'Little School of Witchcraft', where children can learn to be witches and wizards

Magic begins on the historic grounds of the castle near Bakewell, where children can take part in broom-making and pumpkin carving.

In the 'school', they will be able to try spell writing, potion-making, and crafting keepsakes.

Haddon's owls will appear in the banquet hall, and there will also be an exhibition about the rituals and superstitions of Elizabethan England, while in the restaurant you can taste themed food.

• From October 22 to 31. Tickets for adults £28, for children aged 5-15 £10.50, children under 4 free. Visit haddonhall.co.uk.

TWYCROSS ZOO, LEICESTERSHIRE

Visit the cutest new resident of Twycross Zoo and enjoy all the festivities leading up to Halloween.

A disappearing bonobo was recently born as part of the conservation programs at the Leicestershire park.

Visit the cutest new resident of Twycross Zoo and enjoy all the festivities leading up to Halloween.

Zoo staff expect a large number of visitors during the holidays when special events will take place.

There will be a track path with terrifying characters and interactive adventures, a live ghost and bug show, and Halloween mystery adventures throughout the zoo.

• From October 17 to November 2, tickets from £19.75. For those on Universal Credit, the ticket price is £7. Visit twycrosszoo.org.

BLENHEIM PALACE, OXFORDSHIRE

Ghosts and horrors have taken over Blenheim Palace.

Those seeking thrills will gladly visit the new trail – an exciting series of installations and encounters that become even scarier at dawn.

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Walk through impressive mausoleums, step into a medieval dungeon with its whispered secrets, and watch as ghosts fly through the sky.

Be on the lookout for the Demonic Barber and alien visitors lurking in every corner of this UNESCO World Heritage site in Woodstock, Oxfordshire – the birthplace of Winston Churchill.

• From October 23 to November 2, tickets for adults from £18, for children 3-16 years from £12.50. Visit blenheimpalace.com.

SPOOKTOBER, BUTLIN’S

Put on your best costume and join in the Spooktober fun at Butlin’s.

Take part in the Halloween festive party with a costume ball and disco at the Skyline Pavilion.

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Immerse yourself in pumpkin carving and ceramic painting before heading to Scareground.

Classic fairground rides are hidden in fog and neon lights, with frightening elements lurking in the shadows.

In addition to the scary spectacle, daytime visitors to all three parks can enjoy Splash Waterworld and SKYPARK, an epic site with climbing towers in Minehead and Skegness.

• Bognor Regis features new soft play and indoor entertainment centers.
• From October 17 to 31, adults from £24, children £16. Visit butlins.com.

HIPPODROME, GREAT YARMOUTH

Free fireworks, spooky nights, and a grand circus show – Great Yarmouth in Norfolk will become a Halloween hotspot.

The Hippodrome Circus offers a special show, featuring incredible acrobats, aerial artists, dance, comedy, and daring stunts from October 23 to November 2.

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On October 29, there will be two simultaneous free fireworks and street performer shows along the seafront.

Pleasure Beach with 20 rides offers Fairground Frights nights, including scary characters and fear tunnels from October 25 to 31.

Even Sealife has joined in the celebration, transforming into Ascarium. Pick a pumpkin at Hirsty’s Family Fun Park.

• Tickets to the circus for adults from £18, for children £10. Visit visitgreatyarmouth.co.uk.

BEAMISH, CO DURHAM

Frightful residents have settled in the Beamish Museum.

They have transformed the attraction in County Durham into the mystical Nottingshire Museum for special Halloween nights.

Frightful residents have settled in the Beamish Museum

There will be plenty of witches, potions, and mischievous tricksters on the cobbled streets of the Edwardian era, as well as many treats in sweet shops, bakeries, and the Sun Inn Pub.

With delights at exciting attractions, and if you want to kick off your evening early, catch a Halloween movie at the 1950s cinema before exploring the museum.

• Special evening tickets for October 27, 29, and 31 are separate from daytime entry and need to be booked at beamish.org.uk. Adults from £24, children £15. Cinema £5.

ARACHNOBOT, BIRMINGHAM

A HUGE spider roams the lawns of Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

>This gigantic interactive creature is part of the Arachnobot events and The Great Web.

A giant spider roams the lawns of Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Get close and help weave a gigantic web throughout the gardens, where you will find a spider trail leading families through poetry, stories, and information tables around.

Among other events: 'The Gothic Showcase', displaying gothic fashion, art, and curiosities, the eerie demonstration 'The Shining', and a silent disco with light in the ears, three DJs, and themed cocktails.

• From October 25 to November 2, tickets from £9. Visit birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk for information.

GREENWOOD PARK, GWYNEDD

ORANGE will transform GreenWood Family Park into a Halloween fairytale.

The park's paths are decorated with massive pumpkins, with temptations wandering around.

Orange will transform GreenWood Family Park into a Halloween fairytale

In the park in Snowdonia, there are carving stations, costume contests for children and dogs, entertaining performances for families, and a spooky ride through the forest on the Green Dragon attraction.

There are 20 attractions, including Solar Splash with two 61-meter drops.

And from the viewpoint of Snowdon, there is a fantastic view of the longest mountain range in Wales.

• SpookWood runs from October 25 to November 2. Tickets from £16.50, under one meter £5.62. Visit greenwoodfamilypark.co.uk.

CHESSINGTON, SURREY

It’s hard to find something better for family Halloween entertainment than Chessington World of Adventures.

The Howl'o'ween season features new thrilling shows and interactive activities, where you can see wizards and witches as well as mummified monsters.

It's hard to find something better for family Halloween entertainment than Chessington World of Adventures.

Families can put on their scariest costumes for a contest and join Wilf the Wolf and Violetta the Vampire on stage at the park in Surrey.

There is also a scare zone where gargoyle statues come to life.Adrenaline junkies are offered rides on attractions such as Mandrill Mayhem, Dragon’s Fury, and Vampire at dusk, as well as plenty of tricks and surprises.

• First two weekends of October and daily from November 2 to 18. Park tickets from £32, see chessington.com.

BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH

Pass through caves filled with demonic creatures and embark on a spooky ride to hell.

The Halloween celebration at Blackpool Pleasure Beach includes a new fifth live horror zone called Abyss.

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You will be greeted by the gatekeeper of the caves built in 1905 before being led further to face the horrors of the dungeon.

Other zones include the nightmare world of Alice in Wonderland, the lair of the bloody collector of wonders, a ghost train, and distorted tunnels filled with terrifying characters.

There will also be music, a witch parade, and a 2-meter werewolf roaming with ghostly friends.

And you will have the chance to take risks on the attractions after dark.

• From October 23 to November 1, tickets from £39.50. Visit blackpoolpleasurebeach.com.

SCREAM TIME

In three locations across the UK, the new Halloween trail Scream Time is, as the name suggests, splendidly scary.

Sinister light installations with horror actors performing nightmarish roles at Margam Country Park in Port Talbot, Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire, and Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

In three locations across the UK, the new Halloween trail Scream Time is, as the name suggests, wonderfully scary.

This is definitely not for the faint-hearted and is suitable for those aged 15 and older.

However, younger visitors can enjoy Spooky Time, a family trail with mild scares, carnival attractions, and face painting.

Don’t forget to stop by the Spooky Village for devilish food, drinks, and roasting marshmallows.

• Check screamtime.co.uk for dates and prices.

ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

If the RHS can't grow remarkable pumpkins, then nobody can.

The gardening society of five gardens across the UK, showcasing a variety of autumn colors, offers numerous activities.

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The exhibition 'The Secret Life of Pumpkins' includes trails, carving sessions, bug encounters, and unforgettable tales that children will love.

Bridgwater in Greater Manchester is hosting a zombie disco, while in Wisley in Surrey, garden author Jean Vernon is holding masterclasses on 'The Amazing Power of Pumpkins'.

Along with a fun program at Hyde Hall in Chelmsford, Harlow Carr in North Yorkshire, and Rosemoor in North Devon, children can meet snakes, spiders, and snails.

• Entry prices from £12.50, children £5. Visit rhs.org.uk.

Exciting Halloween events are awaited during the October break in Ukraine, offering entertainment for the whole family. From the 'Little School of Witchcraft' at Haddon Hall to interactive attractions in various cities such as Birmingham and Great Yarmouth, everyone will find something interesting. These events have become a wonderful opportunity for families to spend time together, enjoying the atmosphere and traditions of the holiday. Don’t miss the chance to dive into the magic and revival of Halloween!