Halloween is our favourite time of the year. Costumes, make-up, tricks, treats, mischief, fun and lots of pumpkins – what more could one wish for?
A bit of Halloween history
The roots of Halloween lie buried deep in the darkest past, when
ancient Celts celebrated Samhain, lighting bonfires and wearing costumes
to frighten away evil spirits. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III
declared November 1st 'All Saints Day', honouring Saints of times past.
The night before All Saints Day became known as 'All Hallows Eve', and
later, 'Halloween'. Halloween has long been considered a twilight
doorway; the one night of the year when the dead may roam the earth and
make contact with the living. To this day, on Halloween night,
communities still dress up, carve pumpkins, hold parties, and go 'trick
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Halloween half term opening times
Date | Opening Time | Last Entry |
Saturday 26th October |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
Sunday 27th October |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
Monday 28th October |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
Tuesday 29th October |
9:30am |
8:30pm |
Wednesday 30th October |
9:30am |
8:30pm |
Thursday 31st October |
11:00am |
10:00pm |
Friday 1st November |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
Saturday 2nd November |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
Sunday 3rd November |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
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