There are lots of exciting things happening in the local area during the school holidays and Halloween, so we have gathered together a list of our top recommendations of places to visit whilst staying with us at Hillside!
For all ages – Families
Monk Park Farm, near Thirsk (approx. 8.5 miles from Hillside)
Halloween Spooktacular: 1st – 31st October 2022
Includes full access to the farm as well as lots of exciting additional activities for little ones such as pumpkin painting, mini pumpkin trail, witches potion making, giant pumpkin patch, best dress competition. And older children can enjoy pumpkin carving, spooky farm tour, spider infested barn, witches lair, pumpkin catapult and bowling.
https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk/
Spilmans, Sessay (approx. 12 miles from Hillside)
Pumpkin Festival 2022: 8th & 9th, 14, 15th & 16th, 18th – 30th October 2022.
Pick your own pumpkins!
Also includes pumpkin show, bale mountain, carving barn, corn cannon, pumpkin slingshot and castle, tractor rides, fair ground rides,
https://www.spilmans.co.uk/
Thorp Perrow Arboretum, near Bedale (approx. 18 miles from Hillside)
Halloween trail: 8th October – 1st November 2022
A spooky Halloween trail through the beautiful arboretum with trail cards available. There is also an adventure playground, birds of prey and mammal centre.
https://www.thorpperrow.com/
The Forbidden Corner, near Leyburn (approx. 28 miles from Hillside)
Halloween event: 24th-31st October 2022
Unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill park and the Yorkshire Dales.
On the 31st of October there will also be a fancy dress competition.
https://www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk/
Stockeld Park, Wetherby (approx. 33 miles from Hillside)
The Halloween adventure: 22nd - 30th October 2022
Includes pumpkin picking, enchanted forest, monster mash show and zombie themed laser experience and escape room.
https://stockeldpark.co.uk/activities/season/halloween/
For teens and adults
Hallowscream at York Maze, Elvington near York (approx. 36 miles form Hillside)
Selected Dates between 13th October to 5th November 2022
Hallowscream at York Maze is a terrifyingly entertaining night of fear and fun with 5 separate live-action haunted house attractions. Be warned the frights aren't limited to the haunted houses! Winner of Best Scream Park in the UK.
York Maze Hallowscream - Home
Leeds Frightmare Trail, Leeds (approx. 38 miles)
29th October 2022
One night only event for age 13+, all funds raised from the Golden Acre based Frightmare Trail support local charities. Dare you brave the woods?
The Leeds Scare Trails
Escape Rooms at Stokeld Park, Wetherby (approx. 33miles form Hillside)
22nd - 30th October 2022
The Escape Houses are returning for Halloween and this year will feature TWO games - The Attic and The Basement. Trapped inside one of the most haunted houses in Yorkshire, you and your team must use all of your skills and knowledge to escape before time runs out!
https://stockeldpark.co.uk/activities/season/halloween/
Please be aware that some of these events require pre-booked tickets. Plan your holiday at Hillside now and the spoooooooky events you dare to brave! Happy Halloween!