The Isle of Wight will be transformed to the Isle of Fright this October half term with many great attractions across the diamond isle putting on a host of child-friendly and more adult scary events.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
It’s wicked, wonderful fun this half term at Isle of Wight Steam Railway (25 – 29 October).
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a little magic, there’s a real-life magician conjuring up a few tricks. Be a spooky witches apprentice and help with some magic spells before watching the skies as the birds of prey from Haven Falconry swoop and dive. What’s more Halloween-y than an owl… owl-oween. Take the terrifying treasure hunt trail before boarding the steam train where a crafty witch will be dealing out treats (maybe a few tricks).
For grown up ghouls…
Dare you ride the train of fright? This Halloween for two days (30 – 31 October) All Hallows Eve make your way to Havenstreet for a spooky evening under the cover of darkness.
Dress up in your best cunning costume, whether it’s a witch, wizard, zombie or Dracula and lurk along the platform before boarding the ghost train. As the steam train tracks through the pitch dark woodland look out across the desolate countryside, is there anything out there watching you?
Back at Havenstreet Haven Falconry will be flying their birds under the moonlight, keep your eye on the sky!
Take the tricky trail to Train Story where more ghastly goings-on and things that go bump in the night wait in the shadows.
Blackgang Chine
Join in the spooky fun at Blackgang Chine with their family-friendly Halloween event, Frights & Sprites from 11am – 3pm on 18th – 22nd & 25th – 29th October.
Make your very own pet slime or magic potion at Rumpus Laboratory before meeting everyone’s favourite ghostly butler, Franklin. Get your groove on at the Spooky Disco, Puppet Theatre and Fancy Dress Competitions. There’s also crafts and games, too..keep an eye out for a Gremlin or two in the Gremlin Quest!
Something for the adults…
If you want to take Halloween to a whole new level this October… check out the Isle of Wight’s biggest, award-winning scare attraction, Terror Island! terrorisland.co.uk
There’s three terrifying mazes for you to navigate, food stalls, live entertainment and more!
Shanklin Chine
For the first time in its 200 plus years, Shanklin Chine is transforming into a haven for Halloween ghosts and ghouls this half term.
From Friday 15th through to Sunday 31st October the Chine will be offering a spooky experience aimed at children and families.
Open daily from 10am – 8pm visitors can explore the Chine in all its autumnal glory, but as the sunsets, the illuminations are turned on and the creepy critters come out of the undergrowth. From 5pm each evening during the half-term fortnight the Chine will be illuminated like never before creating a spooky, enchanting forest. Youngsters should keep their eyes open for howling werewolves, giant spiders and smiling jack o’lanterns.
During the weekends the Chine will come alive with a monster mash-up of live music from Charles Gold. Each night has a wicked, wonderful theme;
Friday 22nd Ghost & Gules
Saturday 23rd Rocky Horror
Sunday 24th Come as you please
Friday 29 Weird & Wonderful
Saturday 30th Monsters Rock
Sunday 31st Halloween
Standard admission prices apply and with a complimentary return within seven days, you can experience it all again for free! Visitors to the Chine do not need to pre-book. Why not get the little ones to dress up in their favourite costumes to add to the fun.
Robin Hill
Robin Hill will be open from 10am – 5pm every day from 16th – 31st October, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, embracing the crisp autumn air with evening entertainment until 10pm!
Join the Cheeky Monkey’s Circus Workshop between 2pm-5pm before the evening begins and the lights go up for their beautiful, illuminated woodland, live music and immersive light shows!
There’s live music in several locations around the park; enjoy acoustic melodies by Jungle Heights, dance the night away with your favourite hits AND Silent Disco in African Adventure as well DJs in The Ponds.
But that’s not all for a night of Autumnal excitement! Warm up with dinner and toasted marshmallows around the fire pit before experiencing the BRAND-NEW immersive Electro-Light Show at The Ponds at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm.
There’s so much more to see and do so get your little monsters and explore!
