Halloween in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire will host an array of Halloween events in 2009. Find out where and when the spooky action is taking place in Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury with SoGlos.com’s guide.

This Halloween Gloucestershire will be taken over with an assortment of spooky celebrations – offering the perfect chance for children and big kids everywhere to get in on the spooky October action in 2009.

From ghosts and witches to devils and vampires, whether you will be dressing-up in scary fancy dress, carefully carving pumpkins, bobbing for apples or trick or treating in aid of the annual celebration, before joining in on the festivities with family and friends make sure you check out SoGlos.com’s guide to the spooky celebrations taking place in Gloucestershire.

There are a number of special Halloween events scheduled to take place across Gloucestershire in 2009, here are some of our favourites:

Halloween events in Cheltenham 2009

Sunday 25 October 2009

Halloween Film Fright Night in Cheltenham – This Halloween-themed film night will be providing adults with a grown-up way to celebrate the occasion.

Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November 2009

Halloween ghost walks in Cheltenham – Take a spooky guided tour around Cheltenham town centre and the haunted village of Prestbury.

Friday 30 October 2009

Halloween fun at Hatherley Park – Hatherley Park in Cheltenham will be home to hundreds of dressed-up families on Friday.

Saturday 31 October 2009

Halloween at Sudeley Castle – The Wincombe attraction will be hosting a trail, pumpkin design competition and ghost stories to celebrate Halloween 2009.

Halloween events in the Cotswolds 2009

From Friday 23 October to Sunday 1 November 2009

Halloween Trail at Chedworth Roman Villa – Visitors of all ages will be able to find out spooky facts about Roman beliefs before claiming their prize, at the National Trust property in the Cotswolds.

From Friday 23 October to Sunday 1 November 2009

Halloween Trail at Lodge Park – Lodge Park will be inviting the brave to come and complete its spooky trail, at the National Trust country estate in the Cotswolds.

Wednesday 28 October 2009

Weird and Wonderful at Snowshill Manor – Snowshill Manor will be inviting visitors to get up close to some of Snowshill’s most extraordinary exhibits, including the giant preserved fruit bat and a mummified hand.

Saturday 31 October 2009

Pumpkin Trail at Hidcote Manor Garden – The celebrated 20th century garden promises ghostly capers and free entry for children dressed in Halloween costumes.

Halloween events in the Forest of Dean 2009

Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2009

Hocus Pocus Halloween at Puzzlewood – Search the magical woods to win a prize, and get your face painted, at Puzzlewood’s week-long event.

Halloween Witch Hat Hunt at Clearwell Caves – Visitors are being invited to spot Winnie the Witch’s missing hats on their way around the caves, including the chance to win a prize.

Saturday 31 October 2009

Halloween Party at Model Village – The Forest of Dean Model Village will be pulling out the spooky stops once again this Halloween, at its Trick or Treat party.

Spooky Storytelling at Dean Heritage Centre – Visitors will be invited to join Jess Wilson at dusk for a session of spooky storytelling, in celebration of Halloween.

Dean Forest Railway Halloween Ghost Trains – Dean Forest Railway will be hosting a Halloween treat full of tricks for brave families across Gloucestershire once again this year, as three ghost trains depart for a night-time trip to remember.

Spooky Halloween Woodland Walk at Stock Wood – Take an illuminated walk through the ancient iron scowles during this special Forest of Dean event.

Halloween events in Gloucester 2009

Tuesday 27 October 2009

Children's Half Term Activities at Nature in Art – Nature in Art will be hosting two Halloween Horrors sessions today, as part of its programme of children’s half term activities.

Saturday 24 to Saturday 31 October 2009

Frightmare in Gloucester – Frightmare will be returning to Over Farm in Gloucester, for a week-long chance to be scared silly.

Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 October 2009

Halloween party and ghost walk in Gloucester – Children and adults alike will be catered for in Gloucester this Halloween, with two special events scheduled to take place in the city centre.

Saturday 31 October 2009

Halloween Workshop and Cruise in Gloucester – The National Waterways Museum is hosting a Halloween event for all the family at Gloucester Docks.

Thursday 29 October 2009

Harry Potter at Gloucester Cathedral – See Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince at Gloucester Cathedral, where the magical blockbuster was filmed.

Halloween events in Stroud 2009

Saturday 17 October 2009

Richard Felix ghost hunt at Berkeley Castle – Berkeley Castle will be celebrating Halloween early this year, with a special ghost hunt in the ancient fortress.

Friday 30 to Saturday 31 October 2009

Halloween at The Edward Jenner Museum – Two candlelit tours of The Edward Jenner Museum’s spooky attic in Berkeley will take place this Halloween.

Friday 30 October 2009

Macbeth at The Museum in the Park – A family-friendly adaptation of Macbeth will be performed at The Museum in The Park.

Halloween events in Tewkesbury 2009

Wednesday 28 October 2009

Green Halloween in Tewkesbury – Children across Tewkesbury can take part in a spooky half-term workshop this Halloween.

Saturday 31 October 2009

Tewkesbury Halloween Ghost Walk – Tewkesbury’s ghoulish history will come alive on the annual ghost walk.

If you would like your event to be included in SoGlos.com’s Halloween in Gloucestershire guide, contact James Fryer on (01242) 210330 or email james@soglos.com.

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