Spooky surprises await at Sewerby Hall and Gardens this half term

join Sewerby Hall and Gardens this half term for Halloween themed family friendly activities taking place throughout the school holidays.

Running until Sunday, 1 November, visitors can enjoy Wildcat adventures, the Halloween Dance Trail and Rusticus Theatre, with the broomstick flying experience coming this Saturday.

Rusticus bring the outdoors to life with costume themed, interactive storytelling, creating an exhilarating environment for children to learn and explore their imaginations.

Sewerby’s walled gardens have been transformed with eerie decorations whilst live entertainment, immersive outdoor experiences and more await those who dare to come along.  

The remaining Halloween programme of events includes:

• Halloween Spooky Gardens: Visitors can explore the walled gardens to discover unearthly characters.

Now until Sunday, 1 November, 10am – 3pm.

• Love Exploring: Halloween Dance Trail. Discover more about Halloween with spooky dancers and their Halloween Quiz.

Now until Sunday, 1 November, 10am – 3pm.

• Wildcats Block Monsters: Create a creepy monster using natural resources.

Friday, 30 October, 11am – 3pm.

• Rusticus Wizarding Adventures: This experience offers Halloween-themed playful challenges through engaging sessions around the Sewerby grounds.

Rusticus: Broomstick Flying! Saturday, 31 October.

Performances take place 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm and last approx. 45 minutes.

Councillor Nick Coultish, Cabinet member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: ‘’Halloween at Sewerby Halls, Gardens and Zoo makes for an unforgettable day out for the whole family. The team have brought together an exciting programme of engaging events that are suitable for the whole family and are sure to make for a memorable half-term.’’

Sewerby House will be open weekends and during the October half term 11.30am – 3.30pm with last admission at 3pm.

The zoo is open daily 10am – 3.30pm with last admission at 3pm.

The walled gardens are open daily 9.30am – 3.30pm with last admission at 3pm.

Standard admission charges apply during this period, and it is cheaper to book online.

Some events take place outdoors and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, animal feeding times and to book please visit: Spooky Sewerby