Mark your calendars for a Halloween-y Half Term packed with family friendly activities at Lyme. Whether you're a puzzle-solving detective, a lover of ghostly tales, or simply curious about the world of insects, there's something exciting in store for little ones.
Weather appropriate clothing a must - fancy dress encouraged!
What's on?
Halloween Trail in the Gardens
21 October to 5 November 10.30am until 3pm | £2.50 per trail, normal admission applies | No booking needed
Embark on a journey through the garden at Lyme , where ghostly tales come to life. Discover the spooky stories that linger within the shadows and take part in fun activities to uncover the Lyme's secrets. Can you break the code and claim your treasure?
Halloween House Trail
21 to 29 October* 11am until 4pm | Free, normal admission applies | No booking needed
*Please note the house is closed on Wednesday 25 October
Visit the house to explore a mystery trail where you will follow clues hidden in the rooms to find the evidence that almost cost Peter Legh XII his head!
King William's troops are heading to Lyme to arrest Peter Legh XII. He's been accused of high treason for trying to overthrow King William III and put James II back on the throne. If the troops find evidence against Peter Legh, it'll cost him his head! Follow the rhyming clues hiding in each room to find the evidence.
Creepy Crawlies Workshop
26 and 27 October | £10 per ticket | Booking essential, normal admission applies
How slimy is a snail? Are tarantulas terrifying? Do cockroaches give you the creeps? Get up-close and hands-on with a unique Animal Explorer workshop.
Join ZooLab to get up close and hands on with invertebrates. Little ones will be amazed and inspired to explore the big subjects of biodiversity and the environment.
Book your tickets here
PLUS...
Get your wellies on and experience the stags compete for status in the deer rut, roaring and clashing antlers.
Let off some steam at Crow Wood play area
Start 50 Things to Do before you're 11 3/4 and tick off some must-do Autumn nature activities.
Explore 600 years of history in the house and imagine what it was like for the little Leghs of Lyme to live there
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