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Spooky Halloween events in the UK 2008

If you and the kids are looking for something a bit different to do this half term and Halloween, check out some of these eerie events near you

• London and the South East

• South West
• The Midlands
• East of England
• The North

London and South East

Take a spooky flight on the London Eye
Daily flights at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm from 18 October - 2 November
Meet Wizard Belvedere, the Guardian of London, who protects us all from dark forces that might enter London through the portal at the London Eye. Children dressed in devilish costumes will receive a Halloween goody bag full of scary surprises.

Halloween Hocus Pocus
18 October - 2 November 2008
Chessington World of Adventures, Surrey
Halloween Hocus Pocus takes over Chessington World of Adventures in October, with mischievous characters and a special interactive showEnigma' where you're invited to help the good witch Enigma stop the Goblins menacing magic. There'll be pumpkins, bats and vampires, rides in the dark and plenty of creepy crawlies. Plus, the Chessington Challenge will be back with a brand new selection of scary Challenges such as 'Don't Spill a Drop of Blood' on the Vampire ride.
www.chessington.co.uk

London Dungeon
18 October - 2 November
The London Dungeon welcomes the curious, the fearless and the foolish this Halloween. The Dungeon's mix of historical gore and scary fun will be hair-raisingly heightened with spooky uncut tours and nerve racking record breaks from the Guinness Book of World Records - from grisly face painting to screamingly loud competitions and daring scares. For further information, location and ticket details please visit www.thedungeons.com

The Haunted Castle, Dover Castle, Dover, Kent
25 October - 31 October 2008
Scare yourself silly this Halloween at Britain's most haunted castle, perched on the dramatic White Cliffs. If you're sure you don't believe in ghosts, Dover Castle's programme of spooky events may just change your mind...

Besides a line-up of freaky fun for kids, adults can join a ghost walk through the castle and grounds to discover more about the bloodcurdling myths and legends surrounding this ancient site.
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Hallowe'enHide 'n' Freak at the ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
25 October - 2 November 2008
Come along and learn all about disguise and camouflage in the animal kingdom. Listen to freaky stories about the ghosts of Madagascar (lemurs) and learn to howl with wolves.
www.zsl.org

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