With the spooky season officially in full swing, we\u2019re looking forward to monster-sized Surrey adventures with ghoulishly good days out on our doorstep.<\/p>\n
From picking the perfect pumpkin, braving spine-tingling ghostly train rides through the vines and Fright Nights at the farm, to mysterious trails, seasonal crafts, and so much more, don your creepiest costumes for happy Halloween adventures with your mini ghouls\u2019n\u2019witches at fang-tastic local events offering fun-filled eeriness for the whole family to enjoy.<\/p>\n
CELEBRITY HALLOWEEN<\/strong><\/p>\n But first, here are my exclusive interviews with a couple of famous faces about Fright Night, their childhood memories of Halloween & more!<\/p>\n Spooked-out \u2018Made In Chelsea\u2019 star Amelia Mist is among our regular models at Surrey Fashion Week.<\/p>\n \u201cI actually don\u2019t like Halloween because I\u2019m such a wimp!\u201d Amelia admits to me. \u201cBut I do enjoy getting dressed up and enjoying events on certain occasions such as Halloween,\u00a0as everybody comes together and dresses up to the best of their ability\u2026\u00a0some more than others!!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I was a lot younger, my parents and\u00a0I\u00a0had lots of parties with all my friends,\u201d she continues. \u201cI remember my dad used to\u00a0dress up\u00a0in something\u00a0long and black and cover his head and grab one of the palm tree leaves,\u00a0stick \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0it in his collar\u00a0and make us jump. And we went trick-or-treating\u00a0around the crescent.\u201d<\/p>\n What really spooks this popular reality TV star? Pretty much everything!\u00a0I am petrified of most Halloween\u2013related things because I am a wimp,\u00a0as I said\u2026 Ha\u00a0ha!\u00a0However,\u00a0I feel after going to\u00a0the Fright\u00a0Night event I have conquered my fear of being made\u00a0to \u2018jump\u2019.\u00a0Just make sure you have a glass of wine beforehand\u00a0\u2013\u00a0it makes everything smoother!!\u201d<\/p>\n Her fave\u00a0spooky characters? \u201cI actually can\u2019t tell you any because I am unable to watch anything spooky!\u201d<\/p>\n I also caught up with \u2018Ted\u00a0Lasso\u2019 star\u00a0Kola\u00a0Bokinni, who plays Richmond Team Captain Isaac on the Emmy\u00a0Award\u2013winning Apple TV+ series and is\u00a0also known for his roles in\u00a0Netflix\u2019s\u00a0\u2018Topboy\u2019 and\u00a0\u2018Black Mirror\u2019, along with \u2018Celebrity Bear Hunt\u2019 and \u2018Race Across the World\u2019.<\/p>\n What does Kola love most about the spooky season? \u201cDressing up!\u00a0As I do in my job\u2026\u00a0I love the fantasy part of it,\u00a0and\u00a0going all out with the costumes and,\u00a0of course, the parties!!\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Photo: \u2018Ted Lasso\u2019 & \u2018Top Boy\u2019 star Kola Bokinni – credit Olufemi Bokinni<\/p>\n What spooks the TV star? Spiders! I once googled\u00a0\u2018spider eyes\u2019\u00a0by accident and haven\u2019t quite recovered yet\u2026\u00a0Ha\u00a0ha!!<\/p>\n His fave spooky character? \u201cFreddy Krueger\u00a0\u2013\u00a0it\u2019s something about invading peoples\u2019 dreams\u2026\u00a0He takes it too far!\u201d<\/p>\n And Kola\u2019s childhood memories of Halloween? \u201cMy mum was really big on it, so, the party was\u00a0doing the whole house up,\u00a0turning it into a spooky nightmare\u2026\u00a0we went\u00a0BIG\u00a0on Halloween!!\u201d<\/p>\n HALF-TERM HALLOWEEN FUN<\/strong><\/p>\n My son Harry and I always go BIG on Halloween, too. Here are a few of our fave ghoulish places to visit in Surrey for\u00a0half-term Halloween fun:<\/p>\n SPOOKY TRAIN RIDES & CREEPY CRAWLIES AT DENBIES <\/strong><\/p>\n Denbies\u2019 Spooky Halloween Train Ride through the stunning Surrey Hills and the Creepy Critters Workshop with up-close creepy crawly encounters come complete with a Halloween passport.<\/p>\n Also boasting an autumn market and Halloween disco, plus a snakes, spiders & snails show by Zoolab, where you and the kids can face your fears and find out fun gruesome facts about Venoms, Poisons, Fangs, Claws, Webs, Slime & Poo in this not-so-spooky Halloween animal encounter!<\/p>\n BONE-TO-PICK TRICK OR TREAT AT GATTON PARK With themed activities in Gatton Hall which are perfect for younger kids, will you risk the Bone-to-Pick trick or treat? Autumn apple-juicing demos and tractor rides around the Pleasure Garden are also available at this stunning Surrey attraction.<\/p>\n THE SECRET LIFE OF PUMPKINS & PALOOZA AT WISLEY The Hocus Pocus Bug Hunt offers hauntingly hands-on encounters for curious little critters, with mini-beasts such as Siro the scorpion. Get set for pure autumn magic and discover the history of pumpkin carving, along with Halloween science workshops, spooky scarecrows, plus delicious pumpkin recipes and more – it\u2019s all jolly gourd couldrons of fun!<\/p>\n HALLOWEEN PARTY AT LIQS<\/strong><\/p>\n Celebrate the \u2018Dia de loa Muertos Fiesta!\u2019 by immersing yourself in rich culture with vibrant decorations, a live DJ and themed cocktails inspired by the \u2018Day of the Dead\u2019 for Halloween on November 1st<\/sup> at the Liqs Club in Ashtead. Stay in touch with all the Liqs Club news by following @liqsclub on Instagram.<\/p>\n PLAYFUL MISCHIEF AT PRIORY FARM<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dive into the spirit of the spooky season at Nutfield\u2019s Priory Farm, promising a wonderful Discovery Land world full of playful mischief, mild spookiness and outdoor adventure, where nature, magic and farmyard fun are sprinkled with the perfect mix of laughter seasonal magic.<\/p>\n With booby-trapped Mud Monsters, trick trap doors, illusion tricks and silly surprises around every corner, this colourful celebration of nature offers an autumn adventure like no other, with an immersive Halloween trail for pumpkin-filled fun in the fields, before heading over to the Hay Bale Maze to explore the exciting House of Pumpkins.<\/p>\n SPELLBINDING MAGIC AT SPECTACULAR HAMPTON COURT<\/strong><\/p>\n For eerie happenings combined with exciting history lessons, explore Henry VIII\u2019s notoriously haunted home where a spellbinding adventure at Surrey\u2019s Hampton Court Palace awaits. With creepy sound effects, magical projections and a brand-new bewitched outdoor trail, enter the ultimate Halloween setting where history, magic and the supernatural collide – if you dare!<\/p>\n Step into a spellbinding spooky spectacle cloaked in magical spells and secrets, where the twists\u2019n\u2019turns of the shadowy corridors lead to chilling encounters with the ghosts of famous figures including Oliver Cromwell.<\/p>\n With atmospheric projections casting mystical illusions and ghost detectors on the hunt for<\/p>\n prowling ghouls, discover the spectacular palace and grounds rife with roaming spirits and otherworldly figures lurking in dark corners, welcoming brave souls of all ages to explore the historic site.<\/p>\n Lose yourself in atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects as the palace and gardens are transformed by magical spells. Immersive Halloween-inspired installations unearth stories of the Palace\u2019s past residents, with bubbling potions and the summoning of spirits in the Wise Woman\u2019s Hut; be sure to tread carefully past the wandering eyes of glaring gargoyles, ghostly figures and crumbling ruins \u2013 a harrowing haven for bats and creepy crawlies \u2013 and beware the skeletal horse & carriage, whose spooky riders keep eternal watch.<\/p>\n Walk into The Spider\u2019s Lair where a tangled web of cobwebs and cocoons await in the depths of the Palace\u2019s wine cellar, and wander into The Wilderness where sinister inhabitants await in the Haunted Garden before listening to spine-tingling storytelling sessions in the Guard Chamber of William III’s Apartments.<\/p>\n Tiptoe through the eerie winding corridors, restless spirits and infamous ghosts hiding around every corner, keeping an eye out, of course, for King Henry VIII himself!<\/p>\n CELEBRITY SHOCKTOBER! The \u2018Home of Halloween\u2019 is the go-to for celebs, including \u2018Harry Potter\u2019 star Rupert Grint, Rag\u2019n\u2019Bone man, Gemma Collins, footballer Declan Ross who calls it \u201cPhenomal!\u201d, Molly Mae-Hague who says \u201cIt\u2019s SOOOO spooky\u2026\u201d, Jonathon Ross who reveals \u201cIt\u2019s a Ross family tradition\u201d, Jax Jones for whom it\u2019s \u201cThe Best Night!\u201d and Joey Essex who says \u201cIt\u2019s creepy sick!\u201d<\/p>\n Home to the UK\u2019s no.1 Pumpkin Festival and award-winning attractions, too, take to the skies and soar to impressive heights on a scenic ride on the panoramic Pumpkin Farm Observation Wheel, marvel at live roaming musicians as you munch on mouthwatering street food and toasted marshmallows by the fire, step into the Americana-themed Pumpkin Bar and indulge in spooky cocktails at the Boozy Cauldron, all while being entertained with live music & DJs offering vibrant festival vibes for a truly immersive experience.<\/p>\n The perfect Halloween adventure for friends and families alike, dogs are welcome here, too!<\/p>\n MONSTER-SIZED ADVENTURES AT GODSTONE FARM<\/strong><\/p>\n Finally, Halloween is always a spook-tacular occasion at Godstone Farm – which I have nominated for ‘Best Family Fun’ at the Surrey Awards in the past.<\/p>\n Make magical memories on a fang-tastic family-friendly day out with the kids which is perfect for little ones as it’s friendly, not frightening, with a monster-sized Halloween adventure you, your family & friends will remember forever.<\/p>\n Hot-off-the-heels of Halloween, Guy Fawkes\u2019 Night follows with a dazzling display of firework fun. In the run-up, the farm\u2019s all-new Mini Fireworks Festival takes place on Sat 25th & Sun 26th Oct – perfect for little and sensitive ears and offering fabulous festival feel!<\/p>\n Taking place for the first time this October, the farm will be filled with thrilling entertainment, offering an exhilarating toboggan run (\u2018til dusk), sparkling \u2018low-noise\u2019 fireworks, lasers, captivating fire acts, towering stilt walkers, glowing LED butterfly actors and jugglers, a kids\u2019 mini disco, plus a chance to experience the huge outdoor playground after hours.<\/p>\n Photo: Harry & Viola get hands-on at Godstone Farm<\/p>\n Maintaining its proud heritage and family business feel, this fab farm set in the stunning Surrey Hills is home to over 500 animals and is accommodating to all, also running exclusive SEND sessions in the Play Barn – Surrey\u2019s biggest soft play centre – for those with special sensitivities and needs.<\/p>\n Discover, explore and play at this fantastic farm park, offering animal interactions, a dinosaur trail, sand pits, plus a massive adventure playground.<\/p>\n Following our fun visit, I sent a \u2018herogram\u2019 to Caroline and Andrea in the team, who went out of their way to welcome us and kindly gave my son Harry and his friend Viola special hands-on \u2018VIP’ treatment, allowing them to assist with placing animals, reptiles and birds back in their pens after petting time. This was such a special treat for Harry, who absolutely LOVES animals and is keen to be a vet when he grows up. For affordable, free-range family fun come rain or shine, visit this local gem for a top family farm adventure!<\/p>\n By Angela Sara West<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With the spooky season officially in full swing, we\u2019re looking forward to monster-sized Surrey adventures with ghoulishly good days out on our doorstep. 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\nHistoric Gatton Park in Redhill will be rife with Halloween Wizards\u2019n\u2019Witches over the half-term hols.<\/p>\n
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\nWhile at Wisley we can\u2019t wait to discover the secret Life of Pumpkins at the RHS Estate, where
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\nA short hop over the Surrey border to Sussex takes us to Tulleys \u2013 SHOCKTOBER \u2013 Europe’s Largest Scream Park!<\/p>\n