Halloween 2012
Why not have some family fun this Halloween?

The countdown to Halloween has started. While the kids are looking forward to dressing up and eating ridiculous amounts of sweets, it is also a perfect opportunity for a bit of family bonding.

Yes - you heard right. This Halloween the whole family can be scared senseless at a whole host of frightfully fun events across the UK.

Whether you want to take part in a spooky storytelling on the London Eye or lurk around the Wetland Centre after dark, everyone can get into the spirit this year.

To help you get started, IBTimes UK has put together a list of spooky family-friendly events that are guaranteed to give you a Halloween to remember.

Feel free to thank us later.

What: London Eyes Sky-witch

Treat the kids to a storytelling experience like no other on board the London Eye.

When: 27 October-4 November, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm and 5.30pm

Where: London Eye

http://www.londoneye.com/Halloween/

What: Halloween Festival

Now in its seventh year, the festival offers plenty of eerie activities for children and adults, including a mass zombie walk, magic lessons for budding witches and wizards, and plenty of ghost stories.

When: 1-31 October

Where: Stratford-Upon-Avon

https://magicalleystratford.com/

What: Spooky Halloween at London Wetland Centre

For family activities such as storytelling, Wolf Tales Halloween puppet shows, nature crafts and pond dipping in the dark.

When: 27 October-4 November 2012, 2:30pm-3:15pm

Where: London Wetland Centre, Barnes

http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit/london/whats-on/2011/10/22/halloween-half-term/

What: Sefton Park fancy dress party

Children take centrestage at fancy dress party with a disco, scary stories, a best costume competition and a host of other spooky themed events.

When: 31 October 5pm-9pm

Where: Sefton Park Palm House, Liverpool

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/183126

What: Halloween Spooktacular

Described as the UK's top Halloween family attraction, Tulleys Farm Halloween Spooktacular will leave the whole family quaking in their boots. Enter the Creepy Cottage and board the Horrid Hayride - at your own risk.

When: 13 October-3 November 10am-4.40 daily

Where: Tulleys Farm, West Sussex

http://www.halloweenattractions.co.uk/spooktacular/opening-times/

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