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Eden Camp Spooktacular Halloween fun

By October 24, 2024 Article

Spooktacular Halloween fun at Eden Camp this half-term

A fun-filled Halloween experience for all the family in Yorkshire

Get ready for a Halloween half-term adventure at Eden Camp Modern History Museum, where history meets spooky family fun! Perfect for children of all ages, this exciting event offers a mix of hands-on workshops, thrilling activities, and fascinating historical discoveries. Eden Camp, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6RT

Halloween-themed workshops for creative fun

Eden Camp has packed the week with exciting workshops for families. Children can unleash their creativity while learning about history. Some of the highlights include:

  • Peg Planes – Wednesday, 30th October (1pm – 2pm)
    Create your own Peg Plane and let your imagination take flight! Take home this fun WWII-inspired craft.
  • WitchCrafts – Thursday, 31st October (1pm – 2pm)
    Discover the healing powers of wartime herbs and create a magical sensory spell bottle. Plus, colour in your own spooky facemask.
  • Tank Egg Boxes – Friday, 1st November (1pm – 2pm)
    Transform egg boxes into WWII tanks, learning about the importance of ‘make do and mend’ during the war.

Fiendish fun for the whole family

The excitement doesn’t stop with workshops. Join the Halloween Bingo hunt running from 26th October to 3rd November. Search the camp for spooky characters, complete your bingo card, and claim a sweet treat from the Gift Shop. On Halloween Day itself, dress up in your spookiest costume for a chance to win a special prize for every visitor in fancy dress!

Step back in time at Eden Camp

Alongside the Halloween fun, Eden Camp’s immersive exhibits offer a unique glimpse into life during World War II. Explore the 22 original POW huts, each telling a different story of the war. From The Blitz and Evacuation to VE Day, families can experience what life was like both on the Home Front and the Front Line.

A day out that won’t break the bank

Eden Camp provides an affordable day out for families. Tickets cost £17 for adults or £15 if booked online. Children aged 5 to 16 can enter for £14, or £13 when booking online.

For more information and to book tickets, visit the Eden Camp website.

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