Halloween

Join the Haunted Happenings team this October on a spine-tingling ghost hunt at Norton Priory, a site with over 900 years of haunting history. 

During the evening, you will have the opportunity to investigate in some of the most ancient areas where ghostly shadows and the cries of a woman have been heard. A skull-like face has also been seen hiding within the 12th century Undercroft.

Your event includes:

• Use of ghost hunting equipment including EMF Meters, K2 Meters etc.
• Experiments including glass divination, table tipping and Ouija Boards.
• Ghost hunting vigils and séances in small groups.
• Includes teas and coffees
• Free time to investigate alone

You must be 18 years or older to take part in this event.

Please bring your own torch, wear sensible shoes, and bring extra layers as the location can get very cold at night.

Can you find all 10 Grumpy Pumpkins?!

Pick up a trail sheet and head out to find the grumpiest, lumpiest, bumpiest pumpkins lurking in the museum grounds and woodland.

Each pumpkin guards an ingredient to a spell that the Witch of the Wood needs to wake up her old friend Haystack Jack! Find all 10 ingredients, unscramble the magic word, and win a delicious surprise from Jack and the Witch for your help.

This event is included as part of a visit to Norton Priory between 10am and 5pm. 

Dates Available:

Sat 24th Oct / Sun 25th Oct

Mon 26th Oct - if you would also like to book Frightfully Fascinating Workshop with Animal Teach as well as Grumpy Pumpkins for this date, please click here for tickets.

Tues 27th Oct

Thurs 29th Oct - if you would also like to book Spooky Stories for Little Monsters with Rogan Mills as well as Grumpy Pumpkins for this date, please click here for tickets.

Fri 30th Oct / Sun 1st Nov

£1 child entry includes trail sheet. 

Telling ghost stories is one of humanity’s oldest traditions, found in every culture around the world. This spooky season at Norton Priory, we are keeping up with tradition and invite you to a special storytelling event where the peculiar tales of the paranormal from this 900-year-old site will be recounted, including recent staff testimonials. Everyone in attendance will also have the opportunity to share their own eerie experiences.

Whether you’re a believer or a sceptic, seen a full body apparition or just heard an odd noise, we’d love to hear your encounters with the spooky and strange.

This is an interactive event, and we encourage everyone who is comfortable to tell a story, as well as expect all attendees to be respectful of each other, ask questions, and be curious with no judgement.

What’s included:

• A guided ghost tour of Norton Priory’s museum building and medieval ruins.
• Storytelling session including paranormal testimonials of Norton Priory and a fictional ghost story reading.
• Open discussion segment with the opportunity to share your own spooky stories, whether real or made-up.
• Hot drinks and sweet treats.

Please note that this event is not suitable for children younger than 16.

Spindly legs, fur and fangs, scales and exoskeletons… prepare to be amazed by a host of strange and wonderful creatures this Halloween!

Join Animal Teach for a fun, interactive workshop where you’ll get to learn about and meet snakes, toads, and other spooky friends.

Timeslots:

10:30am - 11:30am

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1:30pm - 2:30pm

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Every child ticket includes a Grumpy Pumpkins trail sheet!

See the museum grounds and woodland light up in the dark with pumpkin lanterns and more at this special evening event!

This event is also available to book on Thursday 29th October as part of Spooky Stories for Little Monsters - click here for tickets.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Important: This event takes place at night and is predominantly outdoors with level access throughout, though some areas of the woodland can become uneven. Please dress suitably for the weather and take caution in areas with low visibility. 

In the dark, dark museum… there’s a dark, dark room where you can listen to the most spooktacular and silly stories for Halloween!

Join Rogan Mills in the Undercroft at Norton Priory this half term for a special storytelling session. Come dressed up in your best creepy costume and listen to all your favourite spooky tales. Everyone dressed in a costume will get a sweet treat to take home!

Afternoon Session - 3:30pm - 4:30pm: Includes admission and activity sheet for the Grumpy Pumpkins Halloween Trail. Storytelling begins at 3:30pm, you may complete the trail at any time within opening hours beforehand. Adult: £13.95 | Child (3-16yrs): £7 | Adult Member: FREE | Child Member: £5

Evening Session - 5:30pm - 7:30pm: Includes admission to Jack-o'-Lanterns Light Walk. Storytelling begins at 6:30pm, you may complete the light walk at any time from 5:30pm. Adult: £15 | Child (3-16yrs): £12 | Adult Member: £13.50 | Child Member: £10.80

All children must be accompanied by an adult.