If you go down to Strid Woods to play, you’re sure of a spooky surprise! It’s ghoulish witches, grisly spells and hidden pumpkins all the way for the Bolton Abbey Halloween Pumpkin Trail
We love everything about Bolton Abbey – it’s an amazing gem on our doorsteps and we make use of our season tickets whenever we can - the changing seasons and packed schedule of fantastic activities mean that no two visits are ever the same and the Pumpkin Trail looks set to be a real highlight.
From 27 October – 4 November, the Pumpkin Trail (which is pram-friendly) set up in the woods will enchant little ones and get them in the mood for Halloween. As you wander through Strid Wood, there’ll be hidden pumpkins to search for as well as low-flying witches to dodge! All the while, you’ll be looking out for clues to unravel a grisly spell. Our little ones loved this last year so we can’t wait to do it again!
Alongside the Halloween event, Bolton Abbey offers the whole family the chance to explore the ruins of the priory as well as riverside, woodland and moorland paths (there are more than 80 miles of footpaths, many of which are pushchair friendly). And if you need to refuel afterwards, we think the newly-refurbished Cavendish Pavilion is great for kids! The fab menu includes children’s lunchboxes and they are happy to provide smaller kids’ portions on request. There are baby-changing facilities, high-chairs, a pushchair-friendly entrance and layout as well as stuff to do to keep toddlers amused until the food arrives.
We love everything about Bolton Abbey – it’s an amazing gem on our doorsteps and we make use of our season tickets whenever we can - the changing seasons and packed schedule of fantastic activities mean that no two visits are ever the same and the Pumpkin Trail looks set to be a real highlight.
From 27 October – 4 November, the Pumpkin Trail (which is pram-friendly) set up in the woods will enchant little ones and get them in the mood for Halloween. As you wander through Strid Wood, there’ll be hidden pumpkins to search for as well as low-flying witches to dodge! All the while, you’ll be looking out for clues to unravel a grisly spell. Our little ones loved this last year so we can’t wait to do it again!
Alongside the Halloween event, Bolton Abbey offers the whole family the chance to explore the ruins of the priory as well as riverside, woodland and moorland paths (there are more than 80 miles of footpaths, many of which are pushchair friendly). And if you need to refuel afterwards, we think the newly-refurbished Cavendish Pavilion is great for kids! The fab menu includes children’s lunchboxes and they are happy to provide smaller kids’ portions on request. There are baby-changing facilities, high-chairs, a pushchair-friendly entrance and layout as well as stuff to do to keep toddlers amused until the food arrives.
The Cavendish Pavilion is also set to host fun-filled Halloween children's parties during the October half term (29 Oct - 2 Nov) with The Wonderful Witch of Wharfedale - an afternoon of games, music, activities and story telling. Tasty tucker for all the little imps includes Bat Sandwiches and Creepy Cupcakes, Spooky Spider Pizzas and Dead Man’s Fingers, Ghoulish Goulash and Devil’s Couldron and much more – all freshly prepared to satisfy witch’s helpers and grizzly grown-ups!
Normal admission to the estate applies (it’s £6 per car and the estate opens at 9am every day) and the Pumpkin Trail is free. It's £4.95 per child for the Halloween Parties. Simply collect a trail sheet at the Sandholme Kiosk, Cavendish Shop or Dusty Bluebells on arrival.
For more information about the Pumpkin trail and everything Bolton Abbey has to offer, visit their website at www.boltonabbey.com
