Visit the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park at Grewelthorpe near Ripon this half term and uncover nature’s autumnal delights as you explore the great outdoors. With Earth Art experiences running from 22 – 31 October, and Fungus Forays taking place on 26 and 28 October, it is a fabulous way for youngsters to have fun in the fresh air at this magical time of year.

Creepy Castle as Knaresborough Castle

From 27-29 October, Knaresborough Castle takes on a new spooky vibe with the Creepy Castle “Spooktastic” Halloween Trail. With face painting, story-telling, quirky characters to meet and greet you and a bit of Halloween magic conjuring up a great family-friendly experience, it’s a wizard way to spend an afternoon this half term.

Halloween Fun at the Great White Food Festival

While Harrogate gears up to host celebrity superchef Marco Pierre White, whose career began in the spa town 45 years ago, for the inaugural Great White Food Festival, you can look forward to family fun as part of this fantastic festival celebrating all things foodie. Taking place from 28-30 October, the food festival includes Halloween fun with pumpkin carving, face painting and more. Don’t miss the grand finale with the pop choir singing Thriller, pumpkin dancers, the Pumpkin King and street dancers – plus a competition for the best carved pumpkin and best fancy dress.

Pateley Bridge Ghost Walks

Uncover the darker side of Pateley Bridge as you head out on a ghost walk to explore the sinister tales and spooky legends of the town! Walks last around an hour and take place between 18.15 and 19:55 on 28 and 29 October.

Hocus  Pocus Halloween at Mother Shipton's

Head to this mysterious family attraction over half term and you will find it has a spooky theme with ghostly silhouettes, giant spiders and scary skeletons in the trees. Come along in fancy dress for the chance to win a spooktacular prize.