The thrill of listening to a spooky story at Hallowe’en is one that stays with most of us long beyond childhood, but in many households this year ghost stories are set to become an altogether more modern affair.Ogres, goblins and ghouls abound

will revel in a terrifying tractor ride through the castle grounds whilst hunting things that go bump in the night, followed by a ghost story in the spectacular ballroom. Halloween MasksOctober 22Creative types of all ages are invited along to this papier

Ghosts And Gourds WeekendOctober 22–23Hallowe'en is coming early to Rowallane Garden in Saintfield where inquisitive young ghost-hunters can follow a special trail, carve a pumpkin, hear terrifying tales and transform themselves with fearsome face-painting.Ghostly

celebrations at Astley Hall in Lancashire, activities include singing, dancing and of course chestnut roasting.Ghostly GalleonOctober 29Set sail on a spooky seafaring voyage aboard an Ullswater Steamer in Carlisle for this two hour Halloween Spooktacular event

family show.Halloween trail October 27–31Step into a real-life ghost town and marvel at the long abandoned Victorian slate workshops at the National Slate Museum, Llyn Padarn. Look out for that most macabre of creatures, the black bat, which is likely

’s disco, Ghost train, face painting and fun fair, proving terrifyingly tempting for families of all ages.Ghostly GaslightOctober 29Wander through the creepy cobbled streets at Blists Hill Victorian Town, Shropshire encountering mischievous spirits

cottage, hop aboard the ghost train through the spooky tunnel and scramble around the dino-dig to combat Winifred’s evil sorceryWizard WeekOctober 24–28, 30Harry Potter enthusiasts can channel their inner wizard at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

-Rex feel when he fell over?Dino-Sore!8. What do you give a sick lemon?Lemon-aid9. Why are perfect children like ghosts?Because neither of them exist10. Teacher: You boy! name the four food groupsPupil: Erm, fast, junk, frozen and tinned Don't miss... Ten

quite quickly, leaving your child with an incomplete costume, and you carrying an armload of accessories.2. Planning a routeMake sure you plan your ghost trail in advance, staying local and trying to fit in friends and relatives' houses so you can

towards family dining.Now, here at Junior we are very much in favour of indulgence, but with the ghosts of New Year healthy eating resolutions lingering on and flimsy flesh-baring springtime attire blooming in stores, it is also nice to know that nipping