Little devils and cutesy kittens alike can have a treat at Marie-Chantal’s Spooky Halloween Face Painting event on Sloane Street today. Children who come along to the stylish childrenswear store between 3-6pm can be transformed into a creepy or cute

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

at Groomsport and join in with some traditional spooky fun including pony and trap rides, crafts, a creepy creatures display and local music. For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Northern Ireland

pointing out moons, stars, and even planets.Maggie & Rose Hallowe’en funOctober 24, 26, 27Build a skeleton friend, carve, cook and stuff a pumpkin or decorate creepy cupcakes at one of these ghoulish Hallowe’en workshops at Maggie & Rose in South Kensington.Spooky

. A Celtic Celebration Of Hallowe’enOctober 29–30Step back over 2,000 years at this spooky family fun day at Castell Henllys, an Iron Age hill fort set within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The ghosts of times long since past will be overseeing

.Halloween SpooktacularOctober 29Bathed in ghoulish green light with a spook and a scare around every corner Shugborough Historic Estate in Stafford is sure to be enveloped in ghoulish atmosphere. Typically a sell out event, this spectacular evening includes a children

cottage restaurant will be providing themed lunches and teas throughout the day.For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Scotland

delicious pumpkin shaped spooky cookie. Will your child be brave enough to ascend to Dorothy’s lair and experience her icy presence?For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in The South

packed programme of events inspired by Shakespeare’s creation the scorcerer Prospero, including hourly performances of supernatural scenes from his plays, masterclasses for children aged six plus, card tricks, the chance to perform on-stage, witches

NorthYork Maze Hallowe’en FestivalOctober 23–31Haunted tractor and trailer rides, witch’s grotto, pumpkin carving and spooky makeovers. Time: 10am–4.30pm. Cost: £8.95 (adults), £7.95 (children). Elvington Lane, York YO19 5LT. For details, see www