October half term at Felbrigg

There’s heaps of Halloween-themed fun to be had at Felbrigg this half term.

A glut of giant gourds from the Walled Garden will decorate the Jacobean mansion's grand front door, where a ghostly photo opportunity awaits visitors …. Cross the threshold and follow the Felbrigg Hall-oween Trail, weaving through magnificent rooms stuffed with fun facts, spooky stories and mini ghosts to find.

Go up the central staircase and you’ll encounter apparitions made by the Ketton sisters, who lived in the hall during the mid-late 19th century, before their untimely deaths. These startling examples of spirit photography; a favourite pastime of the pair, are on display in the locations in which they were taken. Will you be able to feel the sisters’ presence?

Elsewhere, in the library’s book room, marvel at a display of The Weird and the Wonderful – oddities from Felbrigg’s collection that do not normally see the light of day. Don't forget to head to the Walled Garden to locate hidden carved pumpkins.

Explore the estate for free and notice signs of the season with a free family activity booklet. Walk through the Victory V avenue of beech trees and be surrounded by autumnal colour. Find the den building area or venture further to discover an ice house built to look like a ruin ....

The 520-acre estate is free for all to visit (car parking charge of £5 for non-members). Parking and entry to the hall and gardens is free for National Trust members.