A Haunting Halloween - Daily Kids Trail & Activities

West Sussex

Type:Childrens Events

Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP

Tel: +441444450326

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About

There's something strange in the neighbourhood, it's rather weird and doesn't look good…. think we need to call The Ghost Hunters!
This Halloween half term something supernatural is brewing at Borde Hill and we're calling all young Ghost Hunters to come and find out what's spooking the Powers Family at Mortal Mansion. Explore the Garden on a children's story trail to see if you can help solve the mystery as to why Sir Haunt-A-Lot is unable to rest in peace.

Ghost Hunter's taking part will have to answer riddles, solve clues and see how fast they can navigate around Ghost Ships on the South Lawn to help bring peace back to Mortal Mansion. Everyone completing the trail will receive a prize, and on selected days can visit Miss Crimson Nightshade in her mysterious library to tell her what Sir Haunt-A-Lot is seeking.

The trail is suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years old and takes place in the Garden.

Cost: £4.50 per trail, plus Garden admission to include a prize. Free to Members (Child or Family Memberships).

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Other Halloween Activities - taking place on selected days in the Marquee (additional charges apply and booking is required):

RepTylers
Monday 27th October and Thursday 30th October, 30 minute sessions at 11:00am,11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:00pm, and 2:45pm.

Get hands-on with some amazing reptiles, including snakes, tarantulas, geckos, chameleons, and more…

Cost: £5.00 per child (including Members), plus admission

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Magic Shows with Professor Mystic Powers
Tuesday 28th October, 30 minute shows at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm.

The Professor will amaze with his marvellous magic, spooky trickery, visual effects, and devilishly devious "Trick or Trick" routines.

Cost: £4.50 per child (including Members), plus admission

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Explosive Experiment Shows & Slime Making
Wednesday 29th October, 30 min shows at 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, and 2:45pm.

Dive into the explosive world of Fizz Pop Science during their interactive shows and slime making classes.

Cost: Shows £4.50 per child and Slime Making £3.50 per child (including Members), plus Garden admission

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Spook-tacular Monster Party
Friday 31st October, 45 minute parties at 11:00am, 12:30pm and 2:15pm.

Join our Spook-tacular Halloween Party, packed with fright-fully good monster themed party games, a kids' disco with a smoke machine, and thrilling prizes.

Cost: £4.50 per child (including Members), plus admission

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Halloween Crafts
Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd November 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Get creative by making Halloween and Bonfire Night crafts to take home. From spooky decorations to bonfire-themed creations, you'll have a blast during this drop-in session.

Cost: £2.00 per child (including Members) to cover the cost of materials, plus admission. This is a drop-in session – booking not required

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Opening Times

Season (18 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

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