A ghostly Halloween festival in Stratford
The Falstaff Halloween Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon is even ghostlier than ever before. Now in its 7th year, the festival will take place at The Falstaff Experience, a Godiva award winning museum in Sheep Street from Saturday 23rd October until – Sunday 31 October.
During half term week from 22 – 31 October, children will have the chance to attend a free pumpkin-carving workshop, meet the Executioner, who will put them in the stocks for misbehaviour, or participate in a quiz.
However adults can look forward to a range of far more terrifying events at this world famous haunted building, reputed to be “the most haunted in England” according to children’s author Terry Deary. Events include ‘Grim Reaper’ Halloween Ghost tours of the building, fortune telling with our Tarot Reader or, for the really brave participating, in an overnight Halloween Ghost Hunt with guest mediums.
This museum is also home to Tudor World during the day, showing the sometimes darker side of Tudor life with realistic recreations in this genuine historic building that Shakespeare himself is documented to have been a regular visitor.
The annual Falstaff Halloween Festival was founded in 2003 by The Falstaff Experience and has become one of the ‘most do’ events at Halloween. The Falstaff Experience appeared on the TV Show Most Haunted Live in 2004 and Derek Acorah called it “one of the most frightening experiences” of his career.
John Ford, Director said "Our annual Halloween Festival is going to be even scarier than before with a host of spooktacular events for all the family. Our festival is not to be missed, unless you think you might be too scared...”
The Falstaff Experience is open every day throughout the festival from 10:30am – 5:30pm. Tickets cost £4.95 for adults, £3.95 for concessions & students, £2.25 for those under 16 and £10.95 for a family (2 adults & up to 3 children). The Grim Reaper Ghost Tours take on Saturday 30th October at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm @ £10 per person (£9 if in Halloween costume) and includes a frightfully fearsome falstaff gift and on Sunday 31st October at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm. Ghost tours are available the rest of the week @ £7.50. Halloween Ghost Hunt on Friday 29th October and Saturday 30th October cost £59.95 and include a free dowsing crystal. Please note Sunday 31st ghost hunt is already sold out. All events must be pre-booked and are subject to availability.
For more information, visit: falstaffexperience.co.uk
