Parents and carers coming to The Real Halloween are advised to ensure that they and any children they bring do not wear shop-bought flammable fancy dress costumes. These can be classed as toys and not tested to the same standards as normal clothes. The risks of such costumes have been…
Have you seen this great video of the Parade of Lantern Animals from last year’s Real Halloween ? This is what you missed – and we hope it will be as successful this year ! Thanks to Visit Norfolk for the footage and Abbie Panks for the edit Please…
If in Norfolk you hear us talking about ‘owells’ it’s owls we mean. But do you know what sounds owls themselves make ? You may encounter some at Holt Hall during The Real Halloween so here are a few tidbits of owl natural history and folklore so you can brush…
Be sure not to get lost when you go down to the woods at The Real Halloween 2015 … Here’s our map to help you explore, find our Workshops and activities and discover the secrets of Holt Hall’s ancient woodlands. Don’t worry if you can’t print it now –…
Here’s the 2015 official poster for The Real Halloween, 2015 ! We hope you like it and can help by sharing it with friends, neighbours and relations. As ever, the fridge door is a good place to put one, or a car window. Please note the event runs from 11.30…
Autumn is starting and it will soon be time for The Real Halloween ! Tickets go on sale to Supporters on 4th September at 7pm and to the general public on 18th September at the same time. Only available from this website. So now is a good moment to start…
The Real Halloween 2015 will take place Fri 30th and Sat 31st October. 11.30am – 5pm both days. Tickets will be adults £10, children £8.50. Venue: grounds of Holt Hall, North Norfolk. (This is the same location as in previous years and photos may be found here). Full details will…
Will you make a Broomstick like real witches make at Halloween ? Get some expert help in our new Witches Broomsticks Workshop. The secret of course, is to get the right type of native tree. Tickets will go quickly and places are limited so book early. Entrance and Workshop tickets…
UPDATED June 2016 Please support the Fairy Meadow Fund and help us bring back flower-filled meadows for families and children to enjoy – see more here The Fairy Meadow Fund aims to change land like this Into land like this above: Fritton Common (south of Norwich, east of Long Stratton)…
[Updated 20 June] Thank you to everyone who sent us a picture to share here. These are all from the 2015 Fairy Fair held at Holt Hall. Do send more if you’d like to share them. You can also visit the main PHOTOS page. Above: 2014 and 2015 … …
