Toddlers’ Halloween at Fort Douglas

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Summoning all little witches, werewolves, zombies, ghouls, ghosts and skeletons… Fort Douglas beckons you to a frightfully fantastic day of Halloween fun.

About Toddlers’ Halloween at Fort Douglas

Listed Under Halloween Events / Family and Kids Events / Days Out Events

Join us in the Witches Den and take part in a range of ghostly activities… Create the creepiest of crawlies in Scary Spider Making, unleash your creativity with Creepy Crafting and enjoy the scariest of stories in our Spooky Story Telling corner.

There will be a terrifying treat for the best spooky Halloween costumes on the day. And don’t forget to drop by Restoration Yard store, where you can discover a spook-tacular selection of Halloween treats.

Activities will take place during the witching hours of 11am and 3pm, and each spooky session will last 30 minutes. It’s all included in your Fort Douglas admission fee – simply check the activities board for timings on the day.*

So get your most grotesque glad rags on and make your way to Fort Douglas Adventure Park on the 31st October!

We’re also hosting Halloween activities for the big kids, as well as an Interactive Halloween Tour for all the little ones on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October.

FORT DOUGLAS PRICES
Please note peak pricing is in place on 31st October:
0-24 Months: FREE
2-4 Years: £5.00
5 – 12 Years: £7.00
Adult (13+): £3.00

*Please note each activity is limited to 20 children on a first-come, first-served basis. Multiple sessions run throughout the day between 11am and 3pm – please check at the Fort Douglas activity cabin on the day of your visit for exact timings. Activities are subject to change in the event of bad weather.*

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