Amy Burns

Festive days out for all the family, from Santa's grotto to light trails and winter wonderlands

Funky Fungi Halloween Pumpkin Trail at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, West Sussex A Halloween Whodunnit at Borde Hill Gardens, West Sussex This Halloween half term, bring your family to a spooktacular costume party at Foolish Mortal Mansion. Young witches and wizards can explore the Garden on a daily story trail, helping Detective Snoop discover what happened to Sir Dangerous Powers, the owner of the Mansion. Along the way you’ll meet some of the dubious characters who live at the Mansion and discover interactive games and family-friendly activities. From 19 October – 3 November, bordehill.co.uk/events/halloween-activities-in-west-sussex Pumpkin Festival at Odds Farm Park, […]

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