Embracing Halloween during a staycation in the UK is a great opportunity to create memories as a family that will last a lifetime!
With its rich history and love for all things spooky, there are countless ways to immerse yourself in the spooktacular spirit this coming Halloween. So, if you’ve booked one of the October holidays UK destinations are offering for autumn already, or you’re looking to book soon, we wanted to help you get ready to let your inner ghoul out and embrace the Halloween festivities with open arms!
Decorate
Despite being on a staycation, nothing is stopping you from transforming your temporary home into a haunted haven, by decking it out with Halloween decorations.
Hang ghostly garlands, scatter pumpkin-themed pillows, and adorn the walls with spine-tingling wall hangings or homemade spooky crafts.
Don’t forget to carve a few pumpkins too!
A terrifyingly tasty Halloween feast
Why not embrace the culinary delights of the season by whipping up a spooktacular spread of Halloween-themed treats? Bake ghostly cupcakes, concoct a bubbling cauldron of witches’ brew punch, and spooky jellies, and craft devilishly delicious spider pizzas or mummy hotdog fingers.
Invite friends or fellow staycationers to join the festive fun and indulge in the ghoulish goodies together.
Haunted adventures
The UK is brimming with spine-chilling history and haunted locations. Explore the eerie ruins of ancient castles, wander through ghostly graveyards, or take a guided tour of a notoriously haunted mansion. Who knows? You might even encounter a friendly spirit or two along the way!
Attend a Halloween event
If staying at a holiday park, there is bound to be a spooktacular disco or some Halloween events planned for all the family to join in the fun. Not only this, but the local area where you’re staying may also be hosting events to celebrate the spooky season from spooky storytelling sessions to haunted house experiences. Check local listings and immerse yourself in the thrills and chills of the season. Don’t forget to dress up too!
Spooktacular crafts
Why not embrace your creative side by crafting your own Halloween decorations? Collect pinecones from nearby woodlands and transform them into miniature witches’ brooms or paint them orange for alternative pumpkins, or gather fallen leaves and fashion them into ghostly garlands. Not only will you add a personal touch to your haunted abode, but you’ll also have a fantastic keepsake to take home and the kids will have fun making them too!
Remember, the key to embracing Halloween during your staycation is to let your inner child out and fully immerse yourself in the spooktacular spirit – it’s not just for the kids!
Whether you’re carving pumpkins, dressing up a witch or zombie, or exploring haunted locations, embrace the thrills and chills of the season with open arms as a family.
After all, Halloween is a time for fun, laughter, and a touch of mischievous mayhem for all members of the family!