Family Fright Night at the National Horseracing Museum

The National Horseracing Museum, in Newmarket, is throwing open the stable doors for Family Fright Night on Friday, October 27, with a range of Halloween-themed events to entertain all the ghosts and ghouls in the family.

Halloween costume is positively encouraged, the scarier the better, and there is a prize for the most frightening attire.

Gather ringside at the museum between 5pm and 7pm for a host of “fangtastic” fun.

Follow a magical potion trail through the historic Palace House and find the clues to solve the death-defying puzzle.

Don’t be put off by the blood-curdling instruments of torture in the Farrier’s Yard. Watch out for the cries of the Headless Horseman as he canters wildly throughout the Estate and be prepared to stand and deliver.

Meet and interact with a variety of real owls and listen out for nocturnal furry friends who have been known to trade in spooky secrets through their mysterious call of twit-twoo.

Take scary selfies of loved ones as they are locked up in the stocks for recent misdemeanours – throw away the key if you dare. And engage in spooky crafts and dark arts that wouldn’t look out of place at Hogwarts.

Visitors will not go home with empty stomachs: The Tack Room restaurant will be open throughout the night serving light bites, main dishes, sandwiches, salads and desserts; while The Bakery has an array of pastries, cakes, cold and hot drinks.

Entry to Family Fright Night costs £6 for adults, £3 for children and the under-fives go free.

To book, visit the National Horseracing Museum website at: www.nhrm.co.uk