Half Term Hauntings & Happenings

24 October - 01 November 2020

Tickets to this event are general admission tickets, which are currently available to purchase via our website. Only visitors who have a pre-booked an entry time can be admitted to the Museum.

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Half Term Hauntings & Happenings

24 October - 01 November 2020

Join us this half term for some seriously spooky goings on! From ghostly apparitions and cursed transportation, to odd noises in the trap shop - our villagers are looking for help! In desperation, a wise local person known only as the ‘white rabbit’ has been called in to find out what is going on. Can you help them banish the supernatural and free the villagers from these strange hauntings?

This half term, you’ll learn all about the paranormal and help our characters to ward off evil spirits in these unexplained happenings. Do you believe there are gremlins in the machines that are causing mishap? Help the police to see if there is tomfoolery at play here - are there pranksters at work or is it really the supernatural?

Plus, you’ll find out what superstitions are forcing the miners to refuse work down the pit; discover local folklore, traditions and trickery from the quack doctor and fortune tellers; and you might even get a glimpse of our resident ghoul!

Whether you believe or not, something strange is at play, so come along and investigate the hauntings and happenings to see what you and your family can find around the museum’s village.

Plus, pop on your spooky costume and join us for extended opening hours on Saturday 31 October, when we’re open 10am – 8pm! Please note: Saturday 31 October is now fully booked.

To see a preview of what's happening around the Museum during half term, download our map.

Important Information - Covid19

We want to make everyone’s visit safe and enjoyable. Please help us and other visitors by maintaining social distancing, following road markings and signage, and observing directions from Museum staff. Face coverings will now need to be worn in ALL indoor areas of the Museum. All visitors must comply with the ‘rule of 6’ when visiting (for more information on this please visit the UK government website).

Visit our essential visitor information and FAQs page to find out how to plan and make the most of your visit.

Entry to the Museum is via a pre-booked entry time only.

Booking Details

Tickets to this event are via general admission, which are available to purchase via our website. Only visitors who have a pre-booked an entry time can be admitted to the Museum. Therefore, when you purchase your admission ticket, you’ll need to choose a date and time to arrive for your visit. Please make sure you book a ticket for each individual in your visiting party.

Got an UnChained Pass already? You will still need to book a timeslot - once you have selected your date and time to arrive for your visit, select the number of people visiting in your group under "UnChained Annual Passholder".

For more information about booking and pre-existing passes, please visit our FAQ page.

Please note: Sat 31 Oct is now fully booked