insideKENT Magazine Issue 55 - October 2016 | Page 82

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Betteshanger’s Bewitched this Halloween
A hair-raising half term is planned at Betteshanger Park, near Deal, with
spectacularly spooky activities taking place throughout the week.

Terror Trail
Friday 28th – Saturday 29th October

the faint-hearted – guests should be prepared
to be terrified in this fully immersive evening!

Betteshanger Basecamp
Monday 24th – Friday 28th October

As night falls, join Betteshanger's boldest and
walk the Terror Trail in the pitch dark to parts of
the Park only few ever dare to travel. The challenge
is to make it through without screaming. There’s
no need to be afraid of the dark… is there?

Doors open at 7pm, film at 8pm. £10 per person
in advance. £15 on the day. Tickets include a
warming post-screening toddy. A bar plus hot
food and drinks will be available before and after
the film. Guests should dress for a hike through
the woods, bring walking shoes, waterproofs,
blankets, chairs, groundsheets and items to keep
warm. A torch and a strong nerve are essential!

In addition to Halloween-themed activities,
Betteshanger Basecamp, the Park’s actionpacked school holiday club, takes place daily
through half term (10am-4pm, with an optional
breakfast club starting at 8am). Children are
guaranteed an exhilarating, fun-filled day. They
will try awesome activities, make new friends and
have great fun in a safe outdoor environment.

The Terror Trail takes place between 4pm-5pm
(recommended ages 7-14) and 5pm-7pm (strictly
over 15s). £4 per person or £12 for a group of
4. Adequate footwear and weather-appropriate
clothing required. Pre-booking advised.

Open Air Cinema – The Blair Witch Project
Saturday 29th October
In partnership with The Open Air Cinema, the
Park will be screening the scariest horror film
experience ever – The Blair Witch Project.
You’ll meet at the Visitor Centre for a chilling hike
through the woods, following in the footsteps of
the student filmmakers on their ill-fated journey
in search of the infamous legend. This is not for

Halloween Trail & Pumpkin Carving
Saturday 22nd– Sunday 30th October
For a less frightening experience, follow Tawny
Owl, Guardian of the Woods, his loyal friend
spider and Betteshanger's bravest children on a
mysterious Halloween Trail around the Park
(10am-4pm daily).
Halloween is not complete until you have a spooky
pumpkin. Save your kitchen from getting messy
and carve pumpkins in the Betteshanger Visitor
Centre. There will be lots of ghoulish ideas to get
children started at the carving station (12pm3pm daily). Pumpkins £3 each. Carving kits £2.50
each. £5 for both.

Participants will experience three activities before
finishing the afternoon with team games. Activities
include cycling, archery, climbing, obstacle course
and geocaching. Activities will rotate depending
on the group size and weather.
Basecamp is run by qualified instructors and is
suitable for ages 8-14. Sessions cost £25 per
day and bike hire, helmets and all activity
equipment is included. Basecamp will happen
whatever the weather. Pre-booking essential.

For more information and to book activities visit www.betteshanger-park.co.uk or call 01304 619227.

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