Groombridge Place and The Human Zoo Theatre Company have created a unique and interactive theatrical spectacular which will take place every day at Groombridge Place during October half term from Sunday 26 October to Sunday 2 November 2014.  

Prepare to be spooked to the spine as you step onto the Ghost Boat Ride down the runaway river, leading you into the Pirate's Lair which plays host to Captain Timber's Tavern, serving up a scorching BBQ, tankards of mulled wine and a hearty, homemade pumpkin soup. Dodge the fire-breathing mutineers, as sword-fights break out in front of your very eyes in this immersive performance event. Come and meet the dangerously deranged Pirate Queen for a devilish dance workshop, performed on board her ship to help ward off the evil spirits who threaten to attack and steal the booty.  Follow Little Red Riding Hood as she steps into the Enchanted Forest for a truly theatrical trick-or-treat experience.

See if you can find the magician who will reward you by conjuring up some world class tricks!

An interactive Find-The-Missing-Bones treasure hunt will take you on a toe-curling journey around this magnificent enchanted forest, past the giant spider's web, into the Tunnel of Terror and onwards to the Abandoned Gypsy Campsite, where the ghosts of a travelling circus have taken up residence. Come, have your palms read at 'Esmeralda's Unfortunate Fortunes', as the spirits of the forgotten gather around the crackling campfire to tell their tantalising tales.

Get ready to be truly immersed this Halloween, as a cast of crooked characters burst from behind trees, chase each other around the rope bridges at Crusoe's world and create utter mischief throughout this enchanted forest.

Participate in a special 'Thriller' dance workshop, culminating in a flash-mob performance in the forest. By day, Groombridge plays host to a whole gang of troublesome tricksters, by night, these spooky suspects will chill you to the bone as only the bravest trick-or-treaters will come out with their baskets full to the brim!

Children's activities include freaky face-painting and make your very own woodland wand in our teepee craft workshops.

This unique event, which is suitable for the whole family, will turn Groombridge Place and the Enchanted Forest into a spooky wonderland, with fairy tale characters and special effects designed to enthral visitors all day and into the evening.

The restaurant will be serving up delicious meals from their Halloween themed menu.

Children and parents are encouraged to come in fancy dress and prizes will be given to the best dressed children on each day.

Evening Entertainment

Once dusk falls and the forest is covered in a veil of darkness, visitors can walk the spookily lit ghostly trails, but watch out for the scary characters jumping out from the darkness!   Don't miss the incredible Fire Poi performances by the Mutineer.  Play trick or treat games in the woods with the costumed characters before warming up round the fire at Crusoe's World Tavern with a warm drink and a tasty snack before heading home.

Admission tickets will be valid from 10am until gates close at 7.30pm (last admission 6pm)

Admission: Adults £9.95, Senior Citizens £8.45, Children (3-12 years) £8.45, Family Tickets (2 Adults + 2 Children) £33.95. Face painting £1, Canal boat Adults £1.50 and Children £1. Birds of Prey 12.30 and 3.30

A timetable of events will be given to each visitor at the admissions desk and every child will be given a treasure map activity sheet that leads them round the forest, with prizes for completed sheets at the end.

See website for further information about Groombridge Place & The Enchanted Forest www.groombridgeplace.com

Groombridge Place, Groombridge Hill, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 9QG.  Free Car Parking.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/groombridge.place or follow us on Twitter @EnchantedForest, office@groombridgeplace.com or call 01892 861444.

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Directions to Groombridge Place:

Groombridge Place is located in the village of Groombridge, 4 miles south west of Tunbridge Wells on the B2110, which is just off the A264 Tunbridge Wells/ East Grinstead road - on the Kent and East Sussex county border.

By Road: From the M25: Exit at Junction 5 and head south on the A21. After 10 miles, exit at A26 signed Tunbridge Wells: then take A264 to East Grinstead and follow the signs to Groombridge village and Groombridge Place.