Witchy Wednesday! Getting closer to Halloween!!!!
Welcome to another 'Witchy Wednesday'
Well we are creeping closer and closer to Halloween as I type I am putting up my Halloween decorations and looking forward to having some homemade Pumpkin soup and spooky shaped chocolates! 😋
I do love this time of year with the beautiful Autumn leaves, the low sunlight that looks so golden on a sunny morning. I also love all the excitement that the run up to Halloween creates with Castles having spooky ghost hunts, local attractions encouraging fancy dress, coffee shops bringing out new hot chocolates and spooky ghost cookies!
Folklorists up and down the country are busy sharing their knowledge both online and at lectures and on tours in Towns and Cities. Telling tales of witches, goblins and ghosts! 👻
So for this week I am listing some links to articles both old and new for you to read plus some interesting YouTube videos. So grab yourself a nice big glass of hot chocolate or a hot coffee, a large slice of cake lower down the lights and get yourself in the mood with some spooky tales!
🎃Links to spooky articles and ghoulish tales! 🎃
Here are links to some fab articles on Halloween traditions. Please note that due to the content might not be suitable for younger viewers.
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Halloween/
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Halloween-in-Scotland/
https://heritagecalling.com/2024/10/10/7-places-connected-to-witchcraft-in-england/
👻Spooky Events across the UK 2024! 👻
Here are some events that are happening on the run up to, during and slightly after Halloween.
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| There are always fabulous events both to visit in person and online at Treadwell's Bookshop all year around and some rather special spooky ones on the run up to Halloween! 🎃 https://www.treadwells-london.com/events |
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| 🎃 Lots of spooky events going in Wales this Halloween! 🎃 |
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub/things-to-do/top-10-halloween-events-south-wales-2024
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| The London Bridge Experience has some spooky goings on this Halloween. Please visit the link for more details! 👻 |
https://thelondonbridgeexperience.com/halloween/
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| 🎃Very spooky things happening in Scotland up and around Halloween! 🎃 https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/events/halloween |
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Information on Halloween events and a pumpkin carving tutorial are available on the National Trust website. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/halloween-adventures |
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| MWM the Museum of Witchcraft & Magic in Boscastle Cornwall is always worth a visit but particularly more spooky on the run up to Halloween! https://museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk/ |
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| Family friendly spooks at English Heritage. There are a number of family friendly spooky events at English Heritage sites up and down England. Please visit their link for more details. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/halloween/family-events/ |
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| Alton Towers Scarefest! |
https://www.altontowers.com/explore/events/scarefest/
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| Lots of spooky fun at Wookey Hole! |
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| Witchy goings-on at Mother Shipton's Cave! https://www.mothershipton.co.uk/events/halloween/ |
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| London Dungeon has lots of spooky stuff going on and around this Halloween! |
https://www.thedungeons.com/london/whats-inside/events/halloween/
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| This October, the London Dungeon invites daring souls to step into our Victorian Medium’s shadowy parlour for an unprecedented séance experience like never before! These are just some events that are on around the UK. Please check your local papers or just google local Halloween events to find out what is on in your area. |
Please note I do not get paid to mention anyone's events, websites etc so please do research further before ordering tickets etc. I do not take any responsibility for external links.
🕸️SPOOKY TALES FROM THE WEB!!! 🕸️
Here are some interesting videos on Witches and spooky tales I have found on youtube. Please note that because of the subject matter some of the content may not be suitable for children, especially younger children.
Well I hope you all enjoyed these links and that you participate in some Halloween spookery!
