Barcelona: where history and culture meets the Nou
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Robin Nowacki combines culture and cuisine with football on a visit to Barcelona – the capital of the Catalonian region of Spain

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Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Wales – Wild Child (Show/Display)
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Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Wales – Wild Child (Show/Display)

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Share your wild side with us by joining in our Wild Child activities and crafts.Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Wales – Spooky Halloween (Show/Display)
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Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Wales – Spooky Halloween (Show/Display)

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come and join us for some spine tingling fun in our spooky house. Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Plas

Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Childrens Halloween Party
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Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Childrens Halloween Party

[ October 31, 2012; 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. ] Childrens Halloween Party and Disco with fancy dress competition in Pavilion Tea-room 6.00. Booking required. 4-6.30pmBodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.bod

Bodelwyddan Castle, Rhyl,, Denbighshire, Wales – Nature Detectives scary creatures
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Bodelwyddan Castle, Rhyl,, Denbighshire, Wales – Nature Detectives  scary creatures

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A family workshop event. Taking a closer look at the strange habits of some of natures scariest creatures – from blood suckers to creatures that creep about after dark. Taking a closer look at the strange habits of some of natures scariest creatures – f

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Anglesey Sea Zoo, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Wales – Boo at the Zoo (Show/Display)
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Anglesey Sea Zoo, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Wales – Boo at the Zoo (Show/Display)

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come and see what the fish really get up to when the lights go out on All Hallows Eve!Anglesey Sea Zoo, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Waleshttp://www.angleseyseazoo.co.uk/

Rhuddlan Castle, Castle Street, Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales – Spooky Day at Rhuddlan
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Rhuddlan Castle, Castle Street, Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales – Spooky Day at Rhuddlan

[ October 31, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Plenty of thrills and chills at the castle. Fun and fear for all the family! Come if you dare!The castle will open at 10.00 with activities from 12.00 noon until 4.00pm Rhuddlan Castle, Castle Street, Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales

Ruthin Gaol, 46 Clwyd Street, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales – Halloween Spooky Special
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Ruthin Gaol, 46 Clwyd Street, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales – Halloween Spooky Special

[ October 31, 2012; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Put on your scariest Halloween outfit (theres a prize for the best one at 2pm) for a seriously spooky day of storytelling and Halloween crafts.Ruthin Gaol, 46 Clwyd Street, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales

Chirk Castle, Chirk, Nr Wrexham, Flintshire, Wales – Haunted Happenings
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Chirk Castle, Chirk, Nr Wrexham, Flintshire, Wales – Haunted Happenings

[ October 31, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come to Chirk Castle and see the spooky goings on. Take part in the live ghost trail and dare yourself to go down the dungeons. Chirk Castle, Chirk, Nr Wrexham, Flintshire, Wales

Chirk Castle, Chirk, Nr Wrexham, Flintshire, Wales – Castle of Mysteries
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Chirk Castle, Chirk, Nr Wrexham, Flintshire, Wales – Castle of Mysteries

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us for this interactive outside tour on the spookiest night of the year. You never know what you might see or hear.Booking Essential Chirk Castle, Chirk, Nr Wrexham, Flintshire, Wales

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Wepre Park, Wepre Drive, Connahs Quay, Wrexham, Flintshire, Wales – Ghost Stories of Wepre Park
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Wepre Park, Wepre Drive, Connahs Quay, Wrexham, Flintshire, Wales – Ghost Stories of Wepre Park

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come to Wepre Park and hear the ghostly tales of the past inhabitants of the Old Hall within the depths of the original cellar. Then a walk around the Rosie pond to hear the horrible tales of the past. Bring sensible shoes and dress appropriately for the

National Slate Museum, Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales – Halloween Trail
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National Slate Museum, Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales – Halloween Trail

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Are you brave enough to follow the Halloween trail through the Museum? How many bats can you find? National Slate Museum, Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.museumwale

Picton Castle, Near Rhos, Haverfordwest,, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Halloween Terror Nights – Festival of Fright
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Picton Castle, Near Rhos, Haverfordwest,, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Halloween Terror Nights – Festival of Fright

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Cursed Book of Doctor Cornelius Agrippa YOULL WISH IT WAS JUST A MOVIE Picton Castle, Near Rhos, Haverfordwest,, Pembrokeshire, Waleshttp://www.pictoncastle.co.uk/Picton Castl

Picton Castle, Near Rhos, Haverfordwest,, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Spooky by Day – Festival of Fright
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Picton Castle, Near Rhos, Haverfordwest,, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Spooky by Day – Festival of Fright

[ October 31, 2012; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Spooky Trail Halloween Fun for all the Family Spooky Dress Parade Spooky Maze The Cursed Book of Doctor Cornelius Agrippa Picton Castle, Near Rhos, Haverfordwest,, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Llanberis Lake Railway, Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales – Halloween Hunt
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Llanberis Lake Railway, Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales – Halloween Hunt

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dare you ride the ghostly train through the Witches Woods to seek out the spirits and spooks? Llanberis Lake Railway, Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.lake-railway.co.uk/

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National Slate Museum, Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales – Great Graffiti!
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National Slate Museum, Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales – Great Graffiti!

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Graffiti was always popular in Quarry Culture as quarrymen left their mark on the slate and walls surrounding them. Come and see Andy DIME ONE Birch – graffiti artist extraordinaire – as he draws up a graffiti wall at the museum and write your name on a p

GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Meet a REAL Owl
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GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Meet a REAL Owl

[ October 31, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Meet a REAL Owl at GreenWood Forest ParkGreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk/GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd,

Oriel Plas Glyn-Y-Weddw Arts Centre, Llanbedrog, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Children’s workshops – Mexican day of the dead
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Oriel Plas Glyn-Y-Weddw Arts Centre, Llanbedrog, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Children’s workshops – Mexican day of the dead

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] During the half term holidays the fabric artist Alison Mercer will be holding three days of different workshops. Wednesday 31st October – Workshops for young people – The day of the dead festival canvases, using imagery from the mexican day of the dead.

GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Howard the Magician
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GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Howard the Magician

[ October 31, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A show full of tricks not to be missed! Watch Howard the magician as he dazzles you with amazing magic tricks including card magic and balloon making. GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales

Conferencing, Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, Wales – Halloween Dinner & Ghost Hunt at Gregynog
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Conferencing, Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, Wales – Halloween Dinner & Ghost Hunt at Gregynog

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Enjoy a 3 course dinner followed by a tour of the Hall looking for its famous ghosts.Please bring cameras and recording equipment. 45/person. B&B accommodation available. Conferencing, Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, Wales

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Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, Wales – Spooky Spectacular Halloween Crafts
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Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, Wales – Spooky Spectacular Halloween Crafts

[ October 31, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come along and make your own scary accessories and decorations in time for Halloween. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12 or 2 and 4pm at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre (Grid Reference SN928646). This is a family event – no unaccompanied children please.

RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Centre, Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, , Powys, Wales – Halloween Witch Walk
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RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Centre, Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, , Powys, Wales – Halloween Witch Walk

[ October 31, 2012; 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Nothing much to do with birds but a lot of fun! This year we plan two walks, one for younger children and another, slightly longer, for older, braver people.Are you brave enought to come for a walk in the woods this halloween night? Hot drinks and treats

GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Creepy Crafts- Make a Harry Potter broomstick
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GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Creepy Crafts- Make a Harry Potter broomstick

[ October 31, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] One of the many events at Greenwood Forest Park over the Halloween period. GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk/GreenWood

Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort, Melin, Nr Crymych, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Celtic Festival of Samhain
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Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort, Melin, Nr Crymych, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Celtic Festival of Samhain

[ October 31, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Please join with us as we celebrate Samhain the Celtic Halloween Festival. Watch the wickerman burn at the end of the festivities. Fun for all the family. Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort, Melin, Nr Crymych, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort, Melin, Nr Crymych, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Dyeing with Natural Materials
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Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort, Melin, Nr Crymych, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Dyeing with Natural Materials

[ October 31, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] A demonstration of dyeing using natural materials. Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort, Melin, Nr Crymych, Pembrokeshire, Waleshttp://www.castellhenllys.com/Castell Henllys Iron Age For

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Fantasy Farm Park, Hafod Peris, Llanrhystud, , Ceredigion, Wales – Halloween Fun
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Fantasy Farm Park, Hafod Peris, Llanrhystud, , Ceredigion, Wales – Halloween Fun

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Childrens fancy dress competition – judging at 2pmFantasy Farm Park is situated in the heart of the beautiful Mid-Wales countryside. It opened to the public in 1998, and since then tens of thousands of visitors have delighted at not only the farm experien

Dinefwr Castle & Park (Newton House), Llandeilo, , Carmarthenshire, Wales – History and Hauntings
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Castle & Park (Newton House), Llandeilo, , Carmarthenshire, Wales – History and Hauntings

[ October 31, 2012; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Come along to our spooky evening at Dinefwr – learn the history and ghostly goings on…Join us for an evening of darkness, led by torchlight around the house, learn the history and haunting stories behind the property.Normal admission charges apply

National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quater, Swansea, Wales – CSI Swansea! Halloween evening Special
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quater, Swansea, Wales – CSI Swansea! Halloween evening Special

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Its Halloween, and the Museum is helping the authorities to solve a crime! Can you help us find out who did it?Join the CSIs (Crime Scene Investigators) after hours in our atmospheric warehouse gallery to use some real scientific techniques to examine the

National Roman Legion Museum, High Street, Caerleon, Newport City, Newport, Wales – Halloween
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National Roman Legion Museum, High Street, Caerleon, Newport City, Newport, Wales – Halloween

[ October 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Games, stories and a prize fancy dress competition on the spookiest night of the year! Dare you face the Soothsayer in our scary room? Challenge your nose in the horrid hags game and watch out for the dead Roman soldier haunting the garden! National