Armagh promises frightening levels of fun for the whole family this Halloween!
An eerie spotlight will be cast over the City of Armagh with a fun-filled and spooky themed programme of Halloween and October half-term events to suit all ages. From 15th October to 1st November, visitors can enjoy an outdoor concert, arts & crafts activities, terrifying trails, ghostly tours and chilling dramas.
Halloween Concert + Fireworks.
Headline Act: Kian Egan
Mon 27th October @ The Shambles Yard
As the days draw shorter and the nights grow longer, a spooktacular Halloween party is just what’s needed! An open-air concert and fireworks display with former ‘Westlife’ star Kian Egan will take place at the Shambles Yard, Armagh on Monday 27th October. Kian will be performing tracks from his newly released debut album and will be supported by ‘The Hair O The Dawg’ and ‘The Whistlin’ Donkeys’, before the evening ends with a fireworks extravaganza lighting up the October night sky. Set to be a great family night, gates open at 6.00pm. Tickets cost £5.00 and are available at www.armagh.co.uk/halloweenconcert or at Armagh Visitor Information Centre on +44 (0) 28 3752 1800.
FAMILY FUN THIS HALLOWEEN
Family fun is guaranteed at The Navan Centre & Fort, with ‘Little Spooks’ from Thursday 30th October to Saturday 1st November. Enjoy the shadow puppet show and make your own puppet. Put your nerves to the test as you visit the ‘Boo Barn’. Watch your step as you tip toe through the ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ trail. Visit ‘Frankenstein’s Workshop’ where he will be busy working on experiments and vile potions. He might even be looking for you to have a try… beware!! From Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th October, families can enjoy a weekend of family fun at The Argory’s ‘Pumpkins and Potions’ event. Come dressed in your most frightening costume and enter the spook shed for some ghoulish tales. Follow the troll, the goblin and the witch on the fantastic Hallowe’en Trail. Carve a pumpkin to take home and join in traditional Hallowe’en activities for all the family. On Tuesday 28th October, Armagh ‘Planetscarium’ will host a free fun evening with Twilight Rocket Launching, two free theatre shows and spooky arts and crafts and prizes for the best dressed. Pre-booking essential at +44 (0) 28 3752 3689.
ADULT CHILLS
The historic Armagh Gaol will open its doors for a series of spooky, special edition Halloween Tours on Fridays & Saturdays from 17th October to 1st November. The Gaol has seen and heard many ghostly goings-on since it closed its doors in 1986, although some would suggest this has been going on for much longer. Built on an old military barracks there have been noises and ghoulish carry-ons within the walls that have seen 3 men executed and many more deaths over its 200 year history. On this special spooky Halloween tour, you will be regaled with the harrowing stories associated with Armagh Gaol’s long history. Pre-booking essential at www.armaghgaoltours.com.
Be afraid, be very afraid… Halloween Night at Navan promises to be a ‘horrifying’ experience. Definitely not for the faint hearted! Join the guided walks through what can only be described as hair-raising trails, but perhaps your guide is the scariest of all… Through the bloodcurdling screams, be careful of your surroundings, you never know what’s lurking in the undergrowth, what can pop out from behind a tree, or where your guide is leading you!
Make the spine chilling visit to The Market Place Theatre this Halloween for thrilling drama’s, including ‘The Haunters’ on Thursday 30th October and ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ on Saturday 1st November.
Great Value Breaks
With so many events this Halloween it’s the perfect time to enjoy an overnight break to Armagh with a wide range of accommodation available. Enjoy one night’s dinner bed & breakfast for only £62.50pps at the Armagh City Hotel or stay at the newly refurbished Armagh City Youth Hostel from only £18pps or £48 per family. For full details on accommodation available in Armagh visit www.armagh.co.uk/stay.
For further information on any events this Halloween contact Armagh Visitor Information Centre on +44 (0) 28 3752 1800 or visit www.armagh.co.uk/halloween