Halloween Half Term Fun at Shire Hall
When? 24 Oct 2023 to 29 Oct 2023
Where? Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum - Dorchester
Shire Hall Museum will be full of scarily fun activities this Halloween Half-term!
Throughout the half-term holidays, Shire Hall Museum will become home to spooky family-friendly fun.
. Slippery slime-making workshops*
. creepy crafts
. spooky trail!
Come down to our underground cells at the most haunting time of the year!
After your visit, pop up to our café for some seasonal autumnal recipes and Halloween treats.
Kids who are dressed up go free**.
There is no need to book this Halloween!
*additional charge of £2
**3 kids go free with every full paying adult.
More information:
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Event hosted by:
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UY, DT1 1UY
Tel: 01305 261849
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