Shire Hall Halloween Trail
When? 27 Oct 2025 to 01 Nov 2025
Where? Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum - Dorchester
Get ready for frightful fun on our Halloween Trail, packed with creepy clues, spooky surprises, and ghostly giggles for the whole family! Then, unleash your inner monster with our Monster Mask Making activity — craft your own terrifying (or silly!) mask to take home.
Perfect for little ghouls and goblins of all ages. Costumes encouraged!
🕷️ When: from 27th October to 1st of November
🦇 Where: Shire Hall Museum
Don’t miss out — it’s going to be a scream!
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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