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Halloween Half Term Bash

Margate Caves, Margate · 24 October to 1 November 2026

Halloween Half Term Bash, from Margate CavesImage: Margate Caves
24 Oct to 1 Nov

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Margate Caves runs a Halloween Ghost Trail through the caves over half term, from 24 October to 1 November 2026, with a haunted house, pumpkin patch and spooky scarecrow. Crafting and face painting sessions are held on set days, and the cafe serves Halloween treats throughout. The Ghost Trail is included with normal admission and needs no booking, so it suits families.

Highlights

  • Ghost Trail daily 10am to 5pm, last admission 4.30pm
  • Messy Monday Batty Crafts on 26 October, 11am to 4pm
  • Face painting on 31 October, 2 to 4pm

Getting there

Margate Caves, CT9 1FG

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Checked on 17 October 2026 against margatecaves.co.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser before you travel. How we check

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