Halloween thrills for all ages at Warwick Castle
Zombies roam the grounds in Outbreak 1349 and the Castle Dungeon hosts a spooky Seance at this year's bigger-than-ever Haunted Castle event
Older kids will love the frenetic Outbreak 1349, where ghouls, ghosts and zombies chase you through the depths of the medieval castle.
Rosita, 11, and Heidi, nine, were petrified but loved it, while I had to calm poor Willow, six, whose bravado in the queue disappeared once inside.
Young 'uns may prefer the more sedate and charming interactive tale in the Witches Tower, helping the Princess witch cast a spooky spell. Willow was much happier with that.
An alternative spook is the immersive Séance - and the Castle Dungeon is a must where actors take you through some gory history.
Besides the Halloween fun, my kids loved the Horrible Histories maze, and the falconry displays with their fun commentaries.
We stayed overnight in the magical, medievalthemed Knights' Lodges and dined in their banqueting hall.
GO: WARWICK CASTLE
Stays in the Knights' Lodges over Halloween are from £85pp, a family of four sharing, with two days' castle entry, parking and breakfast. Ticket-only entrance is from £18.50pp when booked online. See