Halloween Trail: The Secrets of the Ruins (Cowdray Ruins, Midhurst)

Collect a trail map from the Ruins Visitor Centre and follow the clues round the Tudor ruins at your own pace, hunting the story behind the curse. Free arts and crafts in the Tudor Kitchen when you finish, and every child gets a Halloween gift. Open 10am to 3.30pm daily, Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November. Ages 3 to 12. Children £9 if you book by Friday 23 October, £11 after that — adults go free. Outdoors and self-guided, so there is no session to be late for. River Ground Stables, Midhurst, about 12 miles from Chichester. Questions on 01730 812423.