**Halloween fun at Cadw sites**

5 Ways to Uncover the Haunted History in South and Mid Wales this Halloween

Wales’s haunted history will emerge from the shadows this October, as Cadw offers a collection of hair-raising events to entertain (and spook!) the whole family.

From folklore with an added fright at Blaenavon Ironworks to gruesome encounters with creepy creatures at Strata Florida Abbey, here are five spine-tingling events to plunge visitors deep into South Wales’s paranormal past this Halloween.

1. Visit an empty, nineteenth century Ironworks after-dark

As night falls, adults can gather at Blaenavon Ironworks and embark on a journey through the site’s silent grounds — which were once filled with the sounds of industrial Wales.

Visitors will join a ghost tour of the site and its cottages, learning of the spine-tingling legends and frightening folklore of the local area.

But it’s not all chills and thrills — a hot drink and Welsh cake will be also offered after the tour.

 Haunted History & Folklore Tours at Blaenavon Ironworks
Sunday 27 October, Thursday 31 October and Sunday 3 November
7pm – 9pm

Pre-book a place for this event by telephoning Blaenavon Ironworks on 01495 792615.
Tour is suitable for adults only. Tickets cost £10.

More information here

2. Enjoy a day of Halloween fun and games

Get into the Halloween spirit as Laugharne Castle hosts a feast of frightening fun and games fit for budding trick or treaters!

Keep an eye out for hidden ghosts and spiders as you wander the castle grounds, set in the town Dylan Thomas dubbed the “strangest in Wales” …

Halloween fun at Laugharne Castle

Sunday 27 October

11am – 4pm

More information here

3. Receive a realistic fake wound at Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths

Inspired by Roman soldiers, receive your very own gruesome fake wound, vampire bite or werewolf scratch to complete your scary Halloween costume in time for trick or treat!

You’ll also get the chance to creep around the 2000-year-old remains with a spook filled tour – tread cautiously and prepare for a scare!

 Halloween Trails and Fake Wounds
Monday 28 October – Thursday 31 October
10am – 4pm

More information here

4. Join a Terror Trail at Tretower Court and Castle

This fortified manor house has stood strong since medieval times — and it has plenty of tales to tell. On a trail around Tretower Court this October, brave families can hunt for ghosts and ghouls that have walked the grounds for centuries.

Keep your eyes peeled on the balcony — the White Lady might just make an appearance…!

 Tretower’s Spooky Trail
Monday 28 October – Thursday 31 October
10am – 5pm

More information here

5. Meet some really creepy creatures at Strata Florida Abbey

 Some very strange noises will be heard from Strata Florida Abbey this October, but what could they be?

Forget witches and vampires — furry rats, scary spiders and a bearded dragon lizard will be among the unlikely visitors crawling to the abbey this spooky season. And if that’s not hair-raising enough, guests can also meet some slippery snakes – friendly ones of course!

What’s more, there’ll also be a trail on offer for those who’d rather a more traditional approach to Halloween.

Halloween Fun at Strata Florida Abbey
Saturday 26 October and Sunday 27 October
11am – 3:30pm

More information here

6. Enjoy an autumnal outing to Raglan Castle

Lovers of the outdoors can discover the wonder of Wales’s wildlife this October, as Raglan Castle puts on an autumnal celebration, complete with woodland-themed displays and activities.

There’ll also be plenty of Halloween fun on offer for those who like to be spooked!

Woodland Magic at Raglan Castle
Saturday 26 October and Sunday 27 October
11am – 4pm

More information here

You can find the full Halloween events programme here or follow @CadwWales or @CadwCymru on Twitter and Instagram and find Cadw on Facebook.

Or become a Cadw member here and gain unlimited access to more than 100 historical sites from as little as £1.50 a month.