While Halloween events for adults seem to become more gory by the year, it can be a welcome relief to find some toned-down October entertainment that offers spooky thrills rather than hardcore chills.
As the likes of scare park Psycho Path and Beamish Museum's Halloween Evenings prepare to subject brave visitors to night-time terrors, there are other attractions in the region which are inviting families to enjoy the likes of pumpkin-picking and themed craft activities. Here, we've created up a round-up of Halloween events set to appeal to children - and easily-spooked adults.
They include - in County Durham - a Family Fright Fest which actually takes place on the site of Psycho Path but, rest assured, all the terrifying inhabitants of the scare park will be safely out of sight; and a magic quest attraction at Raby Castle which is a new addition to the Halloween programme this year.
