The pumpkins are out, fake blood is flying off the shelves and Pintrests most searched term is ÔÇÿoriginal fancy dress costumesÔÇÖ; Halloween is finally here. As much as we want to fly out to Transylvania and hunt for Count Dracula, our student loans wonÔÇÖt quite stretch that far. WeÔÇÖve chosen the ghouliest ways you can spend this hallows eve on a student budget, without having to dig out your passport.
St Fagans Ghost Walk
If you live in Wales and havenÔÇÖt visited St Fagans, youÔÇÖre probably a minority; but what better time to go than to get well and truly spooked on Halloween. St Fagans Ghost Walk is described as a ÔÇÿno-nonsense, no-gimmicksÔÇÖ event based on real life ghostly encounters that have taken place in the old historic buildings of St Fagans itself. Walk amongst ghosts on this torch lit tour and hear first hand about Welsh afterlife superstitions. You can find more information and ticket prices at this website.
Halloween (2018), Cineworld Cardiff
If you donÔÇÖt want to brave the cold autumnal weather, then CardiffÔÇÖs student cinema prices have your back, donÔÇÖt worry. With tickets as cheap as ┬ú3 with your student card, you enjoy a spooky film for the price of a meal deal. Masked killer Michael Myers returns for a final showdown in this new addition to the iconic Halloween franchise. For an extra pound, I definitely recommend watching Halloween on one of Cineworlds new superscreens. All the same jumpscares, blood and gore but on a much bigger screen. You can buy tickets here
X Scream, Rhondda
Too much of a Scream Queen for the movies and want to take things up a step? Why not be chased by your favourite movie monsters. X Scream in Rhondda brings you a completely immersive experience in ÔÇÿOnce Upon A TimeÔÇÖ. ÔÇÿWe have taken the cosy bedtime stories of childhood and twisted them into the most grotesque, terrifying and ghastly horrors of the imaginationÔÇÖ. X Scream takes you on a 50 minute walk through different horror zones of pure HORROR; expect live actors, special effects and no sleep for months to come. You can visit the website and book tickets at the following link.
Triple Cooked: Disco of the Dead, Tramshed
If youÔÇÖre more of a night owl, and a fan of the weird and wonderful head down to Tramshed for the halloween party of all parties. Admire the funky but freakish costumes whilst enjoying a devilish display of disco tunes and demon dance the night away.
Frightmare, Over Farm, Gloucestershire
A personal favourite Halloween venture of mine, and a truly terrifying experience.Over Farm in Gloucestershire is the ultimate halloween experience for both thrill seekers and also those who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere. Visit in the daytime to admire the fantastic pumpkin sculptures and choose your favourite juicy pumpkin to decorate yourself. The farm is lined with fairground attractions, eateries and bars throughout the month of October. Eat local produce from a BBQ with a hot chocolate in the crisp autumn nights.
For those who like an adrenaline rush wait till dark to visit Over Farm, with 5 uniquely scary attractions it is the ultimate Spook Fest. Walk through interactive mazeÔÇÖs where you will come face to face with prisoners from government experimental labs, zombies, ghosts, THE LOT! The main attraction is the famous Haunted Hayride. Ride if you dare on an old passenger tractor out into the many acres of Over Farm in the dead of night. Who knows how long the old tractor will last, and who know what might be lurking out in the crops and fields.
Find out more about Frightmare here
By Molly Geddes