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Halloween Up North
Wondering what Halloween activities you can get involved in up North?
Maybe you’re already from around here but need some pointers? Or maybe you’re a student new to the area and need some ideas?
We’ve got you – and, we’ve even included how long it will take you to travel to from your student accommodation at Nurtur House in Sheffield, and Canterbury Hall in Preston.
Sheffield
Travel time from Nurtur House Sheffield: 9 mins.
Travel from Canterbury Hall Preston: 2 hours.
Top Halloween Event: Paint & Sip – Spooky Bob Ross.
Join Bob Ross’ Halloween Special event on Tuesday 28th October. Tickets are available via Eventbrite on the link above.
Your ticket includes a glass of fizz, and everything you need to create your Halloween craft.
Preston
Travel time from Nurtur House Sheffield: 2 hours.
Travel from Canterbury Hall Preston: 20 mins.
Top Halloween Event: Paul’s Farm Pumpkin Patch.
The pumpkin patch at Paul’s Farm is open throughout October, and it’s free entry!
There’s lots of fun to be had, including picking your own pumpkin, a bar and fresh pizza, and ice cream!
Manchester
Travel time from Nurtur House Sheffield: 1 hour 25 mins.
Travel from Canterbury Hall Preston: 1.5-2 hours.
Top Halloween Event: Manchester Halloween Ghost Tour
Manchester has lots of history, and on Halloween itself (31st October) you can enjoy a spooky adventure guided by the team with the spookiest stories.
Grab your tickets using the link above.
York
Travel time from Nurtur House Sheffield: 1 hour 20 mins.
Travel from Canterbury Hall Preston: 2 hours.
Top Halloween Event: York Maze Hallowscream.
York Maze’s Hallowscream won the Best UK Scream Park, so if this is you’re thing it sounds like it will be worth the trip!
There are 5 seperate haunted houses to visit, with street food available to purchase.
This events run until 1st November, and tickets can be booked using the link above.
Liverpool
Travel time from Nurtur House Sheffield: 2 hours.
Travel from Canterbury Hall Preston: 1 hours 10 mins.
Top Halloween Event: Murder Mystery: The City of Curses.
Purchase your tickets above to Liverpool’s Murder Mystery night on 31st October or 1st November.
The event will take you back to the civil war, as you join a secret Witch Hunt trial.
Stoke-On-Trent
Travel time from Nurtur House Sheffield: 1 hours 45 mins.
Travel from Canterbury Hall Preston: 1 hour 15 mins.
Top Halloween Event: The BIG Halloween Street Party
Leeds
Travel time from Nurtur House Sheffield: 50 mins.
Travel from Canterbury Hall Preston: 1 hours 25 mins.
Top Halloween Event: Once Upon a Nightmare.
Will you find your way out before the twisted tale ends?
As night falls, join this Halloween experience in Leeds until Friday 31st October.
Written by the Nurtur Team