St John's Haunted House

A family-friendly Halloween walkthrough at St John's House Museum with storytelling, potion-making, slime workshops and crafts.

St John's House Museum is transformed into a spooky, family-friendly haunted house for October half term. Visitors follow clues through the ground-floor rooms to uncover the tale of Sleeping Beauty, with something wicked lurking in the castle woods. The 75–90 minute immersive experience includes potion mixing, a slime-making workshop, messy play, a Witch's Kitchen, Halloween crafts and a playdough zone for younger children, with staff on hand to guide activities. Costumes are encouraged, and a coffee van serves hot drinks and snacks.