A gruesome ghost train is to roll into Derry at the end of the month as part of the city’s annual Hallowe’en Carnival taking place from 25 October to 2 November.
Thousands of revellers are expected to flock to the city for the Hallowe’en party to end all parties, and the packed programme for 2014’s Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival features some exciting new events that will have you quaking in your boots.
Forget Amityville – enter the spooktacular Chateau Le Fear which will take over Ebrington Square from October 17 – 2 November 2, bringing all your worst nightmares to life.
Enjoy the fun at the Freaky Funfair which will also take up residence in the Square from October 22 – November 2, with its own gruesome Hallowe’en ghost train.
Mayor of Derry Councillor Brenda Stevenson said the programme featured fun for all the family.
She said: “Hallowe’en is Derry’s annual highlight event and there’s definitely no better time to visit the city. The festival atmosphere is incredible and there are activities for all age groups, making it the ultimate family friendly destination.
“As the Festival takes place on Friday this year, the fun spills over right into the weekend, making it ideal for anyone planning a mid-term family break. So why not join us in the City of Bones for a fright night celebration to remember?”
The main carnival parade will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display on the Banks of the River Foyle at 8.00pm.
If you want to find out more about the spectres that stir in the City of Bones then hop on the ghastly ghost bus for a terrifying tour of Derry, or enjoy some fearsome family fun in St Columb’s Hall.
Walk the city’s historic ramparts if you dare during the Awakening the Walls, Citadel of Dreams with thrills and spills aplenty in store for your tiny ghosts and ghouls from 30 October – 1 November.
And if you survive the spine-chilling surprises then why not sample some of the impressive fayre at the immense Tower Grill, which will be cooking up some devilicious delights in the Guildhall Square.
Throughout the city enjoy spooky story-telling, bat-watching, creepy crafts, scary shows and fiendish fun aplenty.
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