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We all know that Halloween is soon approaching. The leaves are turning brown, shops are selling bagged sweets and pumpkins, and there seem to be horror movie specials on the television every night. However, with all of the other things that parents have going on in their lives, Halloween costumes for your kids will get pushed to the back of your mind, only to jump out at you when your child reminds you of it the night before the big day. read more

When you consider Halloween, what springs to mind? Dressing up as a skeleton? A carved pumpkin with its innards removed? Watching sinister movies with the lights off? Or perhaps your abiding memory is of you trailing behind your children, watching as they trundle up to the doors of your neighbours in their eternal quest to garner more confectionery than one human should ever be allowed to consume. read more

Halloween is a time of year many of us feel truly passionate about. You might love horror stories, enjoy the atmosphere, or just find your fun in the way people let their hair down and jump into new roles; whatever the case, this holiday has it all. The only thing that could make it better would be if Halloween dinners became a thing, like Christmas dinners. (We don’t know what a Halloween dinner would look like, but we bet the cakes would look AMAZING.) read more

All across the world, people celebrate Halloween on the 31st of October. But what is Halloween? Where does the holiday come from? In this short guide and fact file, we answer all of your questions! read more

Spooky season is upon us! Before we know it, we’ll be dusting off our Dracula capes and witches’ hats. To get you in the spirit before you attend our Skegness Halloween events, we thought we’d share with you the origins of Halloween in the UK. If you love Halloween as much as we do, you will have probably watched every spooky movie going and learnt all about ‘All Hallows Eve’. Whilst there is some truth to these much-loved films, it is widely believed that Halloween can be traced back 2000 years to the festival of Samhain. read more

If you are looking for a fun day out and things to do in Skegness for Halloween, then we suggest you head to Fantasy Island theme park. Here you can enjoy the scariest rides with family and friends, thanks to the amazing Fear Island attractions. You’ll have so much fun, plus you can enjoy all the usual regular rides and shopping experiences. It really does make for a fun-filled (and scary) day out. Just perfect for the Halloween holiday. read more

This Halloween, Fantasy Island have scary, family fun events taking place that shouldn’t be missed! From Psycho Mansion to Carnivhell, if you’re looking for Spooktacular Halloween events this year then come to Fantasy Island for a great family day out in Lincolnshire! read more

With Back to School sales in the shops and fewer sunny symbols on the weather maps, you might think Summer’s coming to a close. But that doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on seaside fun. More and more people are choosing to go on day trips in the UK as a way of making that summer feeling last a bit longer, and a day trip to Skegness’s award-winning Fantasy Island is the ideal way to beat the end-of-Summer blues. read more

Some of the best memories are made on a hotel break having fun attractions and amenities near to where you’re staying.  Whether you’re looking for a last minute deal or a weekend in Skegness we highly recommend taking in the action packed Fantasy Island during your visit. read more