WHAT’S ON: FAMILY FUN THIS OCTOBER WITH IT’S IN NOTTINGHAM HALLOWEEN TRAIL

 

Following on from the success of last year’s It’s in Nottingham Halloween Trail, when around 400 families descended on the city to join in with the free fun, the spooktacular event is back again and it is bigger and better than ever before with 78 bars and restaurants taking part in this year’s event.

Dress up in your favourite Halloween outfit and Trick or Treat your way around the city centre on Thursday 31 October 2019 using the It’s in Nottingham’s Halloween Trail map to hunt out the hidden ghostly characters, collect goodies, brew up a potion and take part in craft activities and games.

 

The fun starts at Trinity Square where the Ghostbusters car ‘Ecto 1’, possibly the rarest movie car in existence, will be parked up and available for a selfie. The It’s in Nottingham team of Ghostbusters will be handing out free treat bags at 10am and again at 12 midday (limited bags available on a first come, first served basis) for little ones to fill up with sweet treats as they make their way round the city.

Hunt out the hidden spooky characters: Molly the Mummy, Ben the Bat, Frankie Frankenstein and Bob the Blob in such venues as: Ed’s Easy Diner at intu Victoria Centre, Fopp in intu Broadmarsh, Flint Barbers on King Street, Hotel Chocolat on Albert Street, JoJo Maman Bébé on Poultry, MAC Cosmetics on Bridlesmith Gate, MeetSpace VR escape room, intu Victoria Centre, Nottingham Bowl on Belward Street, Prezzo on Forman Street, Two Seasons on Fletcher Gate, The Alchemist on King Street and Thomas Sabo, intu Victoria Centre.

There will also be free activities for people to take part in such as brewing a potion at Malt Cross on St James’s Street; face painting at Paperchase on Middle Pavement and at Nottingham Coffee Club in intu Victoria Centre; pet a spider at John Lewis & Partners; visit the balloon artist at Frankie & Benny’s on Upper Parliament Street or at MOD Pizza on Long Row; make a wizard or witches hat with Professor Vanessa at Faradays Nottingham, Victoria Street or attempt to make your way through the giant spider web at Das Kino on Fletcher Gate.

Look out for the gigantic Ghostbuster character, Stay Puft Marshallow Man, who will be in Trinity Square from 10am on Saturday 26 October 2019 with a team of Ghostbusters who will be handing out the It’s in Nottingham Halloween Trail maps ready for the fun on 31 October 2019.

Trail maps are also available to collect from all participating venues and can be downloaded from www.itsinnottingham.com/halloween .

“Our Halloween Trail was such a great success last year that we decided to do it again,” said Jeff Allen, chairman of Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID), the organisers of this It’s In Nottingham initiative.  “It encouraged people, particularly families, to come into the city to follow the trail enabling them to discover local shops, try different restaurants, visit coffee shops and pubs.  Ecto 1 was a big hit too so we couldn’t resist bringing that back as well.”

“It’s a great opportunity for us to take part in the Halloween Trail and we look forward to welcome lots of families through our doors,” said
Joel Lydamore operations manager at Malt Cross Bar & Kitchen. “We can’t wait to brew some potions in our workshop space.”

Louise Spencer, toys and gift food team manager, at John Lewis & Partners Nottingham said; “We are really excited to be a part of the It’s in Nottingham Halloween Trail. Families joining the trail are also welcome to take part in our spooky events that are happening across the autumn half term holiday. There will be something to delight every age and as if that wasn’t enough, we have everything you need for a devilishly good party, including decorations to make your home spook-tastic.”

For further information about the Halloween Trail visit: www.itsinnottingham.com/halloween