Event: Frightful family fun at Crathes Castle

Bring your whole family along for a spooky adventure, from Friday 24–Sunday 26 October.

Get ready to explore the frightful forest in the Crathes Castle grounds. Wear your favourite costume to explore our ghostly trail, look out for the hidden clues and claim your prize.

Come rain or shine, we’ll be waiting for you at Crathes Castle, if you dare …

Duration

From 10am (last entry 3.30pm)

Accessibility

The trail is buggy-friendly.

Is parking available?

Yes. There is a £5 parking charge. Members enjoy free parking, with a valid car parking sticker. If you are interested in becoming a member, please speak to one of our team or head to our Join page.

Do adults need a ticket?

No, only children need a ticket to attend.

Are dogs allowed?

Well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome.

Competition information

Join our Halloween trail for your chance to win a family ticket to this year’s pantomime, Cinderella, at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen on Saturday 29th November.

Every ticket purchased on Eventbrite will automatically enter you into the prize draw. The winner will be selected at random and announced on Monday 27th October 2025. Please see full terms and conditions below.

Terms and conditions:

1. Prize is for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) to His Majesty’s Theatre panto, Cinderella at 7pm on Saturday 29th November 2025. Tickets only valid for that show performance.

2. Competition closes 26th October 2025.

3. The prize has no cash value and cannot be exchanged for cash.

4. Tickets cannot be exchanged for another show.

5. The giveaway is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over only.