AWAY FROM IT ALL
18th century architecture and 21st century luxury combine at The Crofts of Cairngorm – a stone cottage stunner in North East Scotland…
TIME OUT
Head to Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle, to see Exposed: The Naked Portrait. The new, promiscuous exhibition showcases unclothed portraits of exposed big names – everyone from Mick Jagger and Naomi Campbell, to John Lennon and Linda McCartney.
Hexham’s Spook Night on Saturday means pumpkin lantern competitions, funfair thrills, fancy dress contests, storytelling and Halloween-style face painting. Hot treats and drinks for the whole family, too.
WITH THE KIDS
Take them to Wallington on Sunday, where they’ll be free to get stuck in to creepy crafty. Enter spooky yurts and give pumpkin carving a go.
A weekend trip to Belsay Hall means tons of fang-tastic fun in the form of spooky stories, ghoulish games and haunting live performances.
FOODIE
Visit Malton’s new vegan and vegetarian deli, The Purple Carrot. Pick up plant-based goodies, including beetroot quiche, cashew nut roast, veggie-packed pastries, pies and more.
Treat your tastebuds and sink your fangs in to foodie treats at Stewart Park’s Halloween-themed Farmers’ Market on Sunday. We’re talking fiery curries, monster-sized loaves, toasted marshmallows and spooky scotch eggs.