COLCHESTER Castle will be the venue for a number of Halloween events this month - and children get half price entry.

There will be a spooky interactive trail and a smelly ‘History Stinks’ tour as well as a Roman-themed sleepover, spooky storytelling and dark terrifying tours.

For younger members of the family there will be crystal skull craft sessions as well as creepy crawlies at the Natural History Museum.

The castle’s jewellery exhibition, Adorn: Jewellery, The Human Story, is open and included in castle admission.

Children can grab a fun explorer backpack and head off through 3,000 years of history.

Julie Young, deputy leader of Colchester Council, said: “If you're feeling brave this Halloween join us at Halloween At The Castle for plenty of spooks, tricks and treats, in what’s bound to be a fun-packed week for the whole family.”

Find the full programme of events and activities taking place throughout October half term at colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events.