October 2008 events at Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Sunday 5 October
North of England Young Athletes Road Relay Championships
Sponsored by Myerscough College
Croxteth Park is delighted to host this event for the second year in succession.
For further details telephone 0870 991 4545 or visit the North of England Athletics web pages.
Saturday 18 October
Compost giveaway - main car park off Muirhead Avenue
10.00am and 2.00pm
Liverpool City Council are giving away the compost made from the green waste collected from the green waste collection services across Merseyside to local residents - as a 'thankyou' for recycling their garden waste using the collection service, or home composting their waste. Bring your own shovel and bags to transport the compost in - there will be someone in our main car park off Muirhead Avenue to help.
Monday 20 October to Sunday 26 October
Spooky Days - Children's Fun Ghost Hunt.
Find all the ghosts; enter the letters on the worksheet to reveal the identity of a famous character associated with Croxteth Hall. Collect your 'treat' from the Spooky Café when you return your entry form.
Normal Hall admission prices apply.
Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 October
Spooky Nights - 'The Phantom Feast'
Timed entry from 6.30pm (entry time printed on ticket)
Come and enjoy some 'Spooky Family Fun' with a theatrical tour of the spooky, historic hall in the dark. Who knows who (or what) you might see?
Recommended for children aged 7+.
Tickets are £6.70/£5.70. Please stick to the entry time shown on your ticket.
Tickets on sale from 12 July from the Hall Gift Shop or telephone 0151 233 6930
Selling out fast - now only available for later entry times. Ticket Hotline and Gift Shop open 10.30am - 4.00pm weekends only from 28 September.
Monday 20 to Sunday 26 October
Spooky Horse Drawn Bus and Donkey Rides
Wheelers horse drawn bus rides will be 'spooky themed' during the half-term break. A small charge is payable for rides.
Thursday 30 October
'Halloween Special' - The Haunted Truth
9.00pm - 3.00am
For many years it has been rumoured that Croxteth Hall is haunted by several ghosts! Information provided by the organisers gives you an idea of what you can expect:
"We are giving you this exclusive opportunity where you will become a team member for the night's investigation. We have a fantastic investigation planned for you at this amazing and huge location.
There are too many unexplained reports, experiences and eye witness accounts to mention from this very famous historic location in Liverpool. Not only will you become a full 'hands-on' team member for the night using all the team's latest gadgets and gismos, but you will be investigating alongside some of the best Mediums available.
In addition you will also be given VIP treatment from the moment you arrive to make this experience even extra special for you. There will be a champagne reception upon arrival and an expensive buffet banquet, fruit, salad and deserts to satisfy any appetite. Refreshments available through the night.
We will also hold a private screening of 'The French Connection'; a Croxteth Hall documentary film contrasting the life of M. Lempereur from his wartime days in a small French village near Avignon through to his life as French Chef to Lord and Lady Sefton at Croxteth Hall.
We have invited some of the best Mediums in the country who you will be investigating with. A full agenda will be provided in advance along with your Croxteth Hall Investigation pass."
This event is now in its fourth year attracting visitors from all around the UK. Please book early to avoid disappointment as a limited number of tickets are available. Ticket price - £99.00. Ticket hotline number - 07092 864 683. Tickets must be purchased in advance. They will not be available for purchase on the night.