THINGS are getting spooky as we approach Halloween at the end of this month. 

There are plenty of spine-chilling activities to do in south Cumbria this month, and we asked readers to list some of their favourite upcoming events. 

The Terror Tunnel

Returning again this year is Barrow Raiders and Laserlightalive's 'The Terror Tunnel' on October 31 at Craven Park. Families enter the tunnel to the pitch at their own risk - there may be some surprises waiting for them with flashing lights, smoke, bangs, special effects and actors dressed in costumes. 

Under 10s are from 5-7pm, costing £2 per child. From 7.30pm-11pm tickets are £5 per person, with repeat runs costing £1 per person. There is also a marquee with a disco that is free entry from 5pm-11pm. 

Halloween Party

The Soccer Bar on Wilkie Road, Barrow, will be hosting a kids fancy dress party on Sunday, 29 October. Tickets cost £1 per child, with hotdogs and a bouncy castle included in the price. The event starts at 2pm, and the bar will also be open. 

The Brockhole Halloween Experience

From October 21-29 there will be plenty of Halloween activities at the Brockhole Centre, Windermere from 10am to 5pm (general access to the centre and ticket collection starts at 9am). New activities for 2023 include Axe Throwing, new Haunted Forest, Tipi of Terror, Arachnid Assault, Spooky Pet Encounter and Laser Tag in the Wood. 

The Pumpkin Passport costs £24 and allows access to all 20 activities at Brockhole. Booking early is advised as this ticket has sold out for the last four years. 

There is also a Pumpkin Passport PLUS Treetop Nets ticket which is new for 2023 and costs £34. This includes access to the Zip World section of Brockhole which will have 'Arachnophobia' theming.

Spooky Creative Crafts

Windermere Jetty Museum will be offering arts and crafts sessions from 24-29 October. It will have a creative den where kids can collect anything they need to create their own junk creatures. Activities are included in museum admission.