It’s the spookiest time of the year and the ghosts and ghouls are ready to come out to play. If you fancy a scary trip away this Hallowe’en, there are some spine tingling places to visit where you can enjoy some devilish thrills and spills.
Taking a short break in Transylvania might lead you on a journey of gruesome tales and terrifying horror stories – definitely not for the faint hearted.
An absolute must for any visitor is one of the guided tours available which will take you to Vlad The Impaler’s birthplace, castles and tomb while staying in one of the country’s most eerie towns, Brasov.
At Bran Castle you can even look forward to a special Halloween tour, guided by Count Dracula himself.
Closer to home, Scotland also has some truly frightening attractions of its own where you can uncover the city’s dark side.
Edinburgh is renowned for its ghosts and haunted hotspots and where better to scare the wits out of the family but The Edinburgh Dungeon. Packing in years of gruesome history into the 80-minute tour, it’s one of Edinburgh’s scariest visitor attractions.
You’ll come face to face with some of Scotland’s most notorious characters such as Burke and Hare as well as the famous cannibal, Sawney Bean.
The Edinburgh Dungeon is a thrilling mix of theatre and rides and is sure to give you an insight into the city’s murky past as well as a few frights along the way.
If that’s not enough to get your adrenalin pumping, there’s more spooky action down on The Real Mary King’s Close. Buried deep beneath the Royal Mile lies Edinburgh’s deepest secret; a time capsule of hidden streets under the City Chambers.
In the company of a tour guide, visitors will be thrilled with the fascinating twists and turns of the underground closes.
Hotel Breaks
Check out the latest deals available through talkholidays.com, there’s some great rates on Brasov hotels this month, and you could be following in Dracula’s footsteps as you explore Romania’s historical landmarks.
Alternatively, take a break in the Capital and enjoy Halloween at The Edinburgh Dungeon – if you dare!
Happy Hallowe’en.