Looking for something frightfully fun to do with the family this October half term? Join us at Cressing Temple Barns for a Spooky Trail adventure, supported by the Essex Year of Numbers!
From Saturday 18th October to Sunday 2nd November 2025, the historic barns and beautiful grounds will be home to some mischievous magical creatures… and we need your help to send them home!
🕸️ Here’s how it works:
Pick up a FREE Spooky Trail sheet from the Tiptree Tea Rooms at Cressing Temple Barns (while stocks last) or download it to your phone or print it at home. Then, set off around the park to spot spooky characters, count curious creatures, and help our rangers complete their spell!
Once you’ve finished, count up your answers and send them in for a chance to WIN a goody bag and an Explorer Pass worth £85!
Don’t forget!
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Trail sheets are free and available from 18 October – 2 November 2025, between 10:00am and 4:00pm.
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Perfect for primary school-aged children and their families.
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Bring your Autumn and Winter Spotter’s Guide too, it’s another fun, free download!
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Come dressed in your spookiest, silliest, or most spellbinding costume for extra Halloween spirit!
And when you’ve completed your trail, why not pop into the Tiptree Tea Rooms for a warm drink and a tasty treat? From pumpkin spiced delights to hot chocolate and classic Tiptree scones, it’s the perfect way to end your spooky adventure.
Event Details
Where: Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Braintree, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8PD
When: 18 October – 2 November 2025
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Price: FREE
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