A North Yorkshire castle has released its schedule for Halloween and has promised ghostly goings-on and spooky shenanigans. 

Bolton Castle, near Leyburn has created several activities for all of the family, as we head towards Halloween season. 

At half-term, the venue will have trails and activities with a ghoulish vibe, with most of the activities free for all of the family. 

Children with Pumpkin at Bolton CastleChildren with Pumpkin at Bolton Castle (Image: BOLTON CASTLE) The family trail includes pumpkins and silent witches with their bubbling cauldrons to 'inflict their evil spells on visitors who come too close'.

A spokesperson for Bolton Castle said: "Our dungeon is scarily dotted with skeletons proving how hard it is to escape with these poor souls succumbing to the castle’s spell.

There’s no better location for Halloween than a medieval castle nestled deep in Wensleydale - especially a castle where no one can hear you scream."

Bolton CastleBolton Castle (Image: GARETH BUDDO) Alongside those activities, there's storytelling upstairs with the costumed castle resident at 1pm on October 26, 27 & 28 and 30 & 31, where Halloween is given an extra chill for little ones with tales of castle ghouls and funny frolics to make you laugh.

In addition and to really give spooky a capital ‘S’, Bolton Castle is running a ‘Castle by Lanternlight’ tour from 6 – 8pm on Monday, October 28.

The numbers are limited to 30 people and includes a glass of wine or soft drink. Tickets are £20 per person.

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Wednesday, October 30, 4.30pm to 6.30pm, offers a Halloween family tour of Bolton Castle.

Enjoy the castle on a private tour and hear spooky stories to thrill all the family.

This brings alive the tales of ghostly ghouls and spooky goings on – suitable for all ages.

Tickets are £10 per adult and £5 concession and includes a drink.