If you’re looking for Halloween adventures this October half term, come and stay with us and then head for Scaresville (at magnificent Kentwell Hall nearby) where your family will cross over into a twilight world, where reality and imagination merge, with scares and dares, as you traverse the woods, buildings, and parkland.

And for those of you who don’t want dragons and ghosts, we can offer autumn leaves, fruits and fungi in the woods; fallow deer crunching on horse chestnuts and the barn owl hunting at twilight. We’ve got lots of ideas for fresh air activities and indoor challenges to keep a large, mixed-age group entertained without spending a fortune whilst staying in the Old Brooder Bunkhouse on our lovely farm – families can enjoy the big outdoors with our farm trail quizzes, scavenge hunts, tree-hugging and den-building in the woods (and check out the rest of our farm activity pack). Alternatively you can hone your badminton, table tennis and table football skills, or explore local villages on our road bikes – and with this offer, the tennis court too!

You will have sole use of this well-kitted out and luxury bunkhouse where you can cook and feast together in the kitchen and relax in the cosy sitting room with family games. Thrill-seekers can Go Ape with treetop adventures including a Sundowner adventure in October, Segway through forest or go karting. Nature-loving families can go bird- watching at RSPB Minsmere on the coast where large flocks of ducks gather, along with occasional birds of prey such as marsh and hen harriers, peregrines and short-eared owls, or visit one of Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves and centres where they run activities for all the family.

A few minutes down the road your children can book a slot to do glass painting, ceramic painting, bear building, sand art and other crafts. And for those with really mixed age groups, there are local centres where some can roller-skate while the younger children clamber through tunnels and over obstacles in the soft play area.

Details of Scaresville and other Spooky half-term Halloween fun little and large monsters can be found at www.scaresville.co.uk and www.kentwell.co.uk/events/halloweenies.

Enjoy the endless amounts of family fun there is to be had at the Old Brooder Bunkhouse situated in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. This modern and quirky hostel offers group accommodation for up to 22 people. It’s just perfect for a family get together, celebrations, birthdays, Christmas and more. Being only a 2-hour drive from London Old Brooder Bunkhouse provides the perfect get away for the whole family with a dramatic change in scenery. The gorgeous meadows and flowering fields of the landscape create a picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The cozy feel of the property alongside the immersion into nature makes for the ideal break without even having to leave the grounds.

What to do at and around Old Brooder Bunkhouse?

The rural landscape mixed with the connection of the location offers plenty of outdoor and indoor activities such as:

• Cycle paths – A mixture of off-road cycle routes planned by the hostel and the country roads of the South Suffolk Cycle Route make for perfect days out for any age and ability. Bunkhouse hire includes free use of 20+ adult bikes.
• Hire boats – Boat trips in Sudbury (a nearby town) offer kayak, canoe, and canal boat tours of the river Stour.

• Castles and National Trust sites – Within a half an hour drive there is chance to explore the gardens and interior of Hedingham Castle or the National Trust site of Melford Hall as well as other historical locations and activities.
• Colchester Zoo – Spend the day visiting the lions and elephants at the Colchester Zoo only a 45-minute drive away!
• Enjoy cozy nights in! – During the winter months indulge in the warm environment of the comfy living room with warm drinks or family board games creating the perfect relaxed night in.