We love a bit of ghoulish fun around this time of year.

And if we can team it with a bit of exercise and a hot chocolate, then everyone’s a winner.

This Halloween we’ll be putting Victorian Wicked Garden at Fota House and Gardens at the top of the list for a ramble.

The 19th Century stately home hosts and annual Creepy Crawl in the grounds, inviting Halloween fans of all ages to take a family-friendly, self-guided ramble around Fota Arboretum and the Victorian Wicked Garden.

If you survive the trail, head back to the house to collect a treat in front of the open fire, then trick someone into hitting the the Bakestone caravan for you for a creamy hot chocolate.

A bargain day out 

There’s no need to book either; just turn up between 11am and 3pm from Saturday, October 26th to Monday, October 28th and also on Halloween, Thursday 31st.

Children’s entry is €5 (bargain) and adults are free so bring the whole gang – you can find out more on their Facebook page here.

Costumes are encouraged so don’t forget your masks and capes.