Halloween Events at Belvedere

• Belvedere will host its Halloween Events including:

•  Belvedere Scarecrow Festival 28th to 31st October 2011

• Trick or Treat Tails & Yeti Attack on 30th & 31st October 2011 (Bank Holiday Weekend)

• Halloween Bat Walk on Friday 28th October 2011 at 7.30pm

• Belvedere Spook on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th at 7pm (not suitable for young children)

• Read on for more details of above events:-

HALLOWE’EN EVENTS AT BELVEDERE HOUSE.

A former owner of Belvedere House Lt Col. Charles Howard-Bury led the first Everest Reconnaissance in 1921 which included George Mallory who disappeared on a later climb in 1924 on the mountain. During the first expedition Howard-Bury was shown footprints in the snow by the locals who told him about the hairy man of the mountain, the "Yeti". Howard-Bury was sceptical but included in his report to the Daily Telegraph who were a sponsor on the expedition and included several exclamation marks on his telegraph but these were not printed and the story was printed as fact. The legend of the Yeti was born. Howard-Bury had brought a bear cub back to Belvedere from his earlier travels and un be knownst to any one else smuggled a Yeti cub also back to Belvedere where it was let loose on the estate after his death in 1963. The Yeti survives to this day and is normally sighted around Hallowe'en on the estate and is particularly fond of chasing the red Belvedere Tram through the woods. He has also attracted some horrible friends who following his bad example has led to the wood being referred to as "The Forest of Fear"

Belvedere Trick or Treat Trails Sunday 30th & Monday 31st October 2011

On Bank Holiday weekend Sun and Mon at midday  Belvedere hosts it's Trick or Treat Trail through the ancient whispering woodland where thousands of goodies are hidden on the 160 acre estate but be careful not to disturb the Yeti. This is followed by Tram trips through the Forest of Fear.

Belvedere Scarecrow Festival 28th to 31st October 2011

On Hallowe'en Weekend Belvedere hosts it's second Scarecrow Festival with local schools, groups and indiviuals competing for great prizes. The Scarecrows are on public display from Fri 28th until Sun 31st and there is a peoples choice prize. (see sepetate entry is 'whats on' section of this website)

Scarecrow Festival Entry form pdf 

Scarecrow Festival Rules pdf 

Scarecrow making tips 

Creatures of the Night  - Friday 28th October 2011

On Friday 28th October at 7.30pm "Creatures of the Night"is a special Hallowe'en Bat Walk with Bat Conservation Ireland where after a talk on Bram Stoker, Dracula and Vampire Bats you venture out for a night time walk with Bat Detectors to listen and identify the echo location signals of the Bats on the estate. Belvedere is home to 7 out of 9 native species.

NEW for 2011 - Belvedere Spook - Sat 29th & Sun 30th October 2011

NEW EVENT; Spook Walk in the Forest of Fear. Guided walks through ghostly scenarios along a 1.5km trail trough the ancient whispering woods, including ScareCrow Garden, Crashed Tram, The Fog, Terrifying Tree House, Bad Fairy Garden , Victorian Warped Garden and finally the Haunted Belvedere House where the Wicked Earl has returned from the otherworld at the feast of Samhain. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for an outdoor walk and bring a torch. Booking essential as numbers on walks limited.

Starts 7pm and each 15 minutes until last one at 11.15pm.

 
Is it outdoors?
Yes it is a 1.5km walk along hard surface trails through the Belvedere Estate.
 
What should I wear?
Wear warm comfortable clothes and footwear suitable for an outdoor walk in October.
 
Do I have to book in advance?
It is advised to book in advance to secure your preferred time slot and if you are in a group to keep you together.
 
Can I pay on the night?
Only if not sold out earlier and may have long delay
 
How Scary is it?
It is not suitable for children under 8 and has a moderate to high scare factor.
 
Are there refreshments available on the night?
No the cafe is not open for this event.
 
What time do the walks start?
The event starts at 7pm each night and you can book into 15 minute slots between 7pm and 11pm.
 
How long does the Walk last?
Approx one hour.

Yeti Information