This October, the creators of Manchester’s acclaimed The Twilight Trail are back with a captivating new experience at the Wilderspool Woods – a 4.5 acre hidden woodland in the grounds of Trafford Centre.
The Halloween Trail is a magical and mesmerising light show and interactive experience that will captivate guests of all ages – running from Thursday, 17th October to Sunday, 3rd November.
This year’s trail transforms the eerie woodland of Wilderspool Woods into an enchanted, haunted world, complete with over 100,000 lights illuminating a Skeleton Village. Attendees can look forward to supernatural surprises around every corner, with laser-filled gardens of mist, colourful bats soaring above, and glowing LED eyes that watch from the treetops.
The trail will feature a spooky soundtrack curated by renowned DJ Rasp, enhancing the atmosphere with eerie beats and otherworldly tunes as visitors make their way through the experience.
Families can enjoy interactive moments such as pumpkin picking and carving stations, marshmallow roasting, a skeleton petting zoo, and the vibrant skeleton disco. Guests will also encounter Helix, a floating ribbon of sparkling light that weaves through the forest, and The Twist, a psychedelic, corkscrew pathway of mesmerising lights. Adventurous souls may even stumble upon the mysterious Haunted Hotel or enjoy a drink at Ye Olde Skeleton Arms, a creepy, old-fashioned pub tucked away in the woods.
Adding to the trail’s magic is a top-tier food and drink programme curated by Freight Island, with mouth-watering treats from top traders such as Formaggi by Lazy Tony’s,Voodoo Rays,Cabin Chocolat and Soft Boi
In a major food highlight, Heard, a new burger venture from two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, will also feature on the trail. Bailey, known for his rapid rise to success with Ireland’s best restaurant Aimsir, will bring his culinary expertise to the start of the trail with a selection of smash burgers, made using the finest eco-friendly ingredients from regenerative farms.
The Halloween Trail will run from Thursday, 17th October to Sunday, 3rd November. Tickets are on sale now, with prices starting from £8 for children, £10 for adults, and family tickets from £32.
