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Stay in a spooky castle this Halloween, Harry Potter style

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) on Oct 14th 2009 at 6:00PM

Ashford Castle in Ireland is spooking it up for Halloween this year, Hogwarts style.

Kids and adults alike are invited to visit the castle for a two-night stay anytime between October 23 and November 2, and partake in the following Harry Potter and Halloween themed activities, taking advantage of the castle's unique features like hidden rooms and woodlands:

Day One:

Visit to the hiding place of Dingle, Ashford Castle's resident owl
Afternoon Chamber of Witchcraft & Wizardry
Kids' dinner in the Dungeon
George V Table d'Hôte dinner for Mum and Dad
Harry Potter movie evening

Day Two:

Isle of Innisfree passage to Inchagoill Island via boat
Hidden garden treasure hunt
Kids' dinner in the Dungeon
George V Table d'Hôte dinner for Mum and Dad
Harry Potter movie evening

The package costs approximately $690 per deluxe queen room per night (suitable for a family of four with two children under 12). Ashford Castle itself is a 350 acre, 83-room, year-round five star hotel with a rich history dating back to the 6th century. The 6th.

Visit Ashford Castle's website for more information.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jayson Oct 14th 2009 7:25PM

Its really amazing idea to celebrate Halloween this year in Hogwarts style. It will be a great fun to celebrate Halloween in Ashford Castle. Harry potter is one of my favorite character. I m watching harry potter movies and reading books all the time from my childhood. And the castle is providing rooms in very reasonable rates. Surely, kids and even there parents will going to enjoy this 2 days. I think it will be the best Halloween i ever celebrated in my life. http://www.downtownluxuryhotels.com/