HORROR events and truly hair-raising experiences are set to 'spook' visitors in search of a 'fright' this Halloween.

There will be no escaping the chill-tingling festival this year.

Celebrations include Gwrych Castle's Halloween Spooktacular. Visitors can visit the Abergele site and venture around the castle on the scariest night of the year.

On the list of activities is pre-carved pumpkin judging, fancy dress competitions, ghost walk, fireworks, stalls and much more. The event will run on Wednesday, October 31 between 4pm and 9pm, adults £5.

There will also be a Gwrych Castle Halloween Ghost Hunt.

Following a guided tour, guests will then be taken on vigils around the grounds of the castle including the bakehouse, garages, and the restored tower.

This event is for persons aged 16 and over only.

All proceeds go to the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust. For further details, click here. 

On Tuesday, October 30 at 4pm Manorafon Farm Park, Abergele, park is offering a Spooky Fun Experience. This will feature a two hour guided experience, with family performers, Halloween displays and fun activities.

A magical wizard will be making an apperance and visitors will be able to meet and handle some 'ghastly' creepie crawlies and hear tales told by Magnus the Monster catcher. 

A super frighting event - The Undead Facility 23 - is planned at the Botanical Gardens in Rhyl. The supporters of Rhyl Botanical Gardens have hired the kings of horror Garden Den to produce a spectacular fully interactive jump scare horror attraction.

Running between 3.30pm and 9pm and concluding with a fireworks display, the unique event will feature burgers, hotdogs, mask making, pumpkin carving and a meet and greet with monsters.

The SeaQuarium are also getting ready for their annual Spooky Spectacular event.

From October 20 until November 4, everything monstrous, devious and deadly - found within the 'treacherous' underwater world - will be celebrated. Visitors can also take advantage of seeing displays in a whole new light by taking part in guided Torchlight Tours on selected evenings.

For full details, visit www.seaquarium.co.uk

In Dyserth, a party is being hosted in the community centre on October 31 between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. A competition - for the best costume - will be held. The event is being hosted by Play and Stay at Dyserth, a fledgling charity that has been set up to raise money for a new multi-purpose park in the village.

In Prestatyn, visitors will get a chance to hold and creepy crawlies at the town's Spooktacular.

The event, on Wednesday, October 31 on Prestatyn High Street and Nant Hall Road, will run between 11am and 3pm.

Those in search of spooky fun can bring a pumpkin and get it carved by professionals. There will also be a chance to meet and greet characters or take part in a witch hunt.

Artisans Collective at The Old Library will be hosting a puppet show and a Dr Who exhibition.

At 7pm, historian Harry Thomas will carry out a ghost walk of Prestatyn, starting from Home Bargains. Price £2.

For more information, telephone Prestatyn town council on 01745 857185.