(Image: Thorp Perrow Arboretum)
Visitors are being invited to enjoy a mix of Halloween thrills and autumn colour in North Yorkshire as a popular attraction prepares to launch its annual spooky trail alongside spectacular seasonal displays.
Thorp Perrow Arboretum will host its Halloween Trail from October 3 to November 1.
The trail promises "plenty of twists, turns and surprises" for families.
Autumn colour and Halloween attractions combine at Thorp Perrow Arboretum (Image: Thorp Perrow Arboretum)
A spokesman for Thorp Perrow said: "Visitors are invited to embrace the magic of autumn this October, with a spooktacular Halloween Trail and breathtaking displays of seasonal colour offering the perfect autumn day out."
This year’s trail features themed sections for little witches and wizards to explore, including Widow’s Web, Captain’s Bog and CarnEVIL.
Alongside the Halloween fun, visitors can enjoy the arboretum’s glowing autumn displays of reds and oranges.
The Halloween Trail returns to Thorp Perrow with spooky surprises around every corner (Image: Thorp Perrow Arboretum)
A spokesman for Thorp Perrow said visitors can explore the Autumn Bays and the Acer Glade.
They said: "Golden leaves gently fall to the woodland floor as visitors wander through the Autumn Bays and take in the vivid colours of the Acer Glade, before warming up with a coffee and cake in the tearoom."
After exploring the grounds, guests are invited to relax in the tearoom with refreshments.
Autumn colour and Halloween attractions combine at Thorp Perrow Arboretum (Image: Thorp Perrow Arboretum)
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The spokesman said the trail offers something for everyone during the autumn season.
They said: "Whether you're looking for a spooky adventure or a peaceful autumn stroll, there's plenty to discover throughout the season at Thorp Perrow."
Thorp Perrow Arboretum covers 100 acres and features gardens, woodland and rare trees from around the world, including five National Plant Collections.
Little witches and wizards are invited to discover the Halloween Trail at Thorp Perrow (Image: Thorp Perrow Arboretum)