Halloween 2017

Halloween 2017 Our Halloween event was open Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October. Members of the public dared to enter and listened the tale of the Bridge Cottage Witch! We had many entries to our pumpkin carving competition! See a photo of some of the entries below. The FREE ENTRY

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Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from Bridge Cottage! Take a look at the witch marks carved into our fire surround here during the 16/17th Century. Do you notice the Apotropaic designs, more commonly known as ‘ritual protection marks’ or ‘witch marks’. They aren’t in any way associated with witchcraft directly, despite the name,

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Atmospheric Halloween Event

This was a wonderful, atmospheric event. Bridge Cottage was the perfect venue for some spooky activities. The main hall fire was lit, we had illuminated pumpkins on show, a Tudor witch and plenty of Halloween craft activities.  

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SPOOKY FUN AT NIGHT

SPOOKY FUN THIS EVENING! Come along to Bridge Cottage at Night, a special Halloween themed family event which is part of the national Museums at Night celebration. A unique opportunity to explore the atmospheric Bridge Cottage at night – see our Halloween decorations, follow our spooky quiz trail and make

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Halloween @ Bridge Cottage

Come to our ‘Museums At Night’ event for some spooky Halloween fun. Thursday 27th Oct 5-8pm. Join us at our atmospheric and newly restored Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre for a special late opening Halloween event. Get involved with some halloween themed crafts, explore the building and complete our spooky quiz trail.

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