Step Into the Shadows Halloween Trail

Step Into the Shadows is back in Chester city centre from 24 October to 1 November, the free Halloween trail run by Chester BID. It's a family-friendly one, so it works as well with the kids as it does on your own if you're just fancying a wander through the city with a bit of a game to it.

The way it works is simple: you set out across the city centre to find candy clues hidden in local businesses. As you spot them, you note down the colour and design of each one you find. It's less of a race and more of a slow-paced hunt, so you can take your time and see what's on offer in the shops you might usually walk right past.

If you manage to find ten or more, you can hand in your entries and go into a draw for a £50 Chester Gift Card. You can drop your completed sheet off at the Visitor Information Centre in Chester Town Hall or send it over by email, so you don't have to make a second trip back into town if you're already on your way home. The trail sheet itself is available to pick up from the Visitor Information Centre, so that's your starting point.

It runs from 24 October through to 1 November, and it's free to join, which makes it an easy one to slot into a half-term weekend or a rainy afternoon. If you're looking for something to do with the family that doesn't cost anything and gets you out and about in the city, this is a good shout.