Celebrate a “Hogwarts Halloween” at Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle – Hogwarts Halloween

As summer winds down, before you know it Halloween will soon be here. If you are looking for an unforgettable Halloween experience, consider the amazing Ashford Castle.

Historic Ashford Castle in Ireland, is hosting a “Hogwarts Halloween” celebration. It’s a place where Harry Potter’s magical world of witches and wizards will come to life.

Ashford Castle dates back to 1228 and is located on 350 acres of County Mayo, on the shores of Lough Corrib and the River Cong in Ireland. Ashford Castle is surrounded by a spectacular backdrop of woodlands, lake, river and mountains.

Ashford Castle offers a variety of secret rooms, hidden alcoves, and mystical surroundings of secluded woodlands that make Ireland’s Ashford Castle the perfect location for magicians in the making. After all, sorcery and magic at the historic castle date back 700 years. It will be anybody’s guess what may happen at the “Hogwarts Halloween” celebration.

From October 28th through November 6th, there are two different “Hogwarts Halloween” packages to choose from:

October 28, 30; November 1, 3, 5
Noon – “Forbidden Forest” treasure hunt for entire family
3pm – Visit to the hiding place of Dingle, Ashford Castle’s resident owl (supervised)
4pm – Afternoon “Chamber of Art” painting class (supervised)
5pm – 6:30pm: Kids’ dinner in the Ardilaun Suite (supervised)
6:30pm – 9pm: Harry Potter movie evening (supervised)
From 7pm – George V Table d’Hote dinner for Mom and Dad

October 29, 31; November 2, 4, 6
Noon – “Hidden Garden” treasure hunt for entire family
3pm -”House Elves” cooking class (supervised)
4pm-5pm – Afternoon “Chamber of Witchcraft & Wizardry” (supervised)
5pm – 6pm – Kids’ dinner in the Ardilaun Suite (supervised)
6:30pm – 9pm – Harry Potter movie evening (supervised)
From 7pm – George V Table d’Hote dinner for Mom and Dad