Witch way did Belinda’s cats go?
ARE you ready for a Halloween adventure this half term? Belinda Broomsticks has had a really bad day, she’s lost 13 black cats, and worse than that, the cavern trolls have stolen her magic cauldron and hidden it deep in the caves under the Heights of Abraham.
What she really needs is an army of magical children to join her on a hunt inside the caverns to locate her enchanted cauldron - and if it’s found there will be magical little gifts for every child on the tour!
Belinda, the Good witch of Masson Hill, is one of the attractions at the award-winning Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath this October half term.
Other attractions this Halloween include scarecrow displays and an overground I-spy treasure hunt for 13 cats for younger children.
The Rutland Cavern has been welcoming guests for over 200 years, and tells the story of the families that worked in the lead mines centuries ago.
During the grotto period normal tours will only take place between 10-30 and 12 noon and then after 3pm until close.
All the usual attractions are also open, including the spectacular cable car flight across the Derwent Valley, guided tours through illuminated caverns, two adventure playgrounds and the Masson Pavilion Cinema.
Other features include the Victoria Prospect Tower built in 1847, Tinkers Shaft, a reconstruction of a mining shaft, and the fascinating Long View Exhibition that charts the history of this unique place.
Grotto tours will take place between 12 noon and 3pm and cost £4. Mums and dads are welcome to join the adventure and because they’re all grown up they don’t need a ticket.
There are only 300 tickets available for each day, and once they’ve gone, not even Belinda’s magical charms will get you through the door.