GUT-WRENCHING TALES AND GRUESOME FUN AT HALLOWEEN HALF-TERM
Naval history is filled with truly revolting stories, and this Halloween half-term, we challenge you to dive nose-first into a gruesome adventure. Prepare for stomach-turning tales of historic diseases and the bizarre, often disgusting cures attempted throughout the ages. Get ready for a hands-on experience through the darkest, most unsettling side of Dockyard history – guaranteed to make your skin crawl!
BATTLE OF THE BILGE (23 – 31 OCTOBER 2024)
Meet Widow Wink, the queen of queasy cures! At her apothecary table, she concocts potions from foul-smelling herbs and a variety of natural nasties. Feeling brave? She might even offer you a leech or two to really churn your stomach!
Then, seek out Assistant Surgeon George Bass, a true expert in the gruesome world of seafaring surgery—quite literally on the cutting edge! From pulling rotten teeth to sawing off gangrenous limbs and tending to festering gunshot wounds, he’s got the perfect tool for every grisly job.
Follow the characters to the live-action “Battle of the Bilge,” where they compete for the Yuck Yard Cup. Who has the nastiest disease or the most revolting cure? Choose your crew wisely, jump in, and discover the best (or worst) ways to treat those horrifying ills!
THE RATCATCHER’S TRAIL (DAILY)
Can you sniff out the rats and revolting foodie facts as you creep around the Dockyard? Hunt down the rodents to uncover gross answers and sink your teeth into tales of gruesome grub!
GALLERY OF GOO (DAILY)
Step into the explosion zone and launch vials of revolting slime onto our monstrous Gallery of Goo. Create a splat-tacular disaster-piece and take home your own gloriously gruesome design!
USEFUL INFORMATION
| Cost & Booking | Included in your Dockyard entry ticket. No additional booking is required. |
| Dates | Halloween Half Term Battle of the Bilge: 23 to 31 October 2024 The Ratcatcher’s Trail: 19 October to 3 November 2024 Gallery of Goo: 19 October to 3 November 2024 |