Ghostly Fishing in Devon at Newbarn Farm!

As the nights draw in - venture forth into the depths of the unknown...

When the sun sets late this autumn, after a day's fishing here at Newbarn Farm, a great Fishing Holiday in Devon location; the full moon will be reflected in the waters of Mirror Lake with the Ghost Carp swimming to the depths of the silty floor for fear of being spooked by something more sinister lurking close by!!!!

Spooky Halloween Week of Horrors kicks of with The Wicked Witch of the Woods making an appearance at Woodlands during 'Halloween Happenings' from October 26th - October 31st. Don't just come yourself and have a wicked time bring Ghoulish Dads, Ghostly Mums and dastardly friends they'll have a bewitching time as well. FREE pumpkins & carving, workshops, Trick or Treat, Fiendish Beasties and a Ghost Train. All taking place at Woodlands Leisure Park, Devon TQ9 7DQ. Open daily from 9.30am.
And, as the witching hour draws near join the Haldon Rangers for a feast of Halloween Horrors storytelling around a campfire in the forest! Why not get into the spirit of the event and come in fancy dress? Prize for the under 15's and warm punch will be provided. Well behaved (and quiet!) dogs welcome. Thursday 29th October: Time: 6pm - 7.30pm for children aged 4 - 8 and 8pm - 9.30pm for children 8 and over. £5.00 per person. Booking essentail. Forestry Commission: 0845 3673787.

Scared? Never fear you will be able to retreat into the warmth of your chosen self-catering cottage with fishing here at Newbarn Farm - shut the cold night air and the screeching of the night owls and hungry foxes out by playing your favourite CD soaking in a hot luxurious bath or curled up on the sofa watching a DVD from the library sipping your favourite tipple!

Or maybe you would prefer a Firework Festival - War of the Wizards! On November 7th the famous Woodlands Fireworks Festival heralds the biggest themed bonfire yet. Expectations will be at fever pitch as Spangles the Clown and Ben the Master Juggler march with flaming torches to light the Wizards Bonfire. The leaping flames will light up the stalls and games as the Live Band get's everyone's feet stomping. Best Wizard, Witch & Warlock fancy dress competition & parade plus new for this year - Best Guy competition. Bonfire lit at 6.30pm, 12% discount tickets for Woodlands Leisure Park are available all year round from Newbarn Farm, Fishing in Devon at its finest!

'On This Night of a Thousand Stars', 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' and 'You Must Love Me' are just some of the classics to be heard at one of the most famous and inspiring stage musicals ever written, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Extraordinary 'Evita' comes to the Princess Theatre in Torquay. Bringing to life the dynamic, larger than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita tells the story from her young and ambitious beginnings to the enormous wealth and power she gained and her ultimate rise to sainthood. With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonia Banderas, and featuring one of the most coveted roles in musical theatre, this brand new production of the smash hit show truly promises to be The Theatrical event of the year! Showing twice daily: 30th November - 12th December 2009. Tickets from £12.50 - £29.50. Box Office: 0844 847 2315.


Just a tiny selection of things to do when staying at Newbarn Farm this month. All events within 30 minutes travelling time from the Farm.