This October, Halloween comes alive through magical tales, hands-on activities and myth-busting exploration onboard HMS Trincomalee at Royal Navy Museums: Hartlepool.

Kicking the events off for a fang-tastic time on October 24, Set Sail for Story Time will follow an imaginative adventure, where families will discover that trying something new can be exciting and bring the seaside to life before having a go at activities that bring story ideas to life.

With the power of science, visitors will be able to become Maritime Myth Busters on October 27, to see if they can uncover illusions that could have inspired the stories sailors told at sea. For centuries, sailors – including those serving in the Royal Navy – have shared stories of ghost ships, mysterious lights and strange shapes appearing through the fog. But could science explain some of these mysterious sightings?

Lanterns and Legends will return for another year on October 28, where visitors can unleash their creativity and create their own lantern onboard HMS Trincomalee as they gather to hear magical legends from Serenia the Sea Witch.

Alongside the spooktacular line-up, the rest of the Museum remains open, offering the chance to explore the historic quayside and climb aboard the atmospheric HMS Trincomalee, the oldest warship in Europe still afloat.

The Museum’s galleries are also open, including the Interactive Horrible Histories Pirates exhibition. Families can discover what it takes to be a pirate through hands-on challenges, pirate characters and cheeky, gruesome pirate facts.

All events are included with a valid museum ticket. Tickets to Royal Navy Museums: Hartlepool, can be purchased online at: https://www.royalnavymuseums.org.uk/visit-us/hartlepool.