Eerie happenings centre around the Mill cottages and buildings where the weavers group, Spinners of Aire will be spinning their creepy webs. Young people who join in the Witch s and Warlock s workshop can try their hand at colouring in, making a witch s hat and making Halloween greetings cards. Alison Watson, Curator at the Mill said Staff always get a bit nervous this time of year, the Mill can be quite a creepy place as the nights draw in so quickly. Visitors can follow a Black Cat Trail to guess how many cats there are around the site and enter into a prize draw for a 5 voucher. Ghostly cartoons will be shown in the Haunted Cinema.
Refreshments are also available.
All children must be accompanied and normal admission prices of adult 2, concessions 1 and accompanied children 50p apply. Formerly the largest woollen mill in the world, the two-hundred year old Armley Mills will be closing its doors temporarily on Monday 29 October 2001 for refurbishment work. Work will be carried out on the main mill building roof, the fa ade, windows, re-pointing of brick work and the creation of an improved area for disabled people or wheelchair users. Although the Mill will be closing the planned events, such as Chemistry Week on Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 November, will still be taking place and the Victorian Schoolroom will still be open for booked visits. Ghost Walks have now been re-located to Abbey House Museum on Tuesday 30 October to Friday 2 November 2001.