With a special family-friendly tour, a chance to climb the central tower, and a free Halloween trail from darkness to light, there is plenty to enjoy.

The Monks, Mischief and Marauders Tour is a fun filled way for children and their grown-ups to find out more about the Cathedral. During the 45-minute tour you can hear stories about badly behaved monks, royal burials and civil war looters, and have a copy of the illustrated children’s guide book to take home. The tour takes place at 2.00pm each day from 26th to 28th October. Tickets are £5 per person or £20 for a family (2 adults and up to 3 children).

Another special tour is the Tower Climb, which runs at 11.00am and 12.00 noon on 26th, 27th and 28th October. This trip goes straight up the winding staircase to the top of the central tower to take in the fantastic views from the top, then comes back down again. The Climb is open to ages 8+, accompanied by an adult, and takes around 45 minutes. Tickets are £6 per person or £25 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children).

Then on Saturday 29th October, between 10.00am and 4.00pm, The Halloween ‘Fear Not’ Trail will find the way from fear to fun, and darkness to light. Starting with some crafty bat making, children and their carers can then pick up a plan and find the interactive challenges set for them inside the Cathedral. The trail will move from dark and scary things towards light and hope, and find out how Halloween leads to Christmas. This is a free activity but it’s best to book a timed ticket in advance to avoid queuing.

All bookings for these events can be made via the Cathedral website www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/october-half-term.aspx.