Count Derekula and Helen Wearwolf - Mayor Derek Kennedy and town crier, Helen Wearmouth at Spook Night in 2023 (Image: Hexham Community Partnership)
THE spookiest night of the year is approaching and final details are being prepared.
Hexham Spook Night will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 2pm until 9pm in the marketplace, Beaumont Street and Abbey grounds.
Attractions include a funfair, hot food and drinks, pumpkin carving, spooky films, storytelling, dance displays and more.
There will be a skull trail at the Old Gaol along with a spooky window competition amongst businesses and a fancy dress competition.
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