STAFFf at Cradley Heath's Haden Hill House are turning the Victorian gentleman's residence into a spooky haunted house ready for Halloween activities during the half term break.

Families can drop in on Wednesday October 29 between 11am and 3pm to enjoy children's creepy craft activities and book onto Beastly Goings On on Thursday, when they can join the team for interactive performances, comedy storytelling and drama sessions with the Sandwell Story Players.

A spooky Halloween party family fun day is being held on Friday between noon and 4pm, with vampires, spooky music activities, magic and balloon modelling, children's crafts, quizzes and trails. There will also be a children's table top sale on  Sunday November 2 from 11.30am until 3pm.

Museum services manager Jane Hanney said: "It should be a great fun week for all the family, with loads of creepy fun and entertainment."

Booking is essential for the Beastly Goings On event and entrance is free for the Halloween party.