THERE'S a whole host of ghostly goings-on in Nottingham this Hallowe'en.
Here we round up a selection of the best:
Film fans can scare themselves silly at the Broadway cinema in Broad Street.
The venue is hosting its annual Mayhem Horror Festival until Sunday with screenings of classic horror movies, as wells as Q&As with directors.
Tonight, guests from the Nottingham Writers Studio will be hosting a horror stories event from 8pm. This will be accompanied by screenings of classic TV ghost stories.
Nottingham Boat Club in Trentside, West Bridgford, will be turned into a scary science lab this evening, for an event organised by Gizmo's Lab.
Children can make slime, grab some witches' hair and witness exploding pumpkins and eye-popping experiments.
The event starts at 6pm and costs £5 per child.
For more information see www.gizmoslab.co.uk or call 07505 862 415.
If you don't fancy trick-or-treating but want a slice of spooky action this evening you could head to Clumber Park to take part in a spooky walk.
A trail will be set up around the deserted grounds where Clumber mansion once stood. Story maps are available from the cafe and people can follow markers around the grounds.
People are advised to bring a torch and a sense of adventure!
The park will be open from 6pm, with last admission at 7.30pm. Entry is £8.50 for adults, £4.50 for children or £22 for a family of two adults and three children.
Venture out of the city for haunted happenings at Newstead Abbey.
Psychic Michelle Hare will be there along with Sky TV's paranormal investigator Lee Roberts to conduct vigils and seances to see who is lurking at the abbey on Hallowe'en night.
The event starts at 7pm and tickets cost £25 per person. It is suitable for adults only.
To book, see www.hauntedeventsuk.com or call 07854 199 667.
A ghost walk around Nottingham Castle tonight is already fully-booked but the next one will be on Saturday at 7pm, with others running at the same time each Saturday throughout November.
The walks last for around an hour and a half. Booking is not needed but organisers say it is extremely popular, so get there early to guarantee a place.
Tickets cost £5 for adults, £3 for children, or £13 for a family ticket which admits two adults and two children.
Meet at the Salutation Inn in Maid Marian Way.
Those who fancy celebrating Hallowe'en with a few drinks will be spoilt for choice with a number of city bars hosting special spooky events.
Revolution in the Cornerhouse is holding a Zombie Disco. Devilish drinks include Night Walker and Black Widow cocktails. Everyone who turns up with a carved pumpkin gets a free cocktail and fancy dress is compulsory.
Walkabout in Friar Lane is also hosting a Hallowe'en night with drinks such as Trick or Treat Shots, a Cocktail Cauldron, and Bloody Mary Brew.
