Castle Howard collaborates with gothic Yorkshire baker and writer Helena Garcia on spook-tacular Halloween events

Iconic Yorkshire stately home Castle Howard has partnered with popular baker, writer, and Great British Bake Off star Helena Garcia to create a series of events for Halloween.

Helena starred on Series 10 of Bake Off in 2019, delighting the judges and viewers alike with her spooky style. She has since written multiple baking and crafting books, plus her children’s book, My Mummy is a Witch. Castle Howard has partnered with Helena to create a series of Halloween-themed events in October, from Spooky Afternoon Tea to a retail pop-up showcasing her range of gifts and homewares in the Castle Howard Farm Shop.

Helena has collaborated with Castle Howard’s Executive Head Chef, Nathan Richardson-Kelly, on the Afternoon Tea menu, which includes Pumpkin Patch Cakes, Devils Fingers and Bat Scones with berried alive jam.

Castle Howard Visitor Attraction Director, Abbi Ollive, said: ‘We’re so thrilled to be working with Helena. This builds on the popularity of both our family and adult Halloween events in previous years, as our visitors look to make the most of the Autumn season. Helena’s creativity and flair will make for a unique series of events which we know our visitors will thoroughly enjoy.’

Event dates

29th August–31st October

Halloween Pop-Up in the Farm Shop

 

12th October

Spooky Afternoon Tea in the Grecian Hall and Q&A with Helena

 

12th October

Halloween Storytime and Bath Bomb Workshop with Helena

 

13th October

Spooky Afternoon Tea in the Grecian Hall

 

Book tickets online at castlehoward.co.uk