The Museum of Power in Langford is hosting a variety of Halloween activities from Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 October.

Activities on offer every day include:

• Bug Hunt - join Essex Wildlife to find the bugs and creepy crawlies in our grounds.
• Autumn Arts and Crafts - have fun painting, hiding and finding rocks around the Museum grounds.
• Exciting engineering - can you build the strongest bridge or tallest newspaper tower? A prize will be given for the strongest bridge and the tallest tower.

On Thursday 26 October, Professor Dean the Steampunk Scientist and Magician will visit, along with the Royal Society of Chemists and 'Let's Get Crafty' walk-in activities. The Miniature railway will be running and Astaria Model Village will be open.

The Miniature Railway runs from 10am to 3pm and costs £2 per adult, £1 per child (aged 3 to 15 years), and children aged two and under ride for free.

Normal Museum entry prices apply: adults £7, concessions £6, children (aged 5 to 15) £3.50, and children under five £1. The Museum building is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays.