Southern Spooky Halloween Weekend in Kent
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Join OutdoorLads for an action packed Spooky Halloween hostel weekend in Kent.
... Don't forget your Halloween Fancy Dress ...
Our hostel is nestled on the north Kent coast - this hostel provides a great base for exploring the picturesque and historic Kent Countryside.
The hostel itself is a large traditional Oast House with plenty of character and comfortable dormitory-style rooms with basic amenities.
With easy access to the Kent Downs, historic Rochester, Chatham Dockyards, it’s an excellent location for hikers, nature lovers, and anyone interested in outdoor activities. Whether you're walking, cycling, or simply enjoying the scenery, YHA Medway provides the perfect backdrop for a spooky retreat.
Weekend itinerary
Friday evening
- Arrival from 4:30pm ( Please don’t arrive earlier as we do not have access to the hostel)
- We will have a meal provided from about 7.30pm.
- Pumpkin carving competition or you can chill and relax
Saturday
- Continental Breakfast
- Day walk options may include, Historic Rochester, the Hoo Peninsula or Monkdown Woods on the North Downs.
- Off Road Mountain Biking (bring you own bike or use a bike hire shop)
- Winter Sports at Chatham Ski Sports Centre - Tobogganing
- Halloween Dinner
- Halloween Fancy Dress and Games
Sunday
- Continental Breakfast
- We will all pack, clean and prepare to leave the hostel.
- Optional Sunday short walk with a roast lunch.
Extra Information:
Dogs: Sorry, this event is not suitable for dogs.
Other local attractions:
Chatham Dockyards
Royal Engineers Museum
Chatham Snow Sports
Rochester Cathedral
Leeds Castle
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Photos: Pictures are courtesy of OutdooLads members and YHA.
What to bring
For the the hostel bedding is provided but you will need to bring a towel.
For the day events:
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Friday evening meal: Included in the cost
Saturday, Sunday breakfast: Included in the event cost: continental breakfast on Saturday and on Sunday.
Saturday lunch: Please bring a packed lunches.
Saturday dinner: Included in the event cost.
Tea & coffee: Included throughout the weekend.
Other drinks: Please bring your own evening drinks.