A LINE-UP of unusual family events which promise excitement and intrigue are in place for the half-term holidays at Old Sarum and Stonehenge.

Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson, and Mrs Hudson swap the moors for the ancient stones in a pop-up play for families. Fresh from solving the Hound of the Baskervilles mystery on Dartmoor, they now have to uncover the ‘Mystery of the Stones’.

Salisbury Journal: Sherlock Holmes at the StonesSherlock Holmes at the Stones (Image: English Heritage)

English Heritage Head of Prehistoric Properties for Stonehenge, Scott Ashman said: "To enjoy drama, intrigue, and tall tales this half term, head to Stonehenge and Old Sarum. We’re delighted that Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson have returned once more to the ancient site to help solve the mystery of the stones, and we know that our spooky storytellers at Old Sarum will keep you bewitched."

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Salisbury Journal: Halloween at Old SarumHalloween at Old Sarum (Image: Old Stonehenge)

Visitors can travel back in time at Old Sarum and immerse themselves in tales of the strange and supernatural and listen to stories spun by the storytellers. 

Then create a ghostly tale or craft a ghostly medieval adventure story and experience the atmosphere of the ancient castle ruins.

Participants can take place in the Halloween Quest and discover magical potion ingredients or become an apprentice to a wicked witch.

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Young visitors can come dressed to scare and have a photo taken while at Old Sarum and post it to the castle’s Facebook page and there is a chance to win an English Heritage ‘Kid’s bundle’ prize.

Performance times for the Mystery of the Stones pop-up play is 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 2pm and 3pm between Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, November 5.

The Halloween Half-Term at Old Sarum takes place between Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 29 between 10am and 5pm.

For more information go to English Heritage