THE Isle of Wight will be changing its name for 16 scary days this autumn.

Reputed to be one of the most haunted places in Britain, and known globally as Ghost Island, the Island is going to be full of Halloween horror between October 19 and November 3.

Prepare for a deadly mix of guided walks, paranormal investigations, interactive encounters and pumpkin carving days.

The horrible history of Carisbrooke Castle, for example, will help to create the right atmosphere for “little horrors” to scare themselves silly between October 26 and November 3, whilst The Curse of Captain Black ghost walks will take place at 7pm and 9pm each night from Thursday 24 - Saturday 27 October at Arreton Barns.

As darkness falls, the Electric Woods' Lost before Time at Robin Hill will be the place to be from October 18 to November 2 as the park’s stunning ancient woodland is eerily transformed by light, colour and sound…and dinosaurs appear to give the night an extra bite. Are you brave enough to take the trail tour and encounter prehistoric creatures after dark?

October 28 to November 1 is Wizard Week at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The wickedly wonderful Halloween fun will feature owls and birds of prey, magic shows, steam train rides, and a Woodland Walk packed with spooky surprises. Visitors are encouraged to dress-up as wizards and witches, with prizes each day for the best costumes.

And don’t forget - The Apocalypse is Coming to Puckpool Park from October 30 to November 3.  

Find out more at visitisleofwight.co.uk.