New ‘Haunted Horsham’ digital story trails are available now for visitors and residents to enjoy for free across the District’s high streets, commissioned by Horsham District Council. Take part this Halloween and October Half- Term holiday up until 5 November.
To take part in the trails there is no need to register or download an app. Delivered by geogaming platform High Street Safari, the spooky trail for your chosen high street can be completed on a smartphone through their website.
Local community partners across Billingshurst, Henfield, Horsham, Pulborough, Southwater and Steyning are leading on the organisation of the project, working closely with businesses and venues in each of their towns and villages to host the trails.
The trails feature spooky ghosts designed especially for Horsham District, based on local history and stories of established legends and gruesome history events.
These ghostly characters have taken up residence in paranormal pumpkins, haunting local high streets. It’s your job to find and release them, but they won’t go easy! They’ll make you complete mini challenges before they’ll reveal themselves in augmented reality, combining real world and computer-generated content. Take selfies and make videos with each of them before you download a prize e-book.
Don’t let the kids have all the fun, why not pop into a local high street business whilst you’re there whether you’re picking up ideas for your Christmas gifts or seeking a coffee break!
Commenting on the new Halloween-themed trails, Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Local Economy and Place Cllr Ruth Fletcher said:
These interactive trails with a Haunted Horsham twist are a great free activity for families.
"I hope many people enjoy taking part and use the opportunity to pick up some early Christmas shopping ideas in our local businesses whilst they are out and about having fun.
To get involved in the trail this Halloween and to find how to play, all you need to do is visit the High Street Safari website and choose your location using the drop-down menu.
You will then be able to view the trail map detailing the 10 participating businesses or venues, where you will be able to visit the digital pumpkins and release the ghosts by scanning the QR code in the windows.
Look out for another seasonal story trail which is set to take place this Christmas.
The trails are being delivered by High Street Safari, organised by Horsham District local community groups, and are funded by Horsham District Council.