A GHOST-FILLED farm is opening its gates to youngsters with nerves of steel next week.

Broom House Farm, outside Witton Gilbert, near Durham, is holding tours of its haunted barn from Wednesday until Sunday, from 2pm until 6pm.

The Halloween activities include casting a spell with a wicked witch, ghoulish face painting, making a pumpkin lantern and creating masks. Youngsters will also be able to dip their hands into 'yukky' feel boxes and visit the farm's rare breed Saddleback pigs. There will be prizes for the best fancy dress costume and Halloween-themed refreshments will be available in the Cart Shed. Admission is £3 for children and free for accompanying adults. For further details, contact Jane Gray on (0191) 371 9697.