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Norfolk attractions cancel Halloween events due to Storm Austen

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 18:15 · Archive

Two Norfolk attractions have cancelled or postponed Halloween events as Storm Austen brings strong winds this weekend.

Two Norfolk attractions have cancelled or delayed their Halloween events as Storm Austen brings strong winds to the county. Bressingham Steam Museum will close on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October due to safety concerns, with its Halloween event on Saturday night also cancelled. The museum may need to close early on Friday 23 October as winds are expected to pick up in the afternoon. All customers with bookings will be contacted to discuss rebooking options.

RSPB Strumpshaw Fen has warned of possible disruption across the weekend and may need to close at periods on Friday, Saturday and Sunday due to strong winds increasing the risk of harm from falling trees and branches. The start of its Halloween Trail has been postponed until Monday.

A spokesman for Bressingham Steam Museum said: 'Storm Austen is bringing strong winds and stormy weather. Given the nature of our site and event decorations, we need to close during high winds to keep our staff and visitors safe.' The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering parts of Norfolk from 10am until 9pm on Friday, with forecasters warning of gusty conditions and potential disruption.

Norfolk attractions cancel Halloween events due to Storm Austen
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