Gut-Wrenching Tales and Gruesome Fun
Naval history is filled with truly revolting tales, and this Halloween half-term, we challenge you to dive nose-first into a gruesome adventure. Brace yourself for sickening stories of historic diseases and the downright disgusting cures tested through the ages. Prepare for a hands-on journey through the darkest, most stomach-churning aspects of Dockyard history – guaranteed to make your skin crawl!
Battle of the Bilge (23 – 31 October 2024)
Meet Widow Wink, the queen of queasy cures! At her apothecary table, she brews potions from sour-smelling herbs and all sorts of natural nasties. Fancy a leech or two? She's got just the trick to turn your stomach!
Seek out Assistant Surgeon George Bass, who is at the cutting edge of seafaring surgery—literally! From yanking out rotten teeth to amputating gangrenous limbs and patching up festering gunshot wounds, he's got just the tool for every ailment.
Follow the characters to a live-action 'Battle of the Bilge' as they compete for the Yuck Yard Cup. Who has the nastiest disease or the most revolting cure? Choose your crew wisely, get involved, and discover the best ways to treat those terrible ills.
The Ratcatcher's Trail (Daily)
Can you sniff out the rats and revolting foodie facts as you wander around the Dockyard? Track down the rodents to uncover gross answers and sink your teeth into tales of gruesome grub!
Gallery of Goo (Daily)
Enter the explosion zone and launch vials of revolting slime onto our monstrous Gallery of Goo. Create a splat-tacular disaster-piece and take home your own gloriously gruesome design.
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