Families can enjoy a budget-friendly day out this autumn as Dudley Zoo and Castle launches £1 admission tickets for children throughout October and November.

The special offer is available for youngsters aged three to 15 and runs from 1 October 1 to 27 November, giving families the chance to explore the popular attraction for less during the autumn season, including the October half-term break.

Visitors heading to the zoo and castle between Saturday 24 October and Sunday 1 November can also take part in a programme of Halloween-themed activities. Guests can discover the history of Dudley Castle through spooky talks and ghostly tales about some of its former residents.

The Discovery Centre will be transformed with themed activity rooms exploring Marvellous Monsters, where families can learn about the fascinating adaptations of zoo animals and how they compare to creatures from myth and legend.

There will also be the chance to ride the ghost train, meet creepy critters in Castle Creature and search for hidden bat boxes across the attraction’s 40-acre site.

The £1 child tickets can be pre-booked online or purchased on the day, subject to availability.

For more information and to book, visit dudleyzoo.org.uk.