RESIDENTS are being invited to one of the most spooktacular event of the year... Dr Nerium's Garden of Ghouls.

The event, at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, involves a live action spooky trail through the gardens.

A spokesman said: "Early in the nineteenth century, Dr Nerium started carrying out experiments that led to the creation of some weird, wonderful and unique treasures, though some may disagree.

"It started when the Dr brought back his first carnivorous flower from the base of the Peruvian Andes.

"Attempts at cross breeding with other findings led to fantastical creatures that can only be described as ‘unique’."

Those that make it out of the scaremaze, will arrive at an entertainment area, including street food traders, bars, performers, music and additional circus themed entertainment such as extreme performers, pushing the boundaries of human endurance.

The spokesman added: "Though many people have entered his grounds, only few have returned. Fancy coming along to find out why?"

The event runs from Friday, October 26 to Sunday, November 4.

Visitor note on age restrictions: time slots booked after 7pm are recommended only for visitors aged 14 plus.

Visitors may bring children younger than 14 at their own discretion.

For more information, go to birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk.