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Halloween 2026

Ghost tours and after-dark Halloween events across the UK

Ghost tours, spooky evenings, illuminated ruins and scarier after-dark Halloween experiences where the historic setting is central to the event.

11 verified ghost tours and after-dark events

This collection excludes general daytime Halloween programmes. It focuses on ghost-led tours, spooky or scary evening openings, lantern-lit or illuminated historic places and deliberately atmospheric after-dark experiences. To find the closest one, use our Halloween events near me finder.

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Chepstow Castle

Photo source: John Barnett, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ghost / after dark Booking required

Ghost Tour at Chepstow Castle

Chepstow Castle Monmouthshire

22 October 2026

7–8.30pm.

An adult evening tour with ghost stories, historic folklore, local legends and accounts of paranormal activity at Chepstow Castle.

£15. Advance booking essential; ticket includes a hot drink.

Listed by Cadw

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Whitby Abbey

Photo: aude / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Ghost / after dark No booking required

Illuminated Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey North Yorkshire

23 October 2026 – 31 October 2026

Evenings, 5.30–9pm.

Whitby Abbey after dark, with dramatic illumination, Gothic performances and stories inspired by local folklore, maritime history and Victorian horror.

Ticketed event. Advance booking is cheaper but tickets can also be bought on the door, subject to availability.

Listed by English Heritage

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Castle Howard

Photo: Castle Howard by Pwojdacz (talk). Original uploader was Pwojdacz at en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Ghost / after dark Booking required

Late Night Tours at Castle Howard

Castle Howard North Yorkshire

23 October 2026 – 24 October 2026

Evening tours on 23 and 24 October 2026.

An atmospheric after-dark guided tour of Castle Howard, recreating the house before electric light with artificial candlelight and curator-led interpretation.

£48. Booking required. Ticket includes admission to the House and Gardens earlier in the day.

Listed by Historic Houses

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Tower of London

Photo: Bob Collowan / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Ghost / after dark Booking required

Ghost Tours at the Tower of London

Tower of London London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Daily 24 October to 1 November 2026, 7–8pm.

An after-hours guided ghost tour of the Tower of London exploring stories associated with its reputed hauntings and darker history.

Separate event ticket; advance booking required.

Listed by Historic Royal Palaces

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Ormesby Hall

Photo: Simon Armstrong / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Ghost / after dark Booking required

Halloween Evenings

Ormesby Hall Redcar and Cleveland

28 October 2026 – 29 October 2026

Timed entry from 5pm to 7.30pm.

An after-dark family Halloween experience inside Ormesby Hall with themed rooms, characters and surprises.

Adult £7; child £3.50. National Trust members and under-5s free. Pre-booking essential.

Listed by National Trust

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Hever Castle

Photo: Hever Castle by Nigel Lamb, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ghost / after dark Booking required

After Hours: Haunted Hever Castle Tours

Hever Castle Kent

29 October 2026 – 31 October 2026

29, 30 and 31 October 2026. Tours depart hourly from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

An after-dark theatrical tour through Hever Castle, using live actors, historic rooms and ghostly stories inspired by the castle’s history and folklore.

£42.50 per person plus booking fee. Advance booking essential. Recommended age 14+.

Listed by Historic Houses

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Caerphilly Castle

Photo source: Waters, Thomas, 19th cent Allen, H., fl. 1850, engraver., CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ghost / after dark Booking required

Caerphilly’s Halloween Evenings

Caerphilly Castle Caerphilly

30 October 2026 – 1 November 2026

30 October at 6.30pm and 8.30pm; 1 November at 8pm.

Adult-only evening ghost and history tours around Caerphilly Castle and its moat.

£20. Online booking required.

Listed by Cadw

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Melrose Abbey

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Ghost / after dark

The Abbey after Dark: Lanterns and Legends

Melrose Abbey

30 October 2026

An after-dark guided visit around Melrose Abbey and its churchyard, focusing on legends and atmospheric stories.

Listed by Historic Environment Scotland

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Sudeley Castle

Photo: Sudeley Castle by Wdejager, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ghost / after dark Booking required

After Dark at Sudeley Castle: A Victorian Murder Mystery

Sudeley Castle Gloucestershire

31 October 2026

31 October 2026 from 6pm.

A Halloween-night murder-mystery experience across Sudeley Castle, its gardens, historic rooms and chapel, followed by the dramatic reveal.

£75. The official event page showed this event as sold out on 17 October 2026.

Listed by Historic Houses

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Newhailes House, Musselburgh

Photo: Gweduni / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Ghost / after dark Booking required

Newhailes After Dark - Halloween Special

Newhailes House, Musselburgh East Lothian

31 October 2026

Halloween evening, Saturday 31 October 2026; timed tickets.

An after-dark Halloween experience through Newhailes House and into the woods, with jump scares and a deliberately frightening atmosphere for ages 12 and over.

Ticketed event with limited availability; recommended for ages 12+ and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Listed by National Trust for Scotland

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Finding ghost tours at historic places

Land & Legacy currently lists 11 verified ghost and after-dark Halloween events.

This page is intentionally narrower than the main Halloween guide. We include events where ghost stories, darker history, evening access, theatrical scares or an after-dark historic setting are a defining part of the experience.

Generic ghost-tour searches often relate to year-round city tours rather than Halloween itself. This guide stays focused on verified Halloween-season events at historic places, with spooky and scary experiences included where the organiser presents them that way.

  • Ghost tours and haunted-history experiences are included when the historic property itself is central to the event.
  • After-dark openings may include illuminated ruins, lantern-lit visits or theatrical evening experiences.
  • General daytime half-term programmes remain on the main Halloween hub rather than being added here.
  • Booking, age guidance and admission notes are taken from the organiser information we checked.

Event dates, booking details and admission information are checked against official organiser listings. Land & Legacy writes its own summaries and classifications, and links to the official organiser so visitors can confirm current availability and book direct.

Questions about these events

How can I find ghost tours near me?

Use the Halloween near-me finder and search by UK town, city or postcode. It searches the current verified Halloween catalogue and orders matching events by distance.

Are all of these ghost tours frightening?

No. Some are atmospheric evening openings or history-led ghost tours, while others are deliberately scary. Check the individual listing and organiser age guidance before booking.

Are these year-round ghost tours?

No. This page is limited to verified Halloween-season ghost tours, spooky evenings and after-dark events at historic places. Year-round haunted-place discovery would need a separate guide.

Do ghost tours and after-dark events require separate tickets?

Many use separate timed tickets, but not all do. We only mark booking as required where the organiser explicitly states it.