Get in the spooky spirit this Halloween
If you are planning a visit to one of England’s Historic Cities this October, why not check out one of these spook-tacular events that are taking place. The perfect way of getting in the spooky spirit this Halloween.
Halloween Evenings at Beamish Museum
27th, 28th and 31st October
£19 Adults £12.50 Children
Durham
Experience a spooktacular evening of tricks and treats as Beamish Museum in Durham is transformed into The Un-living Museum of the North! Beware as ghastly ghosts and truly terrifying creatures take over the museum, with spooky surprises in store. There’ll also be amazing entertainers and frightfully fantastic family activities to enjoy.
Visitors are advised to bring a torch and wear sturdy footwear.
(Please note: Beamish Unlimited Passes and Friends of Beamish memberships are not valid for evening events. Halloween Evening Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for an alternative date or event.)
After Dark – Nights to Die for at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein
20th October – 31st October
Tickets from £15
Bath
After a sell-out 2021 and 2022, “After Dark:Nights to die for” returns with a 2023 theme of Revenance. This year, visitors will be immersed in an intense, psychological multi-sensory horror house exclusively from the Bath attraction dedicated to Mary Shelley. Set over five floors in a 300 year old town house, the terrifying secrets are revealed. Centring around a young girl believed to have been persecuted there 200 years ago, will you navigate your way out to freedom or become their despairing playmate for eternity?
The BIG Spook
21st – 29th October
FREE
Lincoln
Halloween is coming to Lincoln in a BIG way this year. From skeletons and scarecrows to pumpkins and parades, the Big Spook has something for everyone! Taking place throughout October half term, there will be a whole host of entertainment activities taking place across Lincoln – all for free!
Murder in the Dark, Salisbury Playhouse
2nd – 7th October
Tickets from £13
Salisbury
What happens when the lights go out…
New Year’s Eve. A car crash on a lonely road brings famous but troubled singer Danny Sierra and his extended family to an isolated holiday cottage in rural England. From the moment they arrive, a sequence of inexplicable events begin to occur… and then the lights go out.
This thrilling new ghost story by acclaimed writer Torben Betts will thrust you into darkness and have you on the edge of your seats until the final chilling twist. Are you brave enough for Murder in The Dark?
Dungeon Late at York Dungeon
Every Saturday plus 20th and 27th October
Adults £27.50
York
Lasting for 60 minutes, over 18s will be led through the Dungeon shows – including a brand-new story for Halloween 2023 – but this time with even more twists and turns and saucier jokes than usual, you won’t know whether to laugh or scream!
The York Dungeon Lates mashes up theatre, special effects and intriguing storytelling with wit, humour, and plenty of edge-of-the-seat surprises for an after-hours experience like no other!
Expect more scares, saucy banter, cheekier jokes and even… well, we’ll let you find out for yourself.
Dark Dukes
25th -29th October
From £6.50
Lancaster
Head to The Dukes Theatre this October to experience Lancaster’s biggest Horror festival. This weeklong festival of cinema, theatre and workshops celebrates all things horror. This unforgettable week promises to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of horror films, live events, talks, crafts and more.
Spinetingling magic at The Magic Corner
22nd September – 5th November
£26 Adults £22 Children (under 16)
Durham
The Magic Corner is a custom-built magic bar/studio where guests are treated to an immersive, interactive close-up show like no other. Magician Tom Bolton performs a spinetingling Halloween-themed magic show called The Haunting of Magic Corner. You can expect jumps and scares whilst delving deep into the Magic Corner and the surrounding secrets.
Lincoln Monster Invasion
23rd – 29th October
FREE
Lincoln
If you’re visiting Lincoln this Halloween, remember to look out! A whole host of monsters are set to invade Lincoln’s rooftops during October half-term. There will be eight characters to find – track them down during the day, or visit in the evening to see their gruesome glow!
Learn more here
SHIFT Social – Halloween Party, Salisbury Arts Centre
28th October
From £3
Salisbury
This October half term trick or treat yourself at Salisbury Arts Centre for a spooktacular night of boo-gying to live music performed by young artists and get involved in creepy crafts and monster mischief.
Ghosts in the Gardens
23rd September – 12th November
FREE
York
Ghosts In The Gardens are coming back… the unearthly monks, the noble knight, even a few ghastly animals – all in beautiful settings.
Cementing York’s reputation as one of the ghostliest cities in Europe, the York BID is bringing back Ghosts in The Gardens – and this year’s display promises to be the biggest yet as we are adding even more ghosts across the city.
Johnnys Fear Factory
20th October – 5th November
From £22.95
Lancaster
Just a short drive from Lancaster in the nearby town of Morecambe is Johnny’s Fear Factory. Step inside if you dare… where you will embark on an experience like never before. Featuring a Ghost Rider, live horror experience, a hallway of horrors and even Electrotag!
Designed to scare, this is not for the faint-hearted!
A night with the spirits at Lumley Castle
29th and 30th October
Adults £49.00
Durham
Immerse yourself in the thrilling experience of becoming Lumley Castles very own Ghost Hunter. Join the hotel’s resident Paranormal team, GhostWatchers UK, this October and take part in paranormal experiments in and around the castle! With the addition of fine dining and historic entertainment, this makes for a night you don’t want to miss! Challenge your fears, open your mind, and dare to be different as explore areas of the Castle where not many have been before!
