Halloween 2024 promises to be spookier than ever in the North East! Read on for some great Halloween ideas for all of the family.
Explore the myths, legends and folklore of the witches of the North East at Seaton Delaval Hall. Get creative with the best carved pumpkin competition and enjoy the spooky parade featuring samba drumming band ‘The Bangshees.’
Prepare yourself for the spine-chilling tale of the Alnwick Vampire at Alnwick Castle. Once a resident, he defied death to terrorise the town – 900 years later, his tale is still being retold.
Experience the world’s largest play structure Lilidorei at Alnwick Gardens become Spookydorei! Follow the adventure quest to solve riddles and find hidden objects throughout the village.
Whitehouse Farm has a great choice of fang-tastic Halloween activities! From the Magic Merlin Show, Witches and Wizards school to pumpkin carving. Or how about the Walkway of Terror, storytime with Winnie Witch or a ghostly photo opportunity.
Why not visit Brocksbushes epic pumpkin patch and pick yourself a pumpkin! There are all shapes and sizes to choose from – don’t miss their brand new farm shop and play barn too!
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Belsay Hall. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues, gather round to listen to spooky stories or join their spooky garden walk.
Follow the famous ‘Scarycrows trail’ around the villages at Ford & Etal, awarding them scores as you go.
Explore the ancient passageways and chambers at Newcastle Castle. Enjoy creepy crafts and spooky displays or discover the hidden stories of the Castle’s inhabitants over the centuries.
Visit the Discovery Museum in Newcastle for its creepy museum trail and spooky silent disco.
Tyneside Cinema is renowned for its epic adult-only Halloween Movie All Nighter. Encounter 5 themed screens and 20 spooky films on 26th October. Prepare for 1 night of pure cinematic terror!!
There’s lots going on at Warkworth Castle from spooky stories to live performers. Enjoy captivating storytelling, spooky terrible tales and the exciting Vampire Sword School.
NorthumBOOland Zoo will be hosting a spooky halloween trail in the Zoo – at night – filled with shock horrors, hair-raising delights and nail biting frights.
Head to Beamish for a family friendly spine-tingling experience as it is transformed into The Un-living Museum of the North.
Join Newcastle Ghost Walks for their Halloween Special Outdoor Ghost Walk 2024. The tour is led by real paranormal investigators and takes you to real haunted sites in Old Newcastle – a unique and chilling experience.
After the Halloween action is over, relax and chill out in one of our cosy ghoul-free cottages at Burradon Farm!