Halloween Events For The Whole Family You Need To Book Now
Do you dare take part in these spooktacular Halloween celebrations?
PSYCHO PATH
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield
psycho-path.co.uk
Psycho Path is back, and it’s sure to give you a fright if you’re brave enough to join the fun. This year, they’re hosting a Family Fright Fest (with a scare maze, pumpkin picking and a parade), Fearground (a scary fair ground) and a Big Blaze (a huge bonfire and firework display) for Bonfire Night. Have fun, if you dare. Read our review here.
HOCUS POCUS OUTDOOR CINEMA SPOOKTACULAR
15TH OCTOBER
Herrington Country Park, Sunderland
adventurecinema.co.uk
If you don’t have Hocus Pocus 2 on your Disney+ watchlist yet, you’re doing spooky season all wrong. Enjoy the original film in the open air to get in the spirit of Halloween thanks to Adventure Cinema. Don’t forget the popcorn.
RABY CASTLE HALLOWEEN TRAIL
15TH–30TH OCTOBER
Raby, Staindrop
01833 660888
raby.co.uk
This half term join Raby Castle for their spooktacular Halloween Trail. Collect an activity sheet and set off to discover hidden creatures. Bring along your best-dressed pumpkins so they can put your designs on display – the Garden Team will be judging them, and the winner will receive a 2023 annual pass.
HALLOWEEN HALF TERM AT BELSAY HALL
22ND–30TH OCTOBER
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
english-heritage.org.uk
Little monsters are in for a frighteningly good day out at Belsay Hall. Follow Dennis, Gnasher and friends to solve creepy clues on a family quest around the gardens. Then you’ll hear tales of the strange, supernatural and sometimes silly kind. Top tip: tickets are cheaper if you book in advance!
HALLOWEEN @ HEAD OF STEAM
23RD OCTOBER
Head of Steam Museum, Darlington
head-of-steam.co.uk
Head of Steam invite you to come along to their spookily decorated museum this Halloween, in your favourite Halloween costume, for family fun. Keep an eye on their socials for more details.
THE HAUNTED HOUSE
26TH OCTOBER
Middlesbrough Theatre
01642 815181
middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
This Halloween show is suitable for all ages. You’ll meet the ghost of old Granny Smith who has been rocking in her chair for more than 300 years, see the haunted stone statue of Scrappy the dog that watches you move around the room and listen to the tale of Nancy, the young maid who disappeared in 1850. Don’t worry – Mr Giles, the old coach driver, will keep you safe.
A FAIRYTALE HALLOWEEN
26TH OCTOBER
Darlington Hippodrome
01325 405405
darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
Fairytale activities are planned at Darlington Hippodrome this Halloween, including a treasure hunt around the building, arts and crafts workshops, face-painting and a special tour of the stage. Not so spooky, but plenty of fun.
GHOSTS AND GHOULS DAY
27TH & 28TH OCTOBER
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
01833 690606
thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Ahead of the trick-or-treaters arriving at your door, head to The Bowes Museum to make ghostly crafts to decorate your home. Whether they’re inspired by ghosts, witches or pumpkins, this is a chance for your children to let their creativity run free.
FREAKY FRIDAY: SILENT DISCO
28TH OCTOBER
Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington
01325 405405
theatrehullabaloo.org.uk
Let your children enjoy Halloween in the best way possible – with a BOOgie. Pop on a set of headphones, choose your favourite tracks and get dancing! There’ll be fun games to get involved in too, and prizes are available for the best dressed.
ROCK ’N’ HORROR HALLOWEEN SHOW
29TH OCTOBER
Spanish City, Whitley Bay
spanishcity.co.uk
Head to Spanish City in your best Halloween costume for a three-course meal and enjoy live entertainment from their Rock n’ Horror Show stars, who will perform hits from the Rocky Horror Picture Show as well as plenty more Halloween favourites, followed by their resident DJ.
TERRY DEARY’S TRUE GHOST STORIES
2ND NOVEMBER
Playhouse Whitley Bay
playhousewhitleybay.co.uk
A brand new adaptation of Terry Deary’s True Ghost Stories is hitting the stage. You’ll head back in time to a 1920s theatre and unravel an ancient Roman curse, investigate a vanishing Victorian and expose the Blonde Witch of Lime Street. Do you believe in ghosts?
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF WINNIE THE WITCH, WITH ILLUSTRATOR KORKY PAUL
19TH NOVEMBER
Seven Stories, Newcastle
0300 330 1095
sevenstories.org.uk
Korky Paul is marking 35 years of the global phenomenon; Winnie the Witch. Listen to spellbinding readings, learn how to draw scenes from the stories, and take part in the special magic raffle!
HALLOWSCREAM
13TH OCTOBER–5TH NOVEMBER
York Maze
01904 607666
yorkmazehallowscream.co.uk
Dare you face Hallowscream’s
killer clowns or flesh-eating zombies? This immersive scare experience features five live-action haunted house attractions which are sure to terrify you.
HALLOWEEN CHARITY BALL
15TH OCTOBER
Clarion Cedar Court
Huddersfield Hotel, Elland
eventbrite.co.uk
The aim of this Halloween ball is to raise as much money as possible for Andy’s Man Club, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Hey! Let’s Talk. Dig out your black tie or posh frock and enjoy an evening of frightful games, live music, an auction and tombola and a three-course dinner.
HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR YORKSHIRE FIRE WALK
28TH OCTOBER
Harworth & Bircotes Sports & Social Club, Bircotes
theairambulanceservice.org.uk
This Halloween fire walk (complete with a firework display) is in support of the Children’s Air Ambulance in Yorkshire. Not for the faint-hearted, you’re invited to take on this challenge feet first – if you’re brave enough, to raise vital funds. Expect fun entertainment, refreshments, fancy dress competitions, a charity raffle and a fun fair.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
16TH–30TH OCTOBER
Bolton Castle, near Leyburn
01969 623981
boltoncastle.co.uk
Spend Halloween with the family at Bolton Castle, where there are plenty of events to choose from. Follow the trail around the castle courtyard and meet characters from its history; have your photo taken dressed as a witch or castle guard; or join the unique lantern tour of the castle, followed by a candlelit meal in the Great Chamber.
HOCUS POCUS
21ST OCTOBER
Doncaster Athletic Club
cinemaoutdoor.co.uk
If you don’t have Hocus Pocus 2 on your Disney+ watchlist yet, you’re doing spooky season all wrong. Enjoy the original film in the open air to get in the spirit of Halloween thanks to Cinema Outdoor. Don’t forget the popcorn.
HALLOWEEN HALF TERM
22ND–30TH OCTOBER
Whitby Abbey
english-heritage.org.uk
Little monsters are in for a frighteningly good day out at Whitby Abbey. Follow Dennis, Gnasher and friends to solve creepy clues on a family quest around the gardens. Then you’ll hear tales of the strange, supernatural and sometimes silly kind. Top tip: tickets are cheaper if you book in advance!
GHOUL SCHOOL
22ND–30TH OCTOBER
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum, Halifax
01422 330069
eureka.org.uk
Plenty of Halloween-themed activities and events await at Eureka!, from making potions to spooky crafts and Ghoul School discos. Book online in advance to guarantee your place for the autumn festivities.
SHOCK HORROR
25TH OCTOBER
Matcham Auditorium,
Theatre Royal, Wakefield
01924 211311
theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
Herbert is horror obsessed and gets his kicks from scaring viewers of his films. But now he’s the one being haunted. Enter a sinister world of fear and hysteria, as iconic horror comes alive on stage in this new play.
A FAIRYTALE HALLOWEEN
26TH OCTOBER
Darlington Hippodrome
01325 405405
darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
Fairytale activities are planned at Darlington Hippodrome this Halloween, including a treasure hunt around the building, arts and crafts workshops, face-painting and a special tour of the stage. Not so spooky, but plenty of fun.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
27TH OCTOBER
Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm
01642 792587
thepaaonline.org
It’s never too early for panto season! All is calm at Creaky Towers until the wicked Belladonna doesn’t receive an invite to the Halloween party. Will Tommy the Ghostbuster manage to save the day? Let’s hope so! No more scary than any other panto, this show is perfect for all ages.
MAGIC MIKE NOT SO SPOOKY HALLOWEEN
30TH OCTOBER
Bridlington Spa
01262 678258
bridspa.com
Join Magic Mike and Count Chuckula for a magical panto-style show which is a little less scary but still in the spirit of the spooky season. It features cool costumes and routines from the Hey Presto Dancers, and you’re invited to dress up too.
A PLEASING TERROR
6TH NOVEMBER
Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham
wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk
Do you dare to enter Wentworth Woodhouse as R. M. Lloyd Parry performs two of the earliest ghost stories in the Low Drawing Room? You’ll hear a tale of ghoulish revenge in The Mezzotint and discover the devil in the details of Canon Alberic’s Scrap-Book. Beware: they may give you nightmares.
