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Halloween events in the North East to book now
From spooky evenings to fun-filled workshops, here are some of the best and spookiest Halloween events in the North East to book this autumn.
Spooky season awaits the North East
Get ready for this year’s spooky season as the North East transforms into a Halloween wonderland!
This Halloween, the North East promises unforgettable chills and thrills for all ages.
From terrifying scare mazes at Psycho Path to the eerie thrills of Scream Factory, there’s something for everyone. This autumn you will have the chance to explore Beamish Museum’s spooky evenings, dance with Disney villains and even delight in family-friendly frights.
Let’s delve into some Halloween events to book into your calendar this autumn…
Psychopath
Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6AS
Price: From £30.00
When: Saturday 28th September – Thursday 31st October
Dare to enter the terrifying world of Psycho Path, the North East’s scariest Halloween event. Face your worst nightmares in blood-chilling scare mazes, packed with live actors, twisted stories and haunting special effects. At Psychopath, fear lurks at every corner – only the brave will survive this spine-tingling night of pure horror!
Scream Factory
Kirkleatham, Redcar, TS10 5NW
Price: From £25.00
When: Friday 11th October – Saturday 2nd November
Scream Factory returns to the North East for 14 nights of terrifying fun at Kirkleatham Museum. With 9 scare zones, over 100 live actors and award-winning special effects, this multi-part Halloween event will leave you trembling this Halloween.
Beamish Museum Halloween Evenings
Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG
Price: From £13.50
When: 28th, 29th and 31st October
Step into Beamish Museum’s Halloween Evenings for a spine-tingling adventure. You will be able to explore the open-air museum with eerie encounters, thrilling rides and family-friendly games. But don’t forget on your visit to treat yourself to spooky delights from the bakery and sweet shop!
Disney Villains Halloween Dance Workshop
25-27 Pink Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 5DW
Price: From £22.00
When: Sunday 27th October
Unleash your inner villain at this Disney Villains Halloween Dance Workshop. Get yourself down for a spooktacular afternoon of dance, fun and mischief. Perfect for all ages, come dressed as your favourite villain and learn wickedly cool dance moves. Don’t miss out on this frightfully fun event!
Ghost Hunting at Havelock Towers
Havelock Towers, 270 Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 7XJ
Price: From £25.00
When: Saturday 26th October
This Halloween come down for a devilish night of Ghost Hunting. Experience the thrill of group vigils and make full use of paranormal equipment. Participate in eerie ouija board sessions and automatic writing planchette sessions. Dare to uncover the mysteries that await!
Family Fright Fest
Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6AS
Price: From £11.00
When: Each weekend in October
The Family Fright Fest at Lintz Hall Farm is the perfect mix of spooky fun for kids aged 1-12. Enjoy scare mazes, pumpkin picking, Halloween street theatre and thrilling shows like the Frozen Halloween Panto. With fancy dress contests, funfair rides and a huge food village, it’s a day of fright-filled family adventure!
Halloween Doggy Spooktacular
Weetslade Country Park, Between Wide Open and Dudley, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE23 7LZ
Price: Free
When: Saturday 26th October
Bring your furry friend to the Halloween Doggy Spooktacular at Weetslade Country Park. Cherish a fun-filled morning with treats for dogs and Halloween costumes, for pets and humans! Stroll through the park, visit the NWT gazebo and celebrate a spooky, tail-wagging good time!
Rusty’s Bottomless Halloween Drag Bonanza
Unit 5 & 6 International Centre for Life Times Square, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 4EP
Price: From £15.00
When: Saturday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th October
Prepare for the scariest drag brunch in Newcastle this Halloween, featuring haunting performances, eerie stage games, and plenty of prizes to be won! From your arrival, you will revel in non-stop crowd karaoke, drag bingo, dance-offs, comedy and spooky fun. So, join the fabulous ‘Rusty’s Girls’ for a ghoulishly fun party this Halloween.
Treehouse Halloween Murder Mystery
The Alnwick Garden, The Gardeners Cottage, Greenwell Road Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1HB
Price: From £51.95
When: Friday 25th October
Revel at the Treehouse Halloween Murder Mystery event and sip prosecco, indulge in a themed 3-course meal, and uncover secrets in a Regency-era scandal with a gruesome Bridgerton-inspired twist – murder! Dress in Regency glamour for a night of deception, intrigue and unforgettable fun.
Pumpkin Carving
Hexham Community Centre, Gilesgate, Hexham, NE46 3NP
Price: From £5.00
When: Saturday 26th October
Come along for a fun-filled Pumpkin Carving event where kids of all ages can unleash their creativity and carve the coolest pumpkins while enjoying playful music and spooky stories. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with family and friends. Don’t miss out on the thrilling fun!
Pumpkin Picking
Broxfield Farm, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3RQ
Price: £5 per person
When: 12-13 October, 19-20 October, 26-27 October, 10.00am – 3.00pm (last entry 2.00pm)
Pick your own pumpkins off the vine at Alnwick Pumpkin Patch. Perfect for families, expect an activity shed with a bouncy castle, games, food, hot drinks, face painting, ride-on toys, and farm tours on a tractor. There’s no need to book; just pay on arrival. Wheelbarrows will be provided subject to availability, and well-behaved dogs are welcome if kept on a lead. It’s the ultimate autumnal family day out.
Haunted Happenings in the North East
Dare to join the spookiness?
Live it up at the most suspenseful and hair-raising Halloween events across the North East this autumn.
With so many exciting options, you’re in for a treat, or a trick!
So, why not embrace the spooky season? Book your Halloween event now and immerse yourself in a frightfully fun time!
Helen Williams
Content Writer
As a wellness blogger and content writer, Helen is never lost for words. Her love for writing about wellness derives from wanting to inspire positive lifestyle changes.
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