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Halloween events in Durham

Durham does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Fa-Boo-Lous Fun at Adventure Valley, Durham

Dates TBA (24-31 October 2026, daytime; GBP 14.95-15.95 per person, under-2s free, per the 2026 family roundup listing) · Adventure Valley - Fa-Boo-Lous Halloween Fun More info

Halloween After Dark in the Plotters' Forest, Raby Castle

Dates TBA (24, 28, 29, 30 and 31 October 2026, timed entry slots 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm and 6:30pm; illuminated after-dark Halloween trail (usual play equipment closed during sessions)) · Raby Castle - Halloween After Dark in the Plotters' Forest More info

Halloween Evenings at Beamish Museum

Dates TBA (28, 30 and 31 October 2026, 5-9:30pm; separately ticketed evening event (Unlimited Passes not valid); museum presented as the Un-living Museum of the North, with fairground rides at extra charge) · Beamish Museum - Halloween Evenings More info

Halloween at Beamish - October Half Term

Dates TBA (Friday 23 October - Sunday 1 November 2026, daytime (10am-4pm in half-term week); traditional spooky tales and family activities across the museum, included with normal admission/Unlimited Pass) · Beamish Museum - Halloween at Beamish (Half Term) More info

Haunted Raby: Ghost Walk Tour at Raby Castle

Dates TBA (24, 28, 29, 30 and 31 October and 1 November 2026, entry slots 6pm and 6:30pm; torchlit dusk tour, groups capped at 20, not suitable for under-16s) · Raby Castle - Haunted Raby Ghost Walk More info

Walkergate Charity Ghost Walk - Durham

Dates TBA (Sunday 18 and Sunday 25 October 2026, 5pm; meet guide Andrew Ross at The Bishops Mill, Walkergate; GBP 10 per person, cash on the night, all proceeds to Northumbria Blood Bikes) · Walkergate Durham - Charity Ghost Walks · £10 per person (cash, charity) More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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