Warwick Castle Halloween: Family-Friendly Scares & Events

Why visit Warwick Castle during Halloween

Halloween-themed events: Warwick Castle goes all out for Halloween, transforming into a haunted historical site with special themed events. You'll find activities for all ages, from family-friendly attractions like pumpkin trails and storytelling to spine-chilling experiences for adults like haunted dungeons and late-night ghost hunts.
Haunted Castle and Dungeon tours: The castle's history, filled with stories of battles, executions, and hauntings, comes to life during Halloween. You can take part in ghost tours or explore the Castle Dungeon, a particularly scary experience with live actors reenacting gruesome medieval scenes.
Shows and performances: During Halloween, Warwick Castle hosts special-themed shows. These often include games, quizzes, disco, live shows and music, and mazes, all set against the castle's backdrop.
Exclusive after-dark experiences: The castle offers exclusive after-dark events during Halloween, such as The Castle After Dark experience, where you can explore the grounds and haunted areas under the cover of darkness.

Things to know before you book Warwick Castle Halloween tickets

The Haunted Castle is popular, and it can be very busy during this time. Halloween weekend typically sees the highest visitor attendance; the castle’s attractions and food outlets will be bustling these days. It is possible that some attractions may reach capacity. While you can turn up on the day and buy your tickets directly from the ticketing box office, we recommend pre-booking your tickets.
If you wish to attend both Halloween events at Warwick Castle, you will need to pre-book a ticket for each event.
There will be certain attractions that have limited capacity and therefore a timeslot for entry. The Castle Dungeon is a standalone separate attraction and for this, you will need to purchase an additional ticket alongside your entry ticket. Please note this is suitable for those aged 10 and above.
There will be shows throughout the day and evening where lighting will be flashing and moving. Please email the team at customer.information@warwick-castle.com if you have any concerns.
You will be able to add on a carer ticket when purchasing your castle tickets. For a carer ticket, you must provide proof of disability on arrival. If you have any accessibility questions, please email customer.information@warwick-castle.com.

Warwick Castle Halloween events

The Haunted Castle

Dates: Oct 26 to Nov 3
Timings: 10am - 5pm
Age restrictions: Suitable for all ages

Ready for a scary good time? Warwick Castle is hosting over 15 live shows and attractions this October half-term! Explore a thousand years of history and join the castle's spookiest residents for mazes, entertainment, and more. It's perfect for the whole family!

Castle After Dark

Dates: Oct 26, 27, 29, 30, 31
Timings: 6pm - 10pm
Age restrictions: Recommended age 10+. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult

Are you ready to be scared out of your wits? Castle After Dark at the UK's scariest castle is open for business this October! Join for a terrifying night of entertainment and scare mazes across three thrilling attractions within the Castle and the grounds.

Warwick Castle Halloween highlights

Dead Centre Stage

Get ready to sing, dance, and have a blast at the Dead Centre Stage! Join your favorite characters in interactive shows all day long. There are stories, quizzes, games, and even a Halloween disco!

Spooky schools

These aren't your ordinary schools for your kids! Join Warwick Castle's spooky schools and unleash your inner witch or wizard! Parents, be warned: Mischief is definitely encouraged!

Witches of Warwick Live

The wicked Witches of Warwick are back! Get ready for an all-singing, all-dancing live show filled with cackles, magic, and fun for the whole family. It's a show you won't want to miss!

Haunting Halloween Fun

The Headless Horseman is roaming the grounds at Warwick Castle, and cobwebs and creatures hang from the walls. Explore over 64 acres of chilling fun, decorated with pumpkins, scarecrows, and more!

Haunted Hollows

Venture through the Haunted Hollows this Halloween and experience jump scares and surprises around every corner! The castle has even got brand-new creepy characters waiting for you this year!

Mysterious Mazes

Halloween is coming, and it's time to face your fears! Explore the castle rooms and underground mazes to capture ghosts and solve the clues to lift a curse. These mazes are included with your day ticket.

Festival of Frights

Get ready for a night of fun and excitement! The castle courtyard is hosting a festival with live music, DJs, street food, drinks, and even fire breathers! It's the perfect way to end your day at Warwick Castle.

The Castle Dungeon

Are you ready to face Warwick Castle's darkest secrets? The Castle Dungeon is filled with scary true stories, actors, and more. It's perfect for those aged 10 and up. Tickets need to be purchased separately.

Stay overnight

Want to extend your spooky fun? Castle After Dark is included with short breaks at Warwick Castle! Stay overnight in one of the cozy Woodland Lodges or a medieval-themed room at the Warwick Castle Hotel.

Plan your visit to Warwick Castle during Halloween

Address: Warwick CV34 6AU, United Kingdom

Find on Maps

By train: West Midlands Railway or Chiltern Railways
Nearest station: Warwick Railway Station (1 mile away)
By coach: Evan Evans and Golden Tours
Nearest parking: Stratford Road Car Park
By car: Via M40
Nearest parking: Stratford Road Car Park (£7), Stables Car Park (£10)

Those visiting the dungeons must be over the age of 18 or be accompanied by an adult. We also do not recommend the dungeons for anyone under the age of 10.
While the Haunted Castle event is suitable for all ages, the Castle After Dark event is suitable for those above the age of 10. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
Cash is accepted only at the Courtyard Shop. All other retail and food outlets accept card payments only.
For safety reasons, babies and toddlers cannot be carried through the attractions and none of the internal attractions are suitable for prams or pushchairs.
Guests are not permitted to bring alcohol on site. However, there is a bar on site where you can purchase alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
We encourage dressing up to visit Warwick Castle at Halloween. However, character masks are not allowed within The Castle Dungeon. Since Warwick Castle is a family attraction, consider this when making your costume choice.
If you have purchased Dungeon tickets as well as castle entry, arrive at the castle at least 1 hour before your dungeon time slot and arrive at the dungeon itself at least 10 minutes before your time slot. Please speak with the staff if you are close to your timeslot when you arrive.

The Conservatory Tea House: The conservatory was constructed in 1786 and is a fine example of Georgian architecture, and is now known for its British cuisine, especially cream tea and Afternoon Tea.
The Undercroft Cafe: Located on the lower level of Warwick Castle, it was originally used as a cellar and later as the servant's dining hall. You can enjoy a variety of hot and cold snacks in this historic setting, including sandwiches and pastries.
Courtyard Refreshments: Try the quintessential fish and chips or other hold and cold refreshments at the Courtyard Refreshments.

Budget stays: Thomas James Hotel (from £46 | 3.3 mi), Dakota Guesthouse (from £48 | 9.4 mi), Premier Inn Warwick Hotel (from £55 | 1.7 mi), Holiday Inn Express Warwick (from £66 | 1.4 mi)
Mid-range stays: Chesford Grange Hotel (from £90 | 4 mi), The Warwick Arms Hotel (from £100 | 0.3 mi), The Warwickshire (from £109 | 3.2 mi), Knight's Village at Warwick Castle (from £129)
Luxury stays: Castle Limes Hotel (from 140 | 0.5 mi), Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa (from £148 | 3.6 mi), Ardencote (from 148 | 6.6 mi), The Baraset Barn (from 149 | 9 mi)

Haunted Halloween Afternoon Tea (Oct 31): Enjoy Afternoon Tea alongside a Halloween-themed menu at Coombe Abbey.
The Halloween Walk of Warwick (Oct 1-31): Take to the streets of Warwick after dark and meet ghosts and plague doctors.
Inquisition (Oct 6-25): Step back in time to the era of witches and heretics and prove your innocence.
Pumpkin Hollow (Oct 12-29): Pumpkin picking got a whole lot scarier! Escape creepy cabins or the corn crypt maze, or enjoy drive-in cinema, live music, and rides.
Whispers of Witchcraft (Oct 19-Nov 3): Solve ancient puzzles and cryptic riddles to find out the identity of…witches!
Ghostly Guildhall (Oct 21-22): Walk in the footsteps of historical figures such as Mary Queen of Scots and Frederick Douglass as you hear tales of paranormal phenomena and folklore, superstitions and punishments.
Kenilworth Halloween (Oct 25-Nov 1): Step into our Monster Hunting Academy and fight scary monsters to earn your place as a brave Monster Hunter.

Frequently Asked Questions about Warwick Castle Halloween events

Do I need to pay for parking?

Yes. Day and evening parking charges will apply in both car parks. Some of the Annual passes will include parking in our Stratford Road car park. Payment via the Warwick Castle app or car park pay points is available.

Is there wheelchair access?

The castle is partially accessible for wheelchair users. The Great Hall and State Rooms and the lower levels of the Royal Weekend Party attraction are accessible via a wheelchair lift, situated to the left of the Great Hall steps. Please note that the lift is not suitable for large motorized wheelchairs and that pushchairs are not permitted in this area. As the lift is located entirely outdoors, weather conditions may impact its use. The Stables and Courtyard shops, the Conservatory Tea House, and all external retail and refreshment units are fully accessible. However, the Undercroft Restaurant and the Kingmaker Shop require a series of steps to enter and may not be accessible to some guests. The main pathways within the grounds are tarmac. However, we recommend wheelchair users avoid entering the Barbican which has an original cobbled entrance. The main path to the River Island is very steep and can be difficult to navigate as well. However, feel free to reach out to the staff if you need assistance in any of the less accessible areas. If you have any questions, please call before you arrive to discuss any requirements at 01926 406663 or email customer.information@warwick-castle.com.

Will the events continue in poor weather?

Yes, please come prepared for all weather conditions. Extreme weather conditions may interrupt some shows, this will be advised via the Warwick Castle App on the day. Our rainy day promise applies to all pre-booked daytime tickets.