Raby Estates, Co. Durham and Shropshire

4th October - 2nd November

Horrible Histories® Takes Over Raby Castle

Step into the Measly Middle Ages with a Horrible Histories® takeover at Raby Castle! Follow a fun self-guided trail, meet medieval characters, and explore gruesome castle life — from foul food to fearsome punishments.

Included with a Family Explorer Ticket. Perfect for families and curious kids!

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4th October - 2rd November

Tiny Terrors Trail in The Plotters' Forest

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween adventure in The Plotters’ Forest! Dress up, bring the whole family, and explore our enchanting woodland trail filled with creepy clues, eerie spiders, wicked witches, and creaking skeletons hidden among the Christmas tree plantation.

Little ones will love this outdoor Halloween mission — the perfect mix of fun and fright for younger adventurers.

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25th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st October

After Dark Halloween Trail at The Plotters' Forest

As dusk falls, The Plotters’ Forest comes alive with eerie excitement. Adventurers dressed in their spookiest costumes are invited to explore shadowy paths where witches, wolves, and spinning spiders lurk. Enchanting creatures appear amidst the darkness, challenging brave souls to uncover the forest’s mysterious secrets.

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25th & 26th October

Little Ones Pumpkin Painting

Celebrate autumn with a fun and creative pumpkin painting workshop!

Each little artist will receive their own pumpkin plus paints and brushes to design a unique masterpiece — no carving needed. From spooky faces to colourful patterns, let your imagination run wild and take home a festive creation.

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25th - 31st October

Haunted Raby: Tour by Torchlight

Join us at dusk for a torchlit tour of Raby Castle, where guides reveal chilling tales of hauntings and mysterious events from centuries past. Wander through shadowy gardens and explore rooms not usually open to the public, all by flickering candle and torchlight. This unforgettable experience is not for the faint-hearted. If you dare, come and discover the castle’s darkest secrets.

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25th October - 1st November

Ghost Stories for Halloween: Haunted Places

Join ghost story expert Dr Emma Liggins and theatrical performer Adam Z. Robinson for an unforgettable Halloween evening. Emma’s illustrated talk explores nineteenth-century Gothic fiction and the haunted histories of Raby Castle, revealing tales of white ladies, lost children, and ghostly housekeepers. Then, experience Adam’s chilling lamp-lit performance of The Bonehouse, a thrilling tale of witch trials, ancient evils, and haunted places.

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25th October - 1st November

Hauntings and Happenings Family Tour

Join us for a spooky family torch tour of Raby Castle, specially designed for children aged 8 to 12. Bring your own torch and let our knowledgeable guides lead you through some of the castle’s favourite rooms at twilight, sharing chilling stories of hauntings and unexplained events from centuries past. It’s a fun and thrilling way to discover the castle’s mysterious past if you dare, you’ll never see Raby Castle the same way again!

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High Force Waterfall | 4th October - 2nd November

Halloween Trail at High Force Waterfall

Take a magical walk through the enchanted forest, gathering hidden letters to solve a spooky riddle. Along the way, glowing pumpkins and mystical potions will light your path! This Autumnal trail provides perfect Halloween fun for those looking to enjoy some time in nature this spooky season.

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Horrible Histories® Takes Over Raby Castle

Tiny Terrors Trail in The Plotters' Forest

After Dark Halloween Trail at The Plotters' Forest

Little Ones Pumpkin Painting

Haunted Raby: Tour by Torchlight

Ghost Stories for Halloween: Haunted Places

Hauntings and Happenings Family Tour

Halloween Trail at High Force Waterfall

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