20+ Halloween Events in North East England

I won't be publishing my October Half Term guide until the first week in October but lots of you have been asking for Halloween Event Ideas and are looking to book something now so I thought I'd put together a quick guide to some of the region's best events. Please note I may have worked with some of the attractions mentioned in this post in the past but nobody has asked or paid to be included in this guide.

I'll try and add to this guide as I spot new events and look out for my full guide to October Half Term which will be published during the first week of October. If you'd like more ideas for events taking place or would like to post your own recommendations, why not join my North East Days Out Facebook Group? It's free and a lovely community of over 4000.

You can join here.  (you can also advertise your own events in this group every Friday)

20+ Halloween Events in North East England 

1 - Chalk present The Witches
(ages 7+) - book here

Make a mouse mask, create a creepy nose & learn how to spot a real-life witch before settling down to watch this classic movie. 

2 - Family Fright Fest 
(ages 1-12) - book here 
There's loads going on with a fun scare maze, magic shows, live bands, pumpkin carving, spooky tales tipi, fairground rides, photo station, food stalls and more. 

3 - Spooky Half Term at Belsay Hall 
(all ages) - book here

Creepy Crafts, A Witches Trail and Fancy Dress Competition


4 - Halloween Spooky Walk at Preston Park 
(early evening sessions for under 5s and later sessions for over 5s and grown ups) - book here (on sale 1 October)

A host of weird and wonderful creatures will inhabit the grounds for one night only. Entry via Park & Ride Ghost Coaches.


5 - Satanic Panic at Brocksbushes 
(ages 12+) - book here

Terrifying figures are walking around the farm at night. 

6 - Spooky Night at the Discovery Museum
(under 7s and their families) - book here 

A fun evening at the museum with bewitching tales, Halloween crafts, a devilish disco and ghoulish games. 

7 - Wynyard Hall Trick or Treat Trail
(all ages) - book here

Dress up and search Wynyard's Gardens for ghoulish gargoyles in their Halloween trail. 

8 - Beamish Halloween Evenings 
(all ages) - book here

Ghosts and terrifying creatures will take over Beamish with lots of spooky surprises and entertainment in store. 

9 - Witches, Wizards & Slytherin Day at Lanchester Garden Centre
(various ages) - book here

Create your own prophecy ball, wand or join a broomstick class (all to be booked individually).

10 - Ghost Stories of Woodhorn Museum
(ages 5+) - find out more here

Join professional storyteller Stephen Skelton as he shares the spooky past of Woodhorn Museum. There will be a pumpkin trail and Birds of Prey on display too. 

11 - Seven Stories Ghost Tour
(ages 8+ and their families) - book here 

Take a tour with spiritualist Madame Arfarti who will reach to the other side in a bid to meet Ouseburn's past residents. 

12 - The Exorcist at Newcastle Castle
(ages 18+) - book here 

Enjoy the 1970s classic in the Castle's Great Hall. 

13 - Tanfield Ghost Train
(all ages) - book here 

Join the Tanfield Ghost Train, meet the freaky fire-breather, hold an owl or snake and build up the courage to walk through the spooky tunnel. 

14 - Paranormal or Paranoia at Life
(ages 18+) - book here

Take part in the centre's first ever paranormal investigation with Scientists from Northumbria University. 

15 - Fun Shack Halloween Party
(all ages) - book here

Expect a Halloween disco, hot dogs, goodie bag, party games, fancy dress and more. 

16 - Chalk present DEAD DISCO
(families with children of all ages) - book here

Expect a Halloween Tattoo Bar, Zombie Face Painting, Spooky Photo Booth and Monster Mash Disco. 

17 - Drop-in Creepy Crafts at Wharton Park
(all ages) - find out more here

No need to book this one, simply drop-in and enjoy creating creepy crafts. 

18 - Mini Villains Ball at Lanchester Garden Centre
(all ages) - book here 

Bring along your carved pumpkins, join the fancy dress parade, enjoy a spooky disco/games and meet special guests The Joker, Maleficent and Cruella. 

19 - Halloween Dissection Class
(ages 18+) - book here

Learn how to dissect a sheep's heart with Halloween treats and all tools provided. 

20 - Bongo's Bingo Halloween Specials -
(ages 18+) -  book here

Everyone's favourite Bongo's Bingo is putting on a Halloween Special that's not to be missed. 

21 - Whitehouse Farm Halloween Sppoktacular and Halloween Afternoon Tea - (all ages) - book here

Creep through the walkway of terror, pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch to carve, meet the owls and creepy crawlies & more......