Find the best Halloween frights in Cambridge with our comprehensive guide. Discover Cambridge's scares, whether you're from here or afar.
Popular during the holiday season, the Jack The Ripper Walking Tour provides an intriguing glimpse into the city’s darker history, as participants walk the streets that once witnessed notorious events. For those looking for family-friendly fun, the Halloween Scavenger Hunt & Activity Booklets offer an engaging way to explore the city while solving puzzles and uncovering spooky clues. And the London Bridge Experience is something you definitely don't want to miss, immersing you in a blend of history and horror. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Cambridge
- The London Bridge Experience (London)
- Jack The Ripper Walking Tour (London)
- Hampton Court Palace Ghost Tours (London)
- Halloween Scavenger Hunt & Activity Booklets
- Hallowine at Maurizio
- Halloween Crafting
- Sip & Paint The Scream for Halloween
- Neon Moon Club Cirque HALLOWEEN 2024
See these and even more events listed below!
Cambridge Area Haunted Experiences
The London Bridge Experience
What to Expect:
An immersive Halloween experience blending history, scares, and family fun with eerie tunnels and haunted passageways.
Description:
Step into a world of witches, pumpkins, and spine-chilling Halloween legends at The London Bridge Experience. This immersive adventure plunges you into London's dark history with a festive Halloween twist. Explore eerie tunnels and haunted passageways where you'll uncover the sinister roots of Halloween. Encounter spell-casting witches, sinister pumpkins, and creepy characters that bring Halloween to life like never before. For the truly fearless, dive deeper into terror at the award-winning London Tombs.
Where: London | More Info: The London Bridge Experience
Jack The Ripper Walking Tour
What to Expect:
An immersive walking tour that recreates the investigation into the Jack the Ripper murders, exploring the dark alleys and crime scenes of Victorian London.
Description:
Embark on a chilling journey through Victorian London with the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour. Guided by expert tour guides, this 2-hour tour explores the dimly lit backstreets of Whitechapel and Spitalfields, visiting the sites of the infamous murders and delving into the social conditions and policing methods of the time. The tour provides an immersive experience, transporting you back to the era of gaslight and fog.
Where: London | More Info: Jack The Ripper Walking Tour
Hampton Court Palace Ghost Tours
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween adventure featuring atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects in a notoriously haunted palace.
Description:
Explore Henry VIII's notoriously haunted palace this Halloween at Hampton Court Palace. The palace is transformed with atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects, creating a chilling experience. Feel the presence of infamous ghosts hiding around every corner, and enjoy spooky stories and Halloween-themed treats.
Where: London | More Info: Hampton Court Palace Ghost Tours
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Cambridge
Halloween Scavenger Hunt & Activity Booklets
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween scavenger hunt that combines river punting with city-center exploration, offering a unique blend of spooky fun and educational activities.
Description:
Join Traditional Punting Company for a spooktacular Halloween experience in Cambridge. The Halloween Scavenger Hunt & Activity Booklets are designed for families, featuring a series of questions and activities that take you through the city's most haunted spots. The hunt includes both river-based and city-center challenges, making it a fun and educational experience for all ages. Successfully completing the hunt rewards you with a sweet treat from Hardy’s Sweet Shop.
Where: Cambridge | More Info: Halloween Scavenger Hunt & Activity Booklets
Halloween Crafting
What to Expect:
A fun-filled Halloween-themed crafting session featuring various creative activities for all ages.
Description:
Join us for a spooky twist on our popular craft morning at Sage Cambridge This Halloween-themed crafting session is designed for all ages and includes activities like colouring, bookmark-making, and sticker art. Enjoy some festive fun while creating your own spooky crafts. Food and drink will be available for purchase at our café.
Where: Cambridge | More Info: Halloween Crafting
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Cambridge
Hallowine at Maurizio
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with a quiz and wine, supporting local charity.
Description:
Join Maurizio Dining & Co. for their annual Hallowine quiz, a fun and family-friendly event where no ghosting is allowed. Enjoy a night of Halloween-themed fun with a glass of wine, all proceeds going to support Cambridge Sustainable Food. The event includes a quiz and is open to teams of up to six people.
Where: Cambridge | More Info: Hallowine at Maurizio
Neon Moon Club Cirque HALLOWEEN 2024
What to Expect:
A night of unrelenting horror and dark entertainment featuring a mix of burlesque, gorelesque, and gender-bending cabaret performances.
Description:
Neon Moon Club Cirque HALLOWEEN 2024 is a grotesquely glorious sideshow that will haunt your dreams. This event features a tantalizing mix of burlesque, gorelesque, and gender-bending cabaret performances. Witness macabre acts by international cabaret and circus performers, including DJ Verstyle and special guests. The night promises an unrelenting horror and dark entertainment experience.
Where: Cambridge | More Info: Neon Moon Club Cirque HALLOWEEN 2024
Other Halloween Activities Near Cambridge
Sip & Paint The Scream for Halloween
What to Expect:
A creative and expressive art experience where you can paint "The Scream" while sipping wine.
Description:
Join PopUp Painting & Events Ltd. for a unique Halloween experience in Cambridge. This sip and paint event at The Grain & Hop Store will be themed around Edvard Munch's iconic "The Scream." With all art supplies provided, including paint, brushes, and canvas, you'll have the opportunity to unleash your creativity while enjoying a themed playlist. No experience is needed, and your canvas is yours to keep.