Canary Wharf Unique &amp; Unusual Halloween Events 2026

Guided outdoor climb 52 metres across the roof of The O2.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Halloween at the Tower of London)

Halloween at the Tower of London

Encounter wandering ghosts and eerie installations across the historic castle.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour)

Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour

Features handheld Ripper-Vision projectors displaying 5ft historical crime scene images.

The Fading Light London Ghost Walk

City of London ghost walk led by an experienced ghost hunter.

London Halloween Walk

Costumed 10k or 25km walking challenge through London's historic haunts.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour)

Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

Spooky family-friendly tour exploring Shakespeare's ghosts and chilling supernatural lore.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Bat Walks with Habitats and Heritage)

Halloween Bat Walks with Habitats and Heritage

Twickenham 14 mi

Use bat detectors to listen for nocturnal hunters at twilight.

Ghosts and Ghouls

Harpenden 22 mi

Guided evening walking tour exploring St Albans' haunted historic buildings.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Strawberry Hill After Dark: Halloween Late)

Strawberry Hill After Dark: Halloween Late

Twickenham 14 mi

Explore Walpole's candlelit Gothic castle in costume with complimentary fizz.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Ghost Tours – Ships & Slipways)

Ghost Tours – Ships & Slipways

Chatham 25 mi

Torch-lit walking tour exploring historic ships after dark with real ghost stories.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Singles Ghost Walk in London (All Ages))

Singles Ghost Walk in London (All Ages)

Haunted City walking tour and social mixer without structured speed dating.

Family Ghost Tours

Chatham 25 mi

Torch-lit after-hours dockyard adventure featuring spooky tales and gentle scares.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (A Halloween Guided Tour: Death, Dreams and the Supernatural)

A Halloween Guided Tour: Death, Dreams and the Supernatural

Twickenham 14 mi

Explore Horace Walpole's Gothic castle and the supernatural roots of Gothic fiction.

Illustration of a candlelit Halloween dinner table with small pumpkins, a friendly ghost and two witch costumed figures (Murder Mystery Experience at the Old Royal Naval College)

Murder Mystery Experience at the Old Royal Naval College

After-hours Halloween murder mystery set inside historic Admiral’s House.

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (Spooky Halloween Walking Tour)

Spooky Halloween Walking Tour

Guided tour of haunted and historic Clerkenwell, Smithfield, and Blackfriars.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (SECRET CEREMONY- Season of the Witch II)

SECRET CEREMONY- Season of the Witch II

Samhuinn film screenings, herbal workshops, and ceremonies in a botanical garden.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Family Halloween: Potion Making)

Family Halloween: Potion Making

Brew drinkable botanical potions using garden herbs and fruit juices.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Capel Manor After Dark: Ghostly Tales and Historical Tour)

Capel Manor After Dark: Ghostly Tales and Historical Tour

London 12 mi

Torchlit garden walks, manor house tours, and estate archive viewings.

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Halloween Haunted Theatres of Theatreland Walking Tour)

Halloween Haunted Theatres of Theatreland Walking Tour

London $

Guided walking tour of ghost stories across London's Theatreland

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Family Halloween: Silly Slime Making)

Family Halloween: Silly Slime Making

A hands-on sensory workshop where participants craft take-home jars of slime.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Witch’s Hat Making Workshop)

Witch’s Hat Making Workshop

Decorate your own wearable witch’s hat with ribbons, netting, and creepy-crawlies.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Botanical Magic: Make a Witch Bottle)

Botanical Magic: Make a Witch Bottle

Craft a personal witch bottle using botanicals and folk magic traditions.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Family Autumn Wreath Workshop)

Family Autumn Wreath Workshop

Wimbledon 9 mi

Craft a handmade autumn wreath using natural materials and craft supplies.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (FREE: Halloween Pup Up Cafe at The Harvey Centre 🐶)

FREE: Halloween Pup Up Cafe at The Harvey Centre 🐶

Harlow 19 mi Free

Free dog social with unlimited puppuccinos, agility kit, and costume prizes.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Penshurst Place Estate Autumn Amble & Lunch)

Penshurst Place Estate Autumn Amble & Lunch

Penshurst 24 mi

Guided estate walk followed by lunch in a private banqueting room.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Mid Autumn Festival Mahjong Workshop for Improvers)

Mid Autumn Festival Mahjong Workshop for Improvers

Intermediate workshop covering advanced scoring, wind positions, and tile strategy.

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (Move and Sketch Halloween at Tower of London)

Move and Sketch Halloween at Tower of London

London $

Outdoor walking and sketching session exploring ghostly tales at the Tower.

33 Ghosts: Book Talk

Intimate ghost stories and book launch with a warming mulled drink.

Illustration of a guide with a lantern on a cobblestone quay beside a boat of friendly ghosts under a full moon at dusk (The Original Jack the Ripper Ghost Walk)

The Original Jack the Ripper Ghost Walk

Guided by published authors and experts on the Jack the Ripper case.

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The Original London Ghost Walk

London's longest-established ghost walk guide

Illustration of a guide holding up a glowing lantern on a foggy cobblestone street at night as a small group looks on (Lantern Ghost Tours - Royal Maritime Greenwich)

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Lantern Ghost Tours - Royal Maritime Greenwich