Unique &amp; Unusual Halloween Events Near Canning Town 2026

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

London 6 mi

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

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Halloween at Up at The O2

Oct 19 – Oct 26

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

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

Oct 3 – Jan 30, 2027

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

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees ("Rough Magic" Fireside Storytelling for Adults)

"Rough Magic" Fireside Storytelling for Adults

Sat, Sep 19

London 5 mi $

Folk and fairytales around an outdoor fire in ancient woods.

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Halloween Bat Walks with Habitats and Heritage

Oct 7 – Oct 9

Twickenham 16 mi

Use bat detectors to listen for nocturnal hunters at twilight.

Ghosts and Ghouls

Oct 26 – Nov 26

Harpenden 22 mi

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

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Strawberry Hill After Dark: Halloween Late

Twickenham 16 mi

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

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Ghost Tours – Ships & Slipways

Chatham 24 mi

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

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Singles Ghost Walk in London (All Ages)

Oct 3 – Nov 28

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

Family Ghost Tours

Oct 28 – Nov 1

Chatham 24 mi

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

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A Halloween Guided Tour: Death, Dreams and the Supernatural

Twickenham 16 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.

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SECRET CEREMONY- Season of the Witch II

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

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Family Halloween: Potion Making

Thu, Oct 29

Brew drinkable botanical potions using garden herbs and fruit juices.

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Capel Manor After Dark: Ghostly Tales and Historical Tour

Fri, Oct 30

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 6 mi $

Guided walking tour of ghost stories across London's Theatreland

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Family Halloween: Silly Slime Making

Wed, Oct 28

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

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Witch’s Hat Making Workshop

Sun, Oct 25

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

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Botanical Magic: Make a Witch Bottle

Wed, Oct 28

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

Fri, Oct 30

Wimbledon 11 mi

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

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FREE: Halloween Pup Up Cafe at The Harvey Centre 🐶

Sat, Oct 10

Harlow 18 mi Free

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

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Penshurst Place Estate Autumn Amble & Lunch

Sun, Oct 18

Penshurst 25 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

Sat, Sep 26

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.

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Wood Street Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop

Sat, Oct 17

London $$$

Craft a custom pumpkin arrangement in a relaxed setting.

33 Ghosts: Book Talk

Fri, Oct 23

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