Venture into the unknown depths of Darlington's Halloween underworld with our meticulously compiled guide, your passport to the most thrilling and chilling experiences. Whether you're a local vampire or just visiting for a bite, our guide ensures you experience the Halloween charm of Darlington.
Popular Events: Experience the eerie atmosphere of Beamish Museum’s Halloween Evenings, where history comes alive after dark with ghostly tales and delightful frights. Alternatively, the Pumpkin Forest Light Trail offers a mesmerizing journey through a illuminated woodland, creating a magical landscape of jack-o'-lanterns. And the Scream Factory is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing spine-chilling attractions that will test the courage of even the bravest souls. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Darlington
- Scream Factory
- Beamish Museum’s Halloween Evenings (Stanley)
- Pumpkin Forest Light Trail (Bishop Auckland)
- Family Fright Fest at Lintz Hall Farm (Burnopfield)
- Magical Mayhem, Spooky Science (Barnard Castle)
- Halloween Stargazing Events
- The Forbidden Corner Halloween Event
- Halloween Family Fun Day at Weardale Railway
- Halloween Pub Crawl
- Halloween After Dark Illuminated Trail (Staindrop)
See these and even more events listed below!
Darlington Area Haunted Experiences
Scream Factory
What to Expect:
Immersive and terrifying Halloween experience with up to 100 live actors and advanced special effects.
Description:
Scream Factory is a multi-award-winning Halloween attraction in the North East, featuring various scare zones, live actors, and immersive experiences. The event includes the Extreme Tour, Isolation Tour, and Children's Twilight Tour, offering something for all ages and thrill levels.
Where: Darlington | More Info: Scream Factory
The Forbidden Corner Halloween Event
What to Expect:
A haunted event with interactive activities like finding missing skeleton bones and participating in a spooky quiz.
Description:
Experience a haunting Halloween at The Forbidden Corner, where you can dress up in your scariest costumes, find missing skeleton bones hidden in the gardens, and complete a spooky quiz. The event also features a fancy dress competition on October 31st. Enjoy all the Halloween fun without any extra cost.
Where: Darlington | More Info: The Forbidden Corner Halloween Event
Halloween Pub Crawl
What to Expect:
A fully immersive Halloween experience with 100+ live actors and 9 scare zones.
Description:
Scream Factory is the UK's No.1 multi-part Halloween attraction, offering a thrilling night of terror with its Extreme Tour, featuring 9 scare zones and over 100 live actors. The event includes various haunted attractions, special effects, and immersive experiences that have been recognized with numerous awards.
Where: Darlington | More Info: Halloween Pub Crawl
Spirit Seekers Washington Ghost Walk
What to Expect:
A historical ghost walk with script-read stories.
Description:
Join Spirit Seekers for a spooky Washington Ghost Walk, exploring the history of Washington, Tyne and Wear, dating back to 300 BC. The tour includes visits to Washington's church, halls, and most haunted inns, featuring tales of torture, murder, suicide, and highway robbery, along with creepy stories of ancient bodies, witchcraft, and curses. This is not a regular event; stories will be script-read.
Where: Washington | More Info: Spirit Seekers Washington Ghost Walk
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Darlington
Beamish Museum’s Halloween Evenings
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with ghostly encounters and thrilling rides in a historic museum setting.
Description:
Beamish Museum transforms into a spooktacular setting for Halloween Evenings on October 28th, 29th, and 31st. The event offers family-friendly fun with ghostly encounters, thrilling rides, and delicious treats. Visitors can explore the museum's grounds, including Pockerley Old Hall and the 1950s welfare hall, where they can enjoy games and entertainment.
Where: Stanley | More Info: Beamish Museum’s Halloween Evenings
Pumpkin Forest Light Trail
What to Expect:
Immersive display of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins and autumnal decorations.
Description:
The Pumpkin Forest at Auckland Palace is a month-long event celebrating autumn with over 600 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins, hundreds of chrysanthemums, and decorative gourds. The event features a new light trail, handmade scarecrows, hay bales, and other autumnal motifs. Guests can enjoy seasonal light bites and hot cider while exploring the newly renovated gardens.
Where: Bishop Auckland | More Info: Pumpkin Forest Light Trail
Magical Mayhem, Spooky Science
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween show featuring magical mayhem, spooky science, and interactive balloon and bubble performances.
Description:
Magical Mayhem, Spooky Science, Beastly Balloons, and Bursting Bubbles are the stars of this horribly horrific and perfectly phantom-tastic family show. The event features Guinness World Record-breaking Captain Calamity and his anarchic crew of misfits, including a very smelly dragon, a mad scientist, and a musical storyteller. Ideal for families with children of all ages, this show promises a symphony of disaster conducted by the biggest buffoon of them all.
Where: Barnard Castle | More Info: Magical Mayhem, Spooky Science
Family Fright Fest at Lintz Hall Farm
What to Expect:
A comprehensive Halloween celebration with a variety of family-oriented activities and attractions.
Description:
Family Fright Fest at Lintz Hall Farm is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring stage shows, fun scare mazes, and interactive activities. Enjoy superhero spectaculars, Frozen Halloween pantos, and talent shows. The event includes a pumpkin patch, funfair rides, street food village, and various bars. It's a day filled with Halloween adventures suitable for all ages.
Where: Burnopfield | More Info: Family Fright Fest at Lintz Hall Farm
Halloween Stargazing Events
What to Expect:
Enjoy exciting space-themed activities under the beautiful dark skies of Weardale.
Description:
Join us for a magical night of stargazing at the Weardale Railway. Departing from Stanhope Station, this event offers exciting space-themed activities for all the family, commencing at 4pm and lasting until 8pm. Enjoy the beautiful dark skies of Weardale while exploring the wonders of the universe.
Where: Darlington | More Info: Halloween Stargazing Events
Halloween Family Fun Day at Weardale Railway
What to Expect:
A variety of family-friendly Halloween activities including a fancy dress competition and a ghost train.
Description:
Join the Halloween Family Fun Day at Weardale Railway for a spooky yet family-friendly celebration. Enjoy activities like a fancy dress competition, best decorated pumpkin prize, treasure trail, and spooky stories. The event also features a ghost train and arts and crafts for children. A selection of spooky cakes, hot food, and drinks will be available at the café, and a local craft market will add to the festive atmosphere.
Where: Darlington | More Info: Halloween Family Fun Day at Weardale Railway
Halloween After Dark Illuminated Trail
What to Expect:
An immersive after-dark family trail where magical inhabitants of The Plotters' Forest come alive with spooky spiders, witches, and creaking skeletons.
Description:
Experience a spooktacular Halloween After Dark Illuminated Trail at Raby Castle. As dusk descends, The Plotters' Forest comes alive with eerie excitement. Adventurers can don their spookiest costumes and venture into the shadows to uncover the forest's mysteries. Amidst the darkness, enchanting creatures appear, inviting brave souls to join in the thrilling journey.
Where: Staindrop | More Info: Halloween After Dark Illuminated Trail
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Darlington
Halloween Cooking Classes
What to Expect:
An immersive Halloween experience with a treasure trove of sweets and mysterious prizes.
Description:
Join Roarsome Soft Play for an enchanting Halloween evening filled with spine-tingling delights. Enjoy soft play, tantalizing treats, thrilling games, and spellbinding prizes. Each little adventurer will be treated to a hot buffet offering Chicken Breast Nuggets, Hot Dogs, Pizza, and Chips. The event promises a carnival of excitement with myriad games and activities designed to keep the Halloween spirit alive.
Where: Darlington | More Info: Halloween Cooking Classes
Halloween Afternoon Tea
What to Expect:
A traditional afternoon tea experience with a spooky twist.
Description:
Halloween Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel offers a frightfully indulgent experience with traditional Afternoon Tea served in the beautiful Garden Room Restaurant. This event combines festive flavors with a spooky atmosphere, making it a unique and delightful celebration for the Halloween season.