Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Gateshead 2026

26 unique & unusual Halloween events near Gateshead

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Newcastle Ghost Walks

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Guided walking tour of Newcastle's haunted history meeting at Castle Keep

Illustration of a haunted stone house with glowing green windows beside a foggy dock where a ship carries ghostly shapes (Till Death Do Us Part Ghost Walk)

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Till Death Do Us Part Ghost Walk

Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle's original haunted walking tour through historic castle grounds and execution sites.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Halloween Handbag Hounds Pup Up Cafe – Glasgow 🎃)

Halloween Handbag Hounds Pup Up Cafe – Glasgow 🎃

Sun, Oct 4

Glasgow

Spooky off-lead cafe gathering for tiny dogs weighing six kilograms and under.

Illustration of three small ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera tripods in a dim hallway with pumpkins and a ghost (Ghost Hunting at Maple Terrace Masonic Hall)

Ghost Hunting at Maple Terrace Masonic Hall

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Newcastle upon Tyne $$

Paranormal investigation inside a historic Masonic hall using ghost hunting equipment.

Illustration of three hooded ghost hunters with flashlights and a camera on a tripod near a small ghost among pumpkins (Ghost Hunt at The Barnes Institute)

Ghost Hunt at The Barnes Institute

Oct 10 – Oct 11

Whitburn 9 mi $$

Paranormal investigation with equipment in a historic Victorian building.

Autumn Craft & Makers Fair

Sat, Sep 26

Washington 6 mi Free

Handmade stalls, crafty workshops, and live community entertainment under one roof.

Illustration of two hooded ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera on a tripod in a dim hallway beside a friendly ghost (Maple Terrace Ghost Hunt with Spirit Seekers)

Maple Terrace Ghost Hunt with Spirit Seekers

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Newcastle upon Tyne $$

Paranormal investigation inside Northumberland's oldest purpose-built masonic hall.

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

Halloween Shopping Market

Tue, Oct 27

Stanley 6 mi Free

Dog-friendly indoor market featuring local stalls, face painting, and treats.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (BareBones:HalloweenLifeDrawing)

BareBones:HalloweenLifeDrawing

Fri, Oct 30

Stanley 6 mi

Atmospheric guided nude life drawing evening including a seasonal cocktail.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Floral Pumpkin Workshop)

Floral Pumpkin Workshop

Thu, Oct 22

Stanley 6 mi

Craft a take-home floral arrangement with a Halloween welcome drink included.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Halloween Wreath Making at Souter Lighthouse)

Halloween Wreath Making at Souter Lighthouse

Sat, Oct 24

Sunderland 10 mi

Craft a crescent-shaped autumn wreath using dried botanicals and mini pumpkins.

Floral Pumpkin Workshop

Tue, Oct 20

Durham 13 mi $$

Learn hands-on floristry techniques using your own pumpkin.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Pumpkin Flower Arrangement Workshop)

Pumpkin Flower Arrangement Workshop

Sat, Oct 24

Allensford 13 mi $$$

Craft a pumpkin floral centerpiece alongside an autumn cocktail and cheeseboard.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Autumnal Faux Wreath Making Workshop 2026)

Autumnal Faux Wreath Making Workshop 2026

Sun, Sep 27

Newcastle upon Tyne $$

Craft a reusable autumn wreath using faux flowers and foliage.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Stained Glass Workshop - Halloween Pumpkin)

Stained Glass Workshop - Halloween Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 17

Newcastle upon Tyne $$$

Learn copperfoil techniques to craft a handmade stained glass pumpkin.

Luxury Gothic Autumn Wreath Workshop

Sat, Oct 17

Newcastle upon Tyne $$$

Craft a statement autumn wreath with preserved florals and gothic accents

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Harvest Festival with Changing the Seasons Women's Circle)

Harvest Festival with Changing the Seasons Women's Circle

Sun, Sep 20

Newcastle upon Tyne $$

First anniversary celebration featuring seasonal crafts, a shared feast, and meditation.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Pottery Pumpkin Workshop: Make Your Own Candle Holder)

Pottery Pumpkin Workshop: Make Your Own Candle Holder

Thu, Sep 17

Newcastle upon Tyne $$

Sculpt and carve a ceramic pumpkin tealight holder using pinch pot techniques.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Ghost Incense Holder Pottery Workshop)

Ghost Incense Holder Pottery Workshop

Wed, Sep 16

Newcastle upon Tyne $$$

Sculpt and decorate a ceramic ghost incense holder with drifting smoke eyes.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Autumn Sustainable Pumpkin Planter Flower Arranging Workshop)

Autumn Sustainable Pumpkin Planter Flower Arranging Workshop

Fri, Oct 30

Ponteland 8 mi $$

Craft a foam-free floral arrangement inside a reusable ceramic pumpkin planter.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Wonderful Wreaths Craft Workshop)

Wonderful Wreaths Craft Workshop

Sun, Sep 27

Tynemouth 8 mi $

Autumn wreath crafting workshop designed for neurodivergent adults.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Autumn Equinox Sunrise Session)

Autumn Equinox Sunrise Session

Sat, Sep 19

Sunderland 10 mi $$

Sunrise meditation, journaling, and charm crafting on Roker Beach.

Haunted Ghost Teacup Workshop

Wed, Oct 14

Newcastle upon Tyne $$

Craft a glowing muslin ghost scene inside a vintage teacup.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight (Spectre Detectors - Ghost-Hunting Night)

Spectre Detectors - Ghost-Hunting Night

Thu, Oct 29

Darlington 29 mi

Paranormal investigation experience inside a nearly 200-year-old railway museum.

Haunted Night at the Museum

Fri, Oct 30

Darlington 29 mi

After-hours museum thrills with a ghost train and silent disco.

Washington Ghost Walk

Washington

Guided ghost walk with paranormal investigators

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

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About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Gateshead

For those seeking chilling encounters, the Newcastle Castle Ghost Tour beckons. If a more hands-on experience is desired, consider the FREE Glass Pumpkin Demonstrations at National Glass Centre.

Gateshead and surrounding areas offer a selection of Halloween events, from workshops and craft fairs to ghost walks and investigations. Peruse the following to find your perfect seasonal pursuit.

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