Guildford Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

29 unique & unusual Halloween events in Guildford and nearby.

For those seeking a supernatural thrill right here in Guildford, the Ghost Tour of Guildford promises an evening of local lore. If a drive is on your mind, the Binfield Scarecrow Trail offers a colourful outdoor experience.

Beyond these, a wealth of Halloween happenings are waiting to be explored, from creative workshops to atmospheric walks across nearby towns.

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The Ghost Tour of Guildford

Guildford

Walking tour covering around 20 haunted sites across Guildford.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Binfield Scarecrow Hunt)

Binfield Scarecrow Hunt

Binfield 17 mi

Village-wide walking trail hunting for weird and wonderful community scarecrows.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Halloween Bat Walks with Habitats and Heritage)

Halloween Bat Walks with Habitats and Heritage

Twickenham 17 mi

Use bat detectors to listen for nocturnal hunters at twilight.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Strawberry Hill After Dark: Halloween Late)

Strawberry Hill After Dark: Halloween Late

Twickenham 17 mi

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

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A Halloween Guided Tour: Death, Dreams and the Supernatural

Twickenham 17 mi

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

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (A Grim and Ghostly History of Godalming)

A Grim and Ghostly History of Godalming

Godalming $

Guided evening ghost walk through Godalming's historic cobbled streets.

Illustration of costumed shoppers walking past striped market stalls piled with pumpkins under bright autumn trees (Autumn Wellness Pop-Up Twickenham)

Autumn Wellness Pop-Up Twickenham

Twickenham 18 mi $

Community wellness event featuring over 25 exhibitors, therapies, and holistic talks.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (SECRET CEREMONY- Season of the Witch II)

SECRET CEREMONY- Season of the Witch II

Chelsea 25 mi

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

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Family Halloween: Potion Making)

Family Halloween: Potion Making

Chelsea 25 mi

Brew drinkable botanical potions using garden herbs and fruit juices.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Rustic Autumn Paint and Draw Workshop - 6-16yrs)

Rustic Autumn Paint and Draw Workshop - 6-16yrs

Farnham 10 mi

Autumn nature painting and drawing workshop for ages 6 to 16.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Screen Print your own Halloween Trick or Treat Bag - 6+ yrs)

Screen Print your own Halloween Trick or Treat Bag - 6+ yrs

Farnham 10 mi

Design and print a custom canvas trick-or-treat tote bag.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Magic of Bees Rituals Workshop)

Magic of Bees Rituals Workshop

Dorking 10 mi $$$

Craft ritual items using beeswax, propolis, pollen, and honey.

Illustration of costumed figures beside a table with two gold trophies on a hay covered stage with pumpkins and string lights (Headroom Halloween Quiz Night)

Headroom Halloween Quiz Night

Fleet 12 mi $

Trivia night with Quiz Master Tony Ellis and costume prizes.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Autumn Equinox Ecstatic Dance With Cacao)

Autumn Equinox Ecstatic Dance With Cacao

Bracknell 14 mi $

Silent disco ecstatic dance and cacao ceremony in Lily Hill Park.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Watercolour Workshop: Pumpkin Studies - Seasonal Still Life)

Watercolour Workshop: Pumpkin Studies - Seasonal Still Life

Kingston upon Thames 17 mi $$

Led by artist Eva Merendes with all painting materials provided.

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 21 mi

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

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

Chelsea 25 mi

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

Chelsea 25 mi

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

Chelsea 25 mi

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Halloween Activity: Spooky Spiders & Slithering Snakes)

Halloween Activity: Spooky Spiders & Slithering Snakes

Haywards Heath 25 mi

Craft wooden spiders and snakes using child-safe tools.

Colours of Autumn Willow Lantern Workshop

Merstham 18 mi $$

Craft a willow lantern decorated with preserved leaves and dried flowers.

33 Ghosts: Book Talk

Chelsea 25 mi

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Gilbert's Garden: Kitchen Garden Harvest Day)

Gilbert's Garden: Kitchen Garden Harvest Day

Selborne 19 mi

Watch heritage vegetables harvested and talk with the kitchen garden team.

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

London 28 mi

Encounter wandering ghosts and eerie installations across the historic castle.

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

London 28 mi

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 (Singles Ghost Walk in London (All Ages))

Singles Ghost Walk in London (All Ages)

London 28 mi

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

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Spooky Cinematics: Halloween Filmmaking Workshop)

Spooky Cinematics: Halloween Filmmaking Workshop

Guildford $$$

Create and star in your own Halloween short film.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Go Ape Sundown Adventures)

Go Ape Sundown Adventures

Surrey 12 mi $$

High ropes and zip lines after dark, lit by magical lights.

Reigate Ghost Walk

Reigate 16 mi $

Guided ghost walk through historic Reigate

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1 of 53 Merrist Wood Pumpkin Patch – PYO Guildford

Pick pumpkins, view farm animals, and climb a big red tractor.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 21 Popworld Guildford Halloween Party Guildford

Slasher cold case mystery alongside cheesy pop anthems and themed drinks.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 7 Thorpe Park Fright Nights Chertsey

Thorpe Park's award-winning scare event celebrating 25 years of fear.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 10 Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble Guildford

Unique arrangements of Danny Elfman's film scores performed inside the cathedral.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the photography etiquette at cultural and community events in Guildford?

Wide crowd shots are fine; portraits need permission, especially of children, performers mid-ritual, and personal ofrendas at Día de los Muertos events, where some altars honor recent losses. Ask first, accept no gracefully, and skip flash at night processions and candlelit events, where it genuinely disrupts. When an event posts photography guidance, that overrides all defaults. Buy from artists you photograph.

How do we pair a ghost tour with dinner in Guildford?

Eat first: tours run 90 minutes of walking, and most start between 7 and 9 pm, so book dinner two hours before the tour within a short walk of the meeting point, and keep it lighter than you would for a movie night. Afterward, a nightcap spot near the route's end lets the group unpack the stories, the debrief is half the fun.

What Halloween-season events in Guildford continue into early November?

The season doesn't end at midnight on the 31st: Día de los Muertos celebrations run October 31 through November 2, harvest markets and fall festivals continue into mid-November, and some attractions run one final discounted weekend. Costume and decor clearance peaks November 1-2 for next-year planning. If October overflowed, the first November weekend is the graceful catch-up window.

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