Unique &amp; Unusual Halloween Events Near Leytonstone 2026

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

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Halloween at Up at The O2

Oct 19 – Oct 26

London

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

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Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

Oct 3 – Jan 30, 2027

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

Oct 7 – Oct 9

Twickenham 17 mi

Use bat detectors to listen for nocturnal hunters at twilight.

Ghosts and Ghouls

Oct 26 – Nov 26

Harpenden 20 mi

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

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Strawberry Hill After Dark: Halloween Late

Twickenham 17 mi

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

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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.

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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 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

London 5 mi $$

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

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 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

Fri, Oct 30

London 8 mi

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

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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.

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 7 mi $

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

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 13 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 15 mi Free

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

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Wood Street Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop

Sat, Oct 17

London $$$

Craft a custom pumpkin arrangement in a relaxed setting.

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Mid Autumn Festival Mahjong Workshop for Improvers

Sat, Sep 26

London $$

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 5 mi $

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

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards on a round table among pumpkins, candles and a fireplace (Woodland Witches Samhain Ritual 2026)

Woodland Witches Samhain Ritual 2026

London 7 mi $$

Outdoor woodland ritual with circle casting, cauldron fire, and ancestor remembrance.

33 Ghosts: Book Talk

Fri, Oct 23