Immerse yourself in the eerie enchantment of Margate's Halloween season with our all-encompassing guide, featuring a cornucopia of spine-tingling events and ghostly gatherings. Unearth Halloween gems for resident wraiths and mortal explorers.
One event not to be missed is the thrilling Fort Amherst’s Halloween Horrors, where historical settings become haunting grounds teeming with ghoulish surprises. Alternatively, explore the depths of the Margate Caves, where visitors encounter unique atmospheric displays during Halloween at the Margate Caves. And the Hever Castle Halloween is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering enchanting decorations and themed activities that'll delight families. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Margate
- Halloween at the Margate Caves
- Fort Amherst’s Halloween Horrors (Chatham)
- Hever Castle Halloween (Edenbridge)
- Deal Castle Halloween (Deal)
- Dover Castle Halloween (Dover)
- The Historic Dockyard Chatham YuckYard (Chatham)
- Chiddingstone Castle Halloween (Edenbridge)
- Walmer Castle Halloween Walk (Walmer)
- Rare Breeds Centre Halloween (Ashford)
- Rare Breeds Centre Magical Potion Show (Ashford)
See these and even more events listed below!
Margate Area Haunted Experiences
Fort Amherst’s Halloween Horrors
What to Expect:
An immersive and interactive scare experience with live actors and extreme elements.
Description:
Fort Amherst’s Halloween Horrors is the UK's longest-running award-winning scare attraction, celebrating its 41st year in 2024. Located in the historic 300-year-old Fort Amherst in Chatham, Kent, this event offers an extreme Halloween experience with realistic scares, live actors, and interactive elements. The event includes teen and adult tours, as well as children's tours with a safe word option. Visitors can also enjoy additional attractions like a fully licensed bar, hot food vendors, and axe-throwing activities.
Where: Chatham | More Info: Fort Amherst’s Halloween Horrors
Deal Castle Halloween
What to Expect:
A guided journey through the castle's dark past with chilling tales of ghosts and historical horrors.
Description:
Join us at Deal Castle for a spine-tingling Halloween experience. Explore the castle in the dark as our storytellers guide you through chilling tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings, and historical horrors. This event is suitable for adults over 16 and promises an unforgettable journey through the past. Don't forget to bring a torch as things are going to get dark.
Where: Deal | More Info: Deal Castle Halloween
Chiddingstone Castle Halloween
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration featuring ghostly guides and themed activities.
Description:
This Halloween, Chiddingstone Castle invites you to uncover spooky mysteries with ghostly guides. Explore the castle's grounds filled with spooky pumpkins and enjoy a themed menu at the castle's tea room. The event includes a 30-minute Japanese Ghosts and Spirits Tour, where you can hear tales of ghosts, spirits, gods, and monsters from Japan.
Where: Edenbridge | More Info: Chiddingstone Castle Halloween
Fort Amherst Halloween (non-haunted activities)
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Fort Amherst Halloween Horrors is its extreme and realistic scare experiences, making it one of the most intense haunted attractions in the UK.
Description:
Fort Amherst Halloween Horrors is a renowned scare attraction in the UK, known for its extreme and realistic scares. Started in 1983, it is the first scare attraction in the UK and is run by volunteers raising money for charity. The event features teen and adult tours with a variety of frightening experiences and interactive elements.
Where: Chatham | More Info: Fort Amherst Halloween (non-haunted activities)
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Margate
Halloween at the Margate Caves
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration in an underground setting with family-friendly activities.
Description:
Experience a spooktacular Halloween at the Margate Caves with a subterranean Halloween land, featuring Halloween-themed crafts and activities for all the family. Explore the underground caves and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Where: Margate | More Info: Halloween at the Margate Caves
Hever Castle Halloween
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring a spooky pumpkin trail, a Halloween-themed word puzzle, and themed craft sessions.
Description:
Treat your little ones to a spine-tingling visit to Hever Castle over the Half Term break. Explore the castle grounds filled with spooky pumpkins and put your detective skills to the test with a Halloween-themed word puzzle. Don’t be too startled if you come face to face with some of Halloween’s most infamous characters. You might encounter Dr. Frankenstein himself For those who want to get hands-on with Halloween, the themed craft sessions are the perfect opportunity to unleash your creativity.
Where: Edenbridge | More Info: Hever Castle Halloween
Dover Castle Halloween
What to Expect:
Interactive spooky storytelling and character encounters.
Description:
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Dover Castle this Halloween half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories. Meet our spooktacular characters, including a dragon, grim reaper, and comedy castle rat.
Where: Dover | More Info: Dover Castle Halloween
Walmer Castle Halloween Walk
What to Expect:
An immersive, family-friendly Halloween walk through Walmer Castle's gardens with ghost-hunting storytellers.
Description:
Join English Heritage for a family-friendly Spooky Woodland Walk at Walmer Castle. As the evenings grow darker, ghost-hunting storytellers will guide you through the shadows of the castle's gardens with well-told tales of strange and spooky goings-on. This outdoor, early evening tour is ideal for children aged 5-10 and promises to get you into the Halloween spirit.
Where: Walmer | More Info: Walmer Castle Halloween Walk
The Historic Dockyard Chatham YuckYard
What to Expect:
A hands-on journey through the darkest, most stomach-churning side of Dockyard history with interactive activities and gruesome tales.
Description:
Experience a gruesome adventure at The Historic Dockyard Chatham's Yuck Yard during Halloween half-term. Dive into sickening stories of historic diseases and disgusting cures. Meet Widow Wink, who brews potions from sour herbs, and Assistant Surgeon George Bass, who performs seafaring surgery. Engage in the Battle of the Bilge, sniff out rats on the Ratcatcher's Trail, and create a splat-tacular disaster-piece in the Gallery of Goo. This event is included in your Dockyard ticket and offers a hands-on journey through the darkest side of Dockyard history.
Where: Chatham | More Info: The Historic Dockyard Chatham YuckYard
Rare Breeds Centre Magical Potion Show
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with a variety of magical and spooky activities for all ages.
Description:
Join Effel at the Rare Breeds Centre for a spooktacular Halloween celebration. Enjoy Effel's magical potion show, the Touch and Sniff Stinkorium, pirate ghost stories, a fancy-dress competition, face painting, and the Spooks trail. All usual attractions like pig racing, the butterfly tunnel, and multiple playgrounds will also be available. The Granary Restaurant will serve a variety of freshly made items, including vegan and vegetarian options.
Where: Ashford | More Info: Rare Breeds Centre Magical Potion Show
Rare Breeds Centre Halloween
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration featuring magical potion shows, pirate ghost stories, and interactive activities.
Description:
Join us at the Rare Breeds Centre for a spooktacular Halloween celebration from Saturday, October 26th to Sunday, November 3rd. Enjoy Effel Fartwaffer's magical potion show, pirate ghost stories, and the Touch and Sniff Stinkorium. Participate in the fancy dress competition, face painting, and scarecrow competition. All usual attractions like tractor rides, playparks, and the Children’s Barn are available at no extra cost.
Where: Ashford | More Info: Rare Breeds Centre Halloween
Dover Transport Museum Halloween Spider Hunt
What to Expect:
Solve a puzzle to enter a prize draw while exploring the museum.
Description:
Experience a spooky Halloween adventure at the Dover Transport Museum. Find hidden spiders and solve a puzzle to enter a prize draw. Dress up for the occasion and receive a treat from the cauldron at the end of your visit. This event is included in the normal entry price, which grants you a 12-month entry ticket.
Where: Dover | More Info: Dover Transport Museum Halloween Spider Hunt
With Ibby… Halloween Disco
What to Expect:
A variety of fun and engaging activities for kids to enjoy, including dance classes and wrestling events.
Description:
Join us for a fun-filled day of activities designed for kids. From street dance classes to wrestling events and family-friendly activities, there's something for every age and interest. Enjoy a day of entertainment and learning in a safe and welcoming environment.
Where: Margate | More Info: With Ibby… Halloween Disco
TPW : Halloween Spooktacular
What to Expect:
A 2-hour professional wrestling show with a costume contest and raffle for great prizes.
Description:
Join Thanet Pro Wrestling for a spooky afternoon of professional wrestling at the Minster Village Hall. The event features 5 matches, a raffle for great prizes, and a costume contest. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, with a fun-filled afternoon of wrestling and Halloween-themed activities.
Where: Minster | More Info: TPW : Halloween Spooktacular
Halloween Family Fun at West Blean and Thornden Woods
What to Expect:
The event offers a unique blend of spooky fun and family-friendly activities, including dance lessons and a Halloween trail.
Description:
Join us at The Elvetham for a hauntingly fun-filled afternoon of Halloween activities. Enjoy spooky dance lessons with Wednesday Adams, a Halloween trail with Cinderella, and a children’s spooky-themed BBQ. Adults can indulge in tea, coffee, and cake while the kids have a blast. Halloween costumes are encouraged, making this event perfect for families with children aged 3-11.
Where: Blean | More Info: Halloween Family Fun at West Blean and Thornden Woods
Spooktacular trail and crafts
What to Expect:
A wildlife-themed trail with creepy crafts suitable for families with children aged 4 and up.
Description:
Join Anna Outdoors at Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park for a spooktacular wildlife-themed trail and creepy crafts. This family-friendly event is perfect for ages 4 and up. Participants will explore the mystery and magic of the park while creating their own spooky crafts. Waterproofs and wellingtons are recommended, and parking is free but limited. Accompanying adults are welcome, but young people under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.