Sunderland Haunted Experiences 2026

15 haunted experiences in Sunderland and nearby

Illustration of three small ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera tripods in a dim hallway with pumpkins and a ghost (Ghost Hunting at Havelock Towers)

Ghost Hunting at Havelock Towers

Oct 2 – Oct 3

Sunderland $$

Paranormal investigation with equipment in an 1886 former hospital.

Illustration of three hooded ghost hunters with flashlights and a camera on a tripod near a small ghost among pumpkins (Little Seekers Ghost Hunt at Havelock Tower)

Little Seekers Ghost Hunt at Havelock Tower

Sat, Oct 31

Sunderland $$

Investigate paranormal activity at an 1886 former boys home.

Family Fright Fest

Oct 10 – Oct 25

Newcastle upon Tyne 15 mi

Family Halloween event with scare mazes, stage shows, and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of a guide holding up a lantern before a small group on a foggy cobblestone street past headstones at night (Halloween Special Outdoor Ghost Walk)

👻 SCARY

Halloween Special Outdoor Ghost Walk

Oct 26 – Oct 31

Newcastle upon Tyne 10 mi

Outdoor ghost tour featuring a séance at the Black Gate Pits.

Illustration of a hooded figure holding a lantern beside a moonlit dirt path lined with pumpkins and dead trees at night (Psycho Path Halloween Event)

👻 VERY SCARY

Psycho Path Halloween Event

Newcastle upon Tyne 10 mi

An immersive scream park featuring 11 haunted attractions and over 200 performers.

Illustration of two hooded ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera on a tripod in a dim hallway beside a friendly ghost (Halloween Ghost Hunt at The Haunted Hallways)

Halloween Ghost Hunt at The Haunted Hallways

Oct 31 – Nov 1

Durham 12 mi $$

Paranormal investigation and sleepover inside historic Durham School.

👻 SCARY

Horror Car Wash

Oct 16 – Nov 1

Houghton 6 mi

Drive-through haunted car wash with live scare actors and special effects.

👻 SCARY

Cramlington's Halloween Maze

Sat, Oct 31

Cramlington 16 mi $

Features both a family maze and an intense haunt with live actors.

Illustration of three small ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera tripods in a dim hallway with pumpkins and a ghost (Charles Young Centre Ghost Hunt with The Shadow Stalkers)

Charles Young Centre Ghost Hunt with The Shadow Stalkers

Sep 26 – Sep 27

South Shields 5 mi $$

Paranormal investigation exploring reported shadow figures, taps, and unexplained sounds.

Halloween Ghost Hunt at Bensham Grove

Sat, Oct 31

Gateshead 10 mi $$

Paranormal investigation with equipment, mediumship insights, and refreshments in Gateshead.

Illustration of three hooded ghost hunters with flashlights and a camera on a tripod near a small ghost among pumpkins (Ryton Masonic Lodge Ghost Hunt with The Shadow Stalkers)

Ryton Masonic Lodge Ghost Hunt with The Shadow Stalkers

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Ryton 16 mi $

Paranormal investigation and seance led by The Shadow Stalkers.

Illustration of two hooded ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera on a tripod in a dim hallway beside a friendly ghost (Mainsforth Community Hall Ghost Hunt with The Shadow Stalkers)

Mainsforth Community Hall Ghost Hunt with The Shadow Stalkers

Oct 31 – Nov 1

Ferryhill 17 mi $

Overnight ghost hunt exploring hidden corners with the Shadow Stalkers.

Altogether Spooky

Sunderland $$

One-night-only family Halloween adventure

Illustration of a haunted mansion with glowing windows, ghosts, a stone path, and jack-o'-lanterns at twilight (Alice House Hospice's Haunted Mansion)

Alice House Hospice's Haunted Mansion

Hartlepool 17 mi $

Spooky, not scary, haunted mansion tour with outdoor attractions.

Illustration of a stone path winding through autumn trees with glowing lanterns, small ghosts and lit jack-o'-lanterns (Half Term Gruesome Facts Halloween Trail at Gibside)

Half Term Gruesome Facts Halloween Trail at Gibside

14 mi $$

Spooky Halloween trail with gruesome nature facts

Haunted Experiences this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Ryton Masonic Lodge Ghost Hunt with The Shadow StalkersRyton

thru25Oct Family Fright FestNewcastle upon Tyne

thru1Nov Horror Car WashHoughton-le-Spring

Other Halloween categories in Sunderland

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees

SunderlandFamily-Friendly Fall Activities25 family events

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

SunderlandHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties20 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

SunderlandHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment14 shows & screenings

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SunderlandUnique Halloween Events27 unique events

About Haunted Experiences in Sunderland

Sunderland and its surrounding areas present a number of Halloween experiences. For those seeking a grand historical setting, Beamish Museum's Halloween Evenings offer an immersive experience, though dates for next year are not yet available. For a more downtown Sunderland focus, the Sunderland Empire hosts Altogether Spooky.

If you're considering events slightly further afield, family-friendly attractions like Lintz Hall Farm's Family Fright Fest are located near Newcastle, while more adult-oriented ghost hunts, such as those by The Shadow Stalkers, can be found in various towns including Durham and Ryton.

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