Walthamstow Unique &amp; Unusual Halloween Events 2026

Encounter wandering ghosts and eerie installations across the historic castle.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour)

Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour

Features handheld Ripper-Vision projectors displaying 5ft historical crime scene images.

Illustration of a guide with a lantern and a small ghost on a cobblestone street with pumpkins and ghosts at dusk (The Fading Light London Ghost Walk)

The Fading Light London Ghost Walk

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween at Up at The O2)

Halloween at Up at The O2

Oct 19 – Oct 26

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

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

Oct 3 – Jan 30, 2027

London 7 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 (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 18 mi

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the 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.

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)

Oct 3 – Nov 28

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (A Halloween Guided Tour: Death, Dreams and the Supernatural)

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 (Haunted Hampstead Guided Walking Tour)

Haunted Hampstead Guided Walking Tour

Oct 14 – Oct 29

London 7 mi $$

Ghostly walking tour through dark Hampstead streets and across the Heath.

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (Spooky Halloween Walking Tour)

Spooky Halloween Walking Tour

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

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

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

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Haunted Hampstead Halloween Ghost Walk)

Haunted Hampstead Halloween Ghost Walk

Wed, Oct 21

London 7 mi $$

Baby-friendly ghost tour exploring local hauntings, highwaymen, and macabre literary history.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (SECRET CEREMONY- Season of the Witch II)

SECRET CEREMONY- Season of the Witch II

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

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

Family Halloween: Potion Making

Thu, Oct 29

Brew drinkable botanical potions using garden herbs and fruit juices.

Illustration of a guide with a lantern on a cobblestone quay beside a boat of friendly ghosts under a full moon at dusk (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.

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

Sun, Oct 25

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

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 (FREE: Halloween Pup Up Cafe at The Harvey Centre 🐶)

FREE: Halloween Pup Up Cafe at The Harvey Centre 🐶

Sat, Oct 10

Harlow 13 mi Free

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

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 14 mi

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

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 5 mi $$

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Mid Autumn Festival Mahjong Workshop for Improvers)

Mid Autumn Festival Mahjong Workshop for Improvers

Sat, Sep 26

Intermediate workshop covering advanced scoring, wind positions, and tile strategy.

Illustration of a small clay guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street at dusk, with friendly ghosts nearby (Move and Sketch Halloween at Tower of London)

Move and Sketch Halloween at Tower of London

London 6 mi $

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

33 Ghosts: Book Talk

Fri, Oct 23

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Ghost Tours – Ships & Slipways)

Ghost Tours – Ships & Slipways

Chatham 27 mi

Torch-lit walking tour exploring historic ships after dark with real ghost stories.

Family Ghost Tours

Oct 28 – Nov 1

Chatham 27 mi

Torch-lit after-hours dockyard adventure featuring spooky tales and gentle scares.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Penshurst Place Estate Autumn Amble & Lunch)

Penshurst Place Estate Autumn Amble & Lunch

Sun, Oct 18

Penshurst 30 mi

Guided estate walk followed by lunch in a private banqueting room.

Illustration of a guide with a lantern on a cobblestone quay beside a boat of friendly ghosts under a full moon at dusk (The Original Jack the Ripper Ghost Walk)

The Original Jack the Ripper Ghost Walk

Guided by published authors and experts on the Jack the Ripper case.

Illustration of a guide raising a lantern before a small group on a foggy cobblestone street as a ghost appears in a window (The Original London Ghost Walk)

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The Original London Ghost Walk