Things to do this Halloween in North East England
As the trees begin to shed their leaves and a biting chill fills the air, we can start to look forward to Halloween. Whether you’re into spooky film nights or immersing yourself in terrifying tours, have no fear, New Adventures is here with things to do this Halloween in North East England…
Newcastle Castle
Film Nights
There are plenty of fun and frightening things to do at Newcastle Castle. Film fans can catch a wide array of movies, both blockbuster hits and cult classics, being shown in the Castle’s aptly named Great Hall. This year’s perilous programme includes Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Nosferatu, Bram Stoker’s Dracula and The Exorcist. Tickets can be purchased from New Adventures for only £12 per person.
Halloween Night Tours
If scary film nights aren’t your thing, don’t fret. The Castle has a range of eerie experiences for you to make the most of. Check out Halloween Night Tours at Newcastle Castle on 31 October, if you dare... There are three tours starting at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm, priced at only £15 per person. Make sure to put on your warmest clothes and your bravest face as you traverse the Castle’s dark halls and passages while your guide reveals scary tales from the past, followed by refreshments in the Great Hall.
Book now: www.newadventures.org.uk/experiences/halloween-evening-tours
Executions at Newcastle Gaol
For some frightening true crime, join historian Dr Patrick Low at the Black Gate to explore the grim past of executions that took place at Newcastle Gaol between 1828 and 1925. Dr Low is a regular contributor to the BBC's Murder, Mystery and My Family and an expert on executions and post-mortem punishment in North East England. For just £6, you’ll learn all about the dark and brutal punishments that took place at the notorious gaol way back when.
Newcastle Tour Company
Halloween Dark Side Walking Tour
Newcastle Tour Company’s Halloween Dark Side Walking Tour helps you embrace the spooky spirit of the city, exploring grim murders, corpse robbers and witch hunts. From just £25, you can take a deep dive into Newcastle’s sinister past. The tour starts and ends at Grey’s Monument and takes you through Grainger Town, Bigg Market, Newcastle Castle and the Quayside.
Book now: www.newadventures.org.uk/experiences/halloween-special-newcastles-dark-side-walking-tour
True Crime Walking Tour of Newcastle
Another tour not to be missed for those with a fascination with dark tales of crime and punishment is Newcastle Tour Company’s True Crime Walking Tour of Newcastle. With prices starting from just £18, a local expert will guide you on this thrilling journey as you delve into the gruesome past of some of the city’s most infamous locations, including Chinatown, Bigg Market and St Andrew’s Churchyard.
Book now: www.newadventures.org.uk/experiences/newcastle-true-crime-walking-tour
Dark Durham Tour
Uncover the darker, more mysterious side of historic Durham with a Dark Durham Tour, operated by Walkabout Durham. The tour takes you on a journey exploring sinister tales and gruesome crimes that have shaped the character of Durham over the centuries. From castles and cathedrals to prisons and pubs, you can reveal the shadowy history of the city where deadly battles and saintly miracles are woven into the fabric of its rich heritage.
The tour costs just £16, stopping by sights including Durham Market Place, The Dun Cow, Durham Prison and Palace Green Library.
Book now: www.newadventures.org.uk/experiences/dark-durham-tour
