Halloween · Saturday 31 October 2026
Halloween events near Newcastle
The 2026 halloween events season has finished. These were this year’s listings; we’ll update them for 2027.
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We’ve checked 10 Halloween events within 30 miles of Newcastle. 10 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first starts on Saturday 26 September (Psycho Path).
9 are gentle enough for young children and 1 is proper scares with age limits. Where prices are published, entry runs from £15.95 to £16 per person. 5 ask you to book ahead and 1 let you turn up on the day.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Family Fright Fest at Lintz Hall Farm
Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne · 8 miles from Newcastle · run by Psycho Path
- When
- Saturday 31 October
- Times
- 11:00-16:00
- Price
- Tickets listed at £12-£52 (event listing)
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Minimum age
- 1+
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Saturday 31 October 2026
Daytime family event for children aged 1-12 on the Psycho Path site: stage shows, three mazes including a giant inflatable one, face painting and a wizard school. Each child gets one free pumpkin. Check Fatsoma for ticket types.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 4 Oct · source: eventslist.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Psycho Path
Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne · 8 miles from Newcastle
- When
- Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 17:00-23:00, last entry to attractions 22:55
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Extreme, adults only
- Minimum age
- 13+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: Selected nights from Sat 26 Sep to 1 Nov 2026, including Oct 9, 10 and 31
Prices: Fatsoma shows roughly £44 up to £137.50 depending on date and ticket type (general admission or VIP)
Under-13s are refused entry; 13-15s need an adult aged 16+ with ID. No time slots, and queues can pass an hour between 7pm and 9:30pm. No tickets at the gate, and no phones or photos inside the mazes. Some dates have sold out, so check Fatsoma.
Parking: Free onsite parking (24-hour maximum stay)Access: Not wheelchair accessible: uneven, muddy farmland and long standing in queues.Under-5s: Not suitableChecked Sun 4 Oct · source: psycho-path.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Spooktacular at Whitehouse Farm
Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth · 11 miles from Newcastle
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- From £15.95
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23-31 October 2026
Prices: Online: child (2-16) £18.50, adult £16.95, senior £16.95, student £15.95, family of 4 £64.95, family of 5 £74.95; babies and 1-year-olds free; walk-in £1-2 more
Pumpkin picking and carving, witches' school, Magic Merlin and pirate shows, a Walkway of Terror, a fancy dress competition, tractor rides and soft play. Online tickets can be moved to another date free up to 6 hours before. A separate Tots Pumpkin Party runs 13-15 and 20-22 Oct.
Access: Farm says it has sensory rooms, accessible toilets and equipment hire.Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 4 Oct · source: whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm
Hall Hill Farm, Lanchester · 15 miles from Newcastle
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Sat 17 and Sun 18 October, then daily 24 October - 1 November 2026
Prices: Standard admission applies; pumpkins and Spooky Spider Barrel Train rides cost extra (barrel rides £1.50)
Giant scarecrows, a haunted sheep race, a Mini Monster Maze and a trick or treat treasure hunt. Ticket-only event; the farm warns activities may change at short notice.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 4 Oct · source: hallhillfarm.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Evenings at Beamish
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, Beamish, County Durham · run by Beamish Museum
- When
- Wed 28 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 17:00-21:30
- Price
- From £16
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Event
Dates: Wednesday 28 October and Saturday 31 October 2026
Prices: Adult £25.50, child £16, under-2s free; annual passes not valid
Beamish says some activities are scarier than others, with plenty of family-friendly options. Under-16s must come with an adult. Bus and tram run during the event; assistance dogs only.
Parking: Free parking in the main car parkAccess: Motorised scooters can't be hired for evening events but you can bring your own; carer tickets must be booked by phone.Dogs: Not allowedChecked Sun 4 Oct · source: beamish.org.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Half-Term at Belsay Hall
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Belsay, near Morpeth · 13 miles from Newcastle · run by English Heritage
- When
- Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10:00-16:00
- Price
- See prices below
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Saturday 24 October - Sunday 1 November 2026
Prices: Standard English Heritage admission; early-booking discounts up to 15%
Few activity details announced yet. Check the English Heritage page for prices and what is on.
Checked Sun 4 Oct · source: english-heritage.org.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Spookydorei Days at Lilidorei
Lilidorei, The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 30 miles from Newcastle · run by Lilidorei / The Alnwick Garden
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- Not published on the page read
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Saturday 10 October - Sunday 1 November 2026
Clans decorate their corners of the play village, with spooky games, stories from the Storyteller and a trick or treat trail. A separate Pumpkin Garden at the Garden (10 Oct - 1 Nov) is free with Garden entry.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 4 Oct · source: highlifenorth.com Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Spookydorei Nights at Lilidorei
Lilidorei, The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · 30 miles from Newcastle · run by Lilidorei / The Alnwick Garden
- When
- Fri 23 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- Not published on the page read
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Minimum age
- 11+
- Type
- Event
Dates: Friday 23 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Evening version aimed at ages 11-15, with mild jump scares in the dark.
Under-5s: Not suitableChecked Sun 4 Oct · source: highlifenorth.com Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Tales from the Shadows at Seaton Delaval Hall
Seaton Delaval Hall, Seaton Sluice · run by National Trust
- When
- Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 11:00-16:30 daily
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Trail
Dates: 24 October - 1 November 2026
Prices: Event is free with venue admission (National Trust members free)
Halloween trail of ghostly tales, witches and spiders. Confirm booking on the National Trust site.
Checked Sun 4 Oct · source: littlenorthexplorers.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Broomsticks and Magic Tricks Trail at Washington Old Hall
Washington Old Hall, Washington, Tyne and Wear · run by National Trust
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- Trail is free with standard admission
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Trail
Dates: 17 October - 1 November 2026
Self-led trail on witchcraft history, broomstick challenges and spells.
Access: Part of the trail is upstairs; a ground-floor picture presentation and level outdoor access can be arranged.Checked Sun 4 Oct · source: littlenorthexplorers.co.uk Event details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Fright Fest at Lintz Hall Farm | Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne (8 mi) | Saturday 31 October | — | Book ahead |
| Psycho Path | Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne (8 mi) | Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| Halloween Spooktacular at Whitehouse Farm | Morpeth (11 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £15.95 | Either |
| Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm | Lanchester (15 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| Halloween Evenings at Beamish | Beamish, County Durham | Wed 28 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £16 | Book ahead |
| Halloween Half-Term at Belsay Hall | Belsay, near Morpeth (13 mi) | Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | — |
| Spookydorei Days at Lilidorei | Alnwick (30 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | — |
| Spookydorei Nights at Lilidorei | Alnwick (30 mi) | Fri 23 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | — |
| Tales from the Shadows at Seaton Delaval Hall | Seaton Sluice | Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| Broomsticks and Magic Tricks Trail at Washington Old Hall | Washington, Tyne and Wear | Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | — |
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Common questions
Which Halloween events near Newcastle suit young children?
Pick Family Fright Fest at Lintz Hall Farm, Halloween Spooktacular at Whitehouse Farm, Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm and Halloween Evenings at Beamish and 5 others: they are made for families. Leave Psycho Path for older children and adults; age limits start at 13.
When do Halloween events near Newcastle open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Psycho Path (Sat 26 Sept); Halloween Spooktacular at Whitehouse Farm (Sat 10 Oct); Spookydorei Days at Lilidorei (Sat 10 Oct); Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm (Sat 17 Oct); Broomsticks and Magic Tricks Trail at Washington Old Hall (Sat 17 Oct); plus 5 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Halloween events near Newcastle free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Halloween Spooktacular at Whitehouse Farm at £15.95, and the dearest Halloween Evenings at Beamish at £16.
Do you need to book Halloween events near Newcastle?
Book ahead for Family Fright Fest at Lintz Hall Farm, Psycho Path, Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm and Halloween Evenings at Beamish and 1 other. You can turn up at Halloween Spooktacular at Whitehouse Farm. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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