Get ready for a spine-chilling October half-term in Kent, where ghostly adventures and hair-raising scares await! From eerie woodland walks and haunted castles to terrifying tales and extreme scare attractions, there’s something for every thrill-seeker. And for the little ones, enjoy family-friendly crafts, trick-or-treating, and wicked witches. If Halloween isn’t your thing, don’t worry—Kent offers plenty of other inspiring events, both indoors and outdoors.
Hever Castle, Edenbridge
Explore Hever Castle's grounds filled with spooky pumpkins and test your detective skills with a Halloween-themed word puzzle. You might even bump into Dr Frankenstein himself! Join the themed craft sessions for a hands-on Halloween experience.
Deal Castle
Dare to explore Deal Castle after dark this Halloween. Let storytellers guide you through chilling tales of ghosts and supernatural sightings. This event is for over 16s only.
Rare Breeds Centre, Ashford
Join Effel Fartwaffer for Effel’s Monstrous Makeover live show at the Rare Breeds Centre, and explore the spooky Touch and Sniff Stinkorium. Dress up for the fancy-dress competition and listen to pirate ghost stories.
Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge
This Halloween invites you to uncover spooky mysteries with ghostly guides. Don’t forget to treat yourself to a themed menu at the castle’s tea room.
The Historic Dockyard, Chatham
Dive into the revolting side of history at The Historic Dockyard Chatham this Halloween. YuckYard will have you squirming with gruesome tales of historic diseases and stomach-churning cures from ages past.
Dover Transport Museum
Take on the Halloween Spider Hunt at Dover Transport Museum. Find the hidden spiders around the museum and solve the puzzle for a chance to win a prize.
Dover Castle
Gather your little monsters and head to Dover Castle for a spine-tingling adventure. Solve creepy clues on a quest and enjoy spooky stories that are sure to send shivers down your spine.
