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Experience Halloween in York

Marion Peel • Oct 07, 2022

Looking for scary trills as Halloween approaches? York has that covered!

Ghosts in the gardens!

With its reputation as one of the ghostliest cities in Europe, York has gone all-out this autumn with 25 "ghosts" dotted around the beautiful gardens. Running until November 7th, why not visit them in their temporary homes?

  • Museum Gardens -A haven of wildlife, plant species and history
  • Treasurer’s House-Enjoy views of the Minster from this award-winning garden
  • The Merchant Adventurers Hall-Timber medieval guildhall with delightful gardens in the centre of the city
  • Barley Hall-A beautiful medieval townhouse in one of York's oldest streets, once home to the Priors of Nostell


Hallowscream at York Maze

A terrifyingly exciting night of fun and fear! 5 haunted house attractions and live stage shows. Until November 5th


Halloween at the York Dungeons

A brand-new show this year, Séance, with York Dungeon's Victorian medium, Madame Card.




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