Halloween Half Term Activities - Newcastle Castle

Newcastle Castle

Available to 3 November 2024

Up to 5% discount with promo code DAYSOUT

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Book Halloween Half Term tickets for one of the best Halloween events in Newcastle

26th October - 3rd November 2024 - For a limited time only!

Greetings, Boils and Ghouls! This October, you're invited to the spookiest, scariest and most bone-chilling event of the year! Do you dare to traverse the Castle during the horrifying Halloween season?

Spend Halloween Half Term at Newcastle Castle

Goblins, boils and ghouls of all ages, get ready to celebrate the spookiest season of the year - get ready to face the horrors of Halloween in the heart of Newcastle:

  • Awesome Activities: Enjoy a host of Halloween activities in the historical Black Gate and Castle Keep
  • Freaky Figures: As you explore the castle, you'll notice a range of petrifying people; from witches to the executioners, and even the barber surgeon!
  • Dastardly Displays: Discover a variety of interactive displays for your little ones to engage with
  • Creepy Crafts: Make menacing monsters out of clay and decorate gruesome gravestones to take home - or let them rest in peace in the castle crypt...
  • Gruesome Gladrags: Get into your most frightening frocks and gory garments and enjoy one of the most celebrated Halloween traditions
  • Halloween Half Term: Immerse yourself into the world of weird this Halloween and celebrate your October Half Term at Newcastle Castle!

One of the best children's Halloween events in Newcastle

  • Start Time: 10:00am
  • Finish Time: 4:00pm
  • Age Recommendation: Suitable for all ages!
  • Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Meeting Point: Newcastle Castle, Black Gate
  • Please wear suitable footwear and bring a coat as the Castle Keep will be cold during the evening.
  • Please note: The venue does not have toilets. The closest toilets are in The Bridge Hotel.

Book tickets for Newcastle Castle and experience one of the best kids Halloween events in North England!

The Black Gate,
Castle Garth,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ
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Address: Newcastle Castle, The Black Gate, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ

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  • Toilets
  • Food and drink
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible

The Black Gate is fully accessible with an external lift. 

The Castle Keep is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with several upper storeys which unfortunately are not accessible to wheelchair users. 

Unfortunately, there is no parking available onsite. 

However, the nearest car parks are within a 10 minute walk. 

Only service dogs are allowed in the Keep, but please be aware that the steps are very steep and uneven. 

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