Halloween Ghost Hunt at Dover Castle
Dover Castle, Dover · 31 October to 1 November 2026
Image: Dover CastleGhost Hunter Tours run an overnight ghost hunt through Dover Castle's tunnels and grounds on Halloween night, using spirit boards and EMF detection equipment. The castle's history spans over nine centuries, and the hunt includes local stories of a drummer boy on the ramparts and a woman in a crimson dress. It suits visitors who want a Halloween outing and are willing to test their nerve after dark.
Highlights
- Night hunt through the castle's tunnels and grounds
- Spirit boards and EMF detection equipment used
- Stories include a drummer boy and a woman in a crimson dress
Getting there
Dover Castle, CT16 1HU
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Image: English HeritageHalloween half-term at Dover Castle
English Heritage hosts a Great Pumpkin Party at Dover Castle for half-term, with storytelling, games and a themed trail across the site. It is included in normal entry, so you can combine it with the tunnels and the Great Tower.
Dover Youth Festival autumn wander and create at Dover Castle
A free half-term session for young people as part of the Dover Youth Festival. Participants walk the castle's chalk grassland as the seasons turn, then make autumn artwork back in the Education Room.
Image: English HeritageFather Christmas at Dover Castle
Children meet Father Christmas inside Dover Castle on December weekends and each receives a wrapped present to open. Sessions are timed throughout the day and must be booked ahead. Pair it with exploring the castle, which non-members need a separate admission ticket for.