A Witchy & Whimsical Halloween at Leeds Castle
This half term, a day out at Leeds Castle in Kent with friends and family will leave you spellbound. If you’re looking for places to go or things to do with the kids, Halloween at Leeds Castle is the place to be for tricks and treats.
From ghosts and ghouls to pumpkins and apples, the Witches at Leeds Castle have created a spooky adventure so get ready for broomsticks, witches’ hats, twists and turns, and of course, lots of fun!
Watch and listen as Halloween performers share eerie witches’ stories, join in fancy dress competitions, embark on our pumpkin trail and complete the Halloween activity booklet, With your Leeds Castle ticket you can also take lots of family portraits at our Instagrammable Halloween frame at the entrance/exit, perfect for sharing your “terrifying” day with friends and family.
Witches Stories With Ghosts & Ghouls
Included in your admission ticket
Join our performers from Griffin Historical as they share captivating and spooky stories of the Witches at Leeds Castle! Expect lots of shocks, spooks, games and of course, audience interaction.
Dates: Daily at the Maze
An Apple A Day… Activity Booklet
Included in your admission ticket
Filled with lots of activities and games to complete during your time at Leeds Castle, and even some to complete at home. Don’t forget to collect your activity booklet and delicious apple… perfect for apple bobbing and apple pie making at home! A special thank you to Brogdale Collections for kindly gifting us their delicious apples. If you’d like to visit the home of the National Fruit Collection, please visit www.brogdalecollections.org
Dates: Daily
Pumpkin Trail
Included in your admission ticket
As you meander through the autumnal estate, keep your eyes peeled for pumpkins in the Culpeper Garden and beyond. If you look carefully you will spot them perched amongst the crinkled and colourful leaves. Carved and designed by the Leeds Castle staff, be sure to tell us which is your favourite via our social media. Don’t forget to count how many Witches you can find carved and painted on the pumpkins.
Dates: Daily
Halloween Fancy Dress Competitions
Included in your admission ticket
Come dressed in your scariest and most creative Halloween outfits for the chance to win special Halloween prizes.
Dates: Daily at the Maze
Spooky Fun & Games
We love Halloween fun and games – get the whole family involved in the spooky and ghoulish games this half term! Try the Halloween bean bag toss and a Witches hoop toss, to a Halloween twist on Os and Xs!
Dates: Daily behind the Grill at the Maze
Step Through Twists & Turns In The Maze
Included in your admission ticket
Head on a Halloween adventure through the Maze. Look out for something witchy, pumpkin-y or even something “horrifying”!* at every turn. Once you’ve survived the Maze, head underground to our mythical Grotto to discover the underworld.
Dates: Daily
*Real actors are not included in this experience
Challenge The Family To A Ghostly Game of Adventure Golf – Small additional charge
Small additional charge
There’s no better place to spend an afternoon than challenging the family to a ghostly game of Adventure Golf. Will you win bragging rights for the rest of the day, beat your personal best score, or even get a hole-in-one? Let’s hope the witches don’t put a magical curse on your ball to miss the hole each time!
Dates: Daily