Horrible Histories Halloween at Leeds Castle

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Silly Ghosts and Ghastly History

This October half term, Horrible Histories is once again invading Leeds Castle – bringing all of history’s nastiest, ghostliest secrets with it. From 17^th October to 1^st November 2026, the Castle grounds become a ghost getter’s trail, crawling with royal spirits, witch trials and superstitions gruesome enough to make your skin crawl (in a good way). 

Grab your trail booklet*, brave ghost getters – you’ll need it. Along the way, you’ll meet queens who came back from the dead, witches who probably didn’t deserve their fate, and enough spooky nonsense to keep you looking over your shoulder. Live performers will show you the way… if you dare. 

Did you know? Medieval folk thought a candle could stop a ghost snatching your soul? Or that salt on your doorstep was basically ghost repellent? And when Catherine of Aragon died, Henry VIII celebrated with a jousting tournament – only to be thrown clean off his horse and knocked out cold. Coincidence? Catherine’s ghost certainly didn’t think so. It is history with all the gruesome bits left in, Horrible Histories-style: silly, spooky and surprisingly gruesome. Intriguing rather than frightening – perfect for the whole family, even the easily spooked ones.

*Trail book available at a small additional cost, includes a gold coin prize per trail booklet.

But wait…There’s more:

Beyond the quest this Halloween, make the most of your visit and immerse yourself in thrilling activities and seasonal attractions. From captivating falconry displays at the Birds of Prey Centre to enchanting autumnal strolls through the grounds, there’s so much to explore.