You are at the top of the page

Skip to content or footer

Start of main content

Halloween at Hampton Court Palace

Discover the magic behind Henry VIII’s haunted palace

Discover the magic behind Henry VIII’s haunted palace

Explore Henry VIII's notoriously haunted palace for Halloween 2024, the spookiest time of the year at Hampton Court Palace.

This October half term, lose yourself in atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects as the palace is transformed by magical spells.

As you tiptoe through the dark winding corridors and courtyards, you’ll feel the chilling presence of our infamous ghosts hiding around every corner. Some may even be closer than you expect, but keep your distance – these ghosts are best kept to the past.

After all that exploring, cosy down to hear some spooky stories and then relax with a Halloween-themed treat from the café.

When

26 October - 03 November 2024


Ticketing information

Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Please check palace opening hours for the day of your visit.

Tickets will be on sale soon.


Included in palace admission (members go free)

A family-friendly Halloween adventure

Designed to put you on edge, rather than push you over it, prepare yourself for an exciting family-friendly adventure that you won’t forget.

Our palace has been haunted for hundreds of years, and will be for hundreds more. Please don’t disturb the ghosts or their home during your visit.

Get your Hampton Court Palace tickets as soon as they go on sale. Members go free.

Mother and daughter posing with carved pumpkin sculptures in the Base Court as part of the Halloween Celebrations, 2022.
Mother and son explore Halloween exhibitions, 2022.
Family pose for a photograph with sedan chair prop as part of the Halloween Celebrations, 2022.

Hear Creepy Ghost Stories

Join our special storyteller as they share spooky tales from Hampton Court Palace’s history.

Everyone is welcome. Children must accompany their adults at all times, in case the adults get spooked!

Wine Cellar showing teenager in silhouette as part of Halloween celebrations, 2022.

EXPLORE WHAT'S ON

  • Events
  • Families

Hampton Court Palace Food Festival

Join a bank holiday weekend celebration of food and drink in Hampton Court Palace's iconic gardens.

  • 24 - 26 August 2024
  • 10:00 - 18:00
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Included in palace admission (members go free)
Learn more
  • Exhibition
  • Things to see

The Indian Army at the Palace

Explore the forgotten story of Indian Army soldiers who camped at Hampton Court Palace in the early 20th century, through a new exhibition of previously unseen objects, photographs, film and personal stories.

  • Until 28 September 2025
  • In line with palace opening hours
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Included in palace admission (members go free)
Learn more
  • Families
  • Events

Henry VIII's Joust

Experience the thrill of the Tudor joust as the country's greatest knights battling it out at Hampton Court Palace.

  • 13-14 and 20-21 July 2024
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Included in palace admission (members go free)
Learn more

BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES

Historic hauntings at Hampton Court Palace

Centuries of ghosts and grim tales

Catherine Howard

A young woman whose marriage to Henry VIII would end in tragedy

Henry VIII, Terrible Tudor?

Who was the real Henry VIII?

Shop online

Shop HRP Books & Publications

Discover books inspired by the palaces in our care, learn about fascinating periods of British history, including our official palace guide books, children's books and more.

From £2.50

Shop Hampton Court Palace Gifts

Our gifts and souvenirs are are inspired by over 500 years of history from Hampton Court Palace.

From £2.50

Shop Tudor gifts

Browse through our Tudor Collection to find a whole range of products based on the Tudors.

From £3.00