Step into a world of mystery and magic this spooky season with the most enchanting Halloween castles in East Anglia! 🏰🎃
From ghostly tales echoing through ancient halls to candlelit tours revealing centuries-old secrets, the region’s historic castles transform into hauntingly atmospheric destinations each October.
Families can enjoy eerie storytelling sessions, pumpkin trails, and twilight walks that bring history to life with a Halloween twist.
For those seeking a scarier night out, some castles even host fright nights and paranormal investigations where brave visitors can explore dark dungeons and shadowy corridors said to be haunted by restless spirits.
Whether it’s the gothic charm of Norfolk’s ruins, Suffolk’s stately fortresses, or Essex’s spooky heritage sites, Halloween castles in East Anglia offer the perfect blend of history, mystery, and spine-tingling fun.
So grab your cloak, light your lantern, and prepare for a hauntingly memorable adventure this Halloween! 👻🕯️
Halloween Castles in East Anglia
Framlingham Castle Halloween
Location : Church St, Framlingham, Woodbridge IP13 9BP
Dates : Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Framlingham Castle this half-term.
Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.
There’s plenty to keep your little witches and wizards busy at Framlingham Castle this Halloween. Step inside the witchfinders’ tent and uncover the spooky secrets of witch trials from centuries ago. Then, take part in the fun interactive show, try on armour, handle torturous tools and get involved in silly sword-fighting games.
For further information CLICK HERE
Colchester Castle Halloween Activities
Location : Castle Park, Colchester CO1 1TJ
Dates : 24th October – 2nd November 2025
There are lots of exciting events taking place at Colchester Castle this October half term, including :
Dark Castle Tour – 24th – 30th October 2025
Ghoulish Gallery Games – 25th October – 2nd November 2025
Knightzzz At The Museum – 25th – 26th October 2025
Medieval Medicine + Curious Cures – 27th – 28th October 2025
Haunted History: Family Tours – 27th – 31st October 2025
Relaxed Opening – 29th October 2025
Spooktacular Family Fun Night – 29th October 2025
Create a Colchester Mermaid – 31st October 2025
For further information CLICK HERE
Mountfitchet Castle Halloween
Location : Stansted, Essex CM24 8LY
Dates : 25th October – 2nd November 2025
Join them this Halloween at Mountfitchet Castle for Ghostly Gatherings!
Enjoy creepy fun hunting the ghosts, and a hauntingly good day for the whole family.
Costumes welcome!
No need to book, just come along and enjoy the fun from 25th October until 2nd November.
For further information CLICK HERE
Which Castle will you be visiting this half term ?