Spooky News
Ghosts, folklore, dark history and horror news from across the UK and Ireland
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Newest firstBBC’s Uncanny launches Halloween countdown and new series
BBC Sounds and Radio 4 launch Uncanny’s daily Halloween Countdown on 1 October, with morning paranormal tales from listeners. A Tower of London special airs on Halloween; its ten-part series starts 10 November, featuring cases from Wales, the West Midlands, Ireland, Newcastle and Scotland. Find out more at BBC Media Centre opens in a new tab.
London’s Barbican launches after-dark ghost tours
London’s Barbican will launch after-dark ghost tours on 1 October, exploring Roman ruins, plague pits and staff accounts of unexplained encounters. Running until 13 December, the guided walks include the Library Stack Rooms and other spaces associated with the venue’s ghost stories. Find out more at Time Out London opens in a new tab.
York Castle Museum launches Halloween prison escape adventures
York Castle Museum will introduce prison escape adventures for its Halloween half-term programme from 24 October to 1 November. Visitors will uncover real inmates’ stories in Georgian cells, while Victorian storytelling explores Yorkshire’s All Hallows’ Eve traditions on the museum’s Kirkgate. Find out more at YorkMix opens in a new tab.
Canterbury ghost tours open for bookings today
Canterbury in Kent opens bookings today for Cursed Canterbury, a new ghost walk, and a daytime history tour. The after-dark route visits local legends and historic buildings, including Dane John Gardens and the Old Weavers House. Find out more at Terrible Tours opens in a new tab.