Spooky Events Guide

North Yorkshire

The Deathly Dark Tour of York

Theatrical evening ghost walk combining York hauntings, history and dark humour

Approx. 90 mins; runs most nights; advance booking recommended

Deathly Dark Tours, 4 Grape Lane, York, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7HU

North Yorkshire

The Ghost Bus Tours York

Comedy-horror sightseeing show aboard a vintage Routemaster through haunted York

Approx. 75 mins; usually Tue–Sun evenings; check current dates

Bus Stop RE, Station Road, outside The Milner York Hotel, York, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AA

North Yorkshire

The Ghost Trail of York

Long-running Minster ghost walk through York's snickelways and haunted history

7.30pm nightly; approx. 60–70 mins; turn up or reserve

West Doors of York Minster, York, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7EJ

North Yorkshire

The Original Ghost Walk of York

One of York’s longest-running ghost walks, built around local ghost stories, historic streets and the city’s reputation for hauntings.

Nightly at 8pm; if Ouse Bridge is flooded, check the operator’s alternative meeting arrangements

King’s Arms, Ouse Bridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO1

North Yorkshire

The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring

A weird and magical indoor attraction filled with illusions, strange rooms and puzzling experiences

Open most days; check current times before visiting

14 Merchantgate, York, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9TU

North Yorkshire

The York Dungeon

A purpose-built dark-history attraction combining performance, macabre history and scares.

Opening hours vary by date; timed tickets and advance booking recommended

12 Clifford Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9RD

North Yorkshire

Thee Whitby Krampus Ball 2026

A Krampus-themed winter folklore ball with Gothic music and performance.

5 December 2026, 18:45 to midnight.

Royal Hotel Ballroom, Royal Hotel, West Cliff, Whitby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3HA

North Yorkshire

Whitby Abbey

The ruined abbey’s Gothic silhouette inspired generations of visitors and is central to Whitby’s Dracula associations.

Seasonal opening; check English Heritage for current times and special events

Abbey Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT

North Yorkshire

Whitby Storyteller – Robin Hood’s Bay Ghost Walk

Lantern-led storytelling walk through Robin Hood’s Bay covering spirits, shipwrecks, smugglers and local folklore

Regular 2026 programme; upcoming dates include 27 and 30 Sep at 7.30pm; weather dependent; no advance booking required

The Slipway / The Dock, Robin Hood’s Bay, Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire, YO22 4SJ

North Yorkshire

Whitby Storyteller – Whitby Ghost & Dracula Walk

Private Whitby ghost and Dracula walk mixing folklore, maritime history and Bram Stoker connections

Private bookings available; contact Whitby Storyteller to arrange date and time

St Mary’s Church, East Cliff, Whitby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT

North Yorkshire

Whitby Walks – Ghost Walk with Dr Crank

Traditional Whitby ghost walk featuring local ghosts, witches, folklore and the Barghest.

Whale Bone Arch, West Cliff, YO21 3HA, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3HA

North Yorkshire

Whitby Walks – In Search of Dracula

Bram Stoker and Dracula-focused walk linking the novel to Whitby's landscape, harbour and abbey.

Whale Bone Arch, West Cliff, YO21 3HA, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3HA

North Yorkshire

Wizard Walk of York

Wizard-themed family walk through historic York with magic, comedy and supernatural atmosphere but no scary ghost stories

Regular public tours; check the booking calendar for current dates and times

St Crux Church, The Shambles, York, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7LX

North Yorkshire

York Castle Museum

Historic prison site with original cells, crime-and-punishment history and atmospheric recreated streets

Monday 11am–5pm; Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm; Mondays open from 10am during school holidays

York Castle Museum, Eye of York, York, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9RY

North Yorkshire

York Minster

Ancient cathedral with crypt and undercroft spaces, medieval history and layers of Roman and Christian remains beneath the building.

Sightseeing Mon–Sat 9.30am–4pm; Sun 12.45pm–2.30pm; times can change for services and events

York Minster, Deangate, York, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7HH

North Yorkshire

York Witch Walk with Ragnell Hagathorn

Costumed supernatural walking experience themed around witchcraft and York folklore.

York city centre, York, North Yorkshire