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Halloween at Hampton Court Palace runs from 24 October to 1 November 2026 during the October half-term holiday. Atmospheric projections, eerie sound effects and magical spells transform the historic rooms into a family Halloween adventure, with ghostly figures from the past and the ghost of William Shakespeare among the characters to watch for.
The Wilderness becomes an autumn trail for younger explorers, filled with pumpkins, scarecrows and seasonal surprises. This outdoor trail is included alongside the atmospheric route through the palace.
The Return of Boo in Wren's Revenge is told each day in the King's Guard Chamber in William III's apartments. Sessions begin at 11:30, 12:15, 13:00, 13:45, 14:30 and 15:15. Everyone is welcome, and children must stay with their accompanying adults.
The Halloween experience is included in standard palace admission. Historic Royal Palaces members go free and do not need to pre-book for this event. See current palace admission prices and visitor information before travelling.
Learn more about Catherine Howard in the Haunted Gallery, the Grey Lady and the palace's other supernatural stories in our Ghosts and Legends guide.
Halloween at Hampton Court Palace runs from 24 October to 1 November 2026, during the October half-term holiday.
Yes. The Halloween experience is included in standard palace admission. Historic Royal Palaces members go free and do not need to pre-book for this event.
The palace uses atmospheric projections, eerie sound effects and magical spells, with ghostly figures in the historic rooms. The Wilderness has an autumn trail with pumpkins, scarecrows and seasonal surprises, and daily storytelling takes place inside the palace.
The Return of Boo in Wren's Revenge is told daily in the King's Guard Chamber at 11:30, 12:15, 13:00, 13:45, 14:30 and 15:15.
The event is designed as a family half-term experience. Younger explorers can follow the seasonal trail in the Wilderness, and everyone is welcome at the storytelling. Children must stay with their accompanying adults.
No separate event ticket is required. A standard Hampton Court Palace admission ticket includes the Halloween activities.
Please note: this is an independent educational guide, not the event website. Dates, activities and entry arrangements can change. Confirm the latest details on the Historic Royal Palaces Halloween page before travelling. Information checked: 8 October 2026.