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. Work with our ghost hunters to seek out all of Hampton Court Palace's spirits, 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.
Included in palace admission (Members go free)
Buy ticketsA 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.
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!
Halloween Talks
Visiting before half term? Join a fascinating talk exploring the spookier side of the palace’s history, every day 02-25 October.
My daughter was just blown away last Halloween… We spent hours there and it was a bit of magic visiting.
Historic Royal Palaces Member
Visit Hampton Court Palace this Halloween
EXPLORE WHAT'S ON
- Events
- Christmas
Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre
Discover a winter wonderland with over 100 artisan producers at Henry VIII's palace.
- 06-08 and 13-15 December 2024
- 10:00-17:00 (The palace closes at 16:30)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Families
- Things to see
The Magic Garden
Meet mysterious beasts, storm the battlements and discover the secret grotto in the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace.
- Open Wednesday-Sunday (Daily from 23-03 November)
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Families
- Things to see
Historic Cookery
At weekends, see our historic cookery and discover what it was like to work in Henry VIII’s Kitchens in the 16th century.
- Weekends and bank holidays until 15 December. Excludes 13/26/27 October and 02/03 November.
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Hampton Court Palace
- Included in palace admission (Members go free)
BROWSE MORE HISTORY AND STORIES
Historic hauntings at Hampton Court Palace
Centuries of ghosts and grim tales
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A young woman whose marriage to Henry VIII would end in tragedy
Henry VIII, Terrible Tudor?
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