Dates:
24th October and 29th - 31st October
Opening Times:
6pm - 10pm
What to expect:
Explore the darker side of Halloween where the Castle Courtyard transforms into a frightful festival of entertainment as you prepare for an evening you’ll never forget.
Brand new for 2026:
- The Other Side: Enter a supernatural gateway left open after an abandoned séance and journey into The Other Side. A parallel universe where every twist and turn could leave you trapped forever.
- The Terror: As the plague ravages Britain, the inhabitants of Warwick Castle barricade themselves inside to survive. But when desperation turns to horror, a sinister terror begins to stir within the walls.
For full information, please visit Castle After Dark | Warwick Castle
FAQs:
Q: Do I need to purchase a separate ticket for the Castle After Dark event?
A: Yes, the Castle After Dark is a separately ticketed event giving you access from 6pm - 10pm. If you wish to visit both The Haunted Castle event from 10am - 5pm and the Castle After Dark event from 6pm - 10pm you will need a ticket for each.
*Please note: The Castle Dungeon requires an additional purchased ticket
Q: Do I need to leave the Castle and re-enter if I have both a ticket for The Haunted Castle and Castle After Dark?
A: Yes. The Castle will shut at 5pm for all guests, including those attending Castle After Dark, so we can prepare for a frightful evening.
Guest attending the evening will need to queue and re-enter for Castle After Dark.
Q: Is the Castle After Dark suitable for all ages?
A: We recommend our Castle After Dark event for children aged 10 years and older. For families with younger children, we recommend our daytime The Haunted Castle event.
Q: Can we wear fancy dress?
A: Yes. We encourage dressing up to visit us at Halloween, however, character masks are not allowed within The Castle Dungeon attraction. We are a family attraction, and we ask that you consider this when making your costume choice.
Q: Do you have a Sensory & Mobility Guide for the event?
A: Yes, please download it here.