Halloween After Dark in The Plotters' Forest

Halloween After Dark is part of the programme at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens in County Durham. As dusk descends, The Plotters' Forest stirs with an eerie excitement, where spiders spin webs and witches and wolves hide.

What to expect:

• Saturday 24 and Wednesday 28 to Saturday 31 October 2026
• Entry slots at 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm and 6:30pm
• An illuminated after-dark trail through the forest; adventurers don their spookiest costumes
• Amidst the darkness, enchanting creatures appear, inviting brave souls to uncover the forest's mysteries
• You might even meet a spooky yet friendly figure along the way
• Please Note: This a Trail event, the play equipment will be closed during this time
• Adult £8.00 | Child £10.00 | 'Babes in arms' go free
• An after-dark trail only - free parking on site at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens