Spooky Isles: ghosts, haunted places, folklore and dark history across Britain and Ireland

Selected dates: 24 and 31 October, and 7 and 20 November 2026, 6pm–7.30pm.

28–29 October 2026, 5pm–8pm. Half-hour entry slots run from 5pm to 7.30pm.

17 December 2026, 6pm–7.30pm.

3 December 2026, 6pm–7.30pm.

Selected dates via the live calendar. Check the official booking page for current departure times.

26 November 2026, 7pm–8pm. Pre-booked tours only.

19 November 2026, 7pm–8pm. Pre-booked tours only.

5 November 2026, 7pm–8pm. Pre-booked tours only.

12 November 2026, 7pm–8pm. Pre-booked tours only.

23 October 2027, 12:00–late.

15–17 October 2027, Friday 19:00 to Sunday 17:00.

5 June 2027, 10:00–19:00.

3–4 April 2027. Saturday doors 09:30; programme from 10:00.

20 March 2027, 10:00–17:00.

13–14 February 2027. First lecture 10:00 on both days.

13 December 2026, 12:00–18:00.

6 December 2026 at 19:30; doors 19:00; duration 1 hour 20 minutes.

5 December 2026, 18:45 to midnight.

27–29 November 2026. Arrival Friday from 15:00; talks on 28–29 November; event ends Sunday 17:00.

21 November 2026, roughly 14:00–22:00; final auditorium session ends around 21:00.

21 November 2026, 10:00–17:00; doors 09:30.

20–21 November 2026. Friday 18:00–23:00; Saturday programme from 10:00 with evening investigation.

14 November 2026. Market 10:00–16:00; talks 11:00–16:00.

14–15 November 2026, 09:00–18:00 both days.

30 October–1 November 2026. Evening music doors 18:00 on 30 and 31 October; free market runs across the weekend.

30–31 October 2026. Screening times vary by programme.

29 October–1 November 2026. Times vary by event.

28 October–1 November 2026. Main trail 18:00–21:00 on 28–30 October; parade around 19:00 on 31 October.

26 October–1 November 2026. Opening gala 26 October at 20:00; other times vary.

24 October 2026, 09:30–17:45.

24 October 2026, 10:00–16:00.

24 October 2026 at 17:00.

23 October 2026, 20:00–23:00.

23–26 October 2026. Times and venues vary by event.

22–25 October 2026. Screening times vary; see the official programme.

22–26 October 2026. Opening film Thursday at 18:30; screening times vary.

22–24 October 2026. Thursday opening showcase at 18:00; subsequent screening times vary.

22–25 October 2026. Opening gala Thursday 19:00; screenings continue Friday–Sunday.

21–31 October 2026. Times and venues vary by event.

19 October 2026 at 20:00; two hours including interval.

17 October 2026, 10:00–17:00; VIP admission 09:30.

17 October 2026. Stalls and talks 10:00–17:00; evening show 19:30–22:00.

16–18 October 2026. Friday starts at 19:00; see the official programme for weekend session times.

15–18 October 2026. Thursday opening listed at 19:00; other screening times vary by programme.

11 October 2026, 12:00–18:00.

24–26 October 2026, noon–4pm. Arrive between noon and 2pm; storytelling is scheduled during the afternoon.

Selected Halloween evenings; check the live operator calendar for current dates and start times.

Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 2.30pm. Free, but limited to 15 places; book by email or telephone through Glasgow Life.

9, 16, 23 and 30 October 2026, 6pm–8.30pm. Capacity is strictly limited to 50 guests per performance.

Tours start at 3pm on 23, 24, 30 and 31 October and 1 November 2026.

26–30 October 2026, 3pm–4.15pm daily.

Saturday 24 October 2026 at 3pm.

Confirmed sessions: 6 November, 4 December, 12 December and 19 December 2026, each 22:00–02:00 the following morning. Separate dated investigations; check the live castle calendar before booking.

Confirmed dates: 17 October and 21 November 2026, each 21:00–01:00 the following morning; arrive at 20:45. Separate dated sessions, not a daily event. Check the live operator calendar before booking.

31 October 2026, 20:00–02:00 the following morning (GMT); advance booking required.

2026-12-19 20:00–02:00 until the following morning (GMT). General admission booking offered; membership is optional.

2026-11-28 20:00–01:00 until the following morning (GMT). General admission booking offered; membership is optional.

2026-11-14 20:00–02:00 until the following morning (GMT). General admission booking offered; membership is optional.

10 October 2026, 20:00–01:00 the following morning (BST); advance prepaid booking required.

90 minutes; recurring. Check live calendar for dates, start times and current prices; no paid attraction or private-building admission.

90 minutes; recurring. Check live calendar for dates, start times and current prices; no college interior admission.

90 minutes; recurring. Check the operator’s live calendar for dates, start times and current ticket prices.

22 January 2027, 8.15pm–1am. Over 18s only.

18 December 2026, 7pm–11pm. Over 18s only.

27 November 2026, 7pm–11pm. Over 18s only.

16 October 2026, 7pm–11pm. Over 18s only.

28 November 2026, 7.30pm–midnight. Over 18s only.

21 November 2026. Investigation advertised from 7.15pm to midnight; organiser display also shows 7pm. Over 18s only.

31 October 2026, 8pm–2am. Over 18s only.

30 October 2026, 8pm–2am. Over 18s only.

3 October 2026, 7pm–12.45am. Over 18s only. Limited to 13 guests.

Wednesday 30 September 2026, 1pm–3.30pm

Tours run on selected dates; advance booking is essential

3 October 2026; check the live booking page for the available start time.

2 October 2026 at 7pm.

Recurring tour; check the live booking calendar for current dates and start times.

Recurring evening tour; select the current date and time on the live booking page.

Recurring shared tour; generally 6pm depending on season. Check the live calendar for the current date and time.

26 and 29 October 2026 only, between 11am and 3pm. Included with general admission.

24, 25, 30 and 31 October 2026 only; sessions at 11.15am and 2.15pm. Included with admission.

24 October to 1 November 2026, 10am–4pm daily.

28, 30 and 31 October 2026 only; sessions 5.30–6.30pm and 6.45–7.45pm. Advance booking essential.

24 October to 1 November 2026, 10am–4pm daily. Booking not needed; check the organiser page before travelling.

Saturday evenings, advertised at 6.30pm and 8pm; check the booking calendar. Private group tours by arrangement.

Saturday evenings; check the booking calendar for available times. Private group tours by arrangement.

Weekly tours; check the booking calendar for current dates and departure times.

Check live dates and pickup details before booking.

Check live dates and pickup details before booking.

Check live dates and times on the booking page.

7pm start on available dates; check live availability

Book a scheduled departure; check live availability

Wednesday 28 October 2026, 7–11pm; booking required

Friday 30 October 2026, 7–11pm; booking required

Saturday 31 October 2026, 7–11pm; booking required

Thursday 29 October 2026, 7–11pm; booking required

Saturday 14 Nov 2026, 10.30am–approximately 6.30pm; optional Belfast or Lisburn station pickup arranged with organiser

Thursday 5 Nov 2026, 9–11pm; booking required

Fri 20 Nov 2026, 4pm – Mon 23 Nov, 10.30am; ASSAP members only; Saturday practical training has extra eligibility rules

Fri 20 Aug 2027, 6pm – Sun 22 Aug, 5.30pm; Friday evening programme to be announced

24–30 Oct 2026, 11am–noon

26–30 Oct 2026, 2–3pm

Sat 24 Oct 2026, 6pm

27–30 Oct 2026, 7–8.30pm

Fri 30 Oct 2026, 7–11pm; booking required

Sat 31 Oct 2026; timed sessions are shown on the booking page

Sat 24 Oct 2026, drop in 11am–3pm; no booking required

Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov 2026, from 10am; Home Farm closes 5pm, last entry 4.15pm

Thu 29 Oct 2026, 10am–noon and 1pm–3pm; pre-booking required

Sat 24 Oct 2026 from noon to Sun 1 Nov 2026 at 5pm; check daily museum opening times

Open Tuesdays; pre-booked visits may be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Thu 1 Oct 2026 at 7pm and 8.30pm; arrive 10 minutes early

Every Saturday, 7.30–9.30pm; check operator calendar before travelling

16–31 Oct 2026; 18+ only

16–31 Oct 2026; 6pm–8pm; recommended 12+

19–31 Oct 2026; daytime sessions; ages 5–10

Saturday 31 October 2026, 6pm–8pm; doors 5.45pm

Saturday 31 October 2026, 1pm–2.30pm

Wednesday 28 October 2026, 6.30pm–7.30pm

Selected Sunday walks; next verified date 4 Oct 2026

Available during school holidays and on weekends from March–August, subject to availability; times 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm

Daily 24 Oct–1 Nov 2026 at 5pm; arrive 10 minutes before departure

28 Mar–25 Oct 2026: 10am–4.30pm; 26 Oct 2026–19 Mar 2027: 10am–3.30pm; Haunted Hall runs 24–31 Oct 2026

24 Oct–1 Nov 2026; Haunted Forest 10.30am–4pm, last entry 3pm; workshops 11am–4pm

2026 dates: 4 Oct, 1 Nov and 6 Dec at 2.30pm

Cemetery open daily with seasonal hours; visitor centre currently closed; free self-guided app available

Mon–Thu: tours 10am–12pm and 2pm–4pm; closed Fri–Sun and public/bank holidays; drop-in tickets sold on arrival

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

Open daily 10am–5pm; last admission 4.15pm

30 and 31 Oct 2026 at 7pm

1 Sep–31 Oct: 9.30am–5pm; 1 Nov–28 Feb: 10am–4pm; last admission 30 minutes before closing

Thu–Sun 11am–4pm in 2026; Spooky Week runs 24 Oct–1 Nov 2026

Current 2026 dates include 9 Oct at 1.30pm and 10 Oct at 10am; advance booking essential

Abbey and water garden admission currently 9.30am–4.30pm; opening times vary seasonally and no advance booking is required for a normal visit

Open daily 10am–4pm from 14 Feb to 22 Nov 2026

Currently open daily 10am–5pm, last entry 4.30pm; Halloween half-term programme runs 24 Oct–1 Nov 2026 with seasonal hours

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

On 25 Sep 2026 the castle is open noon–4.30pm and the garden/tower 10am–5pm; hours vary seasonally

1 Sep–31 Oct: 9.30am–5pm; winter hours reduce to 10am–4pm; last admission 30 minutes before closing

Visitor attraction with seasonal opening times; check the official calendar for the date of your visit

2026 season runs 1 Apr–1 Nov; gardens and chapel 10am–5pm, Keep 10am–4.30pm, castle rooms noon–5pm; last admission 4pm; generally closed Mondays except bank holidays and August

Daily January–November at 11am and 2pm

Castle Museum & Grounds 10am–5pm; cave tours run daily from 11am, subject to availability; dungeon tours run on selected dates and times

2026 dates include 10, 11, 24, 25 and 31 Oct; starts 12.50pm; booking required

Year-round self-guided experience using the book

Friday and Saturday evenings, year-round

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

9pm and 10pm; additional 11pm departure on 30 and 31 Oct

Departures at 5pm and 7pm

Departures at 5.30pm, 6pm, 7.30pm and 8pm

Runs daily; check live availability for departure time

Public walks available Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat; start at 6.30pm; contact the operator for current availability

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

Scheduled evening tour; check current calendar for dates

Daily at 6.30pm

Summer (Easter–Halloween): 9pm Tue/Thu/Sat; winter (Halloween–Easter): 8.30pm Tue/Thu/Sat

Runs daily throughout the 2026 Halloween holidays; check the booking calendar for departure times

Selected dates throughout October 2026; replaces the regular Darkland programme; advance booking recommended

Thu–Sat; departures every 30 minutes from 7pm to 8.30pm; regular Darkland is replaced by The Last Boat during October 2026

27 Nov 2026 at 9pm currently has two tickets left; 9 Oct date is sold out; 2027 dates to be confirmed

Selected dates Sep–Dec 2026; many dates are sold out; current tour continues during castle re-roofing works

Open daily 10am–5pm; St Fagans Castle currently has limited downstairs rooms open during re-roofing work

Heritage Walk 18 Oct 2026 at 11am; regular Tuesday walks at 10.30am

Every Saturday at 11am year-round; Fridays at 11am during June, July and August

Tue–Fri 9.30am–5pm; Sat 10am–5pm; closed Sundays and bank holidays

Visitor hours vary by day; self-guided admission includes the crypt; guided tours subject to availability

31 Oct 2026; The Birds & Psycho (15); doors open 30 mins before screening; advance ticket required

29 Oct–1 Nov 2026; Thu/Fri 6pm, 7.30pm, 9pm; Sat/Sun 5pm, 6.30pm, 8pm; 13+

31 Oct 2026, 6–8pm; booking essential; recommended 14+; starts at Home Farm

29–31 Oct 2026, 5.30–9pm; advance tickets required; parking included after 4.30pm

29–31 Oct 2026, 11pm; £20; 12+; currently fully booked

24 Oct–1 Nov 2026, 10am–5pm; family-friendly Halloween half-term programme

24, 25 and 28 Oct 2026; sessions 11am–2.30pm; free event, normal admission applies; no booking needed

28–31 Oct 2026, 10am–5pm; free event, normal admission applies; no booking needed

Halloween programme runs 10–31 Oct 2026 on selected dates; special After Dark trail and Castle Tours on 31 Oct

31 Oct 2026, 11am–4pm; included with castle admission; advance booking recommended

31 Oct 2026; daytime Halloween event; included with castle admission

Selected dates 16 Oct–1 Nov 2026; 11am & 2pm; 90 mins; recommended 18+

Open year-round; fully guided tours last approximately one hour; advance booking recommended

23, 24, 30 and 31 Oct 2026; approx. 90 mins; advance booking essential

31 Oct 2026; official Historic Environment Scotland Halloween programme

31 Oct 2026, 10am–4pm; included in admission

30 Oct 2026; official Historic Environment Scotland Halloween programme

31 Oct 2026, 11.30am–3pm; included in admission; parking limited

26–27 Oct 2026; official Historic Environment Scotland Halloween programme

28–31 Oct 2026; tours 6pm–8pm; £30; 18+

30 Oct 2026, 7–11pm; 18+; £17

17–31 Oct 2026; £20; advance online booking; intense effects; not wheelchair accessible

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

Approx. 90 mins; 6pm and 8pm Apr–Oct; advance booking

6.30pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat; extra summer/Halloween tours; pre-book

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

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

Approx. 90 mins; selected dates; start outside The Philharmonic Pub

Approx. 90 mins; usually Wed & Sat; check current schedule

Visitor attraction

Approx. 90 mins; Wed–Sun programme

Guided battlefield walks available

Daily visitor attraction

General visitor attraction

Museum plus Behind the Scenes tours