All treats no tricks this Halloween! Jump into the fun as London celebrates Halloween like no other. Overflowing with gory and spooky happenings, Britain’s capital offers exciting celebrations for you every spooky season! Aside from haunted alleys and eerie locations, the city also offers other things to keep you up at night, such as buzzing nightlife. If you’re a horror enthusiast, prepare those witch’s hats, vampire fangs, and Jack-o-Lanterns, and check out these fun and thrilling ways to enjoy your Halloween in London!
Events to look out for during Halloween in London:
Belgravia Pumpkin Trail: This family-friendly activity involves following an exciting trail of Halloween displays in the charming Belgravia district.
Brick or Treat: LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort hosts an annual Halloween celebration that appeals to all the members of the family. Participate in themed LEGO builds, fun rides, and entertaining shows while here.
Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter: Potterheads assemble! This tour is all about dark magic and creepy elements from the wizarding world of Harry Potter. You can have a spooky feast at the Great Hall adorned with Jack-o-Lanterns and hunt for the Dark Mark. You can even learn wand combat techniques from the wand choreographer Paul Harris.
Most haunted locations in London
London is a paradise for travelers who love all things spooky. Here are some of the most haunted locations in the city that are sure to give you goosebumps:
The Clink Prison, Southwark: According to Haunted Rooms, this infamous prison is said to have been run by sadistic people who meted out cruel punishments to the inmates. Visitors have reported ghost sightings, which include the spirits of both the guards and inmates.
London Tombs, Southwark: While most of the “ghosts” here are actors dressed up to scare visitors, this location offers its fair share of real ghost sightings. Once the site of a mass grave during the Bubonic Plague, this venue unsurprisingly gives out an eerie vibe. Visitors and staff members have reported seeing a dark shadow of a man and a young woman.
Ragged School Museum, Tower Hamlets: If creepy kids in horror movies scare you to death, then so will this location! The building is said to be haunted by the spirits of children who make their presence known through sounds of cries and laughter. The place has also reported some poltergeist activity.
City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park: Secret London mentions this creepy cemetery that has been famous for paranormal sightings since the 1970s! One of the graves is said to emanate a bright orange light, the source of which has remained unknown to date.
50 Berkeley Square, Mayfair: Arguably the most haunted place in London, this townhouse is said to be home to phantom smells and an ominous spirit. The spirit is believed to be of Mr Meyers, a recluse who spent his days in isolation after being heartbroken.
Tower of London, Tower Hill: The site of thousands of executions, murders, and foul play, it’s no wonder that this 900-year-old fortress is one of the most haunted places in the city. The place is haunted by the ghosts of two murdered princes and an executed countess.
Halloween tours and experiences in London
1. Discover London’s gruesome Jack the Ripper
In the mood for a blood-curdling night? Then, I’d suggest discovering the legend of the infamous Jack the Ripper on a walking tour like no other! Experience an atmosphere of Victorian London brought to life using the high-end technology RIPPER- VISION™ for 1 hour 45 minutes. Explore the dark streets of Whitechapel that Ripper once walked into, the Gunthorpe Street where Ripper’s first murder was said to have taken place, and a whole lot more! Hear the tales and mysteries of London’s famed serial killer with your tour guide who is a dedicated “Ripperologist” and enthusiast.
Although this is one of the most exciting and updated Jack the Ripper tours in London, it’s not meant for those with heart conditions; it’s also not wheelchair-accessible.
Eerie stop:
- Whitechapel (the site of many of the Ripper's murders)
What guests are saying about this tour:
“Exactly what you would expect. A nice way to walk through London’s East End. Guide was entertaining and engaging.” - by Ed_S
“This was a very informative and entertaining tour. Harry had SO much information and made it into a story timeline of events with a mini projector with photos from the day, and he was very animated which made it all the more entertaining. 10 out of 10!” - by Heather_K
2. Play detective at Midsomer Murders Tour
Get in your Sherlock costume and solve the real-life mysteries of Midsomer Murders! Lose yourself behind the scenes of Britain’s longest-running TV show as you explore the English countryside of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Visit thatched-roofed villages, historic pubs, and parkland in this full-day tour of Midsomer Murders.
I bet you’ll love traversing through the fairy-tale houses, ancient churches, and magnificent and gnarly mansions of the spooky country of Midsomer. The tour will undoubtedly bring the TV screen to life as you transport in the charming yet creepy world of the series.
Eerie stops:
Turville (real location from the Midsomer Murders)
Henley-on-Thames (location of over 250 suspicious deaths in the first eight seasons)
Dorchester-on-Thames (stop for behind-the-scenes information about the show)
What guests are saying about this tour:
“The entire trip was well planned and the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the Midsomer Murders filming process, the characters, and essentially everything about the series. She provided a great continuous narrative throughout the entire tour, including historical prospectives that added to the substance of what turned out to be a very educational process. And the remarkable navigation and driving capabilities of our driver should not be overlooked. He was nothing short of spectacular, maneuvering the coach and having to back it up in situations that were, in several instances, unpredictable. Many kudos for a remarkable and very safe journey. This is a not to be missed trip, especially if you have ever watched any episodes of Midsomer Murders!”
Book Tours : Midsomer Murders Tour from London
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3. Go on a ghost hunting tour
Explore London’s dark history as you traverse the Royal Parks and historic buildings filled with fearsome stories. For two and a half hours, see London’s most haunted houses on a walking tour that will be followed by a cruise at the Thames River. While you’re at it, enjoy the enchanting view of the city and the treats from the onboard mini-bar. The cruise concludes at the Tower of London, which is known for its claimed name as London’s most haunted landmark.
If you are interested in an evening of ghost haunting while delving into the city’s spooky history, this is the perfect way to kick-start your Halloween! Moreover, it’s wheelchair- and stroller-accessible and allows service animals.
Haunted and eerie sights and experiences:
Berkeley Square (the most haunted house in London)
Tower of London (the spookiest castle in London)
Thames River (a cruise for a frightful perspective)
St. James’s (site for royal horror stories)
What guests are saying about this tour:
“Our family really enjoyed this tour and our guide, John did a great job. Interesting, detailed stories around London and kept our 3 teenagers engaged. Definitely recommend.” - by Kim_B
“John’s stories were excellent! He provided a colorful cross-section of London history and lore. I liked how the tour took us through the city with a lovely boat ride as well!” - by Craig_Z
4. Combine laughs with chills on a bus tour
This unique experience combines comedy and horror aboard a Necrobus while you tour London. Featuring on-board actors, spooky technical effects, and a creepy conductor who narrates tales, this tour will reveal haunted palaces and unmarked burial grounds around the city. You’ll be exploring the West End, south of the river, and the heart of the city on this one-hour tour, along with famous sites such as Westminster Abbey, Fleet Street, and the Tower of London.
Note that you’re not allowed to eat, smoke, or drink during the tour.
Haunted and eerie sights:
West End (features some haunted theaters)
Westminster Abbey (home to at least three ghosts and a haunted statue)
Fleet Street
Tower of London (haunted by people murdered and executed on site)
London Bridge (was the site of impalings of criminals)
What guests are saying about this tour:
“The actor or "guide” was great. He did an excellent job and put the scene into action. However, you should be able to speak English well, as he speaks very quickly and the English humor becomes quite challenging. Overall, a successful trip.“ - by Thorsten
Book Tours : London: Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus
5. Discover London's most terrifying ghouls and ghosts
Up for some nighttime adventure? This two-hour walking tour will take you to lesser-known spooky spots for the best experience. Starting at All Hallows by the Tower, one of London’s oldest churches, you’ll be led through dark alleys while your knowledgeable guide shares stories of ghosts, ghouls, and unsolved murders. I’m sure the horror fan in you will love exploring eerie streets, from the Tower of London to St. Paul’s Cathedral, for a thrilling glimpse into London’s haunted past.
Haunted stops:
All Hallows by the Tower (one of the oldest churches in the city with several ghost sightings)
Tower of London
St. Paul’s Cathedral (home to the Whistler ghost)
What guests are saying about this tour:
“This tour not only talks about ghost stories but also is full of history. The guide has such a great energy and is FULL of knowledge. Took this tour with my bf we are younger twenties while on vacation and made let people on this tour that we will continue to be friends with for the rest of our lives! This tour is such a great idea for a midweek night out, I highly suggest it!!” - by Maddie (US)
“The guide George really lives for the stories he tells! The tour was really interesting with exciting, sad and funny ghost stories. The tour was just the right length and we had a lot of fun, clear recommendation!” - by Merle (Germany)
Book Tours : London: Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour
6. Explore creepy spots in the city
This two-hour walking tour is not for the faint of heart. Visitors will feel the chilling presence of the city’s ghosts as they explore sites such as the most haunted building in London, the infamous Death Tree, and an abandoned royal palace. The tour includes stops at Green Park, Piccadilly, Berkeley Square, and St James Park, with each having its own ghostly history.
I think the best part is that you won’t just learn about specters - your guide will also take you through the historical, cultural, and political center of London in the last section of the tour.
Haunted stops:
Death Tree in Green Park (site of phantom sightings and sounds)
Berkeley Square (home to the haunted 50 Berkeley Square)
Albemarle Street (haunted by Michael Faraday’s spirit)
Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly (home to several spirits, including The Stove-Hatted Gent)
St James Park
Book Tours : London: A Haunted Adventure with Magical Pendulum
7. Investigate the paranormal
Aspiring Ghostbusters should join this thrilling two-hour paranormal activity tour in central London to hunt for ghosts, poltergeists, and supernatural encounters. You’ll be assisted by a guide as you explore the city’s largest execution site, the infamous Scratching Fanny of Cock Lane, and abandoned jail cells. The price is also inclusive of equipment such as Ouija boards, K2 meters, and dowsing rods, which you can use to contact spirits and uncover stories of murder and plague pits.
At the end of the tour, you’ll be treated to a nightcap at a traditional London Gin Palace. Quite an eventful tour, I’d say!
Haunted and eerie stops:
Tyburn (London’s largest execution site)
Cock Lane (home to the infamous Scratching Fanny)
London Gin Palace (houses a basement with remnants of old jail cells)
Book Tours : London: 2-Hour Farringdon Paranormal Activity Tour
8. Unravel witchy secrets
Curious about the occult? I’ve got you! You can learn more about witchy business through this three-hour tour. You’ll start at St James’s Palace, one of the oldest royal palaces in London, from where you’ll head to one of the first places dedicated to the study of magical arts in the city.
Highlights for this tour include a visit to London’s oldest occult bookshop, glimpses of Charring Cross Hotel, a site for necromancy, and Cleopatra’s Needle, a stone obelisk featured in magical tales.
Haunted and eerie stops:
St James’s Palace
Bloomsbury
Whitechapel (where the Suicide Circle was based)
Watkins Books (oldest occult bookshop in London)
Charring Cross Hotel (alleged site of necromancy performed by French occultist Eliphas Levi)
Cleopatra’s Needle (associated with dark Egyptian legends)
Freemasons quarter (headquarters of the Ordo Templi Orientis secret society)
British Museum (said to have hosted magician meetings and displays pagan deities)
What guests are saying about this tour:
“We had booked the tour for a Sunday and were traveling alone with our guide, which was great. She took us through the city and showed us the individual places and explained a lot. Mine rated it as "very good”. Just eyes wasn’t enough as I was hoping for a few more spooky places. Most of the time it was about secret societies and less about the occult (my feeling). But our guide was incredibly nice, easy to understand and we immediately bonded. She then gave us a few other tips on what we could do. Just ask for Valery" - Christian
9. Have a killer night Jack the Ripper style!
Want the thrill-seeking adventure of unraveling the conspiracies that surround Jack the Ripper? How about a night of fun tasting wines, spirits, and other booze? Sounds good? Heads up! Here’s the perfect way to join the Halloween festivities in London. Jump into this two-and-a-half hour of exploring the streets of Jack the Ripper’s playground while having a sip through happy hour! Taste the old-fashioned London gin of Whitechapel, the bloody wine of Spitalfields’ Market, or the local craft beer of Brick Lane! Satisfy your adrenaline cravings in this one-of-a-kind walking tour!
Tour highlights:
“Intro to Whitechapel” drink at Whitechapel
Wine-tasting at Spitalfield’s Market
Tasting gourmet African chocolate at Brick Lane
“Guide was great. Drinks were delicious. Had lots of fun walking the streets and chatting about serial murders through dark alleys. Definitely worth a night out.” - by Roselia_H
“Our guide, James, did an excellent job of telling us the history of Jack the Ripper and showing us many of the historic locations. The food tour was great with excellent food and drink at the various stops. The food and drink choices were quite varied from barbecue to wine and cheese. An excellent gin was also available at one of the pubs. The tour was just the right length and we enjoyed our early evening time with James.” - by Theresa_c
Book Tours : The Jack The Ripper Happy Hour Tasting Tour
10. Discover London’s criminal history
Take a trip down the eerie memory lane of London in the Middle Ages to the Victorian Era with this haunted two-hour walking tour.
Hear the grisly tales of murder and bedlam such as those of Charles Dickens, the two murderous queens, walk through hidden alleys of Viaduct Tavern to Smithfield Market and uncover the lurking mysteries and horrors of grave robberies, witchcraft trials, and public executions, Cap your night off with thrilling stories of Bloody Mary and the “Grey lady” or the ghost of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. I’d say this trip is not for the faint-hearted!
Haunted stops:
Viaduct Tavern (home to the ruins of Newgate Prison and known for paranormal activity)
Smithfield Market (used to be a spot for executions and also known for sightings of the spirit of a lawyer)
What guests are saying about this tour:
*“This tour was pack full of history and our guide Amy was so full of energy. We had a great time.” - by Victoria C
“What an eye-opening journey through London’s streets! It was surreal to walk through the really modern City of London and have our guide show us the history hidden in plain sight. It seemed like there was an eerie story attached to every landmark we passed, and our guide created a great atmosphere. Highly recommend for seeing a different side to London.” - by Tracy D
Other activities to enjoy on Halloween
11. Go on a tour at the wizarding world of Harry Potter
Heads up Potterheads! Step into the magical and spell-filled world of Hogwarts in a two-and-a-half-hour thematic walking tour. Be a wizard or a witch for a day and visit the places that the Golden Trio has been, such as the famous pub of Leaky Cauldron, the cobblestoned Diagon Alley, the iconic Platform 9¾, where the Hogwarts Express is waiting, and other important places that inspired J.K. Rowling into writing her best-selling books!
In for more? Hear behind-the-scenes information about the films and be the Hermione of Harry Potter trivia. So put on your robes and get those wands ready for a Harry Potter kind of Halloween!
Tour highlights:
Explore locations from the films such as Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley
Photo op at Platform 9¾
Visit Millennium Bridge, famous for Voldemort’s attack on the muggles
Stop at or pass by other locations that inspired J.K. Rowling, such as Palace Theatre, Cecil Court, Trafalgar Square, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Thames River, London Bridge, and Leadenhall Market
What guests are saying about this tour:
“Ana our guide was full of knowledge about Harry Potter and JK Rowling. We learned a great deal and she lead us all over London. It turned out to be a private tour which was really wonderful. We spent some extra time and she took some great pictures of us. I would recommend this tour and Ana to anyone who loves Harry Potter and is going to London.” - by Laura S
“We loved visiting the places that inspired scenes in the Harry Potter books and films! Our guide was lovely. She paid a lot of attention to my grandson, which made him comfortable with her. I highly recommend this tour to those who love Harry Potter.” - Paula M
12. Enjoy a four-hour pub crawl
Not into the spooky vibe of Halloween? Worry not and get your party clothes on and experience London’s famous nightlife at the liveliest bars and clubs!
Pub crawls in London are an exciting way to meet other travelers who love to party all night. Feel like a VIP, skip the long lines, and get happy hour rates on this guided tour. Hop onto five different bars, nightclubs, and traditional pubs in four hours and enjoy three welcome shots. Drink the night away and ready yourself for a fun-filled night on Halloween!
Tour highlights:
Visit five different bars, pubs, and nightclubs with happy hour rates
Enjoy three welcome shots
Book Tours : Central London 4-Hour Pub Crawl
13. Party like a local
Skip the tricks and get ready for a night full of treats this Halloween. Get a free welcome drink in four exclusive bars and clubs in Central London and enjoy a great deal on drinks! Join other people from across the globe in this seven-hour pub crawl starting at Zebrano Soho and concluding at Tiger Tiger - one of London’s best and liveliest clubs where the party does not stop until the break of dawn!
Tour highlights:
Visit four exclusive bars and clubs in Central London
Get a free welcome drink at each venue, along with other deals
Start the crawl at Zebrano Soho and end the night at Tiger Tiger
Book Tours : London: Pub Crawl Experience at 4 Venues with Shots
Get into the London Halloween vibe
Whether you are into walking tours of the eerie, haunted, or historic places of London, or into a night filled with booze and a good time, London surely has the perfect Halloween itinerary for you! Book one of the activities from the list above, or better yet, try booking them all and get ready for a Halloween that you won’t forget!
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