Discover Nottingham Castle if you dare this Halloween & October half term.
- On the 31st October 2025, discover the It’s in Nottingham – Halloween Festival at Nottingham Castle!
- In the half term holidays, embark on a family friendly dark adventure and hear the myths & legends in the Darker Dungeon tour of the castle, or delve beneath the Castle with a cave tour
- Explore inside the Castle with the ‘The Witch’s’ Spell’ trail
- Get in the spooky spirit with Spooky Storytime and Halloween Indoor Games
- Indulge in seasonal gifts & treats in our shop & cafés
- Enjoy leaf kicking Autumn walks in Nottingham Castle
Join us this October for fearsome fun for all ages!
Halloween : Monster Mash
In partnership with It’s in Nottingham dare running a day of ghostly delights, family fun, and Halloween magic at the Monster Mash on Friday 31st October 2025
Tickets*: £2 for each adult and £1 per child (15 years & under) * Pre-booking is required. Tickets be will on sale from Monday 29 September 2025.
October Half Term activities
Saturday 18th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025
By day….
Darker Dungeon Tour
🎫 £8 per person.
🎫 Standard admission to the Castle & Grounds must be purchased in addition
Ages 7+ Recommended
‘The Witch’s Spell’ trail
Nottingham Castle has spells located inside the museum & galleries, find the witch marks to complete the trail.
Price: £2 available at shops & cafés during October half term
Standard admission applies. Pay once, come all year round.
Cave Tour
Hear the tales beneath the depths of Nottingham Castle in Mortimer’s Hole cave (subject to availability)
🎫 £8 per per person
🎫 Standard admission to the Castle & Grounds must be purchased in addition
Spooky Story Time
Entrance to Robin Hood Adventures
Select dates throughout October half-term
Halloween Highlights Trail
Download our free Halloween Highlights Trail map and search for specially chosen objects around the galleries, connected to Halloween…
All day – self-led
Standard admission applies
Café & shop
Get inspired with gifts & treats in the café and shop.
Image: Autumn Special
Autumn Walks
October is a perfect time of year to enjoy the seasonal changes including fiery autumnal colours of the trees in the Nottingham Castle grounds.
