Halloween
Halloween in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon
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HALLOWEEN 2026
Halloween Events in Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon 2026
Looking for Halloween events in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon in 2026? Discover ghost walks, spooky trails, pumpkin picking, Halloween parties and family-friendly activities across the Harrogate district this October.
🎃 Harrogate
25 September–31 October – Harrogate Ghost Walk: Route B
Venue: Harrogate town centre / Royal Pump Room Museum
Address: Crown Place, Harrogate, HG1 2RY
Telephone: Check with organiser
🌐 Website: Visit Harrogate – What’s On
A spooky guided walk exploring Harrogate’s ghost stories, haunted locations and darker history.
9–30 October – Harrogate Ghost Walk: Route A
Venue: Harrogate town centre
Address: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Telephone: Check with organiser
🌐 Website: Visit Harrogate – Events
A second ghost-walking route running on selected dates throughout October, exploring some of Harrogate’s supernatural stories.
24 October–1 November – Halloween Trail at How Stean Gorge
Venue: How Stean Gorge
Address: Lofthouse, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 5SF
Telephone: 01423 755666
🌐 Website: How Stean Gorge – Official Website
A family Halloween adventure through the gorge and caves featuring spooky sights, eerie sounds and the ghost of Tom Taylor. Fancy dress is encouraged, with prizes available for children completing the trail.
25 October–1 November – Harrogate Halloween Trail
Venue: Harrogate town centre
Starting point: The Crown Hotel
Address: Crown Place, Harrogate, HG1 2RZ
Telephone: Check with organiser
🌐 Website: Harrogate BID – Official Website
Harrogate BID’s Halloween trail takes place during October half-term. Expect pumpkins, hay bales, spooky photo opportunities, crafts and Halloween-themed food and drink.
Halloween street entertainment is also planned for Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November.
31 October – Haunted House: Pitcher & Piano 1st Birthday
Time: 3pm–10pm
Venue: Pitcher & Piano Harrogate
Address: 5–6 John Street, Harrogate, HG1 1JZ
Age: 18+
Telephone: Check directly with venue
🌐 Website: Pitcher & Piano – Official Website
A Halloween house-music event featuring MDAV, Funky House Project and Funk’d, with DJs, live saxophone and Halloween-themed entertainment.
🎃 Knaresborough
24 October–1 November – Hocus Pocus Halloween at Mother Shipton’s Cave
Venue: Mother Shipton’s Cave
Address: Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD
Telephone: 01423 864600
🌐 Website: Mother Shipton’s Cave – Official Website
A family Halloween experience inspired by Hocus Pocus, with themed displays, witches, cauldrons, spooky activities and the chance to encounter a witchy sister trio.
28 October – Knaresborough Knightmares: Halloween Ghost Walk
Time: 7pm
Starting point: Market Cross
Address: Market Place, Knaresborough, HG5 8AG
Telephone: Check with organiser
🌐 Website: Visit Harrogate – Knaresborough Events
A special Halloween edition of the Knaresborough Ghost Walk. The walk lasts approximately 90 minutes and helps raise money for regional charities.
31 October – Halloween at Henshaws
Time: 12.30pm–6pm
Venue: Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre
Address: 50 Bond End, Knaresborough, HG5 9AL
Telephone: 01423 541888
Admission: Free entry; individual activities may carry a charge
🌐 Website: Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre
Family-friendly Halloween fun including pumpkin carving, a spooky trail, face painting, campfire, marshmallows, live music, a raffle and Halloween treats.
👻 Ripon
17–31 October – Pumpkin Patch at Ripon Walled Garden
Venue: Ripon Walled Garden
Address: Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 3HN
Telephone: 01765 609229
🌐 Website: Ripon Walled Garden – Official Website
A seasonal pumpkin patch where families can choose pumpkins, enjoy Halloween activities and stop for autumn refreshments.
29 October – Ripon City Ghost Walk
Time: 7pm–9pm
Starting point: The Cabman’s Shelter
Address: Market Square, Ripon, HG4 1BP
Price: £6
Telephone: Check with organiser
🌐 Website: Visit Ripon – Events
Explore Ripon after dark with stories of haunted buildings, mysterious happenings and historic locations around the city. Proceeds support Ripon Walled Garden.
31 October – Halloween House Party at Grantley Hall
Time: 7pm–11.30pm
Venue: Grantley Hall
Address: Grantley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3ET
Price: From £250
Telephone: 01765 620070
🌐 Website: Grantley Hall – Official Website
Celebrate Halloween in luxurious surroundings with Grantley Hall’s Halloween House Party. Check directly with the hotel for the latest package details and availability.
31 October – Halloween Party at Ripon Bowling Club
Time: 7.30pm–11.30pm
Venue: Ripon Bowling Club
Address: 26 Bondgate Green, Ripon, HG4 1QW
Telephone: Check directly with venue
🌐 Website: Visit Ripon – Events Guide
A dedicated Halloween party in Ripon on Halloween night. Check with the organiser for the latest admission and entertainment information.
Before You Go
Halloween event dates, times, admission prices and activities can change. Use the live website included with each listing to check the latest information, availability and booking requirements before making a special journey.
Disclaimer
Listings are compiled through independent research and are provided for general information only. Inclusion does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement. Event dates, times, venues, prices and availability may change, so please verify
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