Tower of London hosts Halloween event from 24 October

The Tower of London hosts Halloween at the Tower of London from 24 October to 1 November 2026 in London. The programme brings ghostly characters, themed areas and scheduled gatherings into the fortress during the October half term.

Halloween at the Tower of London runs from 24 October

Historic Royal Palaces lists the event for 24 October to 1 November 2026, with activities running daily from 10.30am to 4pm. The organiser says the programme is included in palace admission, and no separate event booking is required.

The event centres on a trail through the historic site. Visitors can look for the Haunted Forge, the Enchanted Wishing Well and the Raven’s Observatory, while encountering characters linked to the Tower’s long history. The organiser’s Halloween programme names the areas and gives the full period.

The Haunted Forge has three scheduled gatherings each day at 11.15am, 12.45pm and 2.45pm. The organiser describes theatrical costumes, make-up and sound effects in some areas, while asking visitors not to wear costumes themselves because costumed visitors will be refused entry.

The Tower’s prison history shapes the Halloween programme

The Halloween programme draws on the Tower’s documented identity as a royal palace, fortress and prison. That setting gives the event a direct link to the buildings and stories visitors encounter rather than placing it in a separate London venue.

Historic Royal Palaces describes the White Tower as Norman architecture at the centre of the complex. The Crown Jewels exhibition is also part of the regular visitor experience, while Yeoman Warder tours provide another way to explore the site’s history.

The event’s ghostly characters include a poet, a pirate, a queen, an astronomer and a bear, according to the organiser. This list connects the seasonal programme with the varied people and animals associated with the Tower’s past. A separate event listing for the Tower also identifies the venue as the Tower of London at Tower Hill in London.

Ghostly characters appear around the historic fortress

The programme is designed for families as well as adults, with the organiser describing it as an experience intended to delight rather than frighten. Children taking part should remain with their accompanying adults throughout the visit.

Some of the activity takes place around the site’s historic paths and buildings. The organiser notes that weather can affect the appearance of the ghostly characters, who may briefly retreat from rain before returning.

Themed scenes include the Haunted Forge, where the scheduled gatherings bring the programme into a named historic setting. The combination of the forge, the fortress walls and the Tower’s prison associations creates a seasonal interpretation of the place’s own history.

Visiting Tower of London: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Halloween at the Tower of London takes place at the Tower of London in London from 24 October to 1 November 2026, daily from 10.30am to 4pm.
• The event is included in palace admission. Visitors should not arrive in costume, as the organiser says costumed visitors will be refused entry.
• The venue is at Tower Hill in London. The nearest transport references listed for the event are Tower Hill station and Tower Gateway DLR.
• The programme uses historic parts of the fortress, including the Haunted Forge, and the wider site includes cobbled paths and ancient battlements.
• The Haunted Forge gatherings are scheduled for 11.15am, 12.45pm and 2.45pm each day from 24 October to 1 November 2026.

Searching for Tower of London on social platforms

These links open searches for Tower of London on each platform.

Frequently asked questions about Tower of London

When does Halloween at the Tower of London take place?

The event runs from 24 October to 1 November 2026, daily from 10.30am to 4pm.

What can visitors see at Halloween at the Tower of London?

The programme includes ghostly characters, the Haunted Forge, the Enchanted Wishing Well and the Raven’s Observatory. Gatherings at the Haunted Forge are scheduled for 11.15am, 12.45pm and 2.45pm each day.

Where is the Tower of London and how do visitors get there?

The Tower of London is at Tower Hill in London. Tower Hill station and Tower Gateway DLR are listed as nearby transport references.