After Hours at Warwick Castle
Dates
October 23, 2026
Doors
Early evening
Where
Warwick Castle
Tickets from
Price range: £10.00 through £70.00
Book your experience
- Instant e-ticket by email, with a QR code per guest
- Secure card checkout — final total confirmed at checkout
- Every activity on the night is optional
Inside the venue
Gallery
About this
Event Description
- On Festival Nights (26 & 29 Oct) Warwick runs its own Halloween production, so our part is a small-group Ghost Tower storytelling session only — no mazes or scare-actors from us.
- The 23 October Independent Evening is the fuller Haunted Halloween Escape experience.
An exclusive after-hours evening inside the real Warwick Castle, with roots reaching back to a fortress of 1068.
On 23 October we open the castle for an independent after-hours evening before the season’s festival begins; on 26 and 29 October we add a licensed VIP upgrade for guests who already hold a Castle After Dark ticket. Expect the Great Hall, the ramparts and the tower linked to Sir Fulke Greville, investigated after the crowds have gone.
Your night
- Twilight Family Preview — an early, non-scary courtyard experience with a pumpkin display and hot chocolate.
- Standard Preview — after-hours grounds and courtyard access with guided groups.
- Premium Tower Vigil — extended small-group vigils in the state rooms and the haunted tower.
- VIP Preview — the fullest access on the night, capped to a small group.
- VIP Upgrade Pass (26 & 29 Oct) — an add-on late session for existing Castle After Dark ticket-holders.
Dates & times
Thursday 23, Monday 26 & Thursday 29 October 2026. Exact tier timings are shown at checkout and on your ticket.
Where
Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire.
Good to know
- Age policy varies by tier — check the ticket option you pick. Photo ID may be requested for age-restricted tiers.
- These are genuine historic buildings: expect cold, dark, uneven floors and, at some venues, steep stairs and limited step-free access.
- Bring a torch, warm layers and flat, sensible shoes.
- No physical contact takes place. Every vigil is guide-supervised and every activity is optional.
Before you visit
- Entry & timings: Guests arrive holding their own separately purchased Merlin ‘Castle After Dark’ ticket, per Merlin’s published event hours. Photo ID may be requested for age-restricted tiers and any Castle Dungeon add-on.
- Parking & getting there: On-site visitor car parking is available at Warwick Castle; Warwick railway station is about a mile away and direct coach services also run.
- Code of conduct: Age-restricted tiers are 18+; please follow all castle and steward instructions. This is a no-touch, guide-supervised event — please follow all host instructions. Anyone who is abusive or under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be refused entry or removed without a refund, and latecomers may not be admitted.
Getting there
Where
Venue
Warwick Castle
Please allow extra travel time — several of our venues are rural, with limited public transport. Parking details are shown on your ticket.
Event dates
October 23, 2026
Instant e-ticket
In your inbox the moment you pay
Secure checkout
Encrypted card payment
Guide-supervised
Every vigil led by experienced staff
Date changes
Move night up to 48 hours before*
Still deciding
Questions
Is anything staged?
No. Nothing is staged and no outcome is ever promised. These are genuine historic buildings, investigated with structured vigils and traditional techniques.
What happens after I pay?
Your e-ticket is emailed straight away, with a unique QR code for every guest. Save it as a PDF, add it to Apple or Google Wallet, or resend it anytime from My Account.
Which ticket should I choose?
Twilight for families and first-timers, Standard for the full after-dark tour, Premium if you want a small-group vigil with equipment, VIP for the extended late session on 31 October.
Can I change my date?
You can move to another available night up to 48 hours before, subject to availability on the night you move to. Get in touch and we will sort it.
Do I need any experience?
None at all. Guides run every session, explain the equipment, and stay with your group the whole time.
Price range: £10.00 through £70.00
Early Bird — 30% off
