Temple Newsam After Dark (Leeds)
Dates
October 20, 2026
Doors
Early evening
Where
Temple Newsam
Tickets from
Price range: £14.00 through £77.00
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
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About this
Event Description
Temple Newsam is a Tudor-Jacobean mansion in 1,500 acres of Capability Brown parkland, birthplace of Lord Darnley, carrying two long-published ghost stories — the ‘Blue Lady’ and the nursemaid Phoebe Gray.
Each day splits in two: a fully family-safe Parkland Daylight session of rides, trails and entertainment, then a separate After Dark session for ages 12+ built around live-actor scare mazes, shows, a horror market and street food.
Tickets
- Parkland Daylight (Adult, Young Person, Child) — full daytime access including all rides and family attractions.
- After Dark (Adult, Young Person 12–15 with a guardian) — the full evening scare event.
- Family (2 adults + 2 children) — a discounted daytime family ticket.
- Season Pass — unlimited entry to both sessions across all 13 days.
Dates & times
20 October – 1 November 2026 (13 nights). Parkland Daylight runs 10:00–16:00; After Dark runs 17:30–22:30. Last entry for Daylight is 15:00 and for After Dark 21:00.
Good to know
- Two sessions each day: a family-safe Parkland Daylight session, then a separate After Dark session for ages 12+ (16+ for the most intense mazes).
- Every standard ticket includes full access to the ride zone and daytime attractions at no extra cost.
- All mazes are no-touch: actors may startle but never make physical contact. A ‘no-scare’ wristband is available on request.
- Wrap up warm and wear sensible footwear — much of the event is outdoors on parkland.
Daily Schedule — Two Distinct Experiences
The day is split into a fully family-safe session across the parkland and Home Farm, and a separate 12+ evening session using temporary structures across the wider grounds, with a hard changeover between the two.
| Session | Time | Audience | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Daylight | 10:00 – 16:00 | All ages, families, under-12s | Rides, pumpkin trail, Home Farm rare-breed visits, magic show, trick-or-treat trail, and family-friendly entertainment across the parkland. |
| Changeover | 16:00 – 17:30 | Park closed to guests | Full site reset: lighting rig, fog systems, actor call, safety checks, and a final walkthrough before the evening session opens. |
| Temple Newsam After Dark | 17:30 – 23:00 | Ages 12+ only (16+ for extreme mazes) | Live scare actors, 5 scare mazes across temporary structures across the wider grounds, evening shows, and the Estate Horror Market. |
Last entry for Parkland Daylight is 15:00; last entry for After Dark is 21:30. Doors close and all guests must exit within 30 minutes of the advertised end time.
Scare Mazes (Evening Session)
| Maze | Concept | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|
| The Blue Lady's Landing | Inspired by the estate's long-told Blue Lady legend. Candlelit staircase-and-corridor set pieces, slow-build dread over shock, and a distant, silent figure glimpsed on the stairs. | 15+ |
| Phoebe's Corridor | A respectful, clearly-fictionalised dramatisation drawing on the house's own long-published history, told with care rather than shock, using soft lighting and a gentle, sorrowful presence. | 16+ |
| Home Farm Nightmare | Set around a temporary structure echoing the real Home Farm's historic cobbled yards and outbuildings. Hay-bale corridors, animal-shadow projection effects, and a gruff farmhand character. | 13+ |
| The Rhododendron Hollow | Outdoor maze through a themed recreation of the estate's real rhododendron walk, overgrown and reclaimed by nature, with a slow-moving gardener character among the planting. | 12+ |
| Capability's Hollow | Woodland trail through the estate's real Brown-landscaped parkland, with handheld lantern torches, distant howls, and a single high-intensity scare near the trail's end. | 13+ |
All mazes are no-touch: actors may startle but never physically contact guests. Guests may request a “no-scare” wristband to pass through with reduced actor interaction. All structures are temporary and demountable, sited well clear of the real house interior and its collections.
Rides — Included in Standard Ticket
A dedicated ride zone operates on the front lawn and stable courtyard throughout the Parkland Daylight session, built as freestanding, demountable structures sited well clear of the Grade I listed house and formal gardens. All rides below are included in the standard admission price at no extra cost.
| Ride | Description | Age/height guidance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ingram Wheel | A 20-metre Halloween-themed Ferris wheel with gondola seating and parkland views. | All ages; under-6s with an adult |
| Tudor-Jacobean Carousel | A traditional carved carousel with a period-accurate estate paint scheme. | All ages; under-4s with an adult |
| The Home Farm Hayride | A gentle tractor-drawn hay-cart circuit around the stable courtyard and farm. | All ages; under-3s on a guardian's lap |
| Crypt Coaster Jr. | A small-scale family roller coaster with mild dips, no inversions. | Min. height 100cm, or 90cm with an adult |
| The Spinning Cauldrons | Tea-cup-style spinning ride in cauldron-shaped cars. | Min. height 90cm, or any age with an adult |
| Parkland Ghost Train | A dark-ride style trackless train looping through a mild-scare tunnel, lit for family viewing. | All ages; may not suit very young or easily frightened children |
Ride queues are timed and marshalled; each ride is inspected daily by a qualified engineer under standard UK fairground safety (HSE/ADIPS) requirements before opening. Ride siting is agreed in advance with Leeds City Council and Historic England, consistent with the same heritage protections that apply to the evening mazes (Section 8).
Before you visit
- Entry & timings: Parkland Daylight runs 10:00–16:00 (last entry 15:00); the 12+ After Dark session runs from 17:30 (last entry 21:00–21:30). Please leave within 30 minutes of your session’s advertised end time.
- Parking & getting there: On-site car parks at Temple Newsam, Leeds (car-park postcodes LS15 0BG / LS15 0EZ).
- Code of conduct: Daylight is for all ages; After Dark is 12+ only (16+ for the most intense mazes). This is a no-touch event and a free ‘no-scare’ wristband is available on request. Please follow all steward instructions — anti-social behaviour may result in removal without a refund. Much of the event is outdoors, so dress warmly with sturdy footwear.
Getting there
Where
Venue
Temple Newsam
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 20, 2026
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Date changes
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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: £14.00 through £77.00
Early Bird — 30% off
