Spooky events are taking place at visitor attractions across the United Kingdom this Halloween and the historic royal palaces of Hampton Court and the Tower of London are no exception, with three spine-tingling experiences organised for this October.

Hampton Court Palace © Historic Royal Palaces

From 22 – 30 October, visitors are invited to explore the haunted history of Hampton Court Palace through mystical projections and eerie sound effects. They can experience a spine-tingling séance in the council chamber where noblemen decided the fate of doomed Tudor Queens, and watch out for King James I as he wanders the palace, terrified by its sorcery.

From tormented wives to Tudor trumpeters, Hampton Court Palace will come alive with spirits. Along the way, the courtyards and cloisters will be decked with suitably frightful decorations, from intricately carved pumpkins to creepy cobwebs and spooky scenes.

Hampton Court Palace © Historic Royal Palaces

Hampton Court Palace is Britain’s most famous Tudor palace, just a short journey from the centre of London. Hampton Court was at the heart of royal power for almost two hundred years and, this Halloween, the spirit world will be closer than ever in Henry VIII’s notoriously haunted palace.

For those who are truly daring, for two nights only, Halloween at Hampton Court Palace: After Dark invites visitors to roam amongst the spirits after hours. Brand new for this year, this Halloween adventure will invite brave explorers to lose themselves in dark winding corridors and tiptoe through chilling courtyards uncovering the darkest secrets of the Tudor palace. Visitors must watch out for the Keeper of the Keys, who can appear out of thin air, and steer clear of Mole the Mischief Maker as he summons spirits together to cause chaos.

Tower of London © Historic Royal Palaces

Visitors can also follow in the footsteps of infamous prisoners at the Tower of London from 22 – 31 October, exploring notorious sites such as the Traitors’ Gate, the Scaffold Site, and the Bloody Tower.

The Tower of London is one of the most popular attractions in the UK and dates back almost 1,000 years. This year, the Tower is going all out for Halloween, with spooky decorations, spine-tingling sound effects, and rooms transformed to tell terrifying tales about past inhabitants.

Tower of London © Historic Royal Palaces

Uncover the tragic tale of the two Princes in the Tower and delve into the psyche of Catholic plotter Everard Digby after his imprisonment, following the failed Gunpowder Plot. Ghostly figures will roam the grounds, from the Welsh Prince Gruffydd ap Llywelyn to the famous Anne Boleyn.

Janet Redler, Managing Director of Janet Redler Travel, said: “These truly hair-raising experiences are sure to be popular with visitors of all ages, and are just three examples of the hundreds of thrilling Halloween events which take place across the UK each October.“

If you or your group would like to enjoy a tailor-made Halloween tour of the UK or Ireland, including ghostly goings-on at historic royal palaces and elsewhere, please do contact our spooktacular team today.