Something has gone terribly wrong at The Old Kent Market in Margate! This Halloween, the market has been taken over, and the doors to the asylum are opening for one day only. Step inside for an afternoon of creepy characters, spooky surprises and Halloween mayhem, and discover exactly what the crazy doctor has been up to.
Look out for live actors lurking around the market, go trick or treating with the independent vendors, strike a pose in the spooky photo booth, and take on Halloween games and challenges, with treats and creepy surprises along the way. Costumes are encouraged, and there's a Best Dressed Competition, so come dressed to impress!

Price
Free.

Dates & Times
Saturday 31st October 2026, from 12Noon.

Runtime & Schedule
Schedule Note: The finish time hasn't been published, so the end time on our calendar is provisional.

Good To Know
Costumes encouraged, courage required! Follow The Old Kent Market's social media for more spooky surprises.

⭐ Ready to visit Halloween at The Old Kent Market Asylum? Click on the Website link above for full details ⭐

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Picture Credit: © The Old Kent Market.

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