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2026 Event Details
This October half term, Horrible Histories is invading Leeds Castle near Maidstone again, bringing all of history's nastiest, ghostliest secrets with it. The castle grounds become a ghost getter's trail, crawling with royal spirits, witch trials and superstitions gruesome enough to make your skin crawl (in a good way).

Grab your trail booklet and set off to meet queens who came back from the dead, witches who probably didn't deserve their fate, and enough spooky nonsense to keep you looking over your shoulder, with live performers showing you the way. It's history with all the gruesome bits left in: silly, spooky and intriguing rather than frightening, so it's perfect for the whole family, even the easily spooked.

Prices
Included with admission.
Admission
Tickets are valid for one year from the date of issue
Online/At Gate
Explorer
Adult: £34.50/£38.50
Child - 3 to 15 years: £24.50/£28
Family: £87/£97.50
Child - Under 3 years: Free/Free
Visitor with Disability - Adult + Carer (Free): £30/£35.50
Visitor with Disability - Child + Carer (Free): £22/£24.50
Ultimate Explorer*
Online/On The Door
Adult: £45.50/£49.50
Child - 3 to 15 years: £31.50/£34
Family: £114.50/£125.50
Child - Under 3 years: Free/Free
Visitor with Disability - Adult + Carer (Free): £41/£46
Visitor with Disability - Child + Carer (Free): £30.50/£33
Winter Midweek Day Visit- with lunch: £37.

Booking Highlights
Pay once and visit all year - admission tickets are valid for 12 months. Bus visitors get 20% off admission when they show a same-day bus ticket on arrival.

Dates & Times
17th October to 1st November 2026
Grounds and Gardens: 10am to 5pm (last entry 3pm)
The Castle: 10.30am to 3.30pm (last entry 3pm)
Playgrounds, Maze & Beach: 10am to 4pm
Bird of Prey Centre: 10am to 4pm
Adventure Golf: 10am to 4pm (last round 3.30pm)

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: Self-led around the castle grounds at your own pace.
Schedule Note: Our calendar displays the grounds' opening hours for each day.

Good To Know
Last entry to the grounds is at 3pm, two hours before closing. At Go Ape Leeds Castle (separate booking), Sundown Adventures on the high ropes after dark run from 16th October to 1st November, with adults-only sessions on 16th and 23rd October, and a Halloween Potion Hunt add-on runs from 24th October to 1st November.

📍 Leeds Castle Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for Leeds Castle in Maidstone for more visitor info, including accessibility and parking. For more adventures at Leeds Castle, click the Events button under the listing's main image - including our listing for the Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular (separate ticket).

⭐ Ready to book Leeds Castle's Horrible Histories Halloween? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the venue's booking page ⭐

🔗 More Like This
Looking for more spooky fun? Explore our Halloween-Themed Family Fun in Kent guide, or our Seasonal category for all our Halloween and October Half-Term listings.

Picture Credit: © Leeds Castle.

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