Charles Dickens' classic ghost story The Signalman comes to life at Dickens House Museum in Broadstairs this Halloween. The London & Coastal Literary Line presents an abridged adaptation of this tale of tunnels, telegraphs and uneasy forebodings, with three showings each afternoon as part of the Halloween festival.

Prices
Normal museum admission applies:
Adult: £5
Child: £2.50
Concession: £3.50 - ground floor only
Family - 2 adults + 2 children: £12.50.

Dates & Times
Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Showings: 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
The museum is open from 1pm to 4pm.

Runtime & Schedule
Schedule Note: Our calendar displays the first and last showing times for each day.

Good To Know
The Signalman is included in normal museum admission. No booking details have been published, so contact the museum if you'd like to check before you go.

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Picture Credit: © Dickens House Museum/Visit Thanet.

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