# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dark Castle Tours
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Step inside Colchester Castle after closing time this Halloween and discover the darker side of its history on our atmospheric Dark Castle Tour. Tours take place from 5.30pm to 6.15pm and from 6.45pm to 7.30pm on 16 October.

Inspired by our popular Wicked Spirits exhibition, this after-hours experience explores the Castle’s shadowy corners, uncovering eerie facts, chilling tales and centuries-old myths hidden within its walls. From gloomy passageways to fascinating stories from the past, this unique guided tour offers a different perspective on one of Colchester’s most iconic historic buildings.

Perfect for Halloween and for anyone interested in the Castle’s darker history, this memorable evening experience is suitable for visitors aged 15 and over.

Please be aware that the tour includes slightly uneven flooring, low archways and uneven stairs. Unfortunately, there is no lift access to the tour route.

For information about facilities and accessibility, please visit our Access at the Castle page.

Tickets cost £12.95 per person and include this exclusive after-hours guided tour of Colchester Castle. No standard Castle admission ticket is required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/events/dark-castle-tours/200030782989126
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **location**: Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom
- **full address**: Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dark Castle Tours being held?
  - **A:** Dark Castle Tours takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dark Castle Tours?
  - **A:** Dark Castle Tours is organized by Colchester Museums.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dark Castle Tours is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dark Castle Tours sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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