Fright at the Museum 2022
The Beaney
Enjoy a raft of lectures with a diverse range of interesting topics at the University of Kent from the 14 October until 14 November. Further details are available here
Canterbury Christ Church University throws open its door for a range of arts and cultural talks and events for both students and the public, from 14 October to 18 November. Find out more here
Uncover the dark and gruesome past of our religious capital About the Tour Uncover the dark and gruesome past of our religious capital From stories of ghostly sightings to gory torture and beheadings, our Chilling Tales tour is a deep dive into the hidden horrors of Canterbury by night… Please note that our Chilling Tales tour contains some graphic descriptions from Canterbury’s gruesome past and may not be suitable for children aged under 10 years. If you would like any further information regarding content and suitability, please do get in touch. Our guides can tailor the content if needed. Please email info@canterburyrivertours.co.uk or give us a call on 01227 379 600 or 07790 534 744 if you have any questions. Our Chilling Tales tour will run on the evenings of Friday, 14 and Saturday, 15 October — and then every evening from Friday, 21 until Monday, 31 October. Duration: 45 Minutes
There are LOADS of spooky activities going on for ALL ages in the atmospheric Westgate Towers in Canterbury.... Halloween Family Fun 28 & 29 Oct | 12pm-4pm | £3 per child (adults free) – just turn up! Halloween Potter Family Quiz 29 Oct | 7:30pm-9pm | £7 per person | ages 11+ Limited tickets online only Halloween Potter Adult Quiz 30 Oct | 7:30pm-9pm | £10 per person | ages 18+ Limited tickets online only Halloween Cinema in the Towers Mon 31st Oct | 8pm | £10 Spooky deckchair cinema screening of A Nightmare on Elm Street! Find out more here
A giant Spider is running amok in Whitefriars Square and a spoooooky ghoul is floating above the Westgate Towers. Don’t forget to visit Coven Street to see the amazing chandelier lighting the way for the Canterbury witches visiting on 29 Oct! All of these creations have been designed and made by the talented students at Canterbury School of Visual Art at Canterbury College 26 – 29 Oct | Free Westgate Towers & Whitefriars Square Brought to you by Canterbury BID in partnership with Whitefriars and Canterbury College.
Get your face painted, then visit these spooky stores and see if you can get a treat! Suitable for all children of primary-school age or younger. 10am-4pm Buttermarket and Burgate, Free For further details click here
Enjoy free arts and crafts activities, then jump on the spooky virtual reality ride for £2.50pp. Suitable for 3+. Saturday 29 October, 11am to 4pm Whitefriars Square For more information click here
A new coven of witches has moved into Canterbury and taken over the Marlowe Arcade! Pay them a visit and help them cast a magic spell… Brought to you by Canterbury BID. Sat 29 Oct | 11am-4pm | Free The Marlowe Arcade
Don’t worry – the zombie outbreak has been stopped thanks to our friends at the Umbrella Corporation. Pop by and thank them for saving mankind. If you are feeling brave you might even get to meet a zombie! The Zombie Zone Sat 29 Oct | 11-4pm | Free Location tbc Brought to you by Canterbury BID. For more info click here
All children of primary-school age or younger are invited to put on their scary costumes and search for shops in the King’s Mile displaying a Trick or Treat bag. Saturday 29 October 2022, 2-4pm, Palace Street, Free Further details available here
