Illuminated Whitby Abbey

DATE

Fri 23 - Sat 31 Oct 2026 

TIME

5.30 - 9pm

LOCATION

Whitby Abbey 

SUITABLE FOR

Everyone

See Whitby Abbey in a spectacular new light this Halloween! Join us to see the breathtaking gothic ruins bathed in dramatic, glowing illuminations. It’s the ultimate seasonal experience for the whole family.

Have your camera at the ready as you explore the ruins after dark and enjoy spook-tacular food and drink from our brilliant local vendors.

Of course, it wouldn't be Halloween in Whitby without Dracula. This year, the spirit of Bram Stoker’s legendary novel is brought to life beneath the shadows of the abbey in a brand-new, captivating way.

Join us for new interactive family performances and step into the story, explore the mysteries of the night and experience Dracula not as a figure of fear, but as a captivating guide to one of the world’s most famous tales.

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Ticket prices:

Monday - Friday and Sunday ticket prices:

Ticket type Advance On the day
Member Adult £14 £17
Member Family (2 adults) £35 £42.50
Member Family (1 adult) £21 £25.50
Member Child £7 £8.50
Non-Member Adult £18 £22
Non-Member Family (2 adults) £45 £55
Non-Member Family (1 adult) £27 £33
Non-Member Child £9 £11

Saturday 31 October ticket prices:

Ticket type Advance On the day
Member Adult £16 £19
Member Family (2 adults) £40 £47
Member Family (1 adult) £24 £28.50
Member Child £8 £9.50
Non-Member Adult £20 £24
Non-Member Family (2 adults) £50 £60
Non-Member Family (1 adult) £30 £36
Non-Member Child £10 £12

How to book

Book in advance online via the red button to save 15%. Click the 'Book tickets to Whitby Illuminated' button above and select the number of tickets you need, the date you want to attend and then your preferred time slot and click 'continue' to book. Please bring booking confirmation with you on the day.

How to find us

Property: Whitby Abbey
Address: Abbey Lane, Whitby, YO22 4JT
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber

Membership starts from £44

Enjoy a whole year of unlimited days out at over 400 historic castles, abbeys, gardens, woodlands, ruins and more. Plus up to six kids go free with every adult member.

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UNLIMITED ACCESS TO OVER 400 HISTORIC PLACES

Live and breathe the story of England at royal castles, historic gardens, forts and defences, world-famous prehistoric sites and many others.

FREE ENTRY FOR UP TO SIX CHILDREN

Free entry for up to six children accompanied by an adult member (under 18 years and within the family group).

FREE HANDBOOK TO PLAN INSPIRING DAYS OUT, WORTH £12.95

Complimentary full colour handbook worth £12.95. Plus our award winning Members’ Magazine delivered three times a year.

FREE OR REDUCED ENTRY TO OUR EXCITING EVENTS