Illuminated Whitby Abbey

DATE

Fri 24 Oct - Sat 1 Nov 2025 

TIME

6pm-9pm

LOCATION

Whitby Abbey 

SUITABLE FOR

Everyone

This Halloween, Whitby Abbey will once again come to life with dramatic after-dark illuminations and spooky goings-on for everybody to enjoy.

The abbey’s Gothic ruins are famous for inspiring Bram Stoker’s Dracula, so there’s no better time to explore them – especially after night falls.

There's plenty for visitors of all ages. You’ll follow a trail of lights around the historic ruins and get the chance to enjoy spook-tacular food and drink from local vendors. Costumes are encouraged, and you won’t be alone: dressing up has become a much-loved tradition for regular visitors.

Ghost hunters will also relish the chance to join Time Will Tell for a performance of their thrilling new show The Dead Shall Walk the Earth, featuring shadowy figures, strange powers and perhaps even a visit from Dracula himself.

Book early and save 15%. 

Prices

Type Price
Member (Adult) £14.50
Member (Child) £9.00
Member (Family 2 Adults) £38.00
Member (Family 1 Adult) £23.50
Adult £18.50
Child, 5-17 years £11.50
Family (2 Adults) £48.50
Family (1 Adult) £30.00

Price Notes

Your ticket is only for entry to the event. Members get a discount on the ticket price.  
 
You’ll need to book using the link above.  
 
Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day.

How to book

You’ll need to book ahead for Illuminated Whitby Abbey. When you book ahead, you can save 15% on the ticket price. Click the ‘Book Tickets’ button above and select the date you'd like to attend. Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day. If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.

How to find us

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

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