Exhibition: Halloween at Hampton Court Palace

Explore Henry VIII's notoriously haunted palace for Halloween 2024, the spookiest time of the year at Hampton Court.

This October half term, lose yourself in atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects as the palace is transformed by magical spells.

As you tiptoe through the dark winding corridors and courtyards, you’ll feel the chilling presence of our infamous ghosts hiding around every corner. Some may even be closer than you expect, but keep your distance – these ghosts are best kept to the past.

Halloween at Hampton Court Palace includes sound effects, projections and lighting displays at the following locations:

Base Court: Soundscape
Chapel Court: Soundscape
Council Chamber, Henry VIII's Apartments: Sound, projection and lighting
Old Kitchen Shop: Sound, projection and lighting
Henry VIII's Kitchens: Sound, projection and lighting
Queens Drawing Room, Georgian Story: Sound, projections and lighting
Cartoon Gallery: Sound, projection and lighting
Clock Court: Sound, projection and lighting


After all that exploring, cosy down to hear some spooky stories and then relax with a Halloween-themed treat from the café.