Cardiff Castle After Dark
Dates
October 20, 2026
Doors
Early evening
Where
Cardiff Castle
Tickets from
Price range: $10.50 through $55.30
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Guide-supervised
Every vigil led by experienced staff
Date changes
Move night up to 48 hours before*
About this
Event Description
A full Halloween scare park at Cardiff Castle, Cardiff.
Cardiff Castle in Cardiff transforms into a full Halloween scare park for 13 nights this October — scare mazes, roaming live horror characters, atmospheric lighting and sound design, fairground rides and a horror-themed food market.
Two experiences in one site: a gentler **Parkland Daylight** session built for families with younger children (trails, rides and characters, no heavy scares), and a full **After Dark** experience once the sun goes down and the mazes come alive. Season Passes cover both, across all 13 nights.
Two ways to visit
- Parkland Daylight — a gentler family session with trails, characters and rides, no heavy scares.
- After Dark — the full scare experience once the sun goes down (16+ recommended).
- Season Pass — covers both sessions across all 13 nights.
When & where
20 October – 1 November 2026. Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3RB.
🦇 Early Bird — 30% off all tickets, for a limited time.
What you get
Every ticket includes
On the night
Access & guiding
- Entry to the venue on your chosen night
- Experienced guides with you the whole time
- Small, controlled groups — never a coach party
- Nothing staged, no outcome promised
Before you go
Your ticket
- Unique QR code for every guest
- PDF download, ready to print
- Apple Wallet & Google Wallet
- Resend anytime from My Account
If plans change
Support
- Move night up to 48 hours before*
- Questions answered before the event
- Clear age and access info on every tier
- *Subject to availability
Not sure which
Choose your ticket
Ticket tiers can be named a little differently for each event. Select a tier in the booking panel to see the exact details and live price.
Families & first-timers
Twilight
- Earlier session, lights still up
- Storytelling and a guided walk
- All ages welcome with an adult
The classic night
Standard
- Full after-dark tour of the venue
- Torch-lit, in the real rooms
- Age-restricted — see the ticket option
Most booked
Premium
- Everything in Standard
- Small-group vigil with real equipment
- Longer time in the restricted areas
31 October only
VIP Witching Hour
- Everything in Premium
- Extended late session past midnight
- Strictly limited places
Getting there
Where
Venue
Cardiff Castle
Please allow extra travel time — several of our venues are rural, with limited public transport. Parking details are on your ticket.
Event dates
October 20, 2026
Inside the venue
Gallery
Before you book
Good to know
Age policy varies by tier — check the ticket option you pick. Photo ID may be requested for age-restricted tiers.
Genuine historic buildings. Expect uneven floors and, at some venues, steep stairs and limited step-free access.
Bring a torch, warm layers and flat, sensible shoes. Venues are cold and dark.
No physical contact takes place. All vigils are guide-supervised and every activity is optional.
Still deciding
Questions
Is anything staged?
No. Nothing is staged and no outcome is ever promised. Genuine historic buildings, investigated with structured vigils and traditional techniques.
What happens after I pay?
Your e-ticket is emailed straight away, with a unique QR code per guest. Save it as PDF, add to Apple or Google Wallet, or resend from My Account.
Which ticket should I choose?
Twilight for families, Standard for the full after-dark tour, Premium for a small-group vigil with equipment, VIP for the extended late session on 31 October.
Can I change my date?
Yes, up to 48 hours before, subject to availability on the night you move to.
Do I need experience?
None at all. Guides run every session and stay with your group the whole time.
Book your experience
- Instant e-ticket by email, QR per guest
- Secure card checkout — total confirmed at checkout
- Every activity on the night is optional
Price range: $10.50 through $55.30
Early Bird — 30% off