Fright Night

Howick Historical Village’s Festival of Frights is back, and bigger than ever!

As part of the Festival of Frights 2025, Howick Historical Village presents Fright Night! Explore the grounds after dark, lit up and decorated for Halloween. Beware of fiendish and frightening villagers lurking along the way…

Trick-or-treat your way through the streets and follow the ‘Riddle Route’ trail to learn about creepy Victorian Halloween traditions. Watch a spooky magic show or head inside a haunted house… if you dare!  Enter the costume competition at 7 pm for your chance to win incredible prizes, make a paper pumpkin lantern, and enjoy sweet and savoury treats from local food trucks, this will be a spooktacular evening not to be missed!

Pre-booking tickets is strongly advised. There will only be a limited number of door sales. Children under 14 must be accompanied. Tickets are non-refundable.

Note: this event proceeds RAIN OR SHINE. Most of the attractions are indoors, and the costume competition and mystical magic show will also be held indoors if it rains. If wet come along with your cloaks and umbrellas to take in the spooktacular sights!