The Castle After Dark 2022
The Castle After Dark returns to Warwick Castle for 6 nights over Halloween, when the fear level is cranked up a notch. Alongside the incredible atmosphere (there is a full programme of live music and specialty acts on the stage) there is a lot to explore including the Castle Dungeon and three scare mazes.
We started with The Crest, which is set in the main rooms of the creepy castle itself. As we made our way through the doors every shadow left us in suspense, and then before we knew it we were seated and blind folded. The room was dark enough but now there was nothing to be seen, and we walked with hands on shoulders through the rooms of the castle, surrounded by unusual noises and scares. Anyone familiar with Warwick Castle's mazes will know where this maze leads to and with our hoods off we were are led into a large room and told to stand in a half circle facing outwards. Although the finale was nothing original - it still had us jumping with fright at the sudden reveals through the darknessw.
The second maze is set in the Castle's Kingmaker attraction, which is always sufficiently creepy when the lights are turned low (especially with the random waxworks characters along the route! We were sent in groups and asked to hold onto a piece of rope (which proved difficult being at the back as the rope was being pulled a lot and we eventually lost it!) As we made our way deep into the dark maze, there were lively actors at every corner - from rabbits and pigs to crazed men and weapon yielding woman. What a surprise - we were n the menu! Although the maze wasn’t as long as the first one we definitely had some good jump scares throughout.
The Haunted Hollows is always a highlight as we love the whimsical attention to detail sprinkled throughout. Although the attraction is predominantly aimed at a younger audience, live actors are included for After Dark and we had a number of characters running at us from different directions. We must also mention the group of monks, which was particularly creepy to walk through not knowing which one was real or not!
During the event, The Castle Dungeon is also available at an additional charge. As we have said before - this potted version of a standard Dungeons tour, does nothing particularly new or groundbreaking, but is enhanced by the location inside the actual castle walls.
Once we completed all of the attractions we went for a stroll around the grounds. The whole castle really has a great atmosphere for this event and we spent the rest of the evening enjoying the onstage performances and checking out the array of food and drink available.
All in - a great spooky night out.
We started with The Crest, which is set in the main rooms of the creepy castle itself. As we made our way through the doors every shadow left us in suspense, and then before we knew it we were seated and blind folded. The room was dark enough but now there was nothing to be seen, and we walked with hands on shoulders through the rooms of the castle, surrounded by unusual noises and scares. Anyone familiar with Warwick Castle's mazes will know where this maze leads to and with our hoods off we were are led into a large room and told to stand in a half circle facing outwards. Although the finale was nothing original - it still had us jumping with fright at the sudden reveals through the darknessw.
The second maze is set in the Castle's Kingmaker attraction, which is always sufficiently creepy when the lights are turned low (especially with the random waxworks characters along the route! We were sent in groups and asked to hold onto a piece of rope (which proved difficult being at the back as the rope was being pulled a lot and we eventually lost it!) As we made our way deep into the dark maze, there were lively actors at every corner - from rabbits and pigs to crazed men and weapon yielding woman. What a surprise - we were n the menu! Although the maze wasn’t as long as the first one we definitely had some good jump scares throughout.
The Haunted Hollows is always a highlight as we love the whimsical attention to detail sprinkled throughout. Although the attraction is predominantly aimed at a younger audience, live actors are included for After Dark and we had a number of characters running at us from different directions. We must also mention the group of monks, which was particularly creepy to walk through not knowing which one was real or not!
During the event, The Castle Dungeon is also available at an additional charge. As we have said before - this potted version of a standard Dungeons tour, does nothing particularly new or groundbreaking, but is enhanced by the location inside the actual castle walls.
Once we completed all of the attractions we went for a stroll around the grounds. The whole castle really has a great atmosphere for this event and we spent the rest of the evening enjoying the onstage performances and checking out the array of food and drink available.
All in - a great spooky night out.
Warwick Castle After Dark 2020
Warwick Castle's Haunted Castle event has long been a mainstay of our Halloween itineraries, so we were disappointed when the event was downgraded to a more family friendly experience with the castle closing at 5pm. Then, as Halloween approached we saw the advertisement for a new event - The Castle After Dark, which would open from 6 til 10pm over selected nights in October
Unlike the Haunted Castle that gradually gets dark, this new event starts in the darkness and creates an immediate impact as you approach, as the castle is brightly lit up in its Halloween finery. This is usually the sight at the end of the night so it was great to start with.
On the main lawns, Digbeth Dining Club had set up a number of food trucks offering all manner of different delicacies such as Disco fries or decadent waffles, and the atmosphere approaching the castle was a mix of festival and street market. But what greeted us as we passed through the main gateway was incredible.
The whole of the lawns area had been laid out in a festival style setting with the benches all pointing towards a large stage in one corner. All around - the walls were lit up spookily, and this central hub was a great base from which to explore everything the castle had to offer. With table service for drinks, it was really tempting to just sit and watch the entertainment and while the evening away. On the line up was an incredible covers band who had an unusually diverse collection of Songs from David Bowie to Paul Simon, as well as TV magician Ben Hanlin and a fire act. It was so nice to just sit and listen to live music again for the first time in about 8 months, and all the tables remained full throughout the night!
But of course there were other options available including a night time stroll up the castle walls and towers, a walk through the the main rooms of the castle itself and of course the two scare attractions Dead of Knight and The Hollows.
Anyone who has been to the Haunted Castle before will know that the Haunted Hollows is a beautifully themed and decorated walk way, that is usually populated by some family friendly characters. For this event the scares were ramped up a bit and the actors were more menacing than the day time. We really must single out the witch chained to the fence who managed to scare us each time we went through!
The other maze, Dead of Knight has been built in the Kingmaker attraction, which has been the home to Outbreak and a few other mazes in the past. Instead of being an "historical" maze, the new story had us going through an archeological type construction site which had obviously uncovered a few undead subjects. Perhaps due to the Covid restrictions, it felt very light and open in the space, compared to the relevant darkness of previous shows, and sadly we could generally see the actors before they jumped. Although it wasn't the best attraction we have seen in this space, it was suitably fun as an added extra to the whole festival experience.
And that really summaries everything about the event. We weren't sure what to expect and were genuinely surprised at the incredibly lively atmosphere created by the main arena and the entertainment. We would say that if you are looking for hard core scares, then this event may not be for you, but we reckon if they added one more maze and continued the festival atmosphere going forward, this will be a real winner on so many levels. We certainly had a great time and will definitely be back!
Unlike the Haunted Castle that gradually gets dark, this new event starts in the darkness and creates an immediate impact as you approach, as the castle is brightly lit up in its Halloween finery. This is usually the sight at the end of the night so it was great to start with.
On the main lawns, Digbeth Dining Club had set up a number of food trucks offering all manner of different delicacies such as Disco fries or decadent waffles, and the atmosphere approaching the castle was a mix of festival and street market. But what greeted us as we passed through the main gateway was incredible.
The whole of the lawns area had been laid out in a festival style setting with the benches all pointing towards a large stage in one corner. All around - the walls were lit up spookily, and this central hub was a great base from which to explore everything the castle had to offer. With table service for drinks, it was really tempting to just sit and watch the entertainment and while the evening away. On the line up was an incredible covers band who had an unusually diverse collection of Songs from David Bowie to Paul Simon, as well as TV magician Ben Hanlin and a fire act. It was so nice to just sit and listen to live music again for the first time in about 8 months, and all the tables remained full throughout the night!
But of course there were other options available including a night time stroll up the castle walls and towers, a walk through the the main rooms of the castle itself and of course the two scare attractions Dead of Knight and The Hollows.
Anyone who has been to the Haunted Castle before will know that the Haunted Hollows is a beautifully themed and decorated walk way, that is usually populated by some family friendly characters. For this event the scares were ramped up a bit and the actors were more menacing than the day time. We really must single out the witch chained to the fence who managed to scare us each time we went through!
The other maze, Dead of Knight has been built in the Kingmaker attraction, which has been the home to Outbreak and a few other mazes in the past. Instead of being an "historical" maze, the new story had us going through an archeological type construction site which had obviously uncovered a few undead subjects. Perhaps due to the Covid restrictions, it felt very light and open in the space, compared to the relevant darkness of previous shows, and sadly we could generally see the actors before they jumped. Although it wasn't the best attraction we have seen in this space, it was suitably fun as an added extra to the whole festival experience.
And that really summaries everything about the event. We weren't sure what to expect and were genuinely surprised at the incredibly lively atmosphere created by the main arena and the entertainment. We would say that if you are looking for hard core scares, then this event may not be for you, but we reckon if they added one more maze and continued the festival atmosphere going forward, this will be a real winner on so many levels. We certainly had a great time and will definitely be back!
Haunted Castle at Warwick Castle 2019
The Haunted Castle event has returned to Warwick Castle with new experiences for all the family, including a child friendly ghost hunt, a new scare attraction for the braver kids and a maze designed for the truly brave.
Dead of Knight was advertised as their scariest maze and has replaced Outbreak 1349. Located in the Kingmaker attraction, we found that the maze felt more claustrophobic than previous ones, with lots of close encounters with plague victims and the like. The actors were all extremely vocal and actively managed to scare us all several times, in the loud and chaotic rooms.
The other new attraction is Paranormal Encounters, which has mixed a paranormal investigation story with some sightings of real ghosts in the Castle. We felt that the scares were a bit limited by using pre-recorded footage for most of the show, and despite a couple of quick jumps early on, the only real scares came in the finale. Utilising a technique, we have seen multiple times in the Castle attraction, the sudden appearance of the spirits in the last scene gave an impactful scare.
On our visit we also had a trip through the Castle Dungeon, which surprised us with some script changes to the Witches of Warwick scene. The scares were pretty much the same, but it was interesting to the change in story. We always have a great time through this Dungeon and this was no exception, with some very high quality performances from the actors.
The other remaining experience is the Haunted Hollows. This year the route has been turned around, but the experience remains a fun family friendly trail with some amusing characters.
Over the last few years, the event has also hosted the amazing Séance by Darkfield as a paid extra attraction, and as this hasn’t returned, we did feel that we were missing another scare experience to encourage the hardened enthusiasts to attend.
We always have a great time at the Haunted Castle and it's nice to see the attraction doing something different. As we visited early in the season, we missed a lot of the impressive lighting that is usually in place, but still had a fun afternoon in the sun!
Dead of Knight was advertised as their scariest maze and has replaced Outbreak 1349. Located in the Kingmaker attraction, we found that the maze felt more claustrophobic than previous ones, with lots of close encounters with plague victims and the like. The actors were all extremely vocal and actively managed to scare us all several times, in the loud and chaotic rooms.
The other new attraction is Paranormal Encounters, which has mixed a paranormal investigation story with some sightings of real ghosts in the Castle. We felt that the scares were a bit limited by using pre-recorded footage for most of the show, and despite a couple of quick jumps early on, the only real scares came in the finale. Utilising a technique, we have seen multiple times in the Castle attraction, the sudden appearance of the spirits in the last scene gave an impactful scare.
On our visit we also had a trip through the Castle Dungeon, which surprised us with some script changes to the Witches of Warwick scene. The scares were pretty much the same, but it was interesting to the change in story. We always have a great time through this Dungeon and this was no exception, with some very high quality performances from the actors.
The other remaining experience is the Haunted Hollows. This year the route has been turned around, but the experience remains a fun family friendly trail with some amusing characters.
Over the last few years, the event has also hosted the amazing Séance by Darkfield as a paid extra attraction, and as this hasn’t returned, we did feel that we were missing another scare experience to encourage the hardened enthusiasts to attend.
We always have a great time at the Haunted Castle and it's nice to see the attraction doing something different. As we visited early in the season, we missed a lot of the impressive lighting that is usually in place, but still had a fun afternoon in the sun!
Haunted Castle at Warwick Castle 2018
The Haunted Castle event at Warwick Castle is often overlooked as a scare venue, which is a shame – as it has some really fun attractions. We went along opening weekend to check out this year’s line-up.
The Séance is a return of the Darkfied audio play where guests sit in darkness listening to the story unfold through the headphones they are wearing. It’s really hard to describe it properly, and there are no real jump scares as such, but by the end of the show we once again found us hunched forward trying to get away from an invisible foe. The audio work is stunning from the ambient room noise, the voices nearby and more importantly – the close-up directional effects that lead you to believe that someone really is whispering in your ear. Go and do it – it really is something else!
The other attraction for braver guests is Outbreak 1369 which again plays out through the Kingmaker attraction. This year seemed scarier than last year with some extra props and temporary features added to make the corridors and rooms seem smaller and tighter. The fact that we did this during the daylight (which they struggled to stop from shining through in several of the rooms) and still managed a few jumps and scares was quite impressive. It’s not the most intense attraction out there but it does have some fun moments.
House of Wax is included in the more “family friendly” range of Halloween attractions, which surprised us due to the strobes used and the dark storyline that implies Madame Tussaud was a grisly murderer. We had several jumps throughout this attraction – mostly when a waxwork figure would suddenly come to life, but we do miss the more detailed story telling of the Mary Black trilogy from a few years back.
The other very family friendly attraction is the Haunted Hollows. We always take a walk through here just to see the decorations and the amusing characters on display, and we actually had a scare when a swamp creature appeared out of nowhere. We are assuming she had seen we were adults and aimed the scare accordingly. It could have terrified a little kid!
The last attraction included in the Haunted Castle event is the Castle Dungeon. The show is unchanged from the regular show, but when your finale is the scary Witches of Warwick - that’s no bad thing.
In an interesting change this year, the event is only running until 6pm some days but then nearer Halloween is open later than previous until 10pm. We visited on a sunny afternoon and enjoyed the shows but would recommend a visit in the dark when the castle is lit up and ghosts start to appear in the windows.
The Séance is a return of the Darkfied audio play where guests sit in darkness listening to the story unfold through the headphones they are wearing. It’s really hard to describe it properly, and there are no real jump scares as such, but by the end of the show we once again found us hunched forward trying to get away from an invisible foe. The audio work is stunning from the ambient room noise, the voices nearby and more importantly – the close-up directional effects that lead you to believe that someone really is whispering in your ear. Go and do it – it really is something else!
The other attraction for braver guests is Outbreak 1369 which again plays out through the Kingmaker attraction. This year seemed scarier than last year with some extra props and temporary features added to make the corridors and rooms seem smaller and tighter. The fact that we did this during the daylight (which they struggled to stop from shining through in several of the rooms) and still managed a few jumps and scares was quite impressive. It’s not the most intense attraction out there but it does have some fun moments.
House of Wax is included in the more “family friendly” range of Halloween attractions, which surprised us due to the strobes used and the dark storyline that implies Madame Tussaud was a grisly murderer. We had several jumps throughout this attraction – mostly when a waxwork figure would suddenly come to life, but we do miss the more detailed story telling of the Mary Black trilogy from a few years back.
The other very family friendly attraction is the Haunted Hollows. We always take a walk through here just to see the decorations and the amusing characters on display, and we actually had a scare when a swamp creature appeared out of nowhere. We are assuming she had seen we were adults and aimed the scare accordingly. It could have terrified a little kid!
The last attraction included in the Haunted Castle event is the Castle Dungeon. The show is unchanged from the regular show, but when your finale is the scary Witches of Warwick - that’s no bad thing.
In an interesting change this year, the event is only running until 6pm some days but then nearer Halloween is open later than previous until 10pm. We visited on a sunny afternoon and enjoyed the shows but would recommend a visit in the dark when the castle is lit up and ghosts start to appear in the windows.
Dungeon Lates at Warwick Castle
If you have ever walked through The Castle Dungeon at Warwick Castle, and thought “hmm I sure could sure use some booze right now!”, then Dungeon Lates is the perfect night out for you! The new show is a strictly adult only affair and promises to be darker, scarier and adultier (no that’s not a real word but it does work for this show!)
We were met in the main castle courtyard and escorted through the deserted grounds towards the dark and gloomy Gaol. Once we had clambered down the tight steps we were greeted with the first drink of the night - a Strawberry Woo Woo. We’re not sure if it was supposed to be themed to anything, but the drink hit the right spot, for when the castle jester came along to welcome us to the show. We were soon asked to guzzle up, and were led to the main entrance to The Castle Dungeon.
The regular Dungeon show at Warwick is a condensed version of the standard Dungeon attractions, with 8 key scenes covering the usual topics of plague, torture and horrible history. Most of the scenes played out similar to the usual daytime show, until we hit the courtroom. We know that all the Dungeons rely on end of the pier risqué humour, but the amount of double entendres in one story about cock fighting, was amazing. We have never laughed so much at one particular scene. They said it would be rude and they weren’t wrong!
And of course the other main difference is that we never went very long without anther drink. By the second show we were knocking back sherbet shots served in vials to toast the dead doctor, and from now on, it will never feel the same getting lost in the mirror maze without a large Margherita in our hands!
After the end of our Dungeon tour we were lead through the Kingmaker attracion to the final party room. Having passed through this room many times as Outbreak 1349 at Halloween, we kept expecting something to jump out – a small oversight that could have given a perfect final scare to the whole event. With the tour over we followed the pumping music to where a pay bar had been set up. Included in the event was an array of delicious finger food such as mini steak pies and chicken wings etc. This after show party element would be excellent for a works outing or a large party group, especially as all tickets to the event include entry to a nearby nightclub to continue partying.
We had a real blast at Dungeon Lates and loved the concept of drinking our way around the Dungeon. Although it’s not the scariest show out there – we had a lot of good guest reactions in our group and everyone enjoyed their night.
Dungeons Lates returns to The Castle Dungeon at Warwick Castle on selected dates throughout the year.
We were met in the main castle courtyard and escorted through the deserted grounds towards the dark and gloomy Gaol. Once we had clambered down the tight steps we were greeted with the first drink of the night - a Strawberry Woo Woo. We’re not sure if it was supposed to be themed to anything, but the drink hit the right spot, for when the castle jester came along to welcome us to the show. We were soon asked to guzzle up, and were led to the main entrance to The Castle Dungeon.
The regular Dungeon show at Warwick is a condensed version of the standard Dungeon attractions, with 8 key scenes covering the usual topics of plague, torture and horrible history. Most of the scenes played out similar to the usual daytime show, until we hit the courtroom. We know that all the Dungeons rely on end of the pier risqué humour, but the amount of double entendres in one story about cock fighting, was amazing. We have never laughed so much at one particular scene. They said it would be rude and they weren’t wrong!
And of course the other main difference is that we never went very long without anther drink. By the second show we were knocking back sherbet shots served in vials to toast the dead doctor, and from now on, it will never feel the same getting lost in the mirror maze without a large Margherita in our hands!
After the end of our Dungeon tour we were lead through the Kingmaker attracion to the final party room. Having passed through this room many times as Outbreak 1349 at Halloween, we kept expecting something to jump out – a small oversight that could have given a perfect final scare to the whole event. With the tour over we followed the pumping music to where a pay bar had been set up. Included in the event was an array of delicious finger food such as mini steak pies and chicken wings etc. This after show party element would be excellent for a works outing or a large party group, especially as all tickets to the event include entry to a nearby nightclub to continue partying.
We had a real blast at Dungeon Lates and loved the concept of drinking our way around the Dungeon. Although it’s not the scariest show out there – we had a lot of good guest reactions in our group and everyone enjoyed their night.
Dungeons Lates returns to The Castle Dungeon at Warwick Castle on selected dates throughout the year.
Haunted Castle at Warwick Castle 2017
The biggest thing to hit The Haunted Castle this year was the new show Seance. We visited this show last year, when it was based in a packing container in Birmingham, but experiencing the whole show within a genuinely haunted library at the castle was incredible. There were no actors and no other external effects, but the show remains one of the most immersive and scary things we have ever done.
With the scare factor ramped up for the Seance, the new Doll's House attraction felt quite tame in comparison. The colourful characters along the route seemed at odds with some of the more grotesque elements of the show, which just made the whole experience quite confusing. Having enjoyed the Blackout trilogy and the detailed storytelling of previous years, we felt that the toys and dolls were out of place in the castle environment.
The other dedicated scare attraction was Outbreak 1349 which opened at 5pm just as the sun was going down. Usually, Outbreak is a fun high intensity attraction, but we experienced this just as a group of two people. As such, we had a number of great scares and effects along the way as the actors just focussed all their attention on the pair of us!
The Castle Dungeon also opens during the Hainted Castle event and is still an entertaining and informative trip through the castle’s darkest history. We must have been really lucky with timings as it turned out there were only 4 of us in our group. This meant we all got picked on mercilessly in every scene and this intimate nature, made our visit even more entertaining than usual.
The last main element to the Haunted Castle event is the Haunted Hollows – a fun and well themed walkthrough experience for younger guests. After dark, the Castle put a few actors in the attraction, but this isn’t intended to be super scary – more like spooky fun.
We always enjoy the Haunted Castle and the addition of Séance has brought some genuine scares to this year’s event. There’s something to do for all ages and the atmosphere around the castle after dark is always very atmospheric!
With the scare factor ramped up for the Seance, the new Doll's House attraction felt quite tame in comparison. The colourful characters along the route seemed at odds with some of the more grotesque elements of the show, which just made the whole experience quite confusing. Having enjoyed the Blackout trilogy and the detailed storytelling of previous years, we felt that the toys and dolls were out of place in the castle environment.
The other dedicated scare attraction was Outbreak 1349 which opened at 5pm just as the sun was going down. Usually, Outbreak is a fun high intensity attraction, but we experienced this just as a group of two people. As such, we had a number of great scares and effects along the way as the actors just focussed all their attention on the pair of us!
The Castle Dungeon also opens during the Hainted Castle event and is still an entertaining and informative trip through the castle’s darkest history. We must have been really lucky with timings as it turned out there were only 4 of us in our group. This meant we all got picked on mercilessly in every scene and this intimate nature, made our visit even more entertaining than usual.
The last main element to the Haunted Castle event is the Haunted Hollows – a fun and well themed walkthrough experience for younger guests. After dark, the Castle put a few actors in the attraction, but this isn’t intended to be super scary – more like spooky fun.
We always enjoy the Haunted Castle and the addition of Séance has brought some genuine scares to this year’s event. There’s something to do for all ages and the atmosphere around the castle after dark is always very atmospheric!
Haunted Castle at Warwick Castle 2016
We have been visiting Warwick Castle for their annual Haunted Castle event for several years and last year saw them increase the number of adult scare attractions up to two. This year the event returns with these, alongside The Castle Dungeon, The Haunted Hollows and loads more Halloween entertainment.
Tormented is a sequel to last year's Condemned attraction and tells the story of a malevolent spirit that has murdered everyone in the castle and is now seeking more souls to torment. Inside, the attraction uses many of the effects and scares that we have experienced in the past - most notably the use of sustained periods of darkness from which actors can come and go from the room to create scares. Unlike the more subtle storyline of previous incarnations, Tormented really tried to push the boundaries, and had some unusual scenes including a terrifying human doll and a strange electro-shock therapy scene. We actually preferred the more subtle nature of the previous shows especially in the finale which lacked some of the impact that left us screaming in the past.
Outbreak 1349 is a short and sharp trip through a dark environment filled with plague victims. Compared to the slow build of Tormented, this maze is full of impact scares with some lively characters throughout and an impressively dark and scary soundtrack. Compared to previous years - some extra props had been placed (such as the plague victim bodies on beds) which created a slightly more claustrophobic atmosphere. We experienced this attraction twice during the night - once as a group of 16 and again in a group of 5, and the difference in experience was vast. So if you are visiting this attraction we recommend you go later in the evening where you should hopefully get a smaller group.
The Castle Dungeon also forms part of the Haunted Castle event, but we didn't really notice and real changes to the scripts for Halloween. As it is, the Dungeon remains a great mix of fun and family friendly scares (although the Witches finale still makes us jump every time!)
The other main addition for Halloween is the Haunted Hollows - an elaborately themed walk through with some live actors interacting with guests as they pass through. It's great family entertainment for the scare enthusiasts of the future!
Across the rest of the resort, there are a number of special themed shows including the fiery launch of the trebuchet, a fire joust show and story telling and fun for children. With a large line up (including the scare attractions) there's something for everyone to do at the Haunted Castle this Halloween.
Tormented is a sequel to last year's Condemned attraction and tells the story of a malevolent spirit that has murdered everyone in the castle and is now seeking more souls to torment. Inside, the attraction uses many of the effects and scares that we have experienced in the past - most notably the use of sustained periods of darkness from which actors can come and go from the room to create scares. Unlike the more subtle storyline of previous incarnations, Tormented really tried to push the boundaries, and had some unusual scenes including a terrifying human doll and a strange electro-shock therapy scene. We actually preferred the more subtle nature of the previous shows especially in the finale which lacked some of the impact that left us screaming in the past.
Outbreak 1349 is a short and sharp trip through a dark environment filled with plague victims. Compared to the slow build of Tormented, this maze is full of impact scares with some lively characters throughout and an impressively dark and scary soundtrack. Compared to previous years - some extra props had been placed (such as the plague victim bodies on beds) which created a slightly more claustrophobic atmosphere. We experienced this attraction twice during the night - once as a group of 16 and again in a group of 5, and the difference in experience was vast. So if you are visiting this attraction we recommend you go later in the evening where you should hopefully get a smaller group.
The Castle Dungeon also forms part of the Haunted Castle event, but we didn't really notice and real changes to the scripts for Halloween. As it is, the Dungeon remains a great mix of fun and family friendly scares (although the Witches finale still makes us jump every time!)
The other main addition for Halloween is the Haunted Hollows - an elaborately themed walk through with some live actors interacting with guests as they pass through. It's great family entertainment for the scare enthusiasts of the future!
Across the rest of the resort, there are a number of special themed shows including the fiery launch of the trebuchet, a fire joust show and story telling and fun for children. With a large line up (including the scare attractions) there's something for everyone to do at the Haunted Castle this Halloween.
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