York is officially one of the world’s top Halloween destinations. 👻

Travel And Tour World has named York in its Top 50 Halloween Travel Destinations in the World for 2026.

With centuries of haunted history and ghost stories, what will you discover this #HauntedYork?

🔗visityork.org/haunted-york

Something spooky has appeared in York … 👻🍂

Ghosts in the Gardens is back, with eerie figures hiding among some of the city’s most beautiful green spaces.

See how many ghostly visitors you can spot as you explore #HauntedYork.

Plan your trip at visityork.org
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The Visit York Visitor Information Centre is getting into the Halloween spirit… 👻

Come and see the team for local tips to help you make the most of #HauntedYork, including local ghost walks, haunted pubs, and the best places to explore.

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👻 #HauntedYork needs you. The Intervention starts here. 🕯️

York’s hauntings are getting a little out of hand.

This autumn, uncover dark history, brave ghostly experiences, and discover plenty of frighteningly good places to eat, drink and stay. 🎃

Discover more: visityork.org/haunted-york

🎃✨ This Halloween in York, it’s all about Tricks AND Treats - why settle for one when you can have both...?

Uncover eerie tales and haunted happenings... then indulge in tempting bakes, brews and sweet surprises! 🍬 #HauntedYork

Dare to explore: visityork.org/haunted-york

Happy Halloween from the 'most haunted city in Europe'! 🎃👻

Whether you're ghost hunting, treat tasting or soaking up the spooky magic of #HauntedYork, we hope your day is frightfully fun.

Plan your next eerie adventure at visityork.org/haunted

York Dungeon’s Little Peasants Walking Tour is the perfect mix of spooky and silly! 🎃🕯️

Specially designed for younger explorers, it’s full of eerie tales, cheeky characters and Halloween fun. #ad

Plan your half-term fun at yorkdungeon.com #hauntedyork

What secrets will you uncover in #HauntedYork? 🕯️

Wander hidden snickelways, uncover ghostly legends and soak in the charm of the city.

With York Park & Ride open earlier and closing later, the bus is the perfect way to start your autumn escape. #ad

Plan your visit at visityork.org/haunted-york

Here is the charity ghost. Initial contact was through Instagram. Eric sold at auction for £145 after being on show in a small gallery for a couple of weeks. 23 ceramic ghosts were decorated by York artists for the event. The money was mostly raised went to homeless charities I think.

Trick and Treat your way through the cobbled streets of #HauntedYork this Halloween 🍬🎃

Dare you play along and discover tricks and treats around every eerie corner? Spine-chilling stories and sweet surprises await...

Plan your visit at visityork.org/haunted-york

As Halloween draws near, York’s winding streets take on a spellbinding charm 🎃

Lantern-lit shadows, crooked timber buildings, and centuries of stories create the perfect eerie atmosphere. #HauntedYork

Wander The Shambles if you dare...

Plan your visit: visityork.org/haunted
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This Halloween, York is bursting with Tricks and Treats… 🎃🍬

From eerie encounters to delicious surprises, the city's full of spooky secrets waiting to be found.

Start your haunted adventure at visityork.org/haunted-york
#HauntedYork

York Dungeon, Guy Fawkes Inn, The York BID

🚨 Ghost sighting in York!? 👻

This eerie moment the team at Shambles Market caught on CCTV a couple of years ago still has us wondering... and we still can't explain it... 🕯️👀

What do you think? 💭

Brave enough to uncover York’s haunted side for yourself? visityork.org/haunted #HauntedYork

Make magical memories with loved-ones in #hauntedyork 🎃

With York Park & Ride open earlier and closing later, it’s never been easier to enjoy twinkling lights, ghosts in the gardens, and a city full of autumnal charm. #ad

Plan your visit: visityork.org/haunted-york

Found a gorgeous apartment just off the Shambles in York—sloping floors, wood panels, four-poster bed—then a local asked, “Seen the ghost yet?” No spook showed up, but our youngest can now say they’ve slept in a haunted house!
#AuthorOnTheRoad #HauntedHouse #HauntedYork #SpookyStay #YorkUK

City Break Part 2: While visiting York—reputedly the most haunted city in the world—our youngest insisted we join the TikTok pilgrimage to the York Ghost Merchants. Yes, we queued up for 45 minutes to buy a ceramic ghost!
#AuthorOnTheRoad #HauntedYork #ShamblesYork #GhostMerchantsofYork