This October, step into the magic and mystery of Samhain at Malahide Castle. Journey through the Haunted Trail, encounter playful characters and surprises, and discover ancient Samhain traditions in The Samhain Forest.With two family-friendly experiences to choose from, enjoy the Day Experience, perfect for those looking for a little less spooky fun, or join us from 4.45pm onwards for the Night Experience, which also includes access to The Samhain Gathering – featuring storytelling from Candlelit Tales, live Celtic musicians, with seasonal treats, hot food and drinks available to purchase.

The event is taking place on select dates throughout October - see our booking calendar HERE for most up to date availability

The event is located in the gardens of Malahide Castle, Dublin.

DAYTIME EXPERIENCE: Entry times up until 4.30pmOff-peak: Adult: €17Child (2 - 16 years): €14Infants (under 2 years): FreePeak: Adult: €20Child (2 - 16 years): €17Infants (under 2 years): FreeNIGHTTIME EXPERIENCE: Entry times from 4.45pm onwardsOff-peak: Adult: €21Child (2 - 16 years): €18Infants (under 2 years): FreePeak: Adult: €24Child (2 - 16 years): €21Infants (under 2 years): FreeAll tickets are subject to a booking fee of €1.95 per ticketBundle Savings Available: Purchase 4 tickets in the 1 transaction, save €4 on the booking. 5 tickets saves €5 per booking and so on. Discount is automatically applied at the checkout. Please note discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and cannot be transferred or used retrospectively. If you enter a discount code into the discount box, the system will automatically apply the discount that gives you the most saving. Infants under 2 years go free but must be booked on the ticket

Day Experience: every day up to and including 4.30pmBest suited to younger children and those who get spooked easilyJourney through The Haunted TrailEncounter playful characters & surprises, including Malahide’s resident “Puck” the JesterExplore The Samhain ForestDiscover ancient Samhain traditionsFamily-friendly Halloween fun with just the right amount of spooky - costumes encouraged!Night Experience: Sessions including 4.45pm onwardsNot just for kids - this experience is suited to all-ages - Halloween lovers, folklore fans & culture curiousJourney through The Haunted Trail after dark. Encounter playful characters & surprises, including Puck the JesterExplore The Samhain ForestEnter The Samhain Gathering with Storytelling from ‘Candlelit Tales’ live on stage. An interactive performance filled with tales of Irish folklore & the legends of Malahide with celtic musiciansAccess to the Food & Drinks Village with seasonal treats, hot food & drinks available to purchaseA family-friendly experience with a more atmospheric feel after dark - when dusk falls, Samhain comes to life!

For Day Experience ticket holders - Avoca Cafe and take-out are open until 5:30pm daily. For more info visit: https://www.avoca.com/en/stores-and-cafes/malahide For Night Experience Ticket Holders, our own outdoor food & drinks village is open from 5pm, with vendors offering hot food, seasonal treats and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This will be located at the Samhain Gathering where you can sit and enjoy the Storytelling Show

Yes, professional photo souvenirs are available to pre-purchase here or purchase on site at the event. Be sure to get your photo taken at the photo opportunity and collect your printout in the food & drinks village.

Yes, tickets must be purchased in advance as this is a limited capacity event. Tickets can be purchased here.

These are separate experiences with different ticket prices. If you would like to switch to the Night Experience, you are very welcome to do so, subject to availability. You will simply need to pay the difference in ticket price, which can be arranged in advance through our Customer Service team tickets@thehauntedtrail.ieSessions are managed based on capacity so it is important that you attend the session you have booked. If you are running late, we will endeavour to get you into the next available session (subject to availability).

Yes, this event is completely outdoor-based. The event has been designed to cater for all members of society, all ages and abilities. It is approx 1km in length. Our trails are wheelchair and pram friendly. However, care should be taken while navigating the route. Children must be supervised at all times.

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Yes, there is free parking available on-site. Follow the signs and directions from our parking attendants when you arrive.

Absolutely! We encourage attendees to wear their Halloween costumes. However, for safety reasons, please avoid masks that cover the entire face and any weapons, even if they are part of your costume.

Visitors with special needs may admit one accompanying carer free of charge. Simply go to our website and choose the carer ticket at the ticket selection page along with any other tickets. Please note this is not a confirmed ticket and proof is required on the day for entry. Please bring documentation or ID confirming the need for a carer. Please get in touch with us directly if there are any specific special needs or requests and we will do our best to accommodate all.

Please bring your confimation email with QR code for scanning on entry. You do not need to print this, we can scan it from your phone- please ensure your brightness is turned up. As this event is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately for the weather- costumes are encouraged!

While we would love your four-legged friends to join us for this spooktacular event, for the safety and comfort of all guests, pets are not allowed, except for service animals.

The event will proceed rain or shine. The event is fully outdoor, we recommend dressing appropriately for the weather. Refunds are not available for inclement weather.

The organisers of the event will do everything in their power to ensure the smooth running of the event. In the unlikely event of something going wrong out of our control, we will facilitate, in the best possible manner, to deliver the event as close as possible to the organised event plan.

Yes, the event site is wheelchair accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us in advance so we can accommodate you as best as possible.

Public Transport: Get the Dart to Malahide Get the 42 bus or H2 bus Drive: Free parking available Drop off: Taxi + Bus Drop off + Collection Zone available

Unfortunately, tickets are non-refundable. However, they are transferable, so you can give them to a friend or family member if you cannot attend.

You booking entitles you to entry to The Haunted Trail. This event consists of a 1km fully accessible outdoor trail with enchanting decorations, costumed characters, and fabulous photo opportunities. Guests are also invited to dress up and to get into the spirit of the season.

You will need to make a new booking. Please log on to our website and purchase additional tickets for the same date and time you have already booked. Bring both confirmation emails with you on the day and you'll all be able to join together.

For any additional questions or information, please contact our team at tickets@thehauntedtrail.ie