Event:Halloween Nights

St Fagans National Museum of History

Halloween is drawing near, and it’s time to bring your little goblins and ghouls to the Museum for a night of FRIGHT-full family fun! Brace yourselves for a spooktacular after-dark event that's not to be missed...

  • Make your way around the Museum to find our host of ghostly guests. They’re straight out of the weirdest pages of Welsh folklore - are you brave enough to discover who’s hiding where?
  • Each night the Wicker Man will burn.
  • Celebrate as summer turns to winter and make a wish as the sparks fly high!
  • Drop in workshops for creepy crafts, build a spell with ancient natural magic, make your own mini wicker man and more...
  • Discover eerie Welsh superstitions, stories and age-old Winter's Eve traditions that will send shivers down your spine!
  • Take a walk through an immersive spooky scare run. Enter if you dare! *
  • Come dressed to impressed in creepy costumes and dance the night away at the Haunted House disco.
  • Learn about the Wicker Man at the Cockpit. Make a mini wicker man to burn during the finale.
  • Treat your taste buds to a fang-tastic feast at the street food area & the Museum's food and drink outlets.
  • Bring cash for enjoyment at the Traditional Fairground and the Makers Market.

*Please note: the scare run activity may be particularly frightening for some children as it involves scare actors and loud noises.  Actors will tailor the level of scare for each child.  Entry to this activity should be decided by the supervising adult. The scare run activity is in a designated area that can be avoided if you do not wish to participate.

 

Accessibility

  • Please be advised that this event will feature the use of effect/strobe lighting, intense sound effects, haze and smoke machines throughout. Please contact us by emailing events@museumwales.ac.uk before booking your tickets for more information.
  • Only assistance dogs are permitted on site for this event.
  • The event is mostly held outdoors and will involve a lot of walking. Most paths around the Museum are smooth tarmac or concrete. Please be aware that some areas of the event are on grassy areas and the ground is quite uneven in places.
  • Wheelchair access is possible to most parts of the site. However, due to the historic nature of some of the buildings, some access may be difficult.
  • Please refer to our website for all accessibility needs: Access Guide for St Fagans National Museum of History.
  • Hynt tickets are available for this event.  

 

Important Information

  • All tickets must be purchased in advance. Spaces are limited and we expect tickets to sell out quickly.
  • All tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for an alternative date or event. Please ensure that you are 100% happy with your choices before booking.
  • Your ticket price includes free parking after 4.30pm. Parking is very limited at St Fagans, please car share where possible.
  • The event and its activities are suitable for children aged 5+. This is a recommended age guidance - younger children are welcome to attend at your discretion. Infants under 2 years old are welcome to attend, but will require a free infant ticket and will not be able to participate in craft activities. All children must be accompanies by an adult, at all times.
  • Prams and pushchairs are permitted on site but cannot be taken into the historic buildings, and must be left outside.
  • Weather-appropriate clothing should be worn. You will be required to wait outside until doors open at 5.30pm and you may have to wait outside the buildings for entry to activities and workshops.
  • You will receive an order confirmation at the time of booking.
  • You will receive a copy of the Halloween Site Map and Character Spotting Sheet on arrival.

FAQs - Halloween Nights 2026

Information

29–31 October 2026, 5.30-9pm
Cost £16 / Under 2s free
Suitability Families
Book Tickets
A giant wicker man engulfed in flames.
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Tickets

Date Time slots available
29 October 2026 17:30 View Tickets
30 October 2026 17:30 View Tickets
31 October 2026 17:30 View Tickets

Plan your visit

 Opening Hours

Monday 10 am–5 pm
Tuesday 10 am–5 pm
Wednesday 10 am–5 pm
Thursday 10 am–5 pm
Friday 10 am–5 pm
Saturday 10 am–5 pm
Sunday 10 am–5 pm

Open on bank holidays, except Christmas

 Location

Cardiff   
CF5 6XB

  Map & How to Get Here

 Accessibility

  Access Guide

Safety Information for Visitors

Due to the historical nature of the site, please note the following potential hazards:

  • Water ponds and pools
  • Trip hazard on uneven paths and steps
  • Slippery surface paths, slopes and grassed areas

 Parking

If you are driving to St Fagans, you will have to pay for parking. The cost is £7 per day and can be paid by cash or card. FREE for disabled badge holders and motorbikes. 12 month season ticket available for £45. This charge is for parking only – entry to the Museum remains free.

Visiting by public transport, bike or foot?

You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.

 Eat, drink, shop

  • Our cafes and restaurant will be open during your visit. 
  • The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
  • You are welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum.

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