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Illuminated Whitby Abbey
DATE
Fri 23 - Sat 31 Oct 2026
TIME5.30 - 9pm
LOCATION
Whitby Abbey
SUITABLE FOREveryone
See Whitby Abbey in a spectacular new light this Halloween! Join us to see the breathtaking gothic ruins bathed in dramatic, glowing illuminations. It’s the ultimate seasonal experience for the whole family.
Have your camera at the ready as you explore the ruins after dark and enjoy spook-tacular food and drink from our brilliant local vendors.
This year, Illuminated Abbey has been refreshed with four atmospheric performance stations, bringing new stories, characters and perspectives to life across the Abbey grounds. Inspired by Victorian Gothic horror, Whitby’s folklore and maritime history, visitors can wander between locations and uncover the mystery of the Spooklights for themselves.
Featuring seven performers and a roaming character, each 10–15-minute performance repeats throughout the evening. Look out for The Brides Await, The Mariners’ Warning, The Victorian Philosopher and The Moth and the Moon — four very different stories inspired by the strange happenings at Whitby Abbey.
Join us for new interactive family performances and step into the story, explore the mysteries of the night and experience Dracula not as a figure of fear, but as a captivating guide to one of the world’s most famous tales.
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See Frequently Asked Questions about Whitby Illuminated
Ticket prices:
Monday - Friday and Sunday ticket prices:
| Ticket type | Advance | On the day |
| Member Adult | £14 | £17 |
| Member Family (2 adults) | £35 | £42.50 |
| Member Family (1 adult) | £21 | £25.50 |
| Member Child | £7 | £8.50 |
| Non-Member Adult | £18 | £22 |
| Non-Member Family (2 adults) | £45 | £55 |
| Non-Member Family (1 adult) | £27 | £33 |
| Non-Member Child | £9 | £11 |
Saturday 31 October ticket prices:
| Ticket type | Advance | On the day |
| Member Adult | £16 | £19 |
| Member Family (2 adults) | £40 | £47 |
| Member Family (1 adult) | £24 | £28.50 |
| Member Child | £8 | £9.50 |
| Non-Member Adult | £20 | £24 |
| Non-Member Family (2 adults) | £50 | £60 |
| Non-Member Family (1 adult) | £30 | £36 |
| Non-Member Child | £10 | £12 |
How to book
Book in advance online via the red button to save 15%. Click the 'Book tickets to Whitby Illuminated' button above and select the number of tickets you need, the date you want to attend and then your preferred time slot and click 'continue' to book. Please bring booking confirmation with you on the day.
How to find us
Property:
Whitby Abbey
Address:
Abbey Lane, Whitby, YO22 4JT
Location:
Whitby, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber