Colchester Town Hall to host the public for Halloween event

Being one of Britain’s oldest cities, Colchester is no strange to ghostly tales and eerie legends.

This Halloween will see Colchester Town Hall open its doors after dark for ‘Beware the Scare’, an immersive scare event designed to transport thrill-seekers into the depths of the city’s sinister past.

Visitors will be led through maze-like corridors and deserted rooms to explore parts of the Town Hall which have been closed to the public for years.

Spooky - The Town Hall will open its doors for an immersive Halloween event. (Image: Newsquest) In these eerie spaces, the darkest corners of Colchester’s history will be brought to life using special effects and a team of actors from Castle Park Theatre.

Cllr Alison Jay, portfolio holder for economic growth and transformation, said: “‘Beware the Scare’ is unlike any other Halloween event the city has seen.

“This is more than just a scare event – it’s a unique opportunity to experience history in a way that is both thrilling and insightful, offering a deeper appreciation of the glorious town hall and the city’s dark past.

“Colchester is the place to be for anyone looking for new ways to celebrate Halloween this October.”

‘Beware the Scare’ will take place at 7pm between October 25 to November 2, with tickets available to book here: www.colchester-events.co.uk/beware-the-scare