
Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle
Sat 31 Oct · 18:00
Chirk Castle and Garden
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Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle takes place on 31 October 2026 at Chirk Castle and Garden in Chester. This free immersive after-hours experience invites brave visitors to step inside the castle.
Are you brave enough to step inside Chirk Castle after dark?
Join us on Saturday 31 October for Calan Gaeaf Late, an immersive after-hours experience celebrating Welsh folklore and tradition, with a touch of Halloween magic.
Calan Gaeaf, meaning the ‘First Day of Winter’, marked the beginning of the darker half of the year, a time when it was believed the boundary between the living and spirit worlds grew thin.
As night falls, venture from Home Farm to the castle, exploring some of Chirk’s most atmospheric and mysterious spaces.
Between 6pm and 8pm, you’ll encounter a cast of legendary characters from Welsh myth and folklore, including Puck, the White Lady, the Hwch Ddu Gwta and a whole host of mischievous, shape-shifting fairies.
Around every corner, expect the unexpected as professional performers, atmospheric lighting and immersive soundscapes bring ancient tales to life.
Eerie, immersive and full of surprises, this is an experience unlike any other.
The Courtyard Café will be open throughout the evening, serving a selection of food and drinks, and the Courtyard Shop will also be open for visitors to browse.
Fancy joining in? Costumes and dressing up are encouraged.
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Hotels within walking distance of Chirk Castle and Garden.
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Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 18:00.
Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle is held at Chirk Castle and Garden in Chester (Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham).
Entry to Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle is free.
The forecast for Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle is Partly cloudy · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Chirk Castle and Garden can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle takes place on 31 October 2026 at Chirk Castle and Garden in Chester. This free immersive after-hours experience invites brave visitors to step inside the castle.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Are you brave enough to step inside Chirk Castle after dark?
Join us on Saturday 31 October for Calan Gaeaf Late, an immersive after-hours experience celebrating Welsh folklore and tradition, with a touch of Halloween magic.
Calan Gaeaf, meaning the ‘First Day of Winter’, marked the beginning of the darker half of the year, a time when it was believed the boundary between the living and spirit worlds grew thin.
As night falls, venture from Home Farm to the castle, exploring some of Chirk’s most atmospheric and mysterious spaces.
Between 6pm and 8pm, you’ll encounter a cast of legendary characters from Welsh myth and folklore, including Puck, the White Lady, the Hwch Ddu Gwta and a whole host of mischievous, shape-shifting fairies.
Around every corner, expect the unexpected as professional performers, atmospheric lighting and immersive soundscapes bring ancient tales to life.
Eerie, immersive and full of surprises, this is an experience unlike any other.
The Courtyard Café will be open throughout the evening, serving a selection of food and drinks, and the Courtyard Shop will also be open for visitors to browse.
Fancy joining in? Costumes and dressing up are encouraged.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Chirk Castle and Garden. Searching near Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham; check-in Saturday, 31 October 2026.
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WhereChirk Castle and Garden
Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle?
Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle taking place?
Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle is held at Chirk Castle and Garden in Chester (Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham).
How much are tickets for Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle?
Entry to Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle is free.
What will the weather be like at Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle?
The forecast for Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle is Partly cloudy · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Chirk Castle and Garden can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle?
Tickets for Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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