The most surreal spots in London to explore this Halloween

This Halloween, Beavertown is inviting brave Londoners to stick their neck out and venture into the unknown with an immersive experience like no other. The Lost Dimensions ain't for the faint of heart, as you'll be taken through five distinct worlds where you’ll be tempted out of your comfort zone with many unexpected twists and turns along the way. Don't worry too much, though: a Neck Oil will be ready and waiting for you at the Beavertown Bar when your experience comes to an end. Cheers to great beers and even better ghouls. ‘The Lost Dimensions’ at Kachette, Shoreditch runs from Friday October 31 until Sunday November 2, and tickets are on sale now (£20). Feeling lucky? Beavertown will be giving away 50 pints of Neck Oil for the first 50 guests (limited one per person) to arrive at Beavertown Bar each night. The bar will be open from Tuesday October 28 to Sunday November 2 (Tue-Sat 4-10pm; Sun noon-8pm).

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Looking for a strange yet intriguing activity to do on Halloween? Visit the Hardy Tree in St Pancras. Here lies a curious formation of gravestones all leading to a central point: an ancient tree that in 2022 finally fell, now leaving an even spookier scene in its wake. While it's not your typical dress-up and go Halloween party, the Hardy Tree is well worth a visit for a spooky slice of history in central London. 

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Known for its endlessly curious artefacts, including a cabinet of monsters, dead pets, mummified fairies (yes, really) and the skeleton of a mermaid, the Viktor Wynd Museum in east London has no shortage of weird and wonderful things to see this Halloween – and all year round, for that matter. Make a day of it with a slow stroll through the museum and its various departments and exhibitions.

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This verdant space in the City of London has a tumultuous past. The Church of St Dunstan – originally built in 1100 – suffered severe damages in the 1666 Great Fire of London. Then, in the Blitz of 1941, it was bombed, with only its tower and steeple (designed by Christopher Wren) surviving. After the war ended, the City of London decided to keep its remains as a public garden, and now, you can enjoy a peaceful respite from the buzz of the city, surrounded by atmospheric ruins.

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Commemorating those denied a Christian burial who once lived, worked and died on Redcross Way – a backstreet in SE1 parallel to Borough High Street – is the Cross Bones Graveyard. Steeped in local history, this memorial symbolises a time of one particularly 'lawless corner of London' and is well worth a visit, particularly when learning of the 'Winchester Geese' and their many mysterious tales. One for the history buffs, this graveyard is a brilliant way to do something different this Halloween – especially if local medieval history is your vibe. 

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Book your Beavertown presents The Lost Dimensions tickets now.