Carlton After Dark: Halloween Ball

Carlton After Dark: Halloween Ball takes over Carlton Towers Estate on Saturday 24 October, and it's exactly what the name suggests: a gothic glamour evening set in one of Yorkshire's most atmospheric houses. Carlton Towers is a historic estate with a thousand-year history, and this night makes full use of its state rooms. You're welcomed in by the warmth of a lit fireplace, and from there it's a themed three-course dinner prepared by the estate's own chefs. After you've eaten, the night moves into the Card Room for dancing with a DJ on the decks, and there's a themed photo booth with props to get a few proper shots of the crowd.

The dress code is a big part of the evening. You're encouraged to come in costume, and there's a prize for the best dressed of the night, so if you've got a gothic outfit you've been waiting for an excuse to wear, this is it. The whole thing is described as 'gothic glamour and exquisite gastronomy', and the venue does a lot of the heavy lifting there—the state rooms provide the opulent backdrop, and the dinner and dancing take care of the rest.

If you're coming from outside York, you can stay on the estate. There are luxury double or twin rooms with breakfast included, as well as the estate's cabins, so you don't have to worry about a taxi home after the dancing. Tickets are £75 per person.