One of Cambridgeshire’s most popular Halloween attractions appears to have reached a shocking end after the school hosting the event reportedly decided it will no longer allow it to take place.
The annual scare event, known as “Horror at Hinchingbrooke House,” has become a staple of the Halloween season for thrill-seekers across the region. Hosted inside the historic Hinchingbrooke House — now part of Hinchingbrooke School — the attraction transformed parts of the centuries-old building into a series of immersive haunted walkthrough experiences each October.
But according to organisers, the event will not be returning, following a decision made by the school itself.
“Not Our Decision,” Organisers Say
In a statement shared online, the team behind the attraction confirmed that the Halloween experience would not continue at the venue.
“After years of screams, laughter and unforgettable October nights… Horror at Hinchingbrooke House will not be returning,” organisers said, adding that the decision had been made by the school rather than the event team.
For many fans, the announcement came as a surprise. The attraction had built a reputation as one of the region’s most atmospheric Halloween experiences, drawing visitors from across the East of England.
A Historic Setting Turned Haunted House
Part of the appeal of the event was its location.
Hinchingbrooke House itself dates back centuries and was originally built around an 11th-century Benedictine nunnery before later becoming the home of the Cromwell family and the Earls of Sandwich.
Today, the building forms part of Hinchingbrooke School, with sections used for sixth-form education. But each October the historic rooms were transformed into a theatrical horror attraction complete with actors, elaborate sets and themed scare zones.
For a few nights each year, classrooms and corridors gave way to flickering lights, eerie soundtracks and actors lurking in the shadows.
Community Reaction: “Absolutely Gutting”
The news has sparked strong reactions among fans of the event.
On social media, visitors described the decision as “gutting” and expressed hope the creative team behind the attraction might find a new venue in the future.
Many said the Halloween attraction had become an annual tradition, with groups returning year after year for the scares.
One visitor wrote that it was “one of the most unique Halloween experiences in the region,” thanks largely to the historic setting.
Why Was It Cancelled?
Neither the organisers nor the school have provided detailed public explanations for the decision so far, leaving room for speculation among fans.
Some observers have suggested that logistical challenges may have played a role, particularly given the building’s primary function as a working school with around 1,900 pupils.
Others have speculated that insurance, safety regulations or building access restrictions may have influenced the decision.
However, without an official statement outlining the exact reasons, the full story behind the cancellation remains unclear.
Could the Event Return Somewhere Else?
Despite the disappointing announcement, organisers have hinted that this might not be the end of the project entirely.
Several supporters online have suggested the team could potentially relocate the attraction to another historic venue or event space in the region.
If that happens, the scare attraction could live on—just without the eerie halls of Hinchingbrooke House.
The End of an Era
For now, though, it appears that the haunted corridors of Hinchingbrooke House will remain silent this October.
For fans who made the annual pilgrimage for a few nights of terror, the decision marks the end of a local Halloween tradition that blended history, theatre and just the right amount of nightmare fuel.
Whether the attraction finds a new home remains to be seen—but for many visitors, it simply won’t feel quite the same without the shadows of Hinchingbrooke House.