Get ready to be spooked and amazed! The UK is gearing up for another thrilling Halloween season, and we’ve got you covered with the best events happening across the country. From haunted houses to spooky festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Join us as we explore the most terrifying, thrilling, and downright fun Halloween-themed events taking place in the UK this year. Discover hidden gems, iconic attractions, and unforgettable experiences that will leave you with chills and thrills. So, grab your witch’s hat, dust off your skeleton costume, and let’s dive into the world of Halloween in the UK!
Scarefest at Alton Towers – Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DB
Alton Towers Scarefest is back and bigger than ever! This year’s event promises to be a terrifying adventure with a host of spooky attractions.
Open until 9pm from 11th October to 3rd November 2024, Scarefest offers visitors the experience of creepy scares, shocks and thrills as they have the chance to ride their rollercoasters in the dark as well as experience a whole host of spooky attractions.
One of the highlights is the brand-new Compound Maze, a chilling labyrinth filled with horrifying surprises. Join the ranks of brave souls who dare to enter this twisted maze and face the unknown. With its immersive atmosphere and spine-tingling encounters, the Compound Maze is sure to leave a lasting impression.
But remember, if all that sounds a bit much or you have little ones, there are family-friendly events around the park, including the CBeebies Land Monster Ball. So put on your brave face and get ready for some scares!
Costs:
🍔 Food vans and a licensed bar
🚗 £10 for Standard Parking / £20 for Express Parking / £10 Blue Badge Parking (online booking)
📸Unlimited Digital Photos: £25
🎟️Individual Tickets: £33 – £47 each (online booking)
🎟️Group Booking Tickets (Minimum 20 people): £33 – £40 each (online booking)
🎟️ Walk In Prices for 1 Day Pass: £68 each
⏩ Fast Track: Prices start from £32
Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park – Hell Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5SH
The Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to get their adrenaline fix. ‘Face Your Fears’ is this year’s theme, with seven different hair-raising experiences which are more terrifying than the last
Running from 11th October to 13th October and then 17th October to 3 November 2024, Scream Park will surely send chills down your spine. Featuring several themed scare zones including Die Glocke, Krampus Rewrapped, Whitechapel Un-Dead, Asylum Haunted Hallways, Carnival of Carnage, Toxic, and The Harvest.
Each zone is uniquely designed with live actors, special effects, and surprises to deliver thrills, chills, and entertainment for visitors 12+ (parental discretion is advised and under 16s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian over 18 at all times). Whether you’re brave enough to go it alone or you’re looking for a group experience, the Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park is sure to satisfy your thirst for terror.
Costs:
🍔 Food vans and an all-new beer garden with a licensed bar and “posh toilets”
🚗 Free Parking
🛍️ Exclusive merchandise available to purchase
🎟️ Individual Tickets: £26 – £28 (£1 eTicket Fee)
Xtreme Scream Park – Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 4FF
Looking for a truly spine-tingling experience? Then you need to check out Xtreme Scream Park in Melton Mowbray! If you’re feeling brave enough to take on the challenge of the park, which is said to be one of the biggest in the UK, be prepared to be transported to a world of terror.
Running dates from the 4th of October to the 31st of October, this Halloween-themed attraction features seven heart-pounding haunted houses, including a haunted pig factory, a spooky funfair, and a voodoo-themed attraction. Visitors can expect to encounter professional actors, elaborate sets, and immersive special effects throughout their experience.
Not for the faint-hearted, Xtreme Scream Park is guaranteed to give you a scare that you’ll never forget.
Costs:
🍔 Food vans and a licensed bar (including Halloween-themed cocktails and mocktails)
🚗 Free Parking
🔥 Fire Pit to cosy around
🛍️ Exclusive merchandise available to purchase
🎟️ Individual tickets for all 7 of the Haunts (With online discount): £31.50 – £42.30 (depending on the chosen day)
🎟️ On-the-gate tickets are available but prices are yet to be announced
⏩ Fast track ticket for all 7 of the Haunts (With online discount): £51 – £61.80
Scare City Experience – Camelot Theme Park, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5LP
Known as the longest outdoor horror attraction, the Scare City Experience is a 2-hour immersive experience that is not for those with a weak stomach. Honoured with 1st Place from the ScareTrack awards as the “Best Scare Attraction Halloween 2023, walk through a living nightmare as you pass through scary mazes and deathly scare zones in the abandoned theme park alongside with real-life actors on site.
Running Friday to Sunday from the 28th of September all the way up to the 3rd of November, experience pure, visceral fear at the old Camelot Theme Park. This is highly recommended for people from 16 years old; proof of ID will be required for entry. If you fancy going fully in, the Scare City Gold Entry tickets include fast-track entry to the main entrance and all the zones.
Costs:
🍔 Food vans and a licensed bar
🚗 Free Parking
🎟️ Individual tickets: £26.95 (booking fee apply)
⏩ Individual Gold Entry Ticket: £36.95 – includes fast track entry to the main entrance and all zones (booking fee apply)
York Maze Hallowscream – Elvington Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 5LT
Intimidating and chilling, the York Maze’s annual event is an unforgettable evening of fear. This event features five haunted houses, each with its own unique theme and set of scares. Get ready to encounter the brand new Rednecks Revenge, Corny’s Cornevil, The Flesh Pot, The Singularity, and Necropolis – if you dare!
In addition to the haunted houses, York Maze Hallowscream offers side shows, entertainment, and more, making it a great destination for a frightfully fun Halloween night.
Plus, get ready for a fang-tastic Halloween adventure at the Hallowtween. This exciting event is designed specifically for 10-15 year olds, offering a thrilling mix of spooky fun and family-friendly entertainment. Brave the chills in four spine-tingling scare houses, be captivated by street theatre and live stage shows, and enjoy the thrills of fairground rides. You can even meet and greet some adorable Halloween owls!
The Maze offers visitors plenty of opportunity for scream therapy as you take on the roaming characters and live stage shows. That’s not all – the central entertainment zone is all undercover where a DJ is performing where people can dance and have a drink to calm your nerves.
Costs:
🍔 Food and a licensed bar
🚗 Free Parking
🎟️Individual Tickets – timed entrance : £26 – £42 (online booking and timed entrance)
⏩ Individual Tickets + 5 Fast Track – flexible entry: £36 – £54
⏩ Hallowscream Tickets + Unlimited Fast Track and Rides – flexible entry: £71 – £92
⏩ Individual Tickets + Mega Pass – flexible entry, unlimited fast track and rides, 5 drink tokens, Hallowscream T-shirt, digital photo and Halloween makeover: £161 – £182
So there you have it, five of the best Halloween events in the UK. So what are you waiting for? Get planning your scary experience today! No matter which event you choose, you’re guaranteed a night of terror that you won’t soon forget.
So make sure to check out one (or all) of these fantastic Halloween events this October! Or, if you fancy a road trip to break up your spooky adventures this month, then our Top 5 Haunted Roads might just give you the inspiration you’ve been looking for.
