Halloween and October Half Term is eerily close, which means it’s time to get planning where you are going to go this Halloween 2026.
For those who dare, we’ve spotted plenty of spooky-themed days out across the UK, including Legoland, Cadbury World, Drayton Manor and Warwick Castle with freaky face painting, bewitching creatures and spooky storytelling.
Take a look at our top 20 favourite Halloween inspired days out across the UK in 2026. Many of the attractions listed below are subject to availability so the earlier you book the better, plus many have early booking discounts.
1. The Dungeons at Edinburgh, London and York
These dungeons offers a unique and terrifying experience combining history and horror. They are creepy enough at the best of times, but the scary factor increases during Halloween. Located in what’s considered as some of the UK’s most haunted cities, your dungeon experience will take you on a journey through the past, bringing to life some of the city’s most notorious characters and interesting events.
At Edinburgh you venture deep into the tunnels and passageways of Glamis Castle but beware for a Monster hunts the halls and is looking for its next feed, whilst in York, are you brave enough to step into the shadows of Victorian England and come face to face with the Black Widow herself?
In London, you will have to make your way through the streets of Victorian London where you will meet the legendary psychic Agnes Guppy, who has become well known for her levitation’s and transportation during séances.
At all of the locations, expect to encounter live actors, special effects, and realistic sets in a spine-chilling Halloween .experience
Address: Edinburgh, London and York
Cost: TBC
Web: The Dungeons
2. Scream Time at Margam Park
The exciting immersive Halloween experience is running again at Margam Country Park – which is thought to be one of the most haunted places in the UK. In the spooky surrounding of its Gothic mansion you’ll come across ghosts, zombies, witches and even Dracula himself.
Your journey begins in the grounds of the abbey, before tipping through the boneyard and passing over green coloured waterfalls before reaching the castle for a scare maze style experience where vampires, ghouls and the lady in white resides. After some snacks including a toasting marshmallow pit stop and enjoying the fairground rides , you continue your journey through the rest of the trail.
There will be two scare levels at the park, the family-friendly trail is suitable for younger visitors under 15 which has more light-hearted spooks and some trick and treat goodies at the end of the trail whilst the adult extreme terror trail (ages 15+) offers a more terrifying experience.
Address: Margam Country Park, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ
When: 15th October – 1st November
Cost: Family Fun <7pm Sunday to Friday Adult: £20 Child: £12.50 Family: £52.50 Saturday Adult: £25 Child: £15 Family: £65
Web:Fright Nights at Margam Park
3. Warwick Castle – The Haunted Castle
Warwick castle is a great day out for children of all ages and during the Halloween event. Search the spooky mansion, navigate the Haunted Hollows and discover even more quirky characters in their spellbinding shows and activities.
With over 15 live shows and attractions, you explore a thousand years of spooktacular history at Warwick Castle
The castle’s spookiest residents invite you to join them for half-term Halloween fun at The Haunted Castle. Enjoy mysterious mazes, eerie entertainment, and frightful delights for the whole family as over a thousand years of haunted history come to life this October half-term. New for 2026 is a Scarecrow Disco and the the Spirit Hotel, where the spirits of past holiday makers who checked in but can never leave await, alongside mysterious guests and spooky surprises around every corner.
If possible its well worth booking a package and staying onsite at the fabulous Knights Village
Address: Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6AH
When: 24th October – 1st November
Cost: Day tickets booked in advance cost £29.00 per person
Web: Warwick Castle
4. Alton Towers Scarefest
Scarefest returns with live entertainment for all ages and their award-winning spooktacular scare experiences for the bravest of souls.
During Halloween fright nights, daring guests can face our head-spinning, hair-raising rides and attractions in darkness, including the all-new Nemesis Reborn, plus Wicker Man and The Smiler.
From scare attractions and rides to the CBeebies Land Monster Ball, there’s something for all ages, so come with your friends or bring the whole family. Just keep in mind that there are age limits for certain rides and scare mazes.
Address: Farley Ln, Alton ST10 4DB
When:26th – 27th September, 2nd – 4th, 9th – 11th, 16th October – 1st November
Cost: Entry costs are from £32.00 per person in advance instead of the gate price of £68.00 .
Web: Alton Towers
5. Halloween at BeWilderwood
This October, enjoy a magical mix of daytime adventure and Spooktacular Savings at BeWILDerwood!
Dress in your best Halloween outfit and get ready to clamber, climb and zip your way through the wild woods during the day and go Twig or Treating with the BeWILDerwood characters.
Complete your Halloween adventure and follow the Glowing Light Trail as the sun begins to set.
Address: BeWILDerwood Norfolk Horning Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8JW
When: Selected evenings in October and November
Cost: Tickets £26.50
Web: BeWILDerwood
6. Brick or Treat at Legoland
We think this is one of the best Halloween events for kids in the UK. For a short period of time the park is transformed into a pumpkin-filled wonderland . This October half term bring your little monsters to the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort and get into the Halloween spirit with their Brick or Treat event.
Returning for 2026, Lord Vampyre’s House Party is a show that’ll have everyone dancing!
Join them for an unforgettable celebration with the return of the fangtastic Monster Street, the thrilling Monster Jam Show at the Heartlake City Harbour, and a special invitation from Lord Vampyre himself to explore the Haunted House Monster Party. Get ready for the most frightfully fun ride of your life!
You can read our review of Brick or Treat at Legoland here.
Address: Winkfield Road Windsor Berkshire SL4 4AY
When: Selected dates: 10 Oct – 1 Nov
Cost: Tickets from £37.00.
Web: Legoland Windsor
7. Discover the Dark Arts at Warner Brothers Studio Tour London
With Harry Potter being a wizard what better place to visit this Halloween. You are able to relive the magic and witness the making of the Harry Potter films, view the original Hogwarts Express and look at many of the props and memorabilia used in the films.
Experience Hallowe’en as if you were a Hogwarts student, by stepping into the Great Hall with over 100 pumpkins floating above a spooky feast, as seen in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. During filming, the Propmaking Team carved the pumpkins each to have their own unique design
The symbol of Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters will be projected throughout the Studio Tour for you to discover during your visit. Remember to collect your Studio Tour passport upon arrival to join the hunt for the Dark Mark.
You can read our review of Halloween at Warner Brothers Studio Tour London here.
Address: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Studio Tour Drive Leavesden WD25 7LR
When:16th September – 8th November 2026
Cost: Tickets from £58.50
Web: Warner Bros Studio Tour
8. Halloween Nights at Black Country Living Museum
Walk in the freaky footsteps of ghosts and ghouls this October at Black Country Living Museum’s Halloween Nights. Follow the trick or treat stations around our 26-acre site and along the way, discover the spooky spectacles we have in store.
New last year was their Scare Mine Experience – A free flowing interactive scare experience with terrors waiting in the dark and frights lurking around every corner. Please note the scare mine experience is suitable for visitors aged 10+ only.
Address: Tipton Rd, Dudley DY1 4SQ
When October 26th – 31st October
Cost: Adult £20.00 – Child £15.00
Web: Black Country Living Musuem
9. Drayton Manor – Blazing Halloween
You will find a fun family event packed with spooky surprises, thrilling rides and not one, but two spectacular fireworks nights.
Little monsters can follow their all-new Trick or Treat Trail, collecting sweet treats from themed locations across the park, snap selfies with Rory & Lory, and enjoy a spook-tacular kids’ trail along the way.
Brave guests can climb aboard the Revenge of the Haunted Express, while everyone can soak up the atmosphere with our end-of-day lake show before the night ignites with dazzling fireworks on selected dates.
Whether you’re here for the sweets, the scares or the spectacular finale, this is Halloween at Drayton Manor like never before.
You can read our review of Halloween at Drayton Manor here.
Address: Drayton Manor Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TW
When:9th October – 1st November 2026
Cost: Tickets cost from £27.50 when booked in advance
Web: Drayton Manor
10. Shocktober Fest, Tulleys Farm
Tulleys Shocktober Fest is one of the best Halloween experiences for families with teens and is known as Europe’s largest scream park. It returns again for 2026 and contains more famous haunts and attractions.
Across the evening, you’ll encounter a range of activities with different scare factors from immersive experiences with live actors, scary scenery and its Circus of Horrors. Alongside the attractions, you’ll also find three food courts, live music, street theatre, and more.
Address: Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill Road, Crawley, RH10 4PE
When: Dates in October and November
Cost: Tickets from £48.95
Web: Tulleys Farm Shocktoberfest
11. Howl ’o’ ween, Chessington World of Adventures
This autumn, Chessington World of Adventures Resort transforms into the ultimate family Halloween destination for Howl’o’ween 2026.
Address: Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE
When: 3rd – 4th, 10th – 11th, 17th October – 1st November
Cost: Tickets from £34.00
Web: Chessington
12. Halloween at Paulton’s Park
Peppa Pig World will be transformed for this year’s enchanting festivities! Paultons Park hosts the UK’s ultimate family-friendly Halloween celebration from 9 October to 2 November, transforming Peppa Pig World into an autumn wonderland featuring thousands of pumpkins, live shows, and exclusive late-night openings. The seasonal event also introduces interactive Viking challenges in Valgard.
Address: Ower, Romsey SO51 6AL
When:9th October – 2nd November
Cost: Tickets from £46.75 pp
Web: Paultons Park
13. ZipWorld Monsters of the Mine
Monsters of the mine is an annual Halloween event held in the rugged mountain setting of the South Wales valleys, offering a unique and sinister experience that’s catered towards adults, tweens and teens. The experience features live actors, and special effects, providing an immersive scare experience – nowhere is safe, not even in the car park of this immersive Halloween experience.
Along with the scares, its also the adrenaline filled scares that you experience after dark here which is what makes this attraction unique for Halloween – with several night passes to choose from you can experience a 620m zip line in the dark, a terror Coaster with its tracks, weaving and winding through tunnels and alongside iconic coal-mining structures to scaling the heights of the Cursed Climber adventure course.
Address: ZipWorld Tower, Hirwaun, CF44 9UF
When: 9th October – 1st November
Cost: £22.00 when booked in advance
Web: Zip World Monster of the Mine
14. Fright Fiesta at Gullivers World
At Gullivers festival-style Halloween you will find an event that is bursting with colour, costumes and music.
Join in the lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters.
Address: Gulliver’s World, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 9YZ
Cost: Tickets from £18.00
Web: Gullivers World
15. Halloween at Blenheim Palace
Halloween at Blenheim Palace invites you to step into a thrilling after-dark trail set within the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace. Expect striking light displays, immersive entertainment, and plenty of Halloween surprises along the way.
Take a daring journey through a newly imagined trail where every twist reveals something sinister. Enter the Spider’s Lair, where webs stretch wide and something stirs within… stumble upon a ghostly Pirate’s Wreck lost to time, join the ranks of fearless Vampire Hunters tracking creatures of the night, and descend into the chilling Catacombs, where the past refuses to stay buried. With immersive moments throughout, expect a perfect mix of spooky fun and Halloween magic.
Address: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1UL
When: 22nd October – 1st November
Cost: From £15.00 child and £20.00 adult
Web: Blenheim Palace
16. Wookey Hole – The home of Halloween
This October, step into one of Somerset’s most spellbinding family Halloween adventures, where ancient caves, glowing pumpkins and the legendary Witch of Wookey Hole.
Explore spectacular cave projections that bring the story of the Witch of Wookey Hole to life, follow their mysterious pumpkin trail and enjoy the frightfully fun Monster’s Ball Circus Show, take part in Monster Golf and discover a whole day of Halloween-themed family fun included in your ticket.
Address: Wookey Hole Ltd, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BB
When: 3rd October – 1st November
Cost: Adults: £24.64 Child: £19.54 Child under 3: Free. when you book online
Web: Wookey Hole
17. Halloween Events at English Heritage, National Trust and CADW
Grab your broomsticks for a ghoulishly great day out at our Halloween events taking place across the country.
The National Trust also run Halloween events for kids. Here are some of their Halloween events for families.
In Wales, Cadw are also running Halloween family fun days.
Address: Across the UK
Cost: TBC
Web: English Heritage Cadw
18. Thorpe Park Fright Nights
For families with older kids then one of the best places to experience Halloween is at Thorpe Park. For over the past 25 years, their Fright Nights event has delivered infamous mazes and spine-chilling scare zones.
Step into Europe’s award-winning theme park scare event, if you dare. Experience a brand-new scare maze, Tenement and returning favourites, alongside a reimagined lineup of shows and spine-tingling scare zones designed to keep you on edge all night long.
When darkness falls, the thrills continue with a record-breaking line-up of rides. Conquer your fear of heights on Hyperia, the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, and brave the world’s first horror movie-themed rollercoaster, SAW – The Ride, where adrenaline and fear collide.
Address: Staines Road, Chertsey , Surrey, KT16 8PN
When: 2–4 & 9–11 October, 15 October – 1 November
Cost: Family of 4 tickets from £39pp
Web: Thorpe Park
19. Halloween Shriek Week, Drusillas Park
Drusillas Park in East Sussex are running a Halloween Shriek Week which looks great fun especially for children. Explore the corridors of Haunted Heights – Drusillas’ live action haunted house experience – into the terror-tory of sin sisters, Hocus & Pocus as they play hide and shriek with the unsuspecting public. Deep at the heart of Haunted Heights lies a ghostly secret; thrill seekers are invited to knock on the trap door and discover the spook-tacular surprise within.
Address: Drusillas Park, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS
When: 24th October – 1st November
Cost: Adult or Child 2 yrs+ £31.95
Web: Drusillas Park
20. Halloween at Kew Gardens
Returning for a third year, Halloween at Kew creeps back into the enchanting Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for 2026.
As dusk falls, the Gardens transform into a thrilling, illuminated trail packed with eerie encounters, hidden surprises and spine-tingling moments for brave visitors of all ages.
Venture into the shadows and come face to face with legendary creatures and haunting scenes. Beware the presence of Dracula lurking in the darkness, watch mesmerising fire performers light up the night, and keep your wits about you as the famous Headless Horseman rides once more. Dare to explore a brand new cursed tomb, where secrets lie buried and not everything stays at rest… Around every twist and turn, something wicked awaits.
Address: Kew Gardens, Entrances at Elizabeth Gate and Brentford Gate only.
When: 16 to 24 October 2026: 6pm to 10pm – 25 October to 1 November : 4pm to 10pm
Cost: Tickets from £16.75
Web: Halloween at Kew Gardens
I would love to visit some of these Halloween events with my kids this October half term!