Creepy Things To Do In London

There are two types of people who live for frights. First, there are the party animals who see the 31st of October as the night for dressing up and painting the town fake-blood-red. Then, there are the ones who are here for the scares... for whom this time of year should be a national holiday. If you're the latter, check out our guide to creepy things to do in London

Last updated on 17th May 2023




Rivoli Pop up Cinema

Rivoli Pop up Cinema has a boatload of spooky showings with Fright Night Cinema this October. Enjoy gripping the seats while watching creepy flicks such as Carrie and The Shining in the fabulous ballroom space. If you're thirsty? Opt for a ghoulish-themed cocktail from the bar.

Silent Sounds Boat Party

@ The Silent Disco Boat on Saturday 17th June 2023 and 7 other Saturdays

Fancy a spooky silent disco this Halloween? Then all aboard the ghoulish Dutch Master, which will take you on a creepy cruise along the River Thames. Silent Sounds' boat party will see you soaking up the frights - sorry, we mean sights, as well as enjoying quality tunes and banging drinks.

London Bridge Ghost Tour

@ Outside the Bunch of Grapes on Saturday 3rd June 2023 and 28 other Saturdays

If you're after scary attractions in the UK, this experience will leave you seriously spooked. Join the London Bridge Ghost Tour and journey back in time to the world's oldest operating theatre, spirits that linger in England's oldest prison and a 17th-century pub haunted by a canine demon.

Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-One-Two

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Monday 29th May 2023

Alcotraz is the unique cocktail experience that'll see you get banged up for the evening. Step into your orange jumpsuit and construct a plan to smuggle booze in past the warden, before being rewarded with delicious, bespoke cocktails to enjoy in a fun atmosphere.

See Your City

Covering everything from a walking tour of ghosts, ghouls and gallows to a Jack the Ripper exploration, See Your City has something for everyone with a penchant for the peculiar. Grab your closest pals for an evening of spooky antics, while you learn some fascinating historical facts.

GIN HOUSE BURLESQUE

For those creepy plans in the city, catch the best-loved vintage showgirls at The King's Head Member's Club with Gin-House Burlesque. Enjoy an evening of sultry entertainment, including burlesque, circus and live music. You won't want to miss out on this Halloween special.

Paranormal Activity Tour

@ Outside Farringdon Station (Infront of Timpson) on Friday 2nd June 2023 and 16 other Fridays

This two-hour tour of London's most ghostly locations will take you off the beaten path and into places with more than a few tales to tell. From creepy abandoned cells to seemingly harmless gin palaces, the Paranormal Activity Tour will have you communicating with the other side.

Royal Maritime Greenwich Ghost Tour

@ Outside the Entrance to Cutty Sark Tall Ship (Closest Entrance to The Gypsy Moth Pub) on Saturday 10th June 2023 and 13 other Saturdays

Be regaled with twisted tales of drunken sailors sent to "Shanghai", the Cutty Sark Curse and ghosts of jilted lovers as you embark on the Royal Maritime Greenwich Ghost Tour. Expect spooky hidden laneways, London's scariest park and a visit to Charles Dickens' favourite haunted pub.