Best Halloween Events In The UK 2026

• Location: Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
• When: 27th September - 2nd November
• Price: from £34 per person (save by booking online)
• Why we recommend: one of the best Halloween events in the UK for families, Alton Towers Scarefest blends world-class thrills, spooky fun for little monsters, and magical after-dark adventures, all in one spellbinding setting

This autumn, the legendary Alton Towers Scarefest returns with a frightfully fun lineup of tricks, treats, and thrills for all ages. From dusk till 9pm, the park transforms into a haunting wonderland where adrenaline junkies can brave The Smiler, Nemesis Reborn, and the all-new Toxicator under the cover of darkness, while the fearless can test their courage in terrifying new scare attractions - Edge of the Forest and Dark Hollow.

But Scarefest isn't just for the brave-hearted; it's packed with family-friendly magic too. Wander through Trick O' Treat Town with HARIBO & MAOAM, giggle through Amigos in the Afterlife, and meet the park's Freaky Friends in their colourful Courtyard playground. Over at CBeebies Land, the Monster Ball invites little ones to dance, play games, and celebrate all things spooky with their favourite TV characters.

• Location: Winkfield Road, SL4 4AY
• When: 4th October to 1st November
• Price: from £34 per person
• Why we recommend: this is a brilliant choice for families, with several different attractions aimed at children and rides that are fun for all ages

Head to the iconic LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort for their Brick or Treat event, taking place from the 4th October to 1st November. This is designed for families, transforming the entire venue into a spooky haven full of live entertainment and rides.

There's also Lord Vampyre's House Party - a live show that will have you up and dancing. Plus, you can stop off at Trick or Treat spots, meeting their ghoulish residents there.

• Location: Various across the UK (Coventry, Edinburgh, Stirling, London, Bristol, Birmingham, and more)
• When: October to the end of Halloween half-term (dates vary by location)
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: autumn isn't complete without wandering pumpkin fields, picking the perfect gourd, and soaking up seasonal fun, whether it's for family adventures, Instagram moments, or your own Halloween creations

Pick a Pumpkin Patch Near Me is your ultimate guide to the UK's top pumpkin-picking destinations this Autumn. From Meriden's Halloween At The Barn with skating and axe-throwing, to Arnprior Farm in Stirling with 20,000 pumpkins and quad pod rides, there's something for every spooky-season fan.

Enjoy interactive trails at Balgone Estate, a spooky hunt and haunted houses at Attwell Farm Park, or family-friendly workshops at Lathcoats Farm and Little Wytheford Farm. With pumpkin prices ranging from pocket-friendly mini gourds to giant showstoppers, plus food, crafts, and seasonal treats, these patches are perfect for festive adventures near home or on a countryside escape.

• Location: Thorpe Park Resort, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN
• When: 3rd-5th, 10th-12th, and 16th October - 2nd November
• Price: from £36 per person (Scare Mazes from £70 per person)
• Why we recommend: it's the UK's most thrilling Halloween theme park event, combining world-class rollercoasters after dark, award-winning scare mazes, and terrifyingly good live shows - all just an hour from Central London, too 

This spooky season, Thorpe Park Halloween returns with a vengeance as Fright Nights® 2026 takes over the resort. Fresh from winning Gold for Europe's Top Theme Park Scare Event at the 2024 SCAR Awards, Fright Nights® promises more terror, more tricks, and more thrills than ever before. As darkness falls, you'll ride the UK's most extreme coasters - including Hyperia, the nation's tallest and fastest - under the eerie glow of the night sky before venturing into hellish worlds brought to life in the park's infamous scare mazes.

Face your fears in DeadBeat, Stitches, Survival Games, and Trailers, each one packed with cinematic scares and spine-tingling surprises. For the ultimate adrenaline rush, upgrade to the Fearsome Four maze package or go all out with a VIP experience, complete with behind-the-scenes access and personalised scares from Lucifer's own legion.

• Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB
• When: 16th – 24th October (6pm – 11pm), 25th October – 1st November (4pm – 10pm)
• Price: adult tickets from £16.75 (limited family passes available)
• Why we recommend: Halloween at Kew is an absolute visual spectacle that completely reimagines the grounds after dark. It brings an enchanting, eerie charm that will easily turn it into your family's new annual tradition

Returning for its third year, this after-dark event delivers a thrilling mix of light, sound, and spooky surprises for visitors of all ages. Wander through the glowing botanical trails as twilight settles and prepare for a few lighthearted scares along the way.

Keep your eyes peeled for Dracula hidden in the shadows, and don't miss this year's brand-new feature: a chilling, cursed tomb that has finally been unearthed.

• Where: London, Liverpool, Manchester and Brighton
• When: various days
• Price: from £28.50 per person
• Why we recommend: this is a brilliant, spooky activity for Halloween - we love the theatrics and how, as soon as you step inside, you're swept up in a liquor-smuggling quest that'll have you serving time behind bars 

Some of the best places to go for Halloween in the UK are Alcotraz's bars in Liverpool, Manchester, London and beyond. Smuggle your own liquor into the immersive prison experience, where the talented team will be mixing up some scary sips for you and your jumpsuit-wearing gang.

Expect plenty of photo opportunities, and some Hollywood-inspired theatrics, as well as twists and turns at every corner. Your cell will be your seat for the night, and you can even upgrade your ticket to get a prison card souvenir at the end of it. Well, if you're released, that is...

• Location: The Quarter at Potbank, Elenora Street, ST4 1QQ
• When: 31st October
• Price: from £10 per person 
• Why we recommend: Club Matrix always bring the party, and offers a fabulous opportunity to dress up and enjoy some cocktails in Stoke-On-Trent

With a spooktacular version of Club Matrix's regular appearances at Factory Floor this scary season, the venue is guaranteed to spice up Hanley with creepy cocktails and tunes galore. There'll be live music, DJs and dancing too.

Tickets start from £10 per person, but you can also bag a £35 dinner and a show ticket, which includes a two-course meal between 5pm and 7pm, as well as entry to the Factory Floor from 7.30pm.

• Location: UK-wide
• When: 31st October
• Price: from £18.50 per person
• Why we recommend: Old Skool Bingo is a lively event that's packed with dance competitions, food and drinks, and of course, bingo. Their Halloween instalment is not to be missed, as it promises fun spooks and plenty of fancy dress for you and your mates to get involved with 

Old Skool Bingo is throwing a series of Halloween specials across the UK on Friday the 31st of October, in the likes of Liverpool, Bristol, London and more. Join them with tickets starting from £18.50 for an evening of all the greatest RnB and hip-hop hits, fun games, dancing competitions and plenty of prizes up for grabs, all hosted by a lively MC. 

Battle it out to become the king or queen of bingo among your friends, and don your spookiest outfit as fancy dress is highly encouraged. Plus, if it's your brithday around Halloween, don't miss out on upgrading your ticket for a birthday crown, sparkling confetti for the table, and more. 

• Location: 9 Brighton Place, Brighton, BN1 1HJ
• When: Wednesday to Saturday, from 7.30pm
• Price: from £12 per person
• Why we recommend: this is the perfect way to see Brighton from a completely different angle, one that's filled with ghosts, legends, and Victorian theatrics that bring the city's mysterious past thrillingly to life

Looking for things to do this Halloween in the UK? Swap jump scares for genuine chills on Brighton's most atmospheric experience: the Ghost Walk of The Lanes. As night falls over the city, join actor and storyteller Rob Marks and his troupe of Victorian-clad performers for an 80-minute theatrical walking tour through the hidden alleyways and haunted corners of Brighton's historic heart.

Departing from The Druid's Head pub, the route visits eight ghostly hotspots - including centuries-old pubs like  The Cricketers and The Black Lion - each stop revealing a tale steeped in local legend, eerie folklore, and spine-tingling mystery.

• Location: 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY
• When: now until 31st October
• Price: £17 per child, £25 per adult
• Why we recommend: it's the only comedy-horror theatre experience on wheels in the UK, making it a perfect pick for those who want their sightseeing with a side of scares (and laughs)

Forget your standard sightseeing trip, as The London Ghost Bus Tour is a journey into the city's darkest corners, where history and horror ride side by side. For 75 thrilling minutes, you'll climb aboard the infamous Necrobus, a vintage 1960s Routemaster risen from the ashes of a factory fire, and be whisked through centuries of grim tales and ghostly legends. Your creepy conductor will lead you past London's most iconic landmarks, from Westminster Abbey and Fleet Street to the Tower of London and London Bridge, all while revealing the haunted secrets that lurk behind their façades.

Expect eerie on-board theatrics, clever technical trickery, and a healthy dose of comedy woven into the spine-chilling storytelling. From unmarked burial grounds to haunted palaces, this is one of the best Halloween events in the UK for families who love history, and tickets are £17 per child or £25 per adult. 

• Location: various around the UK 
• When: October
• Price: from free
• Why we recommend: because nothing says autumn like leaving the city behind for crisp air, muddy boots, and armfuls of pumpkins, especially when you can pair it with farm shop treats, seasonal festivities, and a dose of wholesome countryside charm

The joy of picking your own has become an autumn ritual, and while it might feel worlds away from London's city streets, there's a bounty of pumpkin patches just a short train or car ride from the capital.

From Surrey's week-long Secretts of Milford celebrations with fancy dress competitions and themed biscuit decorating, to Kent's sprawling Hewitts Farm with its 78 acres of gourds, these spots serve up far more than just a chance to fill your wheelbarrow. You'll find immersive Halloween trails at Priory Farm, twilight pumpkin nights at Hobbledown Heath, and even live music and street food at Tulleys Farm. Whether you're after the perfect carving pumpkin, a cosy countryside escape, or a backdrop worthy of your autumn photo album, our round-up has you covered - wellies recommended.

• Location: 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HS
• Price: from £8.25
• When: 31st October 2026 
• Why we recommend: we love that everyone is catered for at this scary soiree, with devilish discos aimed at little kids and big ones too

On the edge of Portsmouth Historical Dockyard, The Royal Maritime Hotel is serving up several spooky spectaculars this Halloween. For the little ones, the U12 disco will see DJs spinning certified 'til 8:30pm.

When the little monsters have gone to bed, the fun keeps going. Expect spooky lighting, an epic soundtrack and a fully-stocked bar serving up all kinds of treats for the ghoulish grown ups.

• Location: Popworld Southend, 2-4 Warrior Square, SS1 2JE
• Price: from free
• When: 31st October, 9pm - 4am 
• Why we recommend: it's great music and affordable drinks combined, with a theme that'll help you channel your inner sluth 

Prepare for a night of mystery as Popworld Southend reopens the case for Halloween: Case File 16 Step onto the dancefloor to solve the mystery of five friends, four stories, and one truth, all set to the backdrop of immersive themed decor, unexpected surprises, and non-stop pop anthems.

There's free entry available before 10pm and 2-for-1 cocktails flowing until 11pm. Sponsored by Jägermeister Orange, with VIP booths and drink packages up for grabs, it's the ultimate late-night spooky takeover.