Have you started planning your half-term days out yet? With October half term 2026 being for many the week of Halloween it’s the perfect opportunity to have some spooky fun at your favourite theme park. Get ready for a frightfully fun autumn as the UK’s theme parks come alive with spooks, thrills, and family-friendly scares this Halloween! From mischievous clowns and enchanted forests to haunted trains, magical mazes, and trick-or-treat trails, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re seeking spine-tingling frights or playful, pumpkin-filled adventures for little monsters.

Across October and early November, parks are offering late-night rides, interactive shows, costume competitions, live entertainment, and brand-new seasonal spectacles, including dazzling fireworks, immersive haunted experiences, and magical light and fire displays. Early bird tickets, family packages, and optional extras, such as themed resorts and special trick-or-treat zones, make it easier than ever to plan a Halloween day trip or a spooky overnight stay.

Whether you’re exploring the Valley of the Clowns at Frightwater, hunting ghosts at Drayton Manor, dancing at Fright Fiesta at Gulliver’s, or discovering Enchanted Hollow at Alton Towers, 2025 promises a Halloween season packed with thrills, treats, and unforgettable memories for the whole family.

Alton Towers and CBeebies Land – Halloween at Theme Parks 2026

Scarefest

From 27–28 September and 3 October–2 November, experience thrills by day and frights by night, with rides in the dark open until 9pm – including The Smiler, Nemesis Reborn, and the brand-new Toxicator. Brave two new scare attractions, Edge of the Forest and Dark Hollow.

For younger visitors, there’s plenty of spooky fun too, from Trick O’ Treat Town with HARIBO & MAOAM and the return of Amigos in the Afterlife, to family favourites like the Runaway Mine Train and Wicker Man.

Families can brave our spook-tacular Halloween shows and enjoy the gardens at night like never before; daring souls can face our hair-raising rides in the dark, plus a truly terrifying new outdoor scare maze. Expect spines to be tingled.

• For the brave, add the Alton Towers Dungeon & Darkest Depths onto your escape – scary fun for those aged 10+

See more at: https://www.altontowers.com

LEGOLAND – Halloween at Theme Parks 2025

Brick or Treat

Get ready for Brick or Treat, running on selected dates from 4th–31st October! The LEGO® Monsters are back, hosting their biggest Halloween celebration yet – and your family is on the guest list.

The whole resort will be transformed into a spooky spectacular, making it the ultimate autumn day out for families with little monsters. Enjoy live entertainment, frightfully fun surprises, and more than 55 rides and attractions.

NEW for 2025, don’t miss Lord Vampyre’s House Party, a show guaranteed to get everyone dancing! Plus, meet our Ghoulish Residents at Trick or Treat Stops dotted around the resort.

With so many monster surprises to discover, families can book a Spook-tacular Sleepover at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel or the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel. Sleep in a LEGO themed room and enjoy exclusive early access into the theme park the very next day. Or families can stay nearby at a LEGOLAND Partner Hotel.

Visit www.legolandholidays.co.uk for more information.

Tickets can be booked online in advance. Under-threes go free. Book at:www.legoland.co.uk/tickets

Chessington World Of Adventures

Spooktacular Howl’o’ween Fun – Halloween at Theme Parks 2025

This October, enjoy a jam-packed line-up of frightfully good entertainment – including brand-new Halloween shows, Enchanted Hollow: Trick or Treat, theme park rides at dusk, and plenty more spooky surprises.

Make it a day trip full of fang-tastic fun, or extend the adventure with a short break in one of our Themed Resort Hotels. Overnight guests unlock exclusive perks such as Early Ride Time, evening hotel entertainment, a free cooked breakfast, and more.

Enchanted Hollow: Trick or Treat with HARIBO & MAOAM

Step into Enchanted Hollow, an underground town where Halloween magic bursts to life! This whimsical village is home to friendly critters who can’t wait to welcome your family for a one-of-a-kind trick-or-treating adventure.

Wander through cosy burrows and winding tunnels, knocking on doors to discover hidden treasures and sweet surprises – but watch out, a few cheeky tricks might be waiting too! web of lies with the launch of our brand new attraction, Spyders, plus the return of award-winning Creepy Caves Unearthed – Chessington’s scariest attraction yet.

https://www.chessington.com/explore/events/halloween/

Drayton Manor – Halloween at Theme Parks 2025

Monsters & Magic Halloween
25th October – 2nd November

This Halloween, Drayton Manor will be transformed into a mystical world of spooky creatures and magical surprises. On selected dates, enjoy the thrill of late-night rides – perfect for those brave enough to explore after dark.

Tickets from just £29.50 include a spellbinding programme of seasonal entertainment, plus the all-new Water, Light & Fire Spectacular, closing each evening with a breathtaking display.

Families can enjoy trick-or-treating in the Monster Castle, while the ever-popular Haunted Express returns for more spooky fun!

And for two unforgettable nights, don’t miss the fireworks:

• Anniversary Fireworks – Saturday 25th October
• Season Finale Fireworks – Sunday 2nd November

See website for full details:

https://www.draytonmanor.co.uk/

Gullivers Kingdom – Halloween at Theme Parks 2025

Fright Fiesta tickets from just £19! 💀💃

This Halloween, get ready to party at Gulliver’s Fright Fiesta – a festival of colour, costumes, music, and family fun! Packed with spooky surprises, friendly frights, and plenty of eerie encounters, it’s the perfect day out for all ages.

Dress to impress in your best fancy-dress costume, then explore the park’s spooktacular rides and attractions. With laughter, thrills, and Halloween magic around every corner, Fright Fiesta is all about families coming together to celebrate. Book early for the best prices!

 Fright Fiesta Highlights:

• Ride the mysterious Silver Mine
• Venture into the Creepy Cave
• Step inside the Haunted House
• Sing and dance at Gilly’s Halloween Show

https://www.gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk/fright-fiesta

Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World Halloween 2025

The Halloween Spooktacular returns from 16th October to 3rd November 2025.

• Enjoy late-night openings on 28th, 29th, and 30th October 2025 for extra spooky fun after dark.
• The Little Monsters Ball will be back in 2025
• Popular shows, The Great Halloween Mystery and Spirit Squad Ghoul School, will also return in 2025
• Plus, don’t miss Ghostly Manor, and the brand-new interactive dark ride, open throughout the entire eve

Where is the Halloween event?

The event takes place at Paultons Park on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire. 

For more information visit: https://paultonspark.co.uk/attractions/13141/happy-halloween-at-paultons-park

Lightwater Valley Halloween 2025

Frightwater Valley 2025 – Valley of the Clowns

This Halloween, Frightwater Valley transforms into the Valley of the Clowns, a colourful, twisted world where mischievous clowns with wicked grins lurk around every corner. Expect thrills, chills, and plenty of laughs as the park becomes their eerie playground.

Event Dates:

• Early Preview: Saturday 11th October
• Opening Weekend: 18–19 October
• Halloween Week: 25 October – 1 November

What’s On:

• Trick or Treat Doors: Two doors, two outcomes – one sweet, one sinister. Dare to knock?
• House of Fun – Live Scare Maze: Explore a decaying funhouse with warped mirrors, creaking floors, and clowns who thrive on fear. Can you make it out unscathed?
• Frightwater Express: Take a ghostly train ride through the Valley with swirling smoke, eerie sounds, and spooky surprises.
• Creepy Carnival Clown Trail: Hunt down mischievous clowns hidden around the park and claim your prize.
• Trick or Treat Trail: Collect treats at 10 stations across the Valley, candy aplenty for brave explorers (additional charge applies).
• Fancy Dress Competition: Show off your spookiest outfit and compete for daily prizes, judged by our ghoulish panel.
• Spooky Singalong Show: Join Ebor for a live show packed with songs, dancing, and Halloween fun perfect for little monsters.
• Face Painting: From creepy to cute, transform into your favourite Halloween character (additional charge applies).
• End-of-Day DJ Party: As the sun sets, dance the night away with DJ Jack in the Box, spinning monster beats and Halloween hits to close your fright-filled adventure.

Tickets: Early Bird from £15pp – grab yours now and save!

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