Halloween · Saturday 31 October 2026
Halloween events near Birmingham
The 2026 halloween events season has finished. These were this year’s listings; we’ll update them for 2027.
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We’ve checked 9 Halloween events within 35 miles of Birmingham. 9 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first starts on Saturday 26 September (Alton Towers Scarefest).
6 are gentle enough for young children and 3 are proper scares with age limits. Where prices are published, entry runs from £9 to £37 per person. 3 ask you to book ahead and 6 let you turn up on the day.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Ghost Tour at Dudley Castle
Dudley Castle, Dudley · 8 miles from Birmingham · run by Dudley Zoo and Castle
- When
- Wed 28 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 5pm–7pm (30 & 31 Oct); 6pm–8pm (28 Oct)
- Price
- Adults £12; children (12–15) £9
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Scary (live actors)
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: Wed 28 Oct (sold out), Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct 2026
Guided walking tour of Dudley Castle after dark covering its ghost stories, ending with 'The Dark Experience' in the medieval Undercroft where the lights are briefly cut. Not suitable for under-12s; ticket does not include zoo admission. The 28 Oct date has sold out.
Parking: On-site via The Fellows pub gates (not the pub's own car park)Under-5s: Not suitableChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: dudleyzoo.org.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Walsall Scare Maze
Walsall · 8 miles from Birmingham
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Extreme, adults only
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: Halloween season 2026; the venue's site links to a separate online dates/times calendar not captured on the page checked
Prices: Online tickets only, no gate sales; Amelia's Attic only available as part of the Scare Combo ticket; exact prices on the booking site
Immersive theatrical horror maze (Lock13) plus Amelia's Attic; a separate, gentler kids attraction (Frights Without Fear) runs during half term. Age recommendation is 16+; 12–17s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Very limited on-street parking; nearest car park is Crown Wharf Retail Park, WS2 8LL, about a 5-minute walkUnder-5s: Not suitableChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: walsallscaremaze.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Spooktacular 2026 at Ash End House Children's Farm
Ash End House Children's Farm, Middleton · 9 miles from Birmingham · run by The Children's Farm (Ash End House)
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- From £12.95
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Running over October half term 2026; the farm's own event page did not list day-by-day dates at the time of checking
Times: 9:30am–4pm (late autumn hours); last entry 90 minutes before close
Prices: Farm admission incl. Spooktacular event, pumpkin picking & carving: £12.95 adult/child; under-1s free; COMBI (+ Play Barn) £14.95 adult / £18.45 child
Farm's own description: 'a little spooky but there's no big scares'. A separate, gentler pumpkin-picking area is available for children who want to skip the spooky trail.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: ashendchildrensfarm.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Blazing Halloween at Drayton Manor
Drayton Manor Resort, Tamworth · 11 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Fri 9 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: 9 October – 1 November 2026; End of Season Fireworks on 31 Oct & 1 Nov
Prices: Included with standard theme park admission (dynamic pricing); Haunted Express train ride £5 per person extra; Trick or Treat Bag sold separately
Includes a new Trick or Treat Sweets Trail, the Haunted Express train ride (£5pp, recommended age 4+), and fireworks on 31 Oct and 1 Nov. Strobe lighting is used in some areas.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: draytonmanor.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Ghost Trains at Severn Valley Railway
Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster · 16 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Thu 29 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Event
Dates: Thursday 29 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Times: Arrive 45 minutes before departure; round trip lasts about 75 minutes
Prices: Group/table tickets only: table for 2 £53, table for 4 £106, compartment for 4 £106, compartment for 6 £159; under-4s free
Family train ride from Kidderminster to Arley and back with a goodie bag per child. The operator warns of jump scares, loud noise and periods with the lights off. A separate 18+ Scream Train runs on the same nights for a more intense version.
Parking: £4 at Kidderminster station car parkAccess: Wheelchair spaces available; must be reserved at time of bookingDogs: Not allowed - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Spooktacular at Hatton Adventure World
Hatton Adventure World, Hatton · 17 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £19.95
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Selected weekends 3–22 Oct, then daily 24 October – 1 November 2026
Prices: Adult £21.95; child (under 80cm) £21.95; group rate (min. 4) £19.95pp; senior (66+) £20.95; free for full members; online booking saves up to £5pp; free pumpkin included with child ticket or membership
Described by the venue as playful and atmospheric rather than genuinely frightening. Includes free pumpkin picking, a haunted house, magic and comedy shows, laser combat, animal encounters and tractor rides.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: adventure.hattonworld.com Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Spooky Spectacular at West Midlands Safari Park
West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley · 18 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: 10 October – 1 November 2026
Includes Patch's Pumpkin Party live show, Frankie & Mitzy walkabouts, a Movie Monsters discovery trail and after-dark Torchlight Tours through the dinosaur trail. Theme park rides run in the dark on selected dates. Separate park admission required.
Parking: Free parking on siteChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: wmsp.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
October Half Term Trick or Treat Trail at Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo, Twycross · 19 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sun 18 Oct – Mon 2 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Trail
Dates: 18 October – 2 November 2026
Prices: Free with zoo admission; Trick-or-Treat Tote bag £3; Evening Bat Walks £10pp; Twilight Nature Walks £5pp (zoo admission price not published on this page)
Haunted trail with five spooky zookeeper characters, a free costume competition and a Boo Crew puzzle badge. Paid extras include evening bat walks and twilight nature walks.
Parking: £4 per vehicle; reserve in advance or pay at machines near the visitor centreChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: twycrosszoo.org Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Alton Towers Scarefest
Alton Towers Resort, Alton · 35 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £37
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Scary (live actors)
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: Selected dates: 26–27 Sep, 2–4, 9–11, 16 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Prices: 1-day ticket online from £37 (walk-up £68); Short Breaks per person from £100; 1 Day Pass & Thrills Combi from £80; 1 Day Pass & Family Duo from £53
Combines family-friendly Spooky Days with more intense after-dark Frightful Nights and scare mazes. New for 2026 is the 14+ 'Dine with the Dead' immersive dinner experience with an after-party.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: altontowers.com Event details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Tour at Dudley Castle | Dudley (8 mi) | Wed 28 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £9 | Book ahead |
| Walsall Scare Maze | Walsall (8 mi) | Halloween season 2026; the venue's site links to a separate online dates/times calendar not captured on the page checked | — | Book ahead |
| Spooktacular 2026 at Ash End House Children's Farm | Middleton (9 mi) | Running over October half term 2026; the farm's own event page did not list day-by-day dates at the time of checking | £12.95 | Either |
| Blazing Halloween at Drayton Manor | Tamworth (11 mi) | Fri 9 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Either |
| Ghost Trains at Severn Valley Railway | Kidderminster (16 mi) | Thu 29 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Halloween Spooktacular at Hatton Adventure World | Hatton (17 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £19.95 | Either |
| Spooky Spectacular at West Midlands Safari Park | Bewdley (18 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Either |
| October Half Term Trick or Treat Trail at Twycross Zoo | Twycross (19 mi) | Sun 18 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | — | Either |
| Alton Towers Scarefest | Alton (35 mi) | Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov | £37 | Either |
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Common questions
Which Halloween events near Birmingham suit young children?
Pick Spooktacular 2026 at Ash End House Children's Farm, Blazing Halloween at Drayton Manor, Ghost Trains at Severn Valley Railway and Halloween Spooktacular at Hatton Adventure World and 2 others: they are made for families. Leave Ghost Tour at Dudley Castle, Walsall Scare Maze and Alton Towers Scarefest for older children and adults; age limits start at 12.
When do Halloween events near Birmingham open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Alton Towers Scarefest (Sat 26 Sept); Halloween Spooktacular at Hatton Adventure World (Sat 3 Oct); Blazing Halloween at Drayton Manor (Fri 9 Oct); Spooky Spectacular at West Midlands Safari Park (Sat 10 Oct); October Half Term Trick or Treat Trail at Twycross Zoo (Sun 18 Oct); plus 2 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Halloween events near Birmingham free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Ghost Tour at Dudley Castle at £9, and the dearest Alton Towers Scarefest at £37.
Do you need to book Halloween events near Birmingham?
Book ahead for Ghost Tour at Dudley Castle, Walsall Scare Maze and Ghost Trains at Severn Valley Railway. You can turn up at Spooktacular 2026 at Ash End House Children's Farm, Blazing Halloween at Drayton Manor, Halloween Spooktacular at Hatton Adventure World and Spooky Spectacular at West Midlands Safari Park and 2 others. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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