Halloween · Saturday 31 October 2026
Halloween events near London
The 2026 halloween events season has finished. These were this year’s listings; we’ll update them for 2027.
On next in London: Bonfire Night near London · Santa’s grottos near London · Christmas markets near London
We’ve checked 15 Halloween events within 32 miles of London. 15 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first starts on Wednesday 16 September (Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London).
12 are gentle enough for young children and 3 are proper scares with age limits. Where prices are published, entry runs from £8.50 to £39 per person. 6 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
Not So Spooky Halloween at Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Battersea Park Children's Zoo, Battersea · 2 miles from London
- When
- Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: 24 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
Prices: Some activities included with standard entry; price not on the event page
Games, crafts and family Halloween storytime, suitable for younger children. Last year's version (25-31 Oct 2025) ran puppet storytime and a Minibeast Mansion with a costume competition; 2026 timings not announced yet.
Access: Accessibility page on the zoo's site; not detailed on the event pageUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: batterseaparkzoo.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
SUPER Natural October Half Term at WWT London Wetland Centre
WWT London Wetland Centre, Barnes · 5 miles from London · run by WWT
- When
- Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Trail
Dates: 24 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
Times: Drop-in activities close 30 minutes before the centre closes; performances at 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm on Saturdays
Prices: Activities included with standard entry (price not on the event page); book online to save 10%
Nature-themed rather than spooky: willow wands, marshland potions, a fungi hunt, clay creatures and a cryptid hunt. Suited to younger children; some theatre performances cost extra.
Access: Step-free paths and accessible facilities; wheelchair and pram accessibleUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: wwt.org.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
The Nightmare Realm at Avery Hill
Avery Hill Mansion (The Gatehouse to Avery Hill), Eltham · 10 miles from London · run by The Nightmare Realm
- When
- Fri 9 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- Timed evening entry; allow 1.5-2 hours
- Price
- From £34 per person (DesignMyNight listing)
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Scary (live actors)
- Minimum age
- 13+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: 18 selected nights, 9 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
Two immersive horror stories (Avery Hill Asylum and Sundown Manor) plus Halloween Town, a village with a chillier feel and refreshments. The official FAQ recommends 13+ and an adult (18+) for under-16s; a strict no-touch policy applies, and it warns against strobe, sudden scares and uneven ground. Some listings say over-18s only, so check before booking with teens.
Parking: Free on-site parkingAccess: Halloween Town is fully wheelchair accessible; one headline attraction is fully accessible and a second can be done with staff help; mobility scooters not recommendedDogs: Not allowedUnder-5s: Not suitableChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: timeout.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter, Leavesden · 18 miles from London · run by Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- When
- Wed 16 Sept – Sun 8 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Event
Dates: Daily 16 Sep - 8 Nov 2026 (check the tour's booking calendar for closed days)
Prices: Standard tour ticket, price not shown on the Dark Arts page; SilverSpoon London lists tickets from £58.50
Dark Arts is included in the standard ticket and must be booked in advance. Death Eater actors roam the studio, with lighting, sound effects and pyrotechnics at Hagrid's hut, the Hogwarts Express and Diagon Alley, and dementor effects in the Forbidden Forest; staff will let you bypass those areas.
Parking: Free on-site car park; Priority Parking £10, pre-book online onlyAccess: Accessibility Guide and Autism & Visitor Support Guide published as PDFs on the siteChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: wbstudiotour.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Fright Nights at Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park, Chertsey · 18 miles from London · run by Thorpe Park Resort
- When
- Fri 2 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £39
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Scary (live actors)
- Minimum age
- 13+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: 2-4 Oct, 9-11 Oct, 15 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
Times: Park entry from 10am to 9pm; scare mazes run on timed slots with a 15-minute grace period
Prices: Entry from £39pp online (£66 walk-up); entry plus four mazes from £71pp online (£98 walk-up); maze one-shots from £8pp; maze packages from £32pp
25th anniversary year, with a new pitch-black maze called Tenement alongside four returning mazes, scare zones and after-dark rides. The park recommends the scare attractions for 13+ and The Conjuring 4D Experience for 15+; pre-book to guarantee a maze slot.
Access: Sensory guide available; Ride Access Pass process in place, with reverse queueing for the mazesUnder-5s: Not suitableChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: thorpepark.com Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Trail at Discovery Land, Priory Farm
Discovery Land, Priory Farm Estate, South Nutfield · 19 miles from London · run by Priory Farm Estate
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £9
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Tue-Sun 3-16 Oct; daily 17 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
Times: Closes 5pm (3-24 Oct) and 4:30pm (25-31 Oct); arrival time slots
Prices: Peak (weekends and holidays) £12 online plus 50p fee, £13 at the door; off-peak £9 online plus 50p fee, £10 at the door; same price for adults and children; under-2s free
New for 2026: Brother Hay's School of Trickery trail, with trick-training challenges, a witches' den and a broomstick driving school. The page describes it as playful rather than frightening.
Parking: Free parking on siteAccess: Very limited wheelchair access (wheelchairs free); buggies can be used but the ground is hilly and bumpy; no pushchairs on tractor rides; one free carer per paying ticketDogs: Not allowedUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: prioryfarm.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Howl'o'ween at Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Chessington
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £34
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: 3-4 Oct, 10-11 Oct, 17 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
Prices: Day tickets from £34pp online, £66 walk-up; Enchanted Hollow upgrade from £9pp; Stone Watchers: Vampire's Lair scare zone £9pp extra; under 90cm free
Standard entry covers the theme park, zoo, SEA LIFE and the Halloween shows (Dr Frankenfun's Haunted House Party, Rising Flame: Shadows of the Tomb, Barnyard Boogie). The extra-cost Vampire's Lair scare zone is the only clearly scary part; pre-booking is advised.
Parking: Free for resort hotel guests; day-visitor price not stated on the pageAccess: Accessibility guide linked from the event page; no details on the page itselfChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: chessington.com Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween at Kew
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Kew · 7 miles from London · run by Fever, at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- When
- Fri 16 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £17
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Trail
Dates: 16-24 Oct from 6pm; 25 Oct - 1 Nov from 4pm (ends 10pm) 2026
Times: Timed entry; about 1-1.5 hours; last entry 8:30pm
Prices: Adult (16+) £23, child (4-15) £17, under-4s free, family (2 adults + 2 children) £76; £1-£4 booking fee; Any Time adult £41, child £29
One-way outdoor illuminated trail of about 1.5km with live actors and fire performers; there is little cover, so dress for the weather. Sessions come in three scare levels (daylight, twilight, moonlight); daylight tickets are the gentlest and do not include Kew Gardens entry. Dogs are not allowed apart from service animals.
Access: Accessible for guests with reduced mobility; Essential Companion tickets available on requestDogs: Not allowedChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: feverup.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Half-Term at Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace and Gardens, Eltham · 9 miles from London · run by English Heritage
- When
- Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10am-4pm daily
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Trail
Dates: Saturday 24 Oct - Sunday 1 Nov 2026
Prices: Included with general admission; English Heritage members free; 15% off standard entry when booked early
Great Pumpkin Party: interactive storytelling, spooky games, a themed trail, a selfie spot and a daily fancy dress competition with prizes. Members log in online to claim free tickets.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: english-heritage.org.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween at Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey · 12 miles from London · run by Historic Royal Palaces
- When
- Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Event
Dates: 24 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
Prices: Included with palace admission; free for Historic Royal Palaces members
The palace's 2025 version had roaming ghosts, a Haunted Garden and Wilderness Trail, and 'jumpy moments' with no gore; the 2026 programme may differ.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: london-now.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
The Bunker Below
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker, Kelvedon Hatch · 20 miles from London
- When
- Fri 16 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £33.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Scary (live actors)
- Minimum age
- 14+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 Oct and 1 Nov 2026
Times: Book a 15-minute arrival slot; the experience lasts about an hour
Prices: £33.50 off-peak (Wed and some weekdays), £34.50 peak (Thu-Fri), £36.50 super peak (Sat)
Walk-through in a real ex-government bunker 125 feet underground, with jump scares, loud effects and adult content. Minimum age 14; 14-16s must be accompanied through by an adult (18+); actors do not touch you.
Parking: Car park at the bunker (CM15 0LA)Access: Not an accessible venue: stairs, narrow corridors and confined spaces, no wheelchair accessUnder-5s: Not suitableChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: thebunkerbelow.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Festival at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Sawyers Hall Farm, Brentwood · 20 miles from London · run by Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
- When
- Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10am-3pm daily
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: 24 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
Prices: Children's wristband £4.50 online (£6 on the door); adult sanctuary entry price not shown on the page; free pumpkin for every paying child
Pirate treasure trail, indoor pumpkin picking, arts and crafts, a creepy-crawlies encounter, character walkabouts and a goodie bag; a Fright-Free Zone option is offered. Runs whatever the weather.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: hopefield.org.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Windsor
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, Windsor · 23 miles from London
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- Tickets from £37pp (Online Saver)
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: 10-11 Oct and 17 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
The park calls it a family-friendly Halloween event with age-appropriate activities, suited to toddlers and younger children.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: legoland.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Pumpkin Patch and Resurrected at Cammas Hall Farm
Cammas Hall Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak · 27 miles from London
- When
- From Sat 3 Oct
- Price
- Not published on the event page
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Reopens Saturday 3 Oct 2026 for selected dates throughout October (full date list on the booking page)
The daytime pumpkin patch has spooky tunnels, a giant erupting Pumpcano and a Halloween maize maze (20% off when booked with patch tickets). The evening Resurrected nights are recommended for 12+, and Haunted Resurrected is strictly 18+ with scare actors. Pre-booking is essential; this is about an hour from central London.
Access: Separate accessibility page on the farm's siteChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: cammashall.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Trail at Secretts Farm
Secretts, Hurst Farm, Milford · 32 miles from London · run by Secretts
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Fri 30 Oct
- Times
- See dates_text
- Price
- From £8.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Sat 17 and Sun 18 Oct 9am-4pm; Wed 21-Fri 23 Oct 11am-3pm; Sat 24 and Sun 25 Oct 9am-4pm; Mon 26-Fri 30 Oct 10am-4pm
Prices: £8.50 per person (entry, scavenger hunt, pumpkin field access, fancy dress competition); under-2s free; extras such as face painting, magic show, haunted house £3pp each
Scavenger hunt trail leading to the pumpkin field. The haunted house is aimed at older children; tickets are non-refundable but date or time can be changed subject to availability. About an hour from central London.
Parking: Free; follow event signageAccess: Walk to the pumpkin field is 15-20 minutes there and back; mostly paved so buggies and trailers work on most of it; some muddy sectionsDogs: Not allowedChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: secretts.co.uk Tickets
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not So Spooky Halloween at Battersea Park Children's Zoo | Battersea (2 mi) | Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | — |
| SUPER Natural October Half Term at WWT London Wetland Centre | Barnes (5 mi) | Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Either |
| The Nightmare Realm at Avery Hill | Eltham (10 mi) | Fri 9 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £34 | Book ahead |
| Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London | Leavesden (18 mi) | Wed 16 Sept – Sun 8 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| Fright Nights at Thorpe Park | Chertsey (18 mi) | Fri 2 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £39 | Either |
| Halloween Trail at Discovery Land, Priory Farm | South Nutfield (19 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £9 | Either |
| Howl'o'ween at Chessington World of Adventures | Chessington | Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £34 | Either |
| Halloween at Kew | Kew (7 mi) | Fri 16 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £17 | Book ahead |
| Halloween Half-Term at Eltham Palace | Eltham (9 mi) | Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Either |
| Halloween at Hampton Court Palace | East Molesey (12 mi) | Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | — |
| The Bunker Below | Kelvedon Hatch (20 mi) | Fri 16 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £33.50 | Book ahead |
| Halloween Festival at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary | Brentwood (20 mi) | Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Either |
| Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Windsor | Windsor (23 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £37 | — |
| Halloween Pumpkin Patch and Resurrected at Cammas Hall Farm | Hatfield Broad Oak (27 mi) | From Sat 3 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Halloween Trail at Secretts Farm | Milford (32 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Fri 30 Oct | £8.50 | Book ahead |
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Common questions
Which Halloween events near London suit young children?
Pick Not So Spooky Halloween at Battersea Park Children's Zoo, SUPER Natural October Half Term at WWT London Wetland Centre, Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Halloween Trail at Discovery Land, Priory Farm and 8 others: they are made for families. Leave The Nightmare Realm at Avery Hill, Fright Nights at Thorpe Park and The Bunker Below for older children and adults; age limits start at 13.
When do Halloween events near London open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (Wed 16 Sept); Fright Nights at Thorpe Park (Fri 2 Oct); Halloween Trail at Discovery Land, Priory Farm (Sat 3 Oct); Howl'o'ween at Chessington World of Adventures (Sat 3 Oct); Halloween Pumpkin Patch and Resurrected at Cammas Hall Farm (Sat 3 Oct); plus 10 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Halloween events near London free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is Halloween Trail at Secretts Farm at £8.50, and the dearest Fright Nights at Thorpe Park at £39.
Do you need to book Halloween events near London?
Book ahead for The Nightmare Realm at Avery Hill, Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Halloween at Kew and The Bunker Below and 2 others. You can turn up at SUPER Natural October Half Term at WWT London Wetland Centre, Fright Nights at Thorpe Park, Halloween Trail at Discovery Land, Priory Farm and Howl'o'ween at Chessington World of Adventures and 2 others. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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