
Calling all witches, goblins and ghouls… it’s time to discover the best Halloween events near me in 2025! From spooky adventures to pumpkin picking with the kids, we’ve rounded up wickedly fun days out for families across the UK.
Top picks for seasonal thrills and unforgettable fun
Spooky season is the perfect time for extra family adventures! From theme park sleepovers at Alton Towers and Chessington to short breaks that turn one day out into a whole getaway, discover the best family short breaks to make your autumn full of spooky fun.

From 27th September to 2nd November, Scarefest is back and Alton Towers is turning into a Halloween playground! Think eerie mazes, late night rides and family friendly frights at one of the UK’s most popular Halloween events. And when everyone’s worn out, you can crash at the CBeebies Land Hotel, cosy up in a Woodland Lodge or go stargazing from a snug pod. With breakfast, parking and even a round of golf included, it’s the easiest way to turn one day of fun into a whole family adventure!
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Halloween Fright Nights are back at Thorpe Park… and they are bigger than ever! From 3rd October to 2nd November, expect scare zones, live shows and the chance to ride record breaking coasters under the stars. With two full days in the park, and overnight stay and breakfast included, it’s the perfect way to treat the kids to a Halloween adventure they’ll never forget (and enjoy a little fun for yourself too!)
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From 4th October to 1st November, Brick or Treat is back at Legoland. It’s the ultimate Halloween party made just for families! Lord Vampyre has lined up the rides, live shows and ‘spooky but fun’ surprises, making it one of the UK’s favourite kid friendly Halloween events. Keep the magic going with a stay in a themed Resort Hotel… or Legoland’s brand new Woodland Lodges.
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From 4th October to 2nd November, Howl’o’ween takes over Chessington, with the whole park transformed for Halloween fun. Explore their brand new Spooktacular Scare Zone, meet characters and enjoy frightfully fun shows and rides for all ages. After a day packed full of adventure, tuck the kids into the brand new Paw Patrol themed rooms, or favourites like The Gruffalo and Jumanji themed stays.
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This Halloween, Warwick Castle transforms after dark from 25th October to 1st November, bringing spooky thrills and family fun for all ages. Step back in time with magical woodland lodges, medieval ‘glamping’, the family friendly Warwick Castle Hotel or the luxury of the Caesar’s Tower Suites - there’s a stay to suit every adventurer! With breakfast, parking and castle entry included, you’ll be right in the heart of the UK’s most atmospheric Halloween events where history meets frights.
Book A Stay NowGrab your boots and get ready to hunt for the perfect pumpkin! Snap family photos, explore the rows of pumpkins and bring home your prize for carving and decorating. A day of autumn fun for all ages.

Magical Halloween fun at BeWILDerwood Norfolk – climb, craft, meet characters & glow trails!

Highly popular spooktacular Halloween Trail returns, spooky scenes & mysterious clues!

Halloween fun for all ages with pumpkin carving, live shows, and outdoor play at Skylark!

Halloween Farm 2025: an adventure with pumpkins, Wild West fun, dinosaurs and family thrills!

Descend Into Darkness: a Halloween adventure with zombies, haunted castles and creepy clowns!

Play by day, enjoy games, go Twig or Treating & follow the Light Trail!

Sparks will fly on November 1st at Ascot’s jumps racing and fireworks spectacular.

Halloween at Stockeld Park: pumpkins, live music, characters, disco, animal cuddles and more!

Pumpkin Festival at Swithens Farm: pumpkins, farm animals and family-friendly Halloween fun!

Halloween trail crafts and fancy dress fun with rescued primates at Monkey World!

Halloween at Cockfields Farm: pumpkins, live music, characters, disco, animal cuddles and more!
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From theme park scare nights to castle shows and family pumpkin picking, the UK is packed with Halloween events for every age and scare level.