The final day of October is looming and ghosts and ghouls are gearing up for some hair-raising horror to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve 2024.
While traditional trick-or-treating trips might basket a questionably flavoured Chupa Chups lolly or two, braving the beasts of scream parks, cracking the case of a murder mystery, and devilish family-friendly fun at haunted castles are the ultimate spooky attractions to sink your fangs into.
Disorganised fright-seekers need not worry; eleventh-hour DIY-style costumes are all the rage for those not keen to dress up as Beetlejuice, Moo Deng or a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. Plus, a splash of fake blood is bound to blend in with the circus of possessed nuns and gory zombies that await.
From the frightening forests of North Wales to London’s bone-chilling dungeons and Derry’s sinister street parade, here are 19 of the UK’s top haunts for this halloweekend and beyond.
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Shocktoberfest at Tulleys Farm
Location: Crawley
Tulleys Farm’s world-famous Shocktoberfest is back for another year of screams, haunts and hellish attractions in Crawley. Picture creepy clown towns, running from penitentiary prisoners and a circus of horrors with spooky street theatre surprises and shocking electric chairs. By day, rather than tricks, the Tulleys Pumpkin Patch Festival is full of sweet autumnal treats for the whole family to pick on select dates until 31 October.
Xscream Pass from £44.95, 4 October-2 November.
Fright Night at Thorpe Park
Location: Chertsey
The ultimate fear fest, Thorpe Park’s adrenaline-fuelled thrills transform into the playground from hell once the sun goes down and designated scare zones come to life. Weave through Lucifer’s Lair, Mawkin Meadow and experience murder on the dancefloor at DeadBeat before riding the iconic rollercoasters – including the UK’s tallest, fastest coaster Hyperia – under the cover of darkness.
Pre-booked tickets from £39pp, 4 October-3 November.
Ffear Fforest at Zip World
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