Britain’s Halloween celebrations

The Real Mary King’s Close

Whether you embark on a hair-raising ghost tour or haunted castle stay, or watch the skies come alive with vibrant firework displays, Britain’s Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations offer timeless tradition, fun and festivity.

It’s spooky season in Britain. From haunting walks to chilling dungeon tours, autumn calls for a spot of ghost hunting. Delve below the surface to uncover Edinburgh’s darkest stories or start November off with a bang at London’s Alexandra Palace to mark Bonfire Night.

Whether you go searching for poltergeists or watch our skies come alive with vibrant firework displays, join Britain’s Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations for timeless tradition, fun and revelry.

The Real Mary King’s Close

Hidden beneath the Royal Mile, this secret warren of houses and shops dates back over 400 years. Renowned for its ghosts and spine-tingling tales, this is a glimpse of Scottish history you’ll never forget – with guided tours hosted by historic characters. You’ll get to dodge the cry of the gardyloo (the phrase used to warn passers by of slops chucked from upper windows) meet the Plague Doctor, and the poet who inspired Roburt Burns, and find the Foul Clenger who clears up the homes of plague victims. All set within a backdrop of murder… beware.

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Brick or Treat, LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

Prepare for a spooky takeover of LEGOLAND at the Monster Party. Celebrate the festivities of Halloween with a Monster Jam show and Monster Street – exclusively for the brave! From live shows to thrilling rides, explore Halloween at LEGOLAND.

Howl’o’ween, Chessington World of Adventures

Fun for all the family, enjoy wild rides and spooky stays for little ones, plus the Vampire and Dragon’s Fury rides in the evening for the bravest of adventurers. This year, explore the new underground town of Enchanted Hollow and meet its resident animals.

Scarefest, Alton Towers

For some adrenaline fuelled spine tingling moments look no further than Scarefest. Dare to ride the Wicker Man in the dark and plunge into the abyss of Oblivion. Choose to escape from creepy live characters or opt for family friendly activities that bring Halloween to life.

Fright Nights, Thorpe Park Resort

It’s all-out terror at Fright Nights, with Scare Mazes, Scare Zone and spooky live shows. To up the exhilaration, take to the rides at night and experience the rollercoasters like never before. Can you make it out of the Survival Games, or escape the creepy maze?

Ffear Fforest Zip World, North Wales

With the eerie Welsh woodlands as your backdrop get ready to be scared at Zip World Betws-Y-Coed. Trundle through the maze of net walkways as creepy clowns stalk you, or stand atop a trapdoor that’s set to plunge you into darkness.

GlasGLOW, Glasgow Botanic Gardens

It’s lit at Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens for a Halloween spectacular filled with lights, a 60-minute outdoor adventure and Marshmallow Land, a tasty street food village. Be sure to swing by the GLOW bar for warming drinks.

Halloween at Tatton Park, Cheshire

For a spooktacular family-friendly time, head to Halloween at Tatton Park. Pick a pumpkin at the farm, boogie down to Halloween classics at the silent disco, enter the spooky maze and more. You can even try broom stick flying at the Old Hall, which once featured on the television show ‘Most haunted’.

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