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Best family Halloween events for kids in 2026
From theme parks to pumpkin patches, the UK has spooky fun for every age this October.
In brief
From theme parks to pumpkin patches, the UK has spooky fun for every age this October. Theme parks like Chessington, LEGOLAND, and Alton Towers offer the best balance of thrills and family-friendly scares, while smaller attractions like pumpkin patches and escape rooms provide quieter alternatives. Originally reported…
Halloween season is here
Autumn has arrived and spooky season is in full swing. The UK has plenty of family-friendly Halloween events to choose from this year.
Finding the right scare level
As a parent, you want your child to experience Halloween thrills without getting too scared. Theme parks and historic sites know how to balance excitement with age-appropriate frights.
Howl'o'ween at Chessington
Chessington World of Adventures in Kingston upon Thames offers scare mazes, shows, and rides running until dusk. Perfect for all ages to explore witches and werewolves. From £34.
Haunted Castle at Warwick
Warwick Castle features spooky schools, educational talks for children, mazes, and an interactive Haunted Dungeon. The Castle Dungeon is recommended for ages 10 and up. From £29.
Halloween at Kew Gardens
Wind through haunted woods at Kew Gardens filled with cobwebs, ghouls, witches, and bats. Finish with hot chocolate or a hot toddy for adults. Recommended for ages 4 and up. From £16.85.
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND in Windsor offers rides, live shows, Monster Street, Monster Jam Show, and a Haunted House Party. Suitable for ages 3 and up. From £37.
Scarefest at Alton Towers
Alton Towers in Stoke-on-Trent features the Monster Ball at CBeebies Land, scare mazes, rides at dusk, and new Dia de los Muertos celebrations. For all ages. From £37.
Dark Arts at Harry Potter Studios
Harry Potter Studios in Leavesden showcases the Dark Arts exhibition, featuring the Slytherin common room, Voldemort, and Death Eaters. Recommended for ages 4 and up. From £154.
Pumpkin picking and escape rooms
Hobbledown Heath in London offers pumpkin picking from £7. Bodiam Castle features Spell Quest tours for young wizards from £3.50. Escape Hunt offers Blackbeard's Treasure for families from £99.
The headline
Theme parks like Chessington, LEGOLAND, and Alton Towers offer the best balance of thrills and family-friendly scares, while smaller attractions like pumpkin patches and escape rooms provide quieter alternatives.
