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Best family Halloween events to take the kids to in 2026
From Alton Towers and London Zoo to local pumpkin patches, there are a tonne of family-friendly Halloween events going on this year.
Merlin Entertainments
- Olivia Garrett
Published: September 21, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Autumn has well and truly arrived and with it, the start of spooky season.
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As a parent, Halloween can be a little hard to navigate, as you want your child to experience all the thrills and fun of the holiday without getting too scared.
Luckily, the UK has plenty of family-orientated Halloween events, from pumpkin patches and film screenings, to themed mazes and tours.
As a general rule, the best places for family Halloween events are the theme parks like LEGOLAND and Chessington, as they always know how to toe the line between scary and exciting. There's also historic sites like Warwick Castle and popular attractions like London Zoo, which put on a whole host of kid-friendly frights.
Below, you'll find a huge selection of Halloween events, suitable for kids of all ages.
For a closer look at some of the events, here's how to get Warwick Castle Halloween tickets, and the best family escape rooms. And if you're looking for something to help countdown to the big day, why not try a Halloween advent calendar?
Looking for costume inspiration? Check out our list of 30 easy last-minute Halloween costume ideas for kids.
Best family Halloween events at a glance
- Pumpkin Patch At Hobbledown Heath, from £7
- Spell Quest at Bodiam Castle, from £3.50
- Hocus Pocus outdoor cinema, from £5.84
- Halloween at Kew, from £16.85
- Howl'o'ween at Chessington, from £34
- The Haunted Castle at Warwick Castle, from £29
- Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND, from £37
- Scarefest at Alton Towers, from £37
- Discover the Dark Arts at Harry Potter Studios, from £154
- Blackbeard's Treasure Escape Game for Four with Escape Hunt, from £99
Best family-friendly Halloween events you have to visit in 2026
Howl'o'ween at Chessington World of Adventures
Merlin Entertainments
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Recommended for: all ages
Howl'o'ween is back at Chessington! With scare mazes, shows and rides running until dusk, it's ideal for immersing your child in the magical world of witches and werewolves.
Book Howl'o'ween at Chessington from £34
The Haunted Castle at Warwick Castle
Merlin Entertainments
Warwick Castle, Warwick
Recommended for: All ages (The Castle Dungeon 10+)
The Haunted Castle at Warwick is packed with spooky schools and educational, but fun talks for children, plus mazes and the interactive Haunted Dungeon.
Book The Haunted Castle at Warwick Castle from £29
Halloween at Kew
John Lamb Getty
Richmond, Greater London
Recommended for: 4+
Wind your way through the haunted woods at Kew Gardens, teeming with cobwebs, ghouls, witches, and beastly bats. Then, once you get to the end you can reward yourself with a sweet hot chocolate, or a hot toddy for the adults!
Book Halloween at Kew from £16.85
Blackbeard's Treasure Escape Game for Four with Escape Hunt
Blackbeard's Treasure Escape Game for Four with Escape Hunt Virgin Experience Days
18 locations in the UK
Recommended for: 8+
Finding an escape room that's suitable for both you and your kids can be tricky, but luckily Blackbeard's Treasure Escape Game is exactly that. Your family will have 60 minutes to locate the terrifying Blackbeard's loot in order to make it out of a sinking ship. Good luck!
Book Blackbeard's Treasure Escape Game for Four with Escape Hunt from £99 at Virgin Experience Days
Hocus Pocus outdoor cinema
Disney
Osterley Park and House, London
Film rating: PG-13
Family film Hocus Pocus is coming the outdoor cinema world this October. The beloved witchy classic will be shown on the big screen outdoors at the scenic Osterley Park and House.
Or, for a slightly quieter feel, you can see the film at an outdoor cinema.
Book Hocus Pocus outdoor cinema from £5.84 at Eventbrite
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND
Merlin Entertainments
Windsor, Berkshire
Recommended for: 3+
Brick or Treat! LEGOLAND's Halloween celebrations include rides and live shows, from the fangtastic Monster Street to the thrilling Monster Jam Show and the Haunted House Party.
Book Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND from £37 at LEGOLAND
Scarefest at Alton Towers
Merlin Entertainments
Alton, Stoke-on-Trent
Recommended for all ages
Alton Towers Scarefest is a highlight of the Halloween calendar. For the youngest kids, you have the Monster Ball at CBeebies Land, plus you can hear stories from the spooky friends who roam around the park. Then there are rides at dusk, scare mazes, the new Dia de los Muertos celebrations, and the Compound scare maze.
Book Scarefest at Alton Towers from £37
Discover the Dark Arts at Harry Potter Studios
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Leavsden, Greater London
Recommended for: 4+
Harry Potter Studios is holding its Dark Arts exhibition this Halloween, highlighting the evilest parts of the franchise, from the Slytherin common room to Voldemort and his Death Eaters.
Discover the Dark Arts at Harry Potter Studios from £154 at Virgin Experience Days
Pumpkin Patch At Hobbledown Heath
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Hounslow, London
Recommended for: 2+
You can't have Halloween without pumpkin picking. Well, if you're in London why not pop down to Hobbledown Heath and check out their huge selection of Jack O'Lanterns.
Book Pumpkin Patch At Hobbledown Heath tickets from £7 at Fever
Spell Quest at Bodiam Castle
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Bodiam Castle, East Sussex
Recommended for: 5+
Bodiam Castle is holding its annual Spell Quest, where your young witch or wizard can take a spellbinding tour from Midnight the mischievous bat and unlock their magical potential. You'll learn the secrets of the castle and maybe pick up a magical prize at the end.
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Book Spell Quest at Bodiam Castle from £3.50 at National Trust
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