Alton Towers – Halloween Scarefest 2026
26th-27th September. 2nd-4th, 9th-11th and 16th October to 1st November
Spooktacular family fun for all ages
Day Tickets from £37
1 Day Pass & Thrills Combi from £80
or extend the fun with an overnight stay
Short Breaks from £100pp
Days and Nights of Spooks and Frights
As the nights get longer, get ready for all sorts of creepy scares, shocks and thrills as Alton Towers Resort celebrates the return of award-winning Scarefest.
Immerse yourself in a frightful world of spine-tingling Halloween attractions and sensational live entertainment. From scare mazes and rides to spooktacular family fun, there’s something for all ages – so come with your friends or bring the whole family.
During Scarefest nights daring guests can face head-spinning, hair-raising rides and attractions in the darkness including Wicker Man and the dizzying vortex aboard Toxicator. If that’s not scary enough, brace yourselves for the return of the multi-award winning, terrifying scare attractions.
Dare you take on thrilling rides in the dark
Halloween entertainment for the whole family
Spooky Days for Family Fun
Join super-freaky Halloween friends in their memorific multi-coloured playground. Enjoy spooktacular shows, meet and greets, photo opportunities and more.
CBeebies Land Monster Ball: Throw on your family Halloween costumes and join some of your favourite CBeebies friends live in Big Fun Showtime!
Amigos in the Afterlife: Be careful, you’ve accidentally crossed through a portal into the afterlife. Journey through this magical realm of spooktacular effects for the ultimate family fright night fest activity.
Trick O’Treat Town: Take a trip to a special town, where every day is Halloween! Muster up your courage and prepare to knock on doors from Spooky Avenue all the way up to the Witchy Woods, but be careful…there are tricks aplenty!
With rides open until late, experience some of your favourite CBeebies Land and family attractions when the sky gets a little darker – the ultimate Halloween event for kids and families to enjoy.
Interactive walkthrough attractions are recommended for those aged 6+
Scare Mazes for the Bravest of Souls
FINAL EXHIBIT: Beyond the archive doors lies The Curator’s forgotten collection, where each room reveals a dark secret and every turn draws you deeper into his sinister world.
COMPOUND: Step into a world where you’re the subject of a sinister sci-fi experiment. Scientists are attempting to weaponise your DNA… but things are far from what they seem. Navigate the disorienting chambers and shadowy hallways of the compound’s lab — and try to escape before it’s too late.
ALTONVILLE MINE TOURS: Rumours are afoot that the old Altonville Mines are alive with activity once again. Following a breakthrough from local law enforcers, the notorious Skin Snatchers have been detained… but for how long?
EDGE OF THE FOREST: Whispers wind through the withered woods at the edge of the Dark Forest, where a forgotten cottage stands as the last remnant of a forgotten time. Locals speak of the Leshwall, a lurking presence that twists the trees and plays tricks on the mind.
Will you escape from the Scare Mazes
Prepare to be scared
Scarefest Scare Zones
BURIAL GROUNDS: The Unchosen, a cult obsessive of modern-day fanatics obsessed with the lore of the Beornen invite you to their sacred sanctum of ancient burial grounds. Keep your pace amongst the desecrated realm of unearthed bodies, flaming shrines and monstrous deities. Stay too long and they will choose you too – are you ready?
DARK HOLLOW: The forest breathes, its ancient roots stirring restless and shadows flicker between hollow trees. Dark Hollow is a free-flowing outdoor scare zone where a chilling presence watches, waiting to draw you deeper into the darkness. Can you escape the forest’s grasp before it claims you too?
Scare Zone & Scare Mazes are recommended for guests aged 12+
Extend the Fun with an Overnight Stay
Choice of accommodation including:
- Alton Towers Hotel
Themed around the incredible explorer Sir Algenon - CBeebies Hotel
Uniquely designed for young families - Splash Landing Hotel
A hotel with fun at it’s heart including a disco - Woodland Lodges
Log cabins designed for young families and groups of friends - Stargazing Pods
Set around a village green they are perfect for budget family breaks
or stay at a nearby family friendly partner hotel
Lead price of £100 per person was based on a family of 4 staying in the Splash Landings Hotel on selected dates and includes 1 day Theme Park entry. Subject to change and availability.
Stay overnight at Alton Towers or a nearby hotel
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Provider: Merlin Entertainments
Prices shown are for guidance only and were available at the last update. Actual price will vary depending on your travel dates, time of booking, tickets, hotel, extras and duration of your break.