Crealy Theme Park, near Exeter
“The Crealy Spook-Fest is back with brand NEW attractions for 2023 and the return of your favourites – reimagined and spookier than ever before.”
OTTO tip: If you want to stay longer than a day then free theme park tickets are available when you book a glamping or lodge break.
More details: https://bit.ly/3yf2X6Y
Scarefest at Alton Towers, Staffordshire
Would Halloween be the same if you couldn’t go to Alton Towers?! Celebrating their 16th year of Halloween festivities, extended opening hours until 9pm mean that you can experience the rides in the dark!
OTTO tip: Save £29 per person when you book in advance online. However, be aware that some extra Halloween attractions like the Alton Towers Dungeon have an additional cost which also can be booked online.
More details: https://www.altontowers.com/explore/events/scarefest/
Longleat, Wiltshire
More autumnal than Halloween but still a great day out with lots of family activities including pumpkin carving, sand art, owl flying displays, and chainsaw carving!
OTTO tip: Try not to break down when driving through the safari area is perhaps the obvious one! But also, look out for the giant pumpkins that have been hidden around the Park as part of the Pumpkin trail – great photo opportunities!
More details: https://www.longleat.co.uk/whats-on/the-great-british-autumn
Legoland, Windsor
“Brick or Treat” – do you see what they did there??!! A “pumpkin-filled wonderland” awaits you along with activities like a 4d movie, harbour show, monster street, and haunted house party.
OTTO tip: If you want to extend your trip then check out some of the hotels in and around the area. Being so close to Heathrow airport means there is lots of good value accommodation available!
More details here: https://www.legoland.co.uk/explore/special-events/brick-or-treat/>
Warwick Castle, Warwick
“Join us for haunting half-term fun with Halloween frights and delights for the whole family as The Haunted Castle returns between the 22nd – 31st of October.”
OTTO tip: Various ticket prices are available depending on what you want to see and do. However, you’ll need to factor in parking charges as these aren’t included with the admission price.
More details here: https://www.warwick-castle.com/explore/events/halloween/
Horror Escape, London
If you are a fan of escape rooms and aged 10+ then this experience might be just the one you are looking for, especially at this time of year! Great reviews left on Trip Advisor which you can read here: https://bit.ly/3T2zHZ3
OTTO tip: Gift vouchers are available to share the experience!
More details here: https://www.horrorescape.co.uk/
English Heritage – Various Locations
From ghost-hunting to scary story-telling or a more peaceful woodland walk, a variety of events happening for all the family.
OTTO tip: If you’ve always wanted to carve a turnip instead of a pumpkin then English Heritage shows you how – find out here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxT49g662Sk (Oh, and book in advance to save money on admission tickets!)
More details: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/halloween/
Afternoon Tea at the Assembly House, Norwich
The House of Horrors afternoon tea is definitely something to put on the menu if you’re more into treat than trick.
OTTO tip: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, and children’s sized portions are all available as part of this Halloween special.
More details: https://www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk/afternoon-tea/themed
**Visit England – Various Locations
