Lightwater Valley’s annual Halloween event returns with a chilling twist for 2025. This year, the park transforms into Valley of the Clowns—a creepy carnival of colourful clowns with wicked grins and sinister surprises lurking around every corner. Get ready for shivers, screams, and goosebumps as the Valley becomes their playground.
Dates & Opening Schedule
- Early Preview Day: Saturday, 11 October 2025
- Opening Weekend: Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 October 2025
- Halloween Week: Saturday 25 – Monday 27 October | Wednesday 29 October – Saturday, 1 November 2025
- Closing Event: Fantastic Fireworks Finale on Saturday, 1 November 2025—a dazzling ten-minute display over Swan Lake.
Highlights & Attractions
Trick or Treat Doors
Face a fateful decision: two doors, two choices. One hides a sweet reward, the other… something far darker. Choose wisely—the clowns are watching.
House of Fun – Live Scare Maze
Step into a decaying funhouse where laughter has died. Creaking floors, warped mirrors, and lurking clowns await those brave enough to find their way out.
Ghostly Train Rides – Frightwater Express
Board this haunting ride through the Valley, complete with spooky sound effects, swirling smoke, and hair-raising surprises. A Halloween spin on the family favourite.
Beloved Icon Avenue
Pose with iconic Halloween characters—from cult movie legends to creepy clowns. Perfect for daring photo ops.
Trick or Treat Trail
Roam the park with your loot bag and hit all 10 Trick or Treat stations—but be prepared, an additional charge applies.
Creepy Carnival Clown Trail
Hunt down mischievous clowns hidden throughout the park—spot them all and claim your prize.
Halloween Fancy Dress Competition
Come in your spookiest costume and compete daily for the “Hex Factor.” A ghoulish panel of judges awaits—will you win the fright factor?
Spooky Singalong Show
Join Ebor (and friends) in a lively Halloween-themed musical in the Valley Theatre. Catchy tunes, dancing, and giggles for little monsters.
Spook-tacular Face Painting
From spooky to sweet, get into the Halloween spirit with a face-painting session—additional charge applies.
End of Day Finale – DJ Jack in the Box
As darkness falls, the fun escalates. Join the spook-tacular DJ Jack in the Box for monster beats and a Halloween dance party to close out the day in style.
Tickets & Early Bird Offer
Snag an Early Bird ticket for just £15 per person and embrace the fright without breaking your budget.
What Makes “Valley of the Clowns” Special?
- Chillingly Creative Theme: A twisted clown carnival brings a fresh, theatrical edge to Halloween festivities.
- Varied Attractions: From immersive mazes and train rides to live entertainment and competitions, there’s something for every age and bravery level.
- Affordable Fun: The Early Bird price offers excellent value—making a family visit both thrilling and budget-friendly.
- Extended Frightful Schedule: Several special days, plus a sparkling fireworks finale, make it ideal for multiple visit options.
