Halloween season is getting into full swing at UK theme parks this week, with Scarefest and Fright Nights continuing and several more major Halloween events beginning.
From family-friendly LEGO monsters to scare mazes and rides in the dark, here’s what’s happening at UK theme parks during the week of 5 October 2026.
Scarefest Returns This Weekend at Alton Towers
After last weekend’s Halloween action, Scarefest returns to Alton Towers from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October.
The 2026 event features a mixture of family Halloween entertainment and scarier experiences, with guests also able to experience some of the resort’s biggest rides after dark.
New for 2026 is Final Exhibit, joining the scare attraction line-up alongside Edge of the Forest, Altonville Mine Tours: Tiny’s Revenge and COMPOUND.
Families can also enjoy Trick O’ Treat Town with Haribo, Amigos in the Afterlife and the CBeebies Land Monster Ball.
Another new addition for 2026 is Dine with the Dead, an immersive Halloween dining experience featuring a three-course banquet and live entertainment.
Scarefest continues on selected dates until 1 November 2026.
Fright Nights Continues at Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park’s Fright Nights season is now underway as the resort celebrates 25 years of Fright Nights in 2026.
Visitors can expect scare attractions, live entertainment, scare zones and the opportunity to experience some of Thorpe Park’s biggest roller coasters after dark.
The Halloween event continues on selected dates throughout October and into the beginning of November.
Howl’o’ween Continues at Chessington
Halloween has also arrived at Chessington World of Adventures, with Howl’o’ween bringing family-friendly scares to the resort.
Visitors can expect Halloween entertainment, themed shows and the return of Enchanted Hollow – Trick or Treat.
Guests can also experience theme park rides as dusk falls, creating a different atmosphere around the park as the evenings become darker.
Brick or Treat Begins at LEGOLAND Windsor
Another major Halloween event begins this weekend as Brick or Treat returns to LEGOLAND Windsor.
The first dates are:
- Saturday 10 October
- Sunday 11 October
The event then returns from 17 October through to 1 November.
The LEGO Monsters are taking over the resort for a family-friendly Halloween party featuring spooky LEGO models, entertainment and more than 55 rides and attractions.
Visitors can meet Halloween characters, enjoy themed photo opportunities and experience the Haunted House Monster Party.
Lord Vampyre’s House Party also returns for 2026, alongside the Monster Jam show and the Halloween transformation of The Dragon with Disco Dragon.
Halloween Spooktacular Begins at Paultons Park
Paultons Park’s Halloween season also gets underway this week with the return of its popular Halloween Spooktacular.
The event begins on Friday 9 October, bringing Halloween decorations and seasonal entertainment to the park.
Families visiting during the event can expect plenty of Halloween atmosphere alongside the park’s usual rides and attractions, including Peppa Pig World and VALGARD: Realm of the Vikings.
Blazing Halloween Begins at Drayton Manor
Drayton Manor also joins the Halloween celebrations this week as Blazing Halloween begins on Friday 9 October.
The family-focused Halloween event brings seasonal entertainment and spooky experiences to the resort alongside its rides, Thomas Land and zoo.
The event continues through the Halloween season until the beginning of November.
Frightwater Valley Begins at Lightwater Valley
Lightwater Valley finally reopens this weekend following its early October closure period.
The park opens on Saturday 10 October for the first date of Frightwater Valley 2026: Movie Mayhem.
The park is closed from Monday 5 October through Friday 9 October, before reopening for the Halloween event on Saturday.
Interestingly, Lightwater Valley is then closed again on Sunday 11 October, with the next Frightwater Valley date scheduled for Saturday 17 October.
Additional Frightwater Valley dates take place later in October, including during the October half-term period.
Halloween Season Takes Over UK Theme Parks
This is one of the biggest weeks of the autumn theme park calendar.
By the end of the week, Halloween events will be underway at many of the UK’s biggest theme parks.
Whether you’re looking for full scare mazes and rides in the dark or something more family-friendly, there are now Halloween events available for almost every type of theme park visitor.
What to Watch This Week
- Alton Towers Scarefest – 9–11 October
- Thorpe Park Fright Nights continues
- Chessington Howl’o’ween continues
- LEGOLAND Windsor Brick or Treat begins – 10 October
- Paultons Park Halloween Spooktacular begins – 9 October
- Drayton Manor Blazing Halloween begins – 9 October
- Frightwater Valley: Movie Mayhem begins – 10 October
- Lightwater Valley closed 5–9 October and 11 October
- More Halloween events continue throughout October
Halloween season is now well and truly underway at UK theme parks. With even more events beginning this weekend, October is shaping up to be one of the busiest and most exciting periods of the 2026 theme park season.
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