Photo Skeleton, £24.99 from Warmies
We have rounded up our hauntingly good selection of Halloween fun & games
COSTUMES
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From spooky skeletons to fang-tastic vampires, B&M have got everything you need to make the most of the spooky season. And for grown-ups? Our Alien Abduction Inflatable Costume is guaranteed to be a scream!
These hauntingly good finds won’t be around for long, so shop now to make sure you’re all set for a magical Halloween night!
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SCARY OUTINGS
SURREY
Chessington Garden Centre
The Halloween Circus is rolling back into town — and it’s bringing all the tricks and treats! After last year’s sold-out magic, the Circus of Dreams is returning to Chessington Garden Centre Surrey for 13 dazzling days, from October 11th to November 2nd. Expect jaw-dropping stunts, giggle-worthy moments, and a sprinkle of spooky sparkle. Don’t miss the most thrilling show of the season!
Dare to venture through the cursed remains of a long-abandoned ghost town this Halloween? Halloween VR Ride will be open on the times and dates of the circus!
This year tickets are open so there is no need to book a time slot, just book your tickets and turn up when you would like! This could be before or after the circus! Click me to book!
Tickets are £5 per person.
Chessington World of Adventures has a whole host of haunted happenings this Halloween.
Whether it’s brand-new spooky shows, fancy dress contests or scary roller coaster rides at dusk, there’s something for all the family to enjoy.
The Howl’o’ween fun takes place on 4th and 5th, and 11th and 12th October, before opening daily from 18th October to 2nd November 2025 and will be jam-packed with spooks for visitors young and old.
Guests can enjoy spellbinding new shows and interactive experiences that are sure to get everyone into the Halloween spirit:
- Spelltacular! sees a group of buzzing wizards and witches work with the audience to reverse an accidental spell with a string of magical charms.
- In Rising Flame: Shadows of the Tomb, a ceremonial spectacle unfolds before sand-stricken eyes as mummified monsters summon their ancient leader through roaring pyrotechnics, sandy storms, and heart-pounding dynamic dance.
- Guests can throw some shapes at the Barnyard Boogie with a musical duo ready to dance the night away in a pumpkin patch.
- Brave souls can enter the Stone Watchers: The Vampires Lair scarezone (if you dare) but beware of the gargoyle statues coming to life and chasing intruders away.
Thrill seekers can also take a ride on some of their favourite roller coasters at dusk, including Mandrill Mayhem, Dragon’s Fury, and the spooktacular, aptly named Vampire.
Families can extend their spooky season experience with a Howl’o’ween short break at one of Chessington’s resort hotels, complete with special themed experiences. Prices start from £34 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing a standard room with bed and breakfast), including early ride time**; and Rangers Academy children’s hotel entertainment.
LONDON
Horniman Museum and Gardens
A Hidden Wonders Hunt – a free spotter trail, drawing challenge and the chance to win prizes. Enchanted Cinema is back – help create the live score to Monsters & Magic-themed animations
Join in with this vibrant Day of the Dead Family Festival, with Mexican food, music and dance, craft workshops and a festival procession, And the last chance to see The Robot Zoo, which closes on 2 Nov
Halloween 2025 trail lights up Kenwood
Spooky family fun in north London
Halloween At Kenwood runs from 17 October to 2 November 2025. The Hampstead Heath landmark transforms into a spooktacular illuminated trail with eerie installations, ghostly encounters, and immersive soundscapes. Families can meet the Headless Horseman, watch the chilling fire show Incantation, and crawl through the glowing Spider’s Tunnel.
Thrills, food and family memories
Guests explore a moonlit graveyard, marvel at laser displays, and see Kenwood’s grand façade transformed with spooky projections. Seasonal treats include Trick or Treat pizzas, Vampire Dogs, and indulgent hot chocolates, served by Freemans Event Partners. Children can wear costumes, and dogs join the fun too.
Book tickets now for October half-term
Perfect for families, couples, and thrill-seekers, Halloween At Kenwood promises unforgettable memories this autumn. Tickets cost £14–£18 and are available from HalloweenAtKenwood.co.uk.
Paddington Bear experience hosts Halloween trail
Trick-or-treat fun on the South Bank
This October half-term, families discover marmalade magic and spooky surprises at The Paddington Bear™ Experience. From Saturday 18 October to Sunday 2 November 2025, Windsor Gardens glows with autumn colours and festive fun.
Special Halloween package for children
From 3pm daily, guests upgrade their visit with a Trick-or-Treat package for £10 per child. The treat includes a souvenir pumpkin bucket, exclusive Paddington Bear ears, and sweet surprises along the immersive trail. Children meet favourite characters who hand out treats and welcome families to a joyful Halloween party in Windsor Gardens.
Book now for October fun
Families step inside Paddington’s world at County Hall and enjoy interactive rooms, games, and surprises. Book tickets today at www.paddingtonbearexperience.com.
ESSEX UK
Halloween Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate
Halloween Open Air Cinema | 25th and 26th October
Wrap-up under the stars as the hotel’s open-air cinema, complete with comfy seats, blankets and hot water bottles returns for a spine-chilling weekend of Halloween-themed movies. Choices include Casper (PG), Jaws (12+), Beetlejuice (12+) and Scary Movie (18+). Tickets are from £10 per person, with live music ahead of each screening and cocktails, bubbles and stone baked pizza on hand for alfresco dining during each film.
For the ultimate experience, stay overnight in one of the hotel’s recently refurbished, fountain-facing Estate Patio Rooms from £300 per night and enjoy a free cinema viewing of both films with popcorn, from your own private terrace. Family films begin at 5.30pm with scarier movies from 8pm.
Halloween Afternoon Tea | 25th – 31st October
Guests can sink their fangs into Down Hall’s sinfully sweet Halloween Afternoon Tea featuring seasonal trick-or-treats. Indulge in brie & fig relish quiche, spiced pumpkin mousse and cherry bakewell macarons alongside finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones. Priced at £45 per adult and half price for children, it’s a ghoulishly good way to celebrate half term.
KENT
A HALLOWEEN EVENING TO REMEMBER
HAMPSHIRE
Ghostly Manor brings spooky thrills
Halloween fun at Paultons Park
Paultons Park hosts its Halloween 2025 Spooktacular from 16 October to 3 November 2025. Families can enjoy Peppa Pig World, themed decorations, and interactive shows. The Great Halloween Mystery Show features Pickles the Pumpkin solving a spooky puzzle with the Spirit Squad. Children can learn dance moves at Ghoul School and join The Little Monsters Ball.
New Ghostly Manor dark ride
The brand-new Ghostly Manor ride invites guests to step into a supernatural world. Families explore haunted artefacts and meet eerie apparitions as they follow paranormal investigator Dr Kinley. Ghostly Manor joins over 70 rides and attractions across the park.
Late-night openings and short breaks
Families can ride rollercoasters under the night sky during late openings on 28, 29, and 30 October. Guests can also book an Official Paultons Short Break and enjoy a second day free.
Pumpkinville brings apollodomes to Portsmouth
First UK launch at Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth will host the UK’s first ApolloDomes this October at Gunwharf Quays. The international immersive brand launches with ‘Pumpkinville’, a Halloween adventure for families and adults from 24 October to 2 November 2025.
Immersive Halloween fun for families
By day, children join The SpookAdemy where they learn playful spooky skills. After the show, families relax in The Lantern Lounge, a themed café and bar. Older visitors enjoy vintage horror screenings at the Pumpkin Picturehouse and a séance-style scare in The Summoning.
A new entertainment era for Portsmouth
Created by Holovis in partnership with Landsec, ApolloDomes blend live theatre, 270-degree projections and themed effects. Pumpkinville tickets on sale now at Gunwharf Quays.
DEVON
A HALLOWEEN EVENING TO REMEMBER
Scream Time events this Halloween. Wales, Derbyshire, Yorkshire
Scream Time is a new Halloween trail designed to be spooktacular with terrifying scare points and hair-raising moments. The events are being brought to you by the team who deliver the popular Great British Food Festival and Luminate, light trail.
With eerie installations and terrifying scare actors who will remain in character playing nightmare roles Scream Time is set in suitably gothic locations in Wales, Yorkshire and Derbyshire. The adult trail, Scream Time is not for the faint hearted and suitable for ages 15 and over. Be sure to bring friends!
For the younger visitors and those who prefer a less terrifying experience we invite you to Spooky Time, a family trail, which plays on the gentler themes of Halloween.
Visitors will be able to calm their minds at the with hot chocolate, marshmallows, and delicious spooky themed street food alongside monster face painting, carnival rides and other activities for children and adults.
Margam Country Park, Port Talbot in Wales
Scream Time and Spooky Time will run from Wednesday October 15th to Sunday November 2nd.
Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire
Scream Time and Spooky Time will run from Friday October 17th to Sunday November 2nd.
Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham in Yorkshire
Scream Time and Spooky Time will run from Monday October 20th to Sunday November 2nd.
For more details and to book tickets please visit https://screamtime.co.uk
MIDLANDS UK
Blenheim Palace
Take the brave step along the trail and discover a medieval dungeon steeped in dark secrets, giant spiderwebs ready to trap the unwary, a cursed tomb where the dead come alive, and a pagan ritual site alive with ancient power. Whether you’re after spooky fun or just a hint of Halloween magic, this immersive experience promises something for everyone.
The trail runs from 23rd October – 2nd November, Blenheim Palace in your content so we don’t miss it.
SPOOKY GAMES & TOYS
- All Jigsaw Puzzles | Chaos on Halloween 1000 or 500-piece Puzzle | RRP: £19.99 | Stockist: AllJigsawPuzzles
Recreate chaos on Halloween with artist Ricardo Galvao’s hilarious take on spooky celebrations. For dead good family fun, piece together this outlandish scene.
- The Puppet Company | Micro Monsters | RRP: £9.99 | Stockist: Puppets by Post
Get your hands on a mischievous Micro Monster this Halloween. At just a few inches tall, all seven playful monsters tuck easily into a pocket or backpack, inspiring imagination and monstrous mayhem from the palm of little one’s hands.
- Smart Games | Ghost Hunters | RRP: £12.99 | Stockist: SmartToysandGames
For a scarily good time this Halloween, catch these ghosts in the light! Players 6+ must light up the spooky spirits in each challenge by placing all the torch puzzle pieces in the correct spot.
- Smart Games | Graveyard Shift | RRP: £19.99 | Stockist: SmartToysandGamesUK
For monstrous amounts of fun, Graveyard Shift is sure to send a shiver up your spine… This Halloween players aged 10+ must help the brave hero save her little cat from the ghostly ghouls and escape the graveyard.
- Infantino | My First Tumbler | RRP: £9.99 | Stockist: Amazon
Keep mini trick or treaters hydrated this Halloween with the My 1st Tumbler Orange – the perfect colour to complement any spooky costume while also encouraging independent drinking.
- Infantino | Lil’ Nibbles Vibrating Apple Teether | RRP: £7.99 | Stocklist: Amazon
For those who can’t indulge in a toffee apple this season, the Lil’ Nibbles Vibrating Apple Teether from Infantino is sure to hit the sweet spot and get them in the spirit!
- The Puppet Company | Finger Puppets, Micro Monsters, Hand Puppets | RRP: From £6.50 | Stockist: Puppets by Post
Enter a world of imagination and play this Halloween with The Puppet Company. From spooky finger puppets such as spiders, witches and bats, to black cat Hand
Monstrously Cute and Wickedly Warm: The Top 10 Warmies for Halloween
As the nights grow darker and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with some frightfully delightful friends! Warmies offers a bewitching collection of spooky-inspired plushies that are not only adorable but also perfect for keeping you warm and cosy on those chilly autumn evenings. From ghoulish ghosts to mischievous monsters, these cuddly companions will bring both comfort and Halloween spirit to your home.
Here’s our guide to the top spooky Warmies that will make your Halloween nights extra special!
Skeleton, £24.99 from Warmies This cuddly skeleton is the perfect companion for those cosy movie nights. It’s both spooky and snug, making it ideal for Halloween festivities!
Ghost, £24.99 from Warmies This friendly ghost is here to float into your heart and warm you up on chilly nights. Its soft fabric and delightful design make it a must-have for Halloween.
Pumpkin, £24.99 from Warmies Nothing says Halloween like a cheerful pumpkin! This warm and soft pumpkin plush will add a festive touch to your decor while keeping you cosy.
Spider, £24.99 from Warmies and Black Cat, £24.99 from Warmies
Fortnite
We’ve all sung the songs (a lot), attempted the dance moves, and are worrying about how to make a Rumi braid for Halloween…now we can take our families’ KPop Demon Hunters fandom to the next level in Fortnite, as teased by Rei Ami, the singing talent behind Zoey.
Form your own family supergroup and help HUNTR/X to protect the Honmoon from the endless waves of faceless demons, in the new Demon Rush Mode – live between 2nd October 2 to 1st November. All while channelling your inner Rumi, Mira, and Zoey with outfits and accessories (spicy ramyeon pot included, of course).
For info on how to play Fortnite in groups, see here.