Top 5 Halloween Activities in the UK

There are so many reasons why Halloween is one of our favourite times of year. Face masks are actually cool, you can have sweets for breakfast, lunch and dinner without Susan giving you those judgy eyes, for anyone over the age of 21 fancy dress is socially acceptable for 24 hours, oh, and then there’s all the fun Halloween activities that you can get involved in. 

If you thought 2020 couldn't get any more horrifying, you're going to want to check out these frightfully fun Halloween activities around the UK. 

If you’re the type of person that’s brave enough to ride Alton Towers’ most hair-raising and thrilling coasters in total darkness and mad enough to wander through terrifying mazes, you’re in the right place. Alton Towers Scarefest is coming and it’s set to be as spooktacular as ever. Now we’ve established how bold you are, you just need to find your most daring friends and get your ticket booked in advance as this is sure to be a sell-out event! 

Jack the Ripper is one of London’s greatest unsolved mysteries and still today experts are working to uncover the truth behind the city’s most gruesome killer. During the tour you’ll make your way through dark alleyways and passages (we suggest you bring a friend who is comfortable holding your hand in public, just saying), as you visit the actual locations featured in the villain’s infamous stories - you’ll be glad you’re on a group tour that’s for sure! 

Enjoy a darker side of Edinburgh with a touch of humour on this theatrical bus tour of Edinburgh, the only comedy-horror-theatre experience on an original vintage 1960’s bus - how cool is that? The tour takes you past Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriar's Kirk, The Old Town, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile, and the likes of Johnny Depp and Whoopi Goldberg have previously enjoyed the tour, that’s just how good it is! 

Who knew a place could be this much fun (and when we say fun, we mean terrifying) and still be educational. A fully immersive experience, complete with 360-degree sets, full-on theatrics, and gripping storytelling, you'll be in for a thrilling night. Be warned though, this tour is not for the faint hearted - expect to be transported to eerie East London streets, plague-ravaged houses, and you’ll even bear witness to a torture chamber (we did warn you)!

Each year Potterheads patiently wait for any witch or wizard’s favourite time of year; Halloween. And this year the famous film studio is celebrating all things Slytherin (it doesn’t get much darker than that). Known throughout the eight films for its links to dark magic, Slytherin house is home to some of the greatest wizards of all time. Discover the secrets behind some of the iconic costumes and props belonging to your favourite cunning Slytherin characters, you know the ones you love to hate #DracoMalfoy  London

So whether you choose to ride roller coasters in the dark or get spooked on a city ghost bus tour, your Halloween is sorted with these five spooktastic activities. 

Not a fan of Halloween, but still want in on some fun and frolics this October? Take a look at these carefully selected attractions around the UK.