From the Tower of London to 50 Berkeley Square, the city has its fair share of haunted houses, trick-or-treat trails, and Halloween parties. London Bridge was even recently crowned Britain’s most popular haunted attraction. (1)
As October 31st gets closer, landmarks across the city put up spook-tacular decorations and host special events. Below, we’ve rounded up the best events for families to enjoy Halloween in London.
For little tots there are some stunning Halloween light shows with tasty treats to enjoy. Older thrill-seekers can delve into scarier experiences like Dracula’s crypt at the London Dungeon.
Kew Gardens’s Halloween light trail
Each evening from mid-October, Kew Gardens becomes a haunted forest of eerie lights.
Along the spooky trail, little explorers will find installations like Frankenstein’s Laboratory and a forgotten fairground.
Afterwards, you can reward their bravery with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows.
Event details
Dates: 16 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Kew Gardens, TW9
Prices: From £16.00
Hampton Court Palace’s family Halloween adventure
This October half term, Hampton Court Palace will be filled with spooky sights and sounds.
Families can wander through the haunted grounds, watch out for famous ghosts and stop by for a Halloween story before enjoying a themed treat at the café.
Event details
Dates: 25 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Hampton Court Palace, KT8
Prices: From £14
Kenwood House’s Halloween light trail
Kenwood House has a brand-new Halloween trail this year. When the sun sets, the gardens will glow with spooky lights, tunnels and surprises.
Families can walk through spider webs, see lasers light up the night, and stop for tasty snacks like hot dogs, burgers and hot chocolate.
Event details
Dates: 17 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Kenwood House, NW3
Prices: From £12
Hyde Park’s Halloween Discovery Days
Families can drop into Hyde Park this half term for free Halloween activities. There will be craft tables, nature trails and stories to enjoy in the park.
Event details
Dates: 28 – 30 Oct 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Hyde Park, W2
Prices: Free
Boo at the Zoo
London Zoo is running a wide range of Halloween family activities this half term with a spooky twist. There will be a pumpkin patch, craft tables, marshmallow toasting and animal talks.
Alongside learning about creatures of the night, kids can decorate pumpkins and join the monster mash at family-friendly silent discos.
Event details
Dates: 25 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: London Zoo, NW1
Prices: Zoo entry from £22.20 (some activities cost extra)
Hallowed Peak: The Lunar Festival
Phantom Peak in Canada Water becomes a spooky open-world town for Halloween. You can wander through steampunk streets, follow trails, solve puzzles and meet live actors playing mysterious characters.
The experience is more of a mystery than a scare. Families, friends, and older kids can enjoy the rituals around the Lunar Festival, spooky decorations and themed food and drinks.
Event details
Dates: Till 9 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Phantom Peak, SE16
Prices: From £30.00
Hobble’ween at Hobbledown Heath
From 25 October to 2 November, Hobbledown Heath turns into a Halloween playground. There’s a mix of fun and spooky: monster discos, animal talks, treat trails, and even “bug brunch” where you can try dried bugs if you’re brave.
You can explore the park, collect stickers in the Skibbler Passport, join in the Hobbleween Trail to find hidden clues, or dance at the Monster’s Ball. All this is included with your regular admission ticket.
Event details
Dates: 25 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages, but caters to children aged 2-13
Where: Hobbledown Heath, TW14
Prices: From £17.50
Hans and Gretel Haunted Halloween Party
The Hans and Gretel sweetshop in Camden Market is hosting a special Halloween Party from 6-8pm on Friday 31 October.
Families can enjoy games, music, a dance contest and prizes for the best costumes.
Each ticket includes a Halloween-themed gelato, a slush drink and a goody bag full of sweets.
There will also be spooky photo spots and a chance to meet the resident witch.
Event details
Dates: 31 Oct 2025, 6-8pm
Ages: All ages
Where: Camden Market, NW1
Prices: From £20
Hallowe’en at Hogwarts: Discover the Dark Arts
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is bringing back its popular Dark Arts feature this autumn (16 September – 8 November 2026).
Families can see the Great Hall decorated with over 100 floating pumpkins, take part in spell-casting against Death Eaters and spot Dementors hiding in the Forbidden Forest.
The Dark Mark will also appear throughout the tour for children to hunt down as they explore.
Event details
Dates: 12 Sep – 9 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Warner Bros. Studio Tour, WD25
Prices: From £45.00
A Colin and Duck Adventure trail
Discover Children’s Story Centre is running an interactive trail inspired by A Colin and Duck Adventure (12 September – 11 November 2026).
Families can explore Colin’s Castle, search for ducks hidden around the Story Worlds, and help tidy up for Grandma’s visit.
There’ll also be crafts, games and a special appearance from author Holly Swain on 31 October.
Event details
Dates: 12 Sep – 11 Nov 2025
Ages: All ages
Where: Discover Children’s Story Centre, E15
Prices: From £5.00
Dracula: A Victorian Nightmare
The London Dungeon is known for making history lessons fun (and frightening). But for the first time, it’s venturing into Gothic fiction.
This immersive Halloween tour takes kids through Victorian London and into Dracula’s crypt. Runs 18 Oct–3 Nov. Best for ages 12+.
Event details
Dates: 18 Oct – 3 Nov 2025
Ages: Recommended for 12 years+
Where: London Dungeon, SE1
Prices: From £27.00
Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour of Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe is hosting Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tours this October, bringing to life the spooky side of Shakespeare’s plays.
During the tour you can hear tales of witches, ghosts and mysterious creatures, as well as gruesome medical practices and old traditions to ward off evil spirits.
Event details
Dates: 11 October onwards
Ages: All ages, ideal for 10 years+
Where: Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1
Prices: From £20.00
BucketRace Scavenger Hunt: Halloween Edition
BucketRace’s Halloween Scavenger Hunt on 1st November sends teams racing across central London to complete spooky challenges.
You complete tasks like mummifying a teammate, hunting for potion ingredients and clowning around in costume, with plenty of creative twists along the way.
Event details
Dates: 1 Nov 2025
Ages: Best for 12 years+
Where: Golden Square, W1F
Prices: From £15.00
Costume Party & Mask Making at Chelsea Physic Garden
Chelsea Physic Garden is hosting a Family Halloween Costume Party on 31 October, with a crafty twist.
Kids can make their own autumn leaf masks before joining a spooky costume parade around the garden.
Event details
Dates: 31 Oct 2025
Ages: Great for 4 years+
Where: Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3
Prices: From £10.00
Hackney Wick’s Halloween Spooktacular Family Rave
Big Fish Little Fish returns to Hackney Wick on 26 October with a Halloween Spooktacular family rave.
Expect disco and house tunes from DJ HiFi Sean, a dance floor filled with bubbles and balloons, plus crafts, face painting, play areas and a spooky fancy dress theme. Suitable for families with children aged 0–8.
Event details
Date: 26 Oct 2025
Ages: All ages welcome, but ideal for 0-8 years
Where: Number 90 London, E9
Prices: From £9.75
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FAQ: How to find kid-friendly fun in London this Halloween
Are there any free Halloween activities for kids to do in London?
For free Halloween fun, head to Hyde Park for their learning centre’s Halloween Discovery days. The event is particularly great for little ones aged 3-11. They’ll get to explore a nature trail before settling down for spooky storytelling sessions. There’s also a witch’s den with ‘feely boxes’ to investigate.
Are there any Halloween events for babies and toddlers?
Most of the events above welcome all ages. However, some are more suitable for tots.
With its foam, bubbles and games, Halloween Spooktacular family rave in Hackney Wick is aimed at babies and kids aged up to eight. At The Discover Children’s Story Centre, the Colin and Duck Adventure trail welcomes all ages. The book featuring the vegetarian vampire is aimed at toddlers between three and six, though.
Hobbledown Heath, which hosts Hobble’ween this year, say they primarily cater to children aged two to 13.
What are the best places in London for kids to trick or treat?
London is home to many neighbourhoods where kids can score free sweets. Barnet was named the city’s most family-friendly borough by a 2025 study.(2) A bit closer to the city, you’ll find Walthamstow. The area is increasingly popular with young families and took top spot in similar studies from previous years.
A couple of years ago, a Reddit thread sparked much discussion of “designated” trick or treat areas.(3) Parts of Hampstead and Kensington were recommended. Both are great places to see Halloween decorations, too. One rule of thumb that came up was to look out for houses with glowing pumpkins outside.