Top Halloween Events in SW London and Surrey 2024
A monstrously good time awaits
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Halloween at Priory Farm
Priory Farm Estate, Surrey, 4 October – 3 November
Immerse yourself in a world of spooky wonder at the gorgeous Priory Farm this Halloween, with so much fun to be had, from a bewitching Halloween light trail in Discovery Land to pick-your-own-pumpkins and tractor and trailer rides.
Family Halloween Fun at Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington, 5-6, 12-13, 19 Oct – 3 Nov
Spooky goings-on for all ages at the popular theme park with rides at dusk, fancy dress competitions, a pumpkin patch photo spot and ‘Vile Villagers’ in the Wild Woods.
Halloween at Kew
Kew Gardens, 18 October – 3 November
Join family and friends to wander from dusk into darkness between one ghostly space to another at Kew Gardens this year. Watch out for flickering flames in a fiendish fire garden, daring fire artists and grinning pumpkins aglow.
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Pumpkin Festival
Crockford Bridge Farm, 25 October – 1 November
Join this year’s Pumpkin Festival for an immersive experience inspired by the Wizard of Oz. Listen to the narration and engage with the story as you skip down the orange brick road and through the maze. A fusion of theatre, fairground games, activities and pumpkins
Halloween at Hampton Court Palace
26 October – 3 November
Explore Henry VIII’s notoriously haunted palace for Halloween, which has plenty of historic tales. Lose yourself in atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects as the palace is transformed by magical spells.
Halloween Screenings
The Clapham Grand, 26-31 October
Prepare for some spooky screenings! The Clapham Grand will be showcasing everyone’s favourite Halloween classics, from the Rocky Horror Picture Show on 26 October to the family-favourite Hocus Pocus on 31 October
Stories from the Enchanted Cottage
Chelsea Physic Garden, 27-31 October
Follow the glowing lanterns and secret paths as they lead you to the Enchanted Cottage, nestled through the trees. Here, the Magical Storyteller will captivate audiences with spooky (but fun!) tales of brave heroes, friendly ghosts, and curious creatures that will delight both young and old alike.
After Dark: Tour the Paranormal
New Wimbledon Theatre, 30 October
Join for a unique tour of New Wimbledon Theatre led by Marq English, Paranormal Investigator, Researcher, and Author of ‘Paranormal Surrey’. Be expertly shown around Wimbledon’s beautiful and eerie Edwardian Theatre whilst learning about their known spirits and darker recesses.
More fab things to do:
Open Day – Halloween Wizards and Witches
Gatton Park, Reigate, 27 October
Dare to join Gatton Park for Halloween activities and a spooky trail around the grounds. Ideal for younger children as it’s spooky not scary. Gatton Hall tearoom will be open for refreshments.
Wild Halloween Camp
Painshill, Cobham, 28-30 October
Have a wild time this October at the Wild Halloween Camp with den building, campfires, and lots more spooky adventures in Painshill’s wild woods. It’s the perfect time to get fresh air in your lungs and mud on your boots with these fun-filled days.
Spooky attractions in High Street Kensington
Kensington, 25-31 October
There’s a concentration of spooky themed sights over in High Street Kensington and the surrounding area. See some fab Halloween installations, head to the Design Museum’s new Tim Burton exhibition, and join a Halloween hunt through the streets. There will also be a Farmer’s Market with autumnal food, crafts, pumpkin decorating and face painting (27 October). On Halloween there will be street theatre with entertainers and trick or treating.
Spooky Halloween Workshops
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, 30-31 October
Half-term creative workshops for mini monsters. There’s a Creepy Makeup Masterclass for ages 8-12 to learn how to create a range of Halloween looks, and a Monster Mask Making workshop for ages 5-8 to learn to make ghoulish masks.
Family & Fans Days: Spooktacular Halloween
West Horsley Place, 30 October
A special spooky Halloween open day for fans of BBC’s Ghosts! Explore the real ‘Button House,’ and come along in cosplay, meet other fans, watch episodes together and take part in ghostly games.
