I used to say we celebrated November 5th bonfire night more than Halloween in London but I reckon Halloween is the bigger event this year. This list is updated annually so you can bookmark this page to check the spooky happenings in London every year.
Don't forget to check out the delicious Halloween treats at Hotel Chocolat including a chocolate skull!
Don't forget to check out the delicious Halloween treats at Hotel Chocolat including a chocolate skull!
1. Scare Witch Trials at The London Dungeon
© Merlin Entertainments
This Halloween, 17-31 Oct, the London Dungeon presents The Scare Witch Trials. Pick your way through the Dungeon's hostile woodlands where the half burned, half mad Scare Witch darts between the shadows ready to pounce on the lost and unwary. Then stand trial for witch crimes in the Witch-Finder General's 17th century courtroom. Guilty or not, be prepared to face the Dungeon's terrifying tunnel of tortured witches.
The Scare Witch Trails are included in the entrance price, as are two rides and all the usual gory, spooky goings on.
2. Witch Sisters at The London Eye
© London Eye
From Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November, The London Eye landscape is changing into a spooky forest complete with a bubbling bog of no return for children who’ve been naughty. Two witch sisters will be teaching children a lesson about the perils of misbehaving with Witch Trick encouraging children to be naughty and Witch Treat trying to save them from her wicked sister.
There's also Trick or Treat flights and a 40-minute, Halloween-themed cruise with haunting tales of the South Bank.
3. Halloween Banquet at Medieval Banquet
© Medieval Banquet
Wine, dine, and dance in the vaulted cellars of Ivory House, St Katherine's Dock, just a stones throw from the famously haunted Tower of London. Medieval Banquet is having a Halloween Celebration on 30 & 31 October with an evening of "bewitching entertainment and fine food". And the normal unlimited beer and wine deal is back.
Adults: £45 / Child(4-14): £30
Find out more at: www.medievalbanquet.com
Adults: £45 / Child(4-14): £30
Find out more at: www.medievalbanquet.com
4. Halloween Ghost Walk at Horniman Museum
Photographer: Laura Mtungwazi, Horniman Museum
At the Horniman Museum in south London, join Mr Horniman for a spooky walk down the Nature Trail this Halloween, with ghost stories galore.
Nature Trail for families with children 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book in advance.
Nature Trail for families with children 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book in advance.
- Date: Friday 30 October 2009, 5.30–6.15pm and 6.30 – 7.15pm
5. Torture Garden Halloween Ball
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This popular fetish party on Saturday 31 October 2009 at SEOne goes on all night. The Torture Garden's Halloween Ball is considered one of the biggest and best of the year and a unique experience.
6. The Grant Museum
The Grant Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy is spooky enough as it's full of skeletons and specimen jars of extinct animals but would make a great place to visit on 31 October. They are having a special night exploring everything from werewolves and vampires, to newt and animal bogeymen, from 5pm to 8pm. Entry or £3 on the door - price includes a glass of wine.
For families, there's Beastly Bones and Creepy Critters. Visit 26-30 October, 1-5pm, and get hands-on with a host of 'orrible animals. Discover blood suckers, bone crunchers… and even a bottom oozer, in the free family fun days.
For families, there's Beastly Bones and Creepy Critters. Visit 26-30 October, 1-5pm, and get hands-on with a host of 'orrible animals. Discover blood suckers, bone crunchers… and even a bottom oozer, in the free family fun days.
- Grant Museum Information
- Free Spooky Day Out in Central London which includes a visit to the Grant Museum.
7. Phobophobia at The London Bridge Experience (30-31 Oct)
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Creepy clowns, confined spaces, slithering snakes… London Bridge Experience & The London Tombs challenge you to face your worst fears this Halloween! There's also a special daytime family show, plus all the permanent attractions, including haunted tunnels beneath London Bridge.
You can also explore 2,000 years of history upstairs at the London Bridge Experience. Unquiet spirits will scare and entertain you.
For more info and booking: www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com.
You can also explore 2,000 years of history upstairs at the London Bridge Experience. Unquiet spirits will scare and entertain you.
For more info and booking: www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com.
8. London Canal Museum
On 30 and 31 October 2009 from mid afternoon until about 8 pm, go on a spooky boat trip down the 185-year-old Islington Tunnel with Camden Canals and the Narrowboat Association. There's a free glowstick and sweets or fruit for kids, plus a friendly witch among the crew!Head back to the London Canal Museum after your trip to hear some hair-raising ghost stories.
9. Tower of London
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If you are in search of ghosts and ghouls to get you shaking in your boots then a visit to The Tower of London is a must. Many an execution has taken place within these walls from Guy Fawkes to Anne Boleyn whose ghosts are said to dwell within the tower, haunting all those that are brave enough to enter.
10. Wicked
Photo credit: Tristam Kenton
If you'd like a trip to the theater, Wicked is sure to delight - or should we say 'fright'!): Wicked at the Apollo Victoria, is a fairy tale gone awry recounting the untold story of the witches of Oz! To quell your desire to get spooked this Halloween follow the tale of the haunted Paris opera house with the Phantom Of The Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre.
Wicked The Musical will be at Westfield London on Saturday 31 October for a day of wicked events.
