Alton Towers Resort Scarefest 15-31 October 2011

The 2011 Scarefest promises to offer the most spooktacular event yet! There is something for all thrill seekers and families, with tons of terrific rides, blockbusting attractions, amazing live shows, and weird and wonderful costume characters. The Theme Park will be open until 21:00!

If you are really brave, why not stay over in our spookily themed Hotels. With a choice of amazing family attractions and extremely frightening scare mazes on your doorstep, you can make your Halloween break as relaxed or as terrifying as you like!

View our photo galleries of those who were brave enough to face their fears!

Ultimate Guide
Halloween Scarefest
Thrill Attractions
Family Attractions

Ultimate Guide to Scarefest

Scarefest 2011 is going to be the most spooktacular event yet... here's your ultimate guide to what's going on!

Thrillseeker attractions

Check out our video and pictures of all the incredible attractions for thrillseekers at this year's Scarefest.

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Family attractions

Watch our amazing video of the incredible family attractions at this year's Scarefest!

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Meet the Hamble Twins

Want to know more about the mysterious Hamble Twins? Check out our secret dossier!

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Meet the Characters

Four amazing characters are driving in on their Spookmobile to entertain and amuse you!

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Zombies! The Game

Enter the Zombies Scare Zone in our online game - shoot as many zombies as you can to survive!

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Scarefest Map

Explore Scarefest 2011 with our interactive map.

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Carnival of Screams Game

Can you out-smart the inhabitants of the Carnival of Screams and escape as quickly as possible?

Play the Card Game »

Entertainment Guide

For the full low-down on what's going on at Scarefest, download our Entertainment Guide.

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Scarefest Tickets

Scarefest Theme Park tickets can be purchased in advance here at altontowers.com and with our best price gaurantee - you can be confident that this is the best place to buy your tickets online!

Scarefest tickets include

Theme Park - Rides and attractions are open from 10am, with most rides open in the dark until 9pm!
Entry to the famous Terror of the Towers Scare maze
New for 2011 - Zombies! Live Scare Zone!
Entrance to Frankllins Freaky Farm - including Patches Trick-or-Treat Party Live on stage!

Book your tickets online and save 20%!

For a limited time only, we have a double discount on tickets for 26th-31st October:

Saving	Ticket price	You save
Adult Theme Park ticket	£32.64	£8.16	Book online
Child Theme Park ticket	£25.92	£6.48	Book online
Family Theme Park ticket	£24pp	£6pp	Book online

PLUS - Two LIVE Scare Mazes

For the Ultimate Scarefest experience - make sure you book your Scarefest LIVE Maze tickets online - £12.00 for two mazes!

Please note - maze tickets for Half Term are selling Fast, so we recommend you book in advance to gaurantee entry! Book online

Annual Pass offer

New offer for Annual Pass holders- a fantastic 50% discount on selected timeslots! To claim, simply visit the Resort Box Office on Towers Street with your Annual Pass – you’ll get the combined maze ticket for both The Boiler House and Carnival of Screams for just £6. The offer is valid on 27^th, 28^th, 30^th and 31^st October for timeslots between 1pm- 5pm – numbers are limited so book soon! Cannot be transfered to existing bookings.

Scarefest Thrill attractions

Join us this year for the most spookiest Scarefest yet! We challenge you to our terrifying Scare Mazes that will gurantee screams and the unexpected! WARNING these mazes are only for the brave and not recommended for children!

View our photo galleries of those who were brave enough to face their fears!

The Carnival of Screams

A travelling funhouse invites guests to venture inside. But who is the terrifying stranger who lurks in the shadows? What happens to those guests who enter, but never come out the other side? Dare you brave the twisted terror and disorientating illusions hidden within the Carnival of Screams? Remember…nothing is as it seems!

What you need to know.....

The Carnival of Screams will open daily from 12noon - last admission will be 9.30pm. Combined ticket for The Boiler House and The Carnival of Screams priced at £12. This live Scare Maze is located in X-Sector.

To see a video and for more information check out the Scarefest Countdown Calendar

The Boiler House

A Boiler House, found deep underground, is rumoured to be the grisly lair to a pair of violent and psychopathic serial killers. Dare you explore the darkened corridors of the Boiler House and risk falling victim to the gruesome games of the "Hamble Twins"?

What you need to know.......

The Boiler House will open daily from 12noon - last admission will be 9.30pm. Combined ticket for The Boiler House and The Carnival of Screams priced at £12. This live Scare Maze is located in X-Sector.To see a video and for more information check out the Scarefest Countdown Calendar

Terror of the Towers - What Lies Within

Uncover a dark and horrifying secret, hidden for centuries as strange noises has been heard emanating from the imposing, menacing Towers in the dead of the night. Lurking deep within the ruins, weave your way through the darkened corridors to investigate the evil force of the Towers. Dare you brave the rubble and hazards of the ruins and uncover the horrific chilling terror that lies within?

What you need to know.....

Terror of the Towers will open daily from 12noon-9pm - Entrance is included within your Theme Park entry ticket!

Fastrack tickets available from Sales & Information

ZOMBIES! Scare Zone

The United Kingdom has succumbed to the fallout of Nuclear War and a post-apocalyptic world is all that is left for a handful of survivors. But the nuclear fallout begins to mutate and affect some, turning them into dangerous animals that seek to feed off the flesh of others.

Brave your way through this nightmarish walkthrough and pray you make it to the other side!

Play our Zombie shooting game on the Scarefest Countdown Calendar

Open: 17:00 to 21:00

TH13TEEN: After Dark

If you go down to the woods today…you’d better not go alone! Brave the terrifying demons that haunt the queue line entrance to TH13TEEN, and prepare for the ultimate rollercoaster!

17:00 to 21:00

Location: Entrance to TH13TEEN

The Scare Rooms

Hotel refurbishment has revealed a previously bricked-up wing of the Alton Towers Hotel, dating back to the 1920’s. Now bookings have re-opened, giving guests a chance to stay in the oldest wing of the hotel; a wing which has been forgotten for nearly a century. What lost secrets will be revealed? What sinister past does the hotel hide? What terrifying curse awaits those who book into Room 13? Sleep tight!

Book an Alton Towers Hotel Scare Room with caution, as you will need to prepare for bumps, frights and terrifying sights, with the scares lasting until 2am! These unique “Scare Rooms” are extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment on 0871 222 6672*. Room 13 is available from 14th October - 31st October 2011!

*Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras

Scarefest Family Attractions

Visit the Alton Towers Resort this Halloween for spine-tingling spooks for the younger children - there's something for the entire family at Alton Towers Resort this Halloween.

Patch’s Trick-Or-Treat Party – Live on Stage!

Patch has arranged a spooktacular party and everyone is invited! Dance along to this silly stage show which families will love! This spooktacular show is part of the spooktacular “Franklyn’s Freaky Farm” line-up!

Franklin's Freaky Farm

Join Franklyn, Skelvin, Patch and Phil as they take over Old MacDonald’s Farm and transform it into a colourful Halloween Playland, filled with spooky attractions, theming and activities that are perfect for young families! Attractions include;

“Skelvin’s Spooky Storytime”

Join Skelvin as he shares silly spooky stories which are perfect for little ones.

“Franklyn’s Freaky Friends”

Get up-close and personal with some of the freakiest animals and creatures ever!

“Phil’s Feathered Friends”

Come and join the Freaky Farm Rangers in a spectacular birds of prey show, including beautiful owls and mighty eagles! Shows week days at 2pm on the Front Lawns!

Character Meet and Greets with Franklyn and Friends

Based around the Resort for the duration of Scarefest, Skelvin, Franklin, Patch, and Phil are on-hand to welcome guests to this year’s event. Joining in with all the spooktacular fun with meet and greets, photo opportunities and more, remember to keep your eyes peeled for the “Famous Freaky Four” whilst out and about!