Scarefest
This unmissable experience takes place on selected dates in October/November when the Resort becomes home to Halloween. Open until late so you can enjoy your favourite rides in the dark!
- 9th - 11th, 16th October - 1st November
- Day Passes from £38 per person
- Suitable for families & thrillseekers
Our Scarefest Tickets & Passes
In advance from
£38
On the Day from
£53
- Limited Availability
- Save when you book 5+ days in advance
- Under 3's go free to the Theme Park
- Rainy Day Guarantee - get a free return visit
In advance from
£60
On the Day from
£77
- Buy 5+ days in advance and save!
- Add your 3 Scare Maze combi to your Theme Park entry
- Rainy Day Guarantee - get a free return visit
Per person from only
£30
- Fantabulous overnight stay
- On the doorstep of the Theme Park
- Guaranteed Theme Park entry when you add tickets to your package
£0
- Add scare maze tickets once you have pre-booked your entry
- Season & Merlin Passholders must pre-book their admission and present both the reservation and their valid Pass at the turnstiles
- Standard exclusion dates still apply
What's new
Freak Show: Toxic Junkyard promises to get pulses racing as it joins the award-winning line up of live action scare mazes for thrillseekers. An outdoor maze, it will invite the foolhardy to venture into the Freak Show hidden den to discover the secret of the psycho clowns’ next big show.
In addition, older families will be able to enjoy the gardens as never before with the brand-new, free attraction 'Garden Lights Walk: Whispering Souls'. Free attraction – This is not a live scare maze
Spooky fun, thrills and spine-tingling terror awaits...
Terrifying Scare Mazes
Two of our award-winning scare mazes are returning and a third brand new outdoor scare maze beckons...
Spooktacular Family Fun
Younger families can enjoy live shows including the CBeebies Monster Ball and the Freaky Fun Zone characters and shows. There really is something for all the family to enjoy
Rides in the Dark
Open until 9pm each day daring guests can face our head-spinning, hair-raising rides and attractions in total darkness including Wickerman.
The Alton Towers Dungeon
As Scarefest descends on the Towers, enter The Alton Towers Dungeon for a little less laughing… and a lot more SCREAMING!
Know Before You Go
Face masks
All guests must wear a suitable facemask throughout their time in the scare mazes. All maze actors will wear themed face coverings.
Social distancing
Adequate spacing will be given between individual households at the beginning of each scare maze. All guests need to maintain a safe distance whilst travelling throughout the attraction.
Spooks & Frights
New techniques and guests’ interactions will be in place in all scare mazes to keep guests and actors safe throughout the experience.
Touching
Touching of actors, other guests and any props is strictly forbidden throughout the scare mazes. Our actors will not touch you, please respect their safety.
Shows
Social distancing for live shows and entertainment for both guests and performers.
Hand Sanitiser
Guests will be asked to sanitise their hands before entering the scare mazes. Hand sanitiser is available for guests to use in all Scarefest entertainment areas as it is throughout Resort.
Enhanced Cleaning
Enhanced cleaning will take place throughout the day in all the mazes as it is throughout Resort.
Pre-book tickets
Pre-book online to guarantee entry.
Temperature Checks
Guest participation in temperature check prior to entry
If you have symptoms, do not travel
Should you start displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19 – a high temperature, a new persistent cough, a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste - please refrain from visiting.…
Queue Times
In line with Government instruction and to clear the Theme Park by 10pm, attraction queue lines will begin to close from 8.30pm. Timings may change. Latest information will be posted on the App.
