Thrilling Frights
Days and Nights of Spooks and Frights!
Get ready for creepy scares, shocks and thrills as Scarefest returns and it’s more spooktacular than ever! This October, summon the courage to enter Alton Towers Resort where terror awaits. Are you brave enough to take on head-spinning, hair-raising coasters in darkness or maybe multi-award-winning terrifying scare attractions? Horrifying creatures beckon within them – can you escape?
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COMPOUND
A terrifying NEW live-action scare maze, COMPOUND, bravely step forward and find yourself a subject of the Phalanx. Guarded by their relentless Operatives, you’re plunged into a sinister sci-fi experiment where your DNA is the next weapon. Are things really as in control as they seem? Can you escape their clutches, or will you become the next target for the experiments lurking within?
COMPOUND is an intense and disorientating scare maze, set within an intimidating Phalanx facility featuring dark and claustrophobic environments amongst the hallways and chambers of their labs. Dare you enter this scientific nightmare?
(Live-action scare maze recommended for guests aged 12+)
Daz Games: Panic Reloaded
Back by popular demand for 2024! Daz Games: Panic Reloaded dares you to take on an adrenaline-inducing escape room meets live-action scare maze for the ultimate horror experience.
Plunged into darkness, your mission is simple – you have until the timer reaches zero to take on an intense series of challenges that will twist the mind. Locate the symbols and escape…. But can you evade capture from the inhabitants within?
Racing against the clock, you'll have to think fast and stay calm as you take on this newly reloaded AI-themed assault of the senses… all before the game strikes back!
(Live-action scare maze recommended for guests aged 12+)
Returning Scare Attractions
Altonville Mine Tours – Tiny’s Revenge
Rumours are afoot that the old Altonville Mines are alive with activity once again. Following a breakthrough from local law enforcers, the notorious Skin Snatchers have been detained... but for how long? The ironically named Tiny, however, has evaded capture and is believed to still reside within the Mines. Explore this live-action scare maze at your peril and risk the adventure if you dare. (Live-action scare maze recommended for guests aged 12+)
The Attic: Terror of the Towers
Around here, people talk of the Governess – how she’s haunted by the death of her young charges, how she wants revenge, and how she’ll take it by seizing the spirits of the living in retribution. They say her ghost haunts The Attic. That’s where you’re headed. Dare you risk your immortal soul? (Live-action scare maze recommended for guests aged 12+)
Burial Grounds
Burial Grounds is a free-flowing outdoor scare zone shadowed by the mighty Wicker Man where you'll encounter the rejectors of modern-day society fulfilling their haunting primal instincts. (Live-action scare zone recommended for guests aged 12+)
Rides in the dark
Dare you take on our world-class thrill rides in the dark? Tackle dominating drops and intense inversions aboard Nemesis Reborn! Hurtle towards a flaming Wicker Man effigy aboard this wooden rollercoaster! Take a vertical dive into Oblivion through the pitch black! Master the theme park at night, with over 40 rides and attractions this Scarefest season!
Spooktacular Entertainment
The Alton Ancestors
Hear that haunting sound? It’s the sound of gravestones moving… The undead have risen, and a legion of Ancestors are back from the dead and in their favourite Alton haunts. Standing still is not an option so celebrate Halloween by learning their dance moves and joining in!
Sin Bin
Condemned to Hell for Eternity. The immortals make their own entertainment to pass the time, performing red hot dances and wicked vocals for your mis-pleasure.
Halloween Family Spooktacular
Ready to join in the fun with a whole world of spooky sensations? Join our super-freaky Halloween friends in their memorific multi-coloured playground on our front lawns arena. Enjoy spooktacular shows, meet and greets, photo opportunities and more!
1 Day Pass
- Experience over 40 rides & attractions
- Save up to £31 when you book in advance
- Children under 90cm go free to the Theme Park
Short Break
- Fantabulous overnight stay
- On the doorstep of the Theme Park
- Guaranteed Theme Park entry when you add tickets to your package
Frights Combi
- Already purchased admission? Add our frights onto your visit.
- Passholder discount available on early time slots
- Valid Theme Park pre-book required
Spook & Frights Combi
- Already purchased admission? Add spooks & frights onto your visit
- Experience all mazes
- Valid Theme Park pre-book required
Unlimited Frights Pass - Passholders
- Exclusive to Passholders - only 100 passes available
- Unlimited access to all 4 Fright Mazes* all Scarefest
- Exclusive Lanyard
