Halloween In London With Kids: 20 Scarily Fun Things To Do In 2024
There are lots of things to do this Halloween in London with kids so are you ready for some family-friendly spooky fun?!
Many of London’s biggest attractions are getting in on the spooky fun but there are also some more obscure ones we want to tell you about. They are going to be some of the best Halloween events in London for kids.
We’ve listed all of the best things to do at Halloween in London for kids including ghoulish tales, pumpkin carving, scary movies and much much more.
Need somewhere to stay in London? How about treating yourself to a family-friendly London hotel with a pool.
If you’re looking to get away this Halloween, take a look at these October half term Halloween themed family breaks for more spooky fun.
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If you’re visiting London with kids, you might like to check out our family guides to visiting London.
We have loads of ideas for free activities in London With Kids and other fun days out for families in London. And when we’re looking for new and quirky experiences, we check out Fever as they sometimes have some cool Halloween experiences for families in London.
Halloween events in London for families are changing all the time and we may not manage to update this post with all of them but we will do our best.
The best things to do at Halloween in London with kids
London Dungeon
One of the most scary attractions in London gets just a little more scary at Halloween!
Book a visit to the London Dungeon if you dare… more info to come. It is one of the best things to do at Halloween in London with kids.
It is advisable to pre-book your tickets because they can sell out over half-term. You’ll also save money by pre-booking.
And if you’re planning on visiting any of the other Merlin attractions in London at Halloween, take a look at the multi-ticket offers to save even more or their Merlin Annual Pass which includes the London attractions as well as theme parks, Bear Grylls Adventure and Cadburys World.
These are the other attractions:
Address: London Dungeon, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB.
Date: Dates TBC.
Hampton Court Palace
One of the Royal palaces is being transformed by spooky spells and offering one of the most family-friendly half term Halloween events in London.
Experience the creepy sound effects as you visit Hampton Court Palace (which is notoriously haunted) during Halloween at Hampton Court Palace. Spot the carved pumpkins as you explore the haunted gardens.
It is one of the loveliest places to visit in London at Halloween with kids.
Address: Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Way, Molesey, East Molesey, KT8 9AU.
Date: 26th October to 3rd November 2024.
Kew Gardens
Kew gets a Halloween makeover during Halloween at Kew with glowing pumpkins, haunted woods and flickering fire gardens.
Address: Kew Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE.
Date: 18th October to 3rd November 2024.
Tower of London
Another Royal Palace that has more than one scary story to tell is also putting on a London Halloween event for kids this year.
Halloween at the Tower of London is a fun Halloween experience for kids. Follow the trail of the spirits of the Tower’s past.
Address: Tower of London, St Katherine’s & Wapping, London, EC3N 4AB.
Date: 26th October to 3rd November 2024.
Chelsea Physic Garden
If you’re looking for family Halloween events in London that get you back to nature, take a look at what Chelsea Physic Garden is offering.
See here for their Halloween Broomstick workshop. Learn how to make your own broomstick using plant materials foraged at the Chelsea Physic Garden.
You can also have a go at pumpkin carving where you will learn all about pumpkins and the autumn garden. Pumpkin carving will take place in the spooky shed.
Finally, there’s also a family theatre event – ‘The Ghost Detectives‘.
Address: Chelsea Physic Garden,66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4HS.
Date: TBC.
Thames Rocket Thriller
If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush this Halloween, take a look at the Thames Rocket Thriller.
Take a 50-minute speedboat tour down the river Thames with a gruesome crew dressed to scare and with a spooky story or two to share.
Literally one of the most thrilling things to do with kids at Halloween in London!
Address: The London Eye Pier, Boarding Gate One, London, SE1 7PB.
Date: TBC.
Eltham Palace Wizards of Once
Every Halloween, English Heritage put on a fun some fun Halloween events in London for kids. Eltham Palace in Greenwich is no exception. See here for more details.
Gather round for tales from our spooky storytellers and solve creepy clues in our Halloween Quest.
Book online and save 10% or take out an English Heritage membership and enjoy visits to English Heritage properties all year.
Take a look on the English Heritage website to see what’s going on during the October Half Term in London.
Address: Eltham Palace, Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich, London, SE9 5NP.
Date: 26th October to 3rd November 2024.
London Zoo
There’s plenty of spooky fun to be had at London Zoo this Halloween. learn some spells at Ghoul School. Decorate a petrifying pumpkin (for an additional charge). Navigate through the extinct species graveyard and much more…
This is a lovely day out for the whole family and one of the best family-friendly Halloween events in London.
Address: London Zoo, Outer Circle, London, NW1 4RY.
Date: 26th October to 3rd November 2024.
Covent Garden Halloween
Halloween Trick or Treat trail is a free Halloween trail around the Covent Garden area. It’s a great way to get to know the area and perfect if you’re looking for free Halloween events in London for kids.
See also pumpkin market at Covent Garden.
Address: Covent Garden.
Date: TBC.
Go Ape
If you like Go Ape, why not give it a go in the dark?
Sundown Series in Battersea Park
Address: Battersea Park (closest to Albert Bridge Gate).
Date: TBC.
London Wetland Centre
Are you brave enough to explore the interactive trail during Eek week! at the London Wetland Centre? Try your hand at pond dipping and potion making while you’re at it.
Keep in mind that they also run a lovely Christmas light experience.
Address: WWT London, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 9WT.
Date: 26th October to 3rd November 2024 (TBC).
Hoxton Street Monster Supplies
Why not stock up on some truly terrifying treats at Hoxton Street Monster Supplies in the East End of London.
Having been supplying Vampires, Werewolves and Sasquatches in London since 1818, they know a thing or two about Halloween treats!
They also have a new store in Leadenhall Market, next to the Leaky Cauldron (of course!). See also Harry Potter London experiences and best Harry Potter days out in the UK.
Address: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, 159 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6PJ and 41 – 42 Leadenhall Market, Bull’s Head Passage, London, EC3V 1LT.
Date: Year round.
Other ideas for Halloween in London with kids
Hamleys
Pop along to Hamleys and you might catch a glimpse of a spooky character or pick up a Halloween toy.
Address: Hamleys, 188-196 Regent Street, London, W1B 5BT.
Date: October half term.
Clapham Grand
Fancy a scary movie? Why not head to the Clapham Grand for a Halloween evening screening of Hocus Pocus?!
Address: The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St John’s Hill, London, SW11 1TT.
Date: 31st October 2024 (TBC).
Cutty Sark
Address: Cutty Sark, King William Walk, London, SE10 9HT.
Date: TBC.
Kidzania
Check out the Nightmare Dance, Halloween Trail and Costume competition at London’s Kidzania.
Address: Kidzania, 1 Ariel Way, London, W12 7GA.
Date: TBC.
Syon Park
Come and enjoy some Horrible Halloween fun at Syon Park this Halloween. There are ‘Creepy Critters’ and a family trail ‘Ghastly Guts, Gory Gravy and GUNPOWDER!’
Address: Syon Park, Brent Lea, Brentford, TW8 8JF.
Date: 26th October to 3rd November 2024.
Horniman Museum
Although the Horniman Museum hasn’t announced any Halloween fun yet, keep an eye on their website as they usually have something going on.
This is one of our best London museums for kids.
Address: Horniman Museum, 100 London Rd, London, SE23 3PQ.
Date: TBC.
Halloween events in London for older kids
Natural History Museum
Enjoy Halloween evening at one of the best museums in London for families. Halloween at the Museum is a museum tour after dark with a difference!
The tours run from 18.45 to 22.30 so this is really an event for older children.
Address: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD.
Date: 31st October 2024.
Eltham Palace
Ghost Tales at Eltham Palace is for older kids (16+) and adults.
Address: Eltham Palace, Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich, London, SE9 5NP.
Date: TBC.
London Ghost Walks
Being one of the most historical cities in the world, it is no surprise that London has a wealth of ghost stories.
This Halloween, how about taking a Ghost Tour to learn all of London’s ghoulish secrets.
Address: Location depends on the walk you are doing. See website for details.
Date: Year round.
Jack the Ripper tour
What better night of the year to take a Jack the Ripper tour than Halloween?!
Address: Exit 1, Aldgate East Underground Station
Date: Year round.
Charles Dickens Museum
The Ghost of London Past – a ghostly guided tour of the Charles Dickens Museum.
Address: Charles Dickens Museum, 48 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LX.
Date: 31st October 2024 (TBC).
Halloween Events near London
Chessington
Every Halloween, Chessington becomes a little more scary than usual with Howl’o’ween.
See our review of Chessington with kids for tips on visiting.
Book your tickets in advance and save money.
Address: Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE.
Date: Weekends through October and 19th October to 3rd November 2024.
Legoland
This Halloween you can enjoy all the fun of Legoland with a Halloween twist during Brick or Treat.
See our tips for visiting Legoland with small children.
Book your tickets in advance and save money.
Address: LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Winkfield Rd, Windsor, SL4 4AY.
Date: 27th September to 3rd November 2024.
Dark Arts Harry Potter Studios
Discover the Dark Arts and experience Halloween at Hogwarts – one of our recommended Harry Potter experiences in the UK.
You will experience Halloween as if you were a student at Hogwarts. Gaze at the carved pumpkins above you in the Great Hall. Look out for the Death Eaters and Dementors and projections of Lord Voldemort during your tour.
Address: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, WD25 7LR.
Date: 13th September to 10th November 2024.
The Moon Witch’s Halloween Adventure at Tumblestone Hollow
Follow the clues around the mysterious world of Tumblestone Hollow and the Gardens at Stonor to win a special prize.
You are encouraged to come dressed to scare and there are prizes to be won at this Halloween event near London.
Address: Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 6HF.
Date: 26th October to 3rd Novemer 2024 (and also weekend of 19th and 20th October).
Blenheim Palace
Take a trip to Blenheim Palace this Halloween where ghosts, ghouls and witches get ready to deliver a whole host of tricks and treats along a spooktacular trail.
Address: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UL.
Date: 25th October to 3rd Novemer 2024.
Hertfordshire Zoo
Visit Hertfordshire Zoo (see also best Dinosaur attractions) this Halloween and encounter the Dinos After Dark!
Address: Hertfordshire Zoo, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, EN10 7QA.
Date: 26th October to 3rd November 2024.
And finally, if you’re looking for more Halloween days out from London for families – why not give pumpkin picking a go?!
Pumpkin picking near London
There aren’t any actual pumpkin farms in London so check out these Essex pumpkin patches for a fun day out as they are some of the closest pumpkin patches to London.
If you want to find something pumpkin related in London, take a look at Mudchute Farm as they often have some pumpkin carving activities. You can also go and pick out a pumpkin at Covent Garden Halloween Pumpkin Market.
You can also enjoy some Halloween pumpkin carving at Gunnersbury Park.
Halloween train rides near London
How about a Halloween train ride for a fun day out from London?
See here for some of the best Halloween train rides near London.
If Halloween is coming to an end, you might need to start thinking about Christmas.
We have some great Christmas posts – including the best things to do at Christmas in London with kids and where to see Santa in London.
We hope you enjoyed our London Halloween events post. If you have any more ideas for things to do at Halloween in London for kids, please send us a message!
