Top Family Halloween Events in London and Surrey 2025
A monstrously good time awaits
Main image: Halloween at Hampton Court Palace – Photo by Richard Lea-Hair (c) Historic Royal Palaces
We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt ™ Halloween Adventure
Claremont Landscape Garden, 4-31 October
Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Claremont Landscape Garden with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way.
Halloween at Hampton Court Palace
25 October – 2 November
From 25th October – 2nd November, the palace and grounds will be rife with roaming spirits and otherworldly figures lurking in dark corners, welcoming brave souls of all ages to explore the historic site with immersive Halloween-inspired installations that unearth stories of the former residents of Hampton Court Palace.
Halloween at Kew
Kew Gardens, 17 October – 2 November
After a brilliant debut last year, Halloween at Kew is back, transforming the iconic gardens into an eerie enchanted forest, with a Halloween light trail featuring bewitched trees, ghostly apparitions and spellbinding live performers. Along the trail, visitors can explore an abandoned fairground, a mausoleum and even the underworld!
Half Term Pumpkin Carving
Morden Hall Park, 28 & 29 October
Kids can get crafty with these frightfully fun pumpkin carving sessions. A great way to get the kids creative during half term and give them a pumpkin to take home for Halloween.
The Secret Life of Pumpkins
RHS Garden Wisley, 25 October – 2 November
This October half term head to RHS Wisley for pumpkin-packed fun! Enjoy live carving demos, creepy crawlies, spooky secrets and autumnal games.
Howl’O’Ween at Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington, 4-5, 11-12, 18 Oct– 2 Nov
The much-loved theme park gets its annual Halloween makeover with family-friendly ghouls and ghosts, pumpkins aplenty and rides at dusk. There’s trick or treat in the Enchanted Hollow and a scare zone in the Vampire’s Lair.
Halloween at Priory Farm
Priory Farm Estate, Surrey, 4 October – 2 November
Immerse yourself in a world of spooky wonder at the gorgeous Priory Farm this Halloween, with so much fun to be had, from a bewitching Halloween light trail in Discovery Land to pick-your-own-pumpkins and tractor and trailer rides.
Wicked Wardrobe Workshop
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, 31 October
Kids can visit Polka Theatre this Halloween for a very special spooky Wicked Wardrobe Workshop where they will learn how to create the perfect spooky character with monster masks, creepy claws and haunted hats. 10:30am – 3:30pm, for ages 5-8.
Halloween at West Horsley Place
West Horsley Place, Leatherhead, 27-31 October
West Horsley Place are hosting a range of fun family-friendly Halloween activities throughout the spooky period, from workshops like a Spooky Craft Club where kids can make their own Halloween decorations and a spooky family lino printing workshop, to family Halloween storytelling sessions and a ‘Hallow-Scream’ day for BBC Ghosts fans!
Halloween at Kenwood
Hampstead Heath, 17 October – 2 November
During Halloween at Kenwood, you can venture along the spooky trail to spot the Headless Horseman, come face to face with a highwayman, meet a cackling witch brewing over a bubbling potion, and hear the wails of a lost spirit. See the grand façade of Kenwood transformed with spooky projections, and watch a spine-tingling fire show.
Halloween Family Disco
The Horton, Epsom, 31 October
Families can rock up to this exciting afternoon of Halloween-themed family fun. Children are invited to dress up and take to the dance floor with DJ Kobbie, bringing big sound, lights, and an energetic party atmosphere. The Horton’s Café-Bar will be open throughout the event, serving options including Spooky Halloween Pasta Pots and children’s lunch boxes
Halloween at High Street Kensington
Kensington, 24-31 October
Throughout half term week (24-31 October), follow a Halloween trail in and around Kensington High Street’s shops with workshops and treats on offer. Then, on All Hallows’ Eve from 4-7pm, Holland Park will transform into the Playful Park of Peculiar, a theatrical playground with monochrome characters, spooky installations, interactive games and entertainment. Halloween Discovery Days will also be taking place in Hyde Park on 28-30 October (free but pre-book). Activities include ‘feely boxes’ in the Witches’ Den, a nature trail, bat discovery sessions and ghost stories.
