Halloween-themed events across the UK are offering families a variety of spooky and fun activities during the October half term. Thorpe Park in Surrey is hosting its annual Fright Nights event, which includes a new scare maze called Tenement, live performances, and rides that operate after dark. The event will run on selected dates from 2 to 4 October and 9 to 11 October, and then daily from 15 October to 1 November. Tickets for Thorpe Park start at £39 per person if booked in advance, compared to £66 when purchased at the gate. Legoland Windsor is bringing back its popular Brick or Treat celebrations, featuring Halloween-themed characters, a live DJ show, and Monster Jam, a motorsport event with large trucks. The event will run on selected dates from 10 to 11 October and 17 October to 1 November. Tickets for this event start at £37 when booked in advance, rising to £68 if bought on the day. Alton Towers is hosting its annual Scarefest event, which includes scare mazes, Halloween-themed entertainment, and rides that operate after dark, such as The Smiler and Wicker Man. The event will run on selected dates from 26 to 27 September, 2 to 4 October, 9 to 11 October, and 16 October to 1 November. A new feature for 2026 is an immersive Halloween dining experience for guests aged 14 and older. Tickets start at £37 when booked in advance, compared to £68 if purchased on the day. Warwick Castle is offering a haunted castle experience from 24 October to 1 November, featuring more than 15 live shows and attractions. The event includes a scarecrow-themed disco for younger visitors and a performance called The Witches of Warwick. Tickets start at £29, and overnight stays at the Castle Hotel begin at £85 per person. Sea Life Centres in cities such as London, Birmingham, and Brighton are offering Halloween and autumn-themed activities during the school holidays. Ticket prices are typically lowest when booked online in advance, and the cost may vary depending on the specific location. English Heritage is organizing family-friendly Halloween events at historic sites across the UK during the October half term. Activities include pumpkin parties, storytelling sessions, games, trails, and themed photo opportunities. Events are taking place at locations like the 1066 Battle of Hastings site in East Sussex and Audley End House and Gardens in Essex. Non-members can save 15 per cent on entry tickets by booking in advance, and there is currently a 25 per cent discount on annual English Heritage memberships.