The Best Halloween Events in the UK: A Guide to Locations from Theme Parks to Farms.

According to The Sun: When the crisp brown leaves cover our sidewalks and the darkness of night is adorned with stars, it means Halloween is near.

The UK has a multitude of exciting Halloween events — from pumpkin patches to terrifying trains and theme parks filled with spooky actors.

If you're looking for something to do this autumn season, here's a selection of the best entertainment options across the country.

London Dungeon, London

This year, the London Dungeon offers a new show featuring Count Dracula. Visitors will enter a crypt styled like 1886, complete with moss-covered coffins, eerie sounds, and statues wrapped in ivy.

Expect sinister tricks and plenty of surprises. The show will run from October 18 to November 2, with tickets starting at £27 per person.

Thorpe Park, Chertsey

At Thorpe Park, the horrendous nights will include horror mazes, horror shows, and live actors. There will also be a 4D experience featuring 'It', combining special effects and 3D projections.

Horrendous nights will take place on select dates from October 3 to November 2, with tickets starting at £36 per person.

Legoland, Windsor

The 'Brick or Treat' event at Legoland Windsor brings Lego Monsters to life, preparing for a grand Halloween celebration. Visitors can enjoy exciting surprises, live performances, and 55 attractions throughout the park.

This year features a new show 'Lord Vampyre’s House Party', where kids can dance with a variety of creepy characters. 'Brick or Treat' will run from November 4 to 1, with tickets starting at £34 per person.

Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent

Scarefest will commence at Alton Towers with several attractions suitable for all ages. The event allows rides after dark, including the new Toxicator attraction.

There will also be revamped scary attractions for a two-year period. Among the newcomers is Edge of the Forest, a maze in the Dark Forest that tells a tale of the ominous presence 'Leshwall'. Another new experience is Dark Hollow, where visitors will venture into ancient woods.

The event will run from September 27 to November 2, with tickets starting at £34 per person.

Ffear Fforest, Wales

The Ffear Fforest fear festival at Zip World is entering its fifth year, where you'll be chased by demonic clowns. The festival will run from October 9 to November 2, with tickets starting at £22 per person.

Tulleys Shocktober Fest, West Sussex

West Sussex is home to the largest fear park in Europe, filled with themed mazes and ready-to-act actors. The event will occur over 25 nights from October 4 to November 1, with a minimum ticket for the 'Xscream Pass' allowing unlimited access to all the horrors costing from £42.95.

Halloween Haunt Fest, Hertfordshire

A new event in Hertfordshire will include four immersive horror attractions, street theater, and two themed bars. The event will be held from October 17 to November, with tickets costing from £20 per person.

Ghost Train of Memories Gwili Vintage Steam, Pembrokeshire

Families can visit Gwili Steam Train in Carmarthen and enjoy a trip with lights and entertainment. The ghost train will be running from October 29 to 31 and costs from £15 per person.

Scare City, Lancashire

The Scare City Experience offers a unique spooky experience in the closed Camelot theme park in Chorley. Visitors will pass through 10 different zones, including a vampire theme. Prices start at £29.50 per person.

Bocketts Farm Park, Leatherhead

For little visitors, Bocketts Farm Park in Leatherhead offers 'Little Pumpkin’s Week'. Throughout the week, participants can go through a spooky routine and engage in creative activities. The event will take place from October 18 to 24, with tickets starting at £7 per person.

Time at Leighton House, London

On October 25, visitors can try to solve who stole Leighton's painting at a special event at Leighton House. Tickets cost only £5 per person.

Haddon Hall in Bakewell, Derbyshire

At Haddon Hall, children can become young witches and wizards at 'The Little School of Sorcery'. The event will run from October 22 to 31, with tickets starting at £10.50 for children and £28 for adults.

Ghost Hunting, Southampton

Adrenaline enthusiasts can participate in 'Ghost Hunts' at the Tudor House. Tours will take place at 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM on October 25 and November 1, costing £35 per person. Alternatively, you can visit medieval vaults in Hallowe'en for £8.50.

Bell's Pumpkin Patch in Boston, Lincolnshire

Bell's Pumpkin Patch offers numerous activities for the whole family. Visitors can find over 300 varieties of pumpkins and enjoy attractions for all ages. It will run from October 11 to 31, with tickets starting at £10 per person.

Hobbledown Heath, London

Hobbledown Heath is a less scary but fun option. Here, visitors can pick a pumpkin straight from the patch, along with a plethora of entertainment for children. The pumpkin patch will last from September 26 to November 2, with tickets starting at £6 per person.

Hatters Farm Pumpkin Patch, Bishop's Stortford

At Hatters Farm, you will find over 100,000 pumpkins and a host of friendly characters. The event will run from October 4 to 31, with tickets starting at £4.29 per person.

Paulton’s Park Spooktacular, Hampshire

Paulton’s Park is hosting a Spooktacular with a new Ghostly Manor. The Halloween Spooktacular will take place from October 16 to November 3, with tickets starting at £45 per person.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Lancashire

The theme park in Blackpool is unveiling a new attraction 'Journey to Hell', which will feature horror rides. As part of 'Freak Nights', the attraction will run from October 23 to November 1, with tickets starting at £39.50 per person.

Prices for events and attractions start as low as £4.29.