Are you looking for a spooky Halloween break for all the family? Below you’ll find the best Halloween breaks UK for 2026. There’s something for everyone at this time of year including theme parks, spooky Hotel stays and scary self-catering holidays. So read on for the best places to enjoy quality time with the the family this spooky season. Find loads more UK family days out and holidays.
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Brick or treat, Legoland Windsor – book now for 2026
When – 10th October to 1st November 2026
The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort will be transformed into a pumpkin-filled wonderland for what is sure to be the most frightfully fun event of the year perfect for the young, and the young at heart.
Enjoy a spooky short break at Legoland Windsor this autumn from £123 per person.
Find out more and book here – Brick or Treat Halloween Event at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
Spooktacular breaks at Chessington World of Adventures – Book now for 2026
When – 3rd – 4th, 10th – 11th, 17th October – 1st November 2026
Packed with unforgettable fun for the whole family, enjoy spooktacular Halloween entertainment this October with brand-new Halloween shows, Enchanted Hollow – Trick or Treat, theme park rides at dusk and so much more spooky fun!
Visit for a fang-tastic Halloween day trip or extend the adventure with a short break in our Themed Resort Hotels and unlock exclusive hotel benefits such as Early Ride Time, hotel entertainment, free cooked breakfast, and more.
Find out more and book here – Family Halloween Event Chessington
Spooktober breaks at Butlins – book now for 2026
When – 16th – 30th October 2026
Enjoy a spooky family holiday at Butlins from £113. Spooky toddler and October Half-term breaks, short breaks and full nights available.
Experience the spookier side of Butlin’s with Halloween entertainment and activities beyond your wildest screams.
Book here – Discover October Half Term Breaks 2026
Fright fiesta, Gullivers world – book now for 2026
When – 10th October – 1st November 2026
Enjoy the festival-style Halloween that’s bursting with colour, costumes and music. Fright Fiesta is filled with fabulous family activities, frights and theme park fun at all the different Gullivers around the UK (Cheshire, Derbyshire, Milton Keynes and South Yorkshire). You can also extend your spooky fun with a short break.
Find out more and book here – Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts
Halloween at the castle, Warwick Castle – no details yet for 2026
When – 25th October – 2nd November 2025
There’s plenty going on in the castle this October during the day but did you know you can stay over and make a spooky break of it? If you’re brave enough you can even enjoy the castle after dark, it’s one of the most haunted places for an autumn break! This includes live music, castle dungeons and more!
Find out more and book here – Halloween at the Castle
Scarefest at Alton Towers – book now for 2026
When – 26th – 27th September, 2nd – 4th, 9th – 11th, 16th October – 1st November 2026
There’s something for all ages at Alton Towers this Halloween. The park late night openings until 9 pm each day too so older kids can enjoy rides in the dark! There will be scary fun for all ages. It’s the perfect place for a fright night.
There are loads of accommodation options to extend your stay too.
Find out more here – Scarefest at Alton Towers
Ribby Hall Halloween breaks – Book now for 2026
From the 9th October – 1st November 2026, you can enjoy a Halloween-themed break at Rigby Hall Village.
As well as staying in luxury self-catering accommodation you can enjoy pumpkin carving, devilishly-delicious dining and discover a range of terror-fic activities and entertainment perfect for the unpredictable British weather.
Find out more and book here – Ribby Hall Village
I hope you have found the perfect Halloween break for you and your family.
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