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Halloween, originating from an ancient Celtic festival, is something that the UK’s capital loves. And with London’s gruesome history, the capital is the perfect place to celebrate this spooky festival.
As the month progresses, the city slowly becomes covered in fake cobwebs, fake spiders (and real ones) and pumpkins, as shops, bars and restaurants become possessed by the call of the underworld before the 31st October.
If you’re spending Halloween 2024 in London, check out these fun events and ideas to make sure you make the most of the creepiest night of the year in one of the most haunted cities in the world!
Dreadflix at the London Bridge Experience
24th, 25th, 26th, 30th, 31st October and 1st and 2nd November
Despite being scary all year round, The London Bridge Experience comes alive during the spooky season. Brace yourself as you come face-to-face with some of horror’s most terrifying characters in the exclusive, Dreadflix event. Not for the faint-hearted, this high-intensity evening scare show is for over 16s only.
Family Halloween at Chelsea Physic Garden
25th to 31st October
This one is for the whole family! Chelsea Physic Garden is hosting an evening of gothic fun with a range of activities to keep kids big and small entertained… and a little spooked! Choose from potion-making, a creative writing workshop, and night tours of the 350-year-old garden where you will hear stories of witches and ghosts.
HorrOctober at Prince Charles Cinema
There will be plenty of special spooky cinema screenings across London, but our favourite is Prince Charles Cinema. It’s centrally located (just off Leicester Square) and shows a selection of classic movies, double features, sing-along screenings and extra special all-night events! Ideal for film fans. Find their HorrOctober programme here.
Classic London Frights
If none of the above tickles your fancy, you could always choose the tried and true spooky London activities that are with us all year round! The London Dungeon is scary, so much fun and perfect for teenagers. If it’s true tales you are after, learn more about the most famous unsolved crime in history – Jack the Ripper. Take a walking tour to see the streets where the crimes were committed or visit the museum.
What are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?
