There are lots of things going on this Halloween in London for kids so are you ready for some family-friendly spooky fun?!<\/p>\n
Many of London\u2019s biggest attractions<\/a> are getting in on the spooky fun. They are going to be some of the best Halloween events in London for kids.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve listed all of the best things to do at Halloween in London with kids including ghoulish tales, pumpkin carving, scary movies and much much more.<\/p>\n Looking for Halloween events near you? We have a post on Halloween events around the UK<\/a> to help you with your search.<\/p>\n This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one and book or buy something, we may earn a small commission but this is at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019re visiting London with kids, you might like to check out our family guides to visiting London.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Most Family-Friendly Restaurants In London<\/a><\/p>\n 30 Fun and Free Things To Do In London With Kids<\/a><\/p>\n Best hotels for families in London<\/a><\/p>\n or visit our London for families<\/a> section on the blog for a load more London content.<\/p>\n Halloween events in London for families are changing all the time and we may not manage to update this post with all of them. One place to check for really fun Halloween experiences for families in London is Fever<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n One of the most scary attractions in London gets just a little more scary at Halloween!<\/p>\n Book a visit to the London Dungeon<\/a> if you dare\u2026 more info to come. It is one of the best things to do at Halloween in London with kids.<\/p>\n It is advisable not to take very young children. Here\u2019s our guide on the best age to visit the London Dungeon<\/a>.<\/p>\n It is also advisable to pre-book your tickets<\/a> because they can sell out over half-term. You\u2019ll also save money by pre-booking.<\/p>\n If you love the Merlin attractions, take a look here to see what\u2019s on at the Merlin attractions this Halloween<\/a>.<\/p>\n We also have a guide to things to do in the Waterloo area of London<\/a>. There\u2019s so much going on, you could spend a whole day there!<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB. Another attraction that has more than one scary story to tell is also putting on a London Halloween event for kids this year.<\/p>\n Halloween at the Tower of London<\/a> is a fun Halloween experience for kids. Follow the trail of the spirits of the Tower\u2019s past.<\/p>\n See also our guide to the Tower of London for families<\/a> including tips on when to go and what to see.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Tower of London, St Katherine\u2019s & Wapping, London, EC3N 4AB. Another one of the Royal palaces is being transformed by spooky spells and offering one of the most family-friendly half term Halloween events in London.<\/p>\n Experience the creepy sound effects as you visit Hampton Court Palace (which is notoriously haunted) during Halloween at Hampton Court Palace.<\/a> Spot the carved pumpkins as you explore the haunted gardens.<\/p>\n It is one of the loveliest places to visit in London at Halloween with kids.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Way, Molesey, East Molesey, KT8 9AU. If you\u2019re looking for family Halloween events in London that get you back to nature, take a look at what Chelsea Physic Garden is offering.<\/p>\n See here for their Halloween Broomstick workshop<\/a>. Learn how to make\u00a0your own broomstick using plant materials foraged at the Chelsea Physic Garden.<\/p>\n You can also have a go at pumpkin carving<\/a> where you will learn all about pumpkins and the autumn garden. Pumpkin carving will take place in the spooky shed.<\/p>\n Finally, there\u2019s a family theatre event \u2013 \u2018The Ghost Detectives<\/a>\u2018 from 25th to 31st October.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Chelsea Physic Garden,66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4HS. If you\u2019re looking for an adrenaline rush this Halloween, take a look at the Thames Rocket Thriller<\/a>.<\/p>\n Take a 50-minute speedboat tour down the river Thames with a gruesome crew dressed to scare and with a spooky story or two to share.<\/p>\n Literally one of the most thrilling things to do with kids at Halloween in London!<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: The London Eye Pier, Boarding Gate One, London, SE1 7PB. Photo Credit: Thames Rockets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Every Halloween, English Heritage put on a fun some fun Halloween events in London for kids. Eltham Palace in Greenwich is no exception. See here<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n Gather round for tales from our spooky storytellers and solve creepy clues in our Halloween Quest.<\/p>\n Book online and save 10% or take out an English Heritage membership<\/a> and enjoy visits to English Heritage properties all year.<\/p>\n Take a look on the English Heritage website<\/a> to see what\u2019s going on during the October Half Term in London.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Eltham Palace, Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich, London, SE9 5NP. Boo at the Zoo<\/a><\/p>\n There\u2019s plenty of spooky fun to be had at London Zoo this Halloween. learn some spells at Ghoul School. Decorate a petrifying pumpkin (for an additional charge). Navigate through the extinct species graveyard and much more\u2026<\/p>\n This is a lovely day out for the whole family and one of the best family-friendly Halloween events in London.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: London Zoo, Outer Circle, London, NW1 4RY. Photo Credit: London Zoo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Halloween Trick or Treat trail is a free Halloween trail around the Covent Garden area. It\u2019s a great way to get to know the area and perfect if you\u2019re looking for free Halloween events in London for kids.<\/p>\n See also pumpkin market at Covent Garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Covent Garden. If you like Go Ape, why not give it a go in the dark?<\/p>\n Sundown Series<\/a> in Battersea Park<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Battersea Park (closest to Albert Bridge Gate). Are you brave enough to explore the interactive trail during Eek week!<\/a> at the London Wetland Centre? Try your hand at pond dipping and potion making while you\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n Keep in mind that they also run a lovely Christmas light experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: WWT London, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 9WT. Why\u00a0 not stock up on some truly terrifying treats at Hoxton Street Monster Supplies<\/a> in the East End of London.<\/p>\n Having been supplying Vampires, Werewolves and Sasquatches in London since 1818, they know a thing or two about Halloween treats!<\/p>\n They also have a new store in Leadenhall Market, next to the Leaky Cauldron (of course!). See also Harry Potter London experiences<\/a> and best Harry Potter days out in the UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, 159 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6PJ and 41 \u2013 42 Leadenhall Market, Bull\u2019s Head Passage, London, EC3V 1LT. Pop along to Hamleys<\/a> and you might catch a glimpse of a spooky character or pick up a Halloween toy.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Hamleys, 188-196 Regent Street, London, W1B 5BT. Fancy a scary movie? Why not head to the Clapham Grand for a Halloween movie evening screening.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St John\u2019s Hill, London, SW11 1TT. Halloween<\/a><\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Cutty Sark, King William Walk, London, SE10 9HT. Halloween at Kidzania<\/a><\/p>\n Check out the Nightmare Dance, Halloween Trail and Costume competition at London\u2019s Kidzania.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Kidzania, 1 Ariel Way, London, W12 7GA. Enjoy some Halloween pumpkin carving<\/a> at Gunnersbury Park.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London, W3 8LQ. Come and enjoy some Horrible Halloween<\/a> fun at Syon Park this Halloween. There are\u00a0\u2018Creepy Critters\u2019 and a family trail \u2018Ghastly Guts, Gory Gravy and GUNPOWDER!\u2019<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Syon Park, Brent Lea, Brentford, TW8 8JF. Although the Horniman Museum hasn\u2019t announced any Halloween fun yet, keep an eye on their website<\/a> as they usually have something going on.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Horniman Museum, 100 London Rd, London, SE23 3PQ. Enjoy Halloween evening at one of the best museums in London for families<\/a>. Halloween at the Museum<\/a> is a museum tour after dark with a difference!<\/p>\n The tours run from 18.45 to 22.30 so this is really an event for older children.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD. Ghost Tales at Eltham Palace<\/a> is for older kids (16+) and adults.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Eltham Palace, Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich, London, SE9 5NP. Being one of the most historical cities in the world, it is no surprise that London has a wealth of ghost stories.<\/p>\n This Halloween, how about taking a Ghost Tour<\/a> to learn all of London\u2019s ghoulish secrets.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Location depends on the walk you are doing. See website for details. What better night of the year to take a Jack the Ripper tour<\/a> than Halloween?!<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Exit 1, Aldgate East Underground Station The Ghost of London Past<\/a> \u2013 a ghostly guided tour of the Charles Dickens Museum.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Charles Dickens Museum, 48 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LX. Every Halloween, Chessington becomes a little more scary than usual with Howl\u2019o\u2019ween<\/a>.<\/p>\n See our review of Chessington with kids<\/a> for tips on visiting.<\/p>\n Book your tickets in advance<\/a> and save money.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE. This Halloween you can enjoy all the fun of Legoland with a Halloween twist during Brick or Treat<\/a>.<\/p>\n See our review of Legoland with kids<\/a> for tips on visiting.<\/p>\n Book your tickets in advance<\/a> and save money.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: LEGOLAND\u00ae Windsor Resort, Winkfield Rd, Windsor, SL4 4AY. Discover the Dark Arts<\/a> and experience Halloween at Hogwarts.<\/p>\n Read our guide to visiting the Harry Potter Studios<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you need somewhere to stay nearby, take a look at these hotels near the Harry Potter studios<\/a>.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, WD25 7LR. Follow the clues around the mysterious world of Tumblestone Hollow and the Gardens at Stonor to win a special chocolate prize (or an alternative treat). Folk of Tumblestone Hollow will be reading stories from \u2018The Moon Witch and The Thief\u2019 and giving away spooky temporary transfers. There will be pumpkins galore and ghoulish surprises.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, WD25 7LR. Take a trip to Blenheim Palace this Halloween<\/a> where ghosts, ghouls and witches get ready to deliver a whole host of tricks and treats along a spooktacular trail.<\/p>\n See also our guide to the Christmas light trail at Blenheim Palace<\/a>.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UL. Visit Hertfordshire Zoo (formerly Paradise Wildlife Park) this Halloween and encounter the Dinos After Dark!<\/a> See also best Dinosaur attractions<\/a> in the UK if you\u2019re a dino fan.<\/p>\n Combine it with a walk around the sculpture trail at Broxbourne Woods<\/a>.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Paradise Wildlife Park, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, EN10 7QA. And finally, if you\u2019re looking for more Halloween days out from London for families \u2013 why not give pumpkin picking a go?!<\/p>\n There are lots of places within easy reach of London to go and pick your own pumpkin. We have a whole post dedicated to finding the best pumpkin patches near London<\/a>. Many of them have lots of Halloween activities for kids in addition to their pumpkin patches so you can make it a fun day trip from London<\/a>.<\/p>\n See also:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for days out from London<\/a>, or even Halloween breaks<\/a>, take a look at what\u2019s going on in the neighbouring counties.<\/p>\n If Halloween is nearly over then it\u2019s surely time to start thinking about Christmas?<\/p>\n We have some great Christmas posts \u2013 including the best things to do at Christmas in London with kids<\/a>, where to find the best Christmas lights in London<\/a>, the best Christmas markets in London.<\/a><\/p>\n We hope you enjoyed our London Halloween events post. If you have any more ideas for things to do at Halloween in London for kids, please send us a message!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are lots of things going on this Halloween in London for kids so are you ready for some family-friendly spooky fun?! Many of London\u2019s biggest attractions are getting in on the spooky fun. They are going to be some of the best Halloween events in London for kids. We\u2019ve listed all of the best […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7074820,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[97880,98836,11892,103223],"tags":[13575,1304,235494],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-7074819","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe","category-halloween","category-london","category-united-kingdom","tag-families","tag-fun","tag-spooktastic"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Child](\"https:\/\/flashpackingfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Child-dressed-up-in-a-Halloween-costume-with-Halloween-crafts..jpg\" "\\"Halloween")
<\/p>\nThe best things to do at Halloween in London for kids<\/h2>\n
London Dungeon<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: TBC.<\/p>\n![\"Two](\"https:\/\/flashpackingfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Two-boys-visiting-the-London-Dungeon-one-of-the-best-things-to-do-at-Halloween-in-London-for-kids..jpg\" "\\"Halloween")
<\/p>\nTower of London<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: October half term.<\/p>\nHampton Court Palace<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: October half term.<\/p>\nChelsea Physic Garden<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: Broomstick workshop TBC and pumpkin carving TBC.<\/p>\nThames Rocket Thriller<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: TBC.<\/p>\n![\"Thames](\"https:\/\/flashpackingfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Thames-Thriller-by-Thames-Rockets-one-of-the-most-thrilling-Halloween-experiences-in-London-with-kids..jpg\" "\\"Halloween")
<\/p>\nEltham Palace Wizards of Once<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: October half term.<\/p>\nLondon Zoo<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: October half term.<\/p>\n![\"Tiger](\"https:\/\/flashpackingfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tiger-at-London-Zoo-with-carved-pumpkins..jpg\" "\\"Halloween")
<\/p>\nCovent Garden Mum Halloween Trail<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: TBC.<\/p>\nGo Ape<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: Sessions run between Friday 13th October and Saturday 4th November.<\/p>\nLondon Wetland Centre<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: October half term.<\/p>\nHoxton Street Monster Supplies<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: Year round.<\/p>\n![\"Hoxton](\"https:\/\/flashpackingfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hoxton-Street-Monster-Supplies-store-front..jpg\" "\\"Halloween")
<\/p>\nOther ideas for Halloween in London with kids<\/h2>\n
Hamleys<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: October half term.<\/p>\nClapham Grand<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: TBC.<\/p>\nCutty Sark<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: TBC.<\/p>\nKidzania<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: TBC.<\/p>\nGunnersbury<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: TBC.<\/p>\nSyon Park<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: TBC.<\/p>\nHorniman Museum<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: TBC.<\/p>\nHalloween events in London for older kids<\/h2>\n
Natural History Museum<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: TBC.<\/p>\nEltham Palace<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: Select dates during October half term.<\/p>\nLondon Ghost Walks<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: Year round.<\/p>\nJack the Ripper tour<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: Year round.<\/p>\nCharles Dickens Museum<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: 31st October.<\/p>\nHalloween Events near London<\/h2>\n
Chessington<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: Select dates during October.<\/p>\nLegoland<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: Usually runs from end of September to beginning of November.<\/p>\n![\"Child](\"https:\/\/flashpackingfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Child-looking-at-a-Howloween-poster-at-Chessington..jpg\" "\\"Halloween")
<\/h3>\nDark Arts Harry Potter Studios<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: 15th September to 5th November 2025.<\/p>\nTumblestone Hollow<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: Mid September to beginning of November.<\/p>\nBlenheim Palace<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: October half term.<\/p>\n![\"Ghostly](\"https:\/\/flashpackingfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ghostly-figures-at-Blenheim-Palace..jpg\" "\\"Halloween")
<\/p>\nHertfordshire Zoo<\/h3>\n
Date<\/strong>: October half term.<\/p>\nPumpkin picking near London<\/h2>\n
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