Visiting London: Top 5 Halloween Events For A Spooky Half-term

Families considering heading to the capital this half-term should book their minibus hire to London as soon as possible, as there are loads of events taking place that will be brilliant for everyone to get involved in. 

Even without a spooky itinerary, London is never short of a sight or two, but if you want your kids to experience a Halloween they’ll remember forever, booking one of the many ghoulsome activities will certainly do the trick. 

Here is our pick of some of the exciting, creepy things you can enjoy during October half-term in London. 

Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour: Shakespeare’s Globe

Situated by the River Thames, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is a must-see for all literary fans. This historic, open-air, round theatre is most famously associated with the playwright William Shakespeare, as many of his plays were performed in the original structure. 

Though it has been rebuilt since, it has been constructed with respect to the original roofless theatre and visitors are warned that if they come on a rainy day, they will need to dress for the wet weather.

This half-term, the theatre is hosting the Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour, which allows visitors to learn more about the spooky, supernatural and eerie sides of Shakespeare’s famous scripts. 

Famous scenes, such as the Three Witches’ spells in Macbeth and seeing Hamlet’s father’s ghost, will be brought to life for visitors, who will also be able to learn about the dark aspects of life during the 16th Century. 

Price: £23 for adults, £18 for under 16

Dates: 3rd October 2026 – 30th January 2027

Peppa Pig Halloween Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

If you’ve got a Peppa Pig fan in your family, this event is a must. The Peppa Pig Halloween Afternoon Tea Bus Tour allows children to take in the famous sites of London with none other than their favourite characters.

Peppa, George, Suzy and the rest of the gang will be on screen, allowing kids to sing along to songs and watch popular scenes. The onboard team will also engage them in Halloween games and activities while they explore the capital by bus. 

Families can enjoy delicious treats during the 90-minute tour, including sandwiches, cakes and tarts, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. A special Peppa Pig travel cup will also be given to every visitor, which will come in handy as they explore the city during the rest of their break. 

As well as enjoying the tasty menu, families will be able to drive around London’s iconic landmarks, including St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, Somerset House, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square.

Price: £45 for adults, £37 for children

Dates: 19th October – 1st November 2026

Halloween At Kew

Kew Gardens is one of London’s most popular sites, but even more so during the spooky season when Halloween at Kew begins.

Its abundant gardens, beautiful and lush during the day, become frightful and spine-chilling once night falls, thanks to fire performers, the cursed tomb, and other terrifying scenes.

Visitors will shiver and quiver when coming face to face with the likes of the headless horseman or even Dracula himself along the light trail. 

Luckily, they can indulge in some terrifying treats to comfort themselves, from toasted marshmallows to freaky fries. 

Price: £16.75 – £24

Dates: 16th October – 1st November 2026

Zombie Train at the London Museum of Water & Steam

If you’ve got older children who are big fans of either Halloween or zombie apocalypses, the Zombie Train is the perfect activity for them. 

The London Museum of Water & Steam is hosting this devilish event, which will feature an immersive train ride with frightening actors that will bring this experience to life. 

Visitors can also enjoy visiting the museum in the evening, exploring the wide selection of steam engines and learning about the capital’s Victorian water network. 

Price: £18 per person

Dates: 29th – 29th October 2026

Jurassic Ocean: Monsters of the Deep at the Natural History Museum

Parents with younger children might want to visit somewhere a little less terrifying, while still wanting to feel part of the eerie season. 

In this case, head to the Natural History Museum for its Jurassic Ocean: Monsters of the Deep exhibition. 

Here, children can come face to face with fossils from under the surface, including Jurassic crocodiles and a tooth of the mosasaur, known as the T Rex of the sea. 

There are plenty of hands-on activities throughout the exhibition where they can learn about the prehistoric creatures, including ichthyosaurs and pliosaurs. 

This is a must for dinosaur fans, so don’t forget to book your tickets if you’re heading to the capital over the next few months. 

Price: £15 for adults, £7.50 for children

Dates: Until 3rd January 2027

Discovery Days: Hair Raising Halloween at The Royal Parks

Tourists wanting to explore one of the most famous of The Royal Parks this half-term will be able to break up their day by taking part in Halloween activities at Hair Raising Halloween, hosted by The Hyde Park Learning Centre. 

It will include spooky storytelling sessions at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm, a spooky nature trail, ‘feely boxes’ in the Witches’ Den, and an opportunity to discover more about the bats that call The Royal Parks their home. 

This is a great thing to do for families who are planning a picnic in the park during a busy day sightseeing, or who simply want to give their children a little rest from all the walking around.

Price: Free

Dates: 27th – 29th October 2026

Curse of the Mummy at The London Dungeons

If you or your children are big fans of Halloween, then the London Dungeons is the place to go this October.

Visitors will not only be able to learn about London’s gruesome and petrifying history, from the Gunpowder Plot to the Plague, they will also experience what it was like to live among death, disease and real-life demons. 

The centre is taking it up a notch for Halloween with its Curse of the Mummy exhibition, which brings to life the restless spirit of the Egyptian mummy, the High Priestess of Amen-Ra. 

Price: £35 for adults, £29 for children 5-15 years old

Date: 17th October – 1st November 2026

With so much to do in London this season, you’ll no doubt be returning home on your minibus with lots of gruesome tales of your own!