For a family-friendly Halloween in London, consider theme parks like Chessington World of Adventures, or historical sites such as the Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace, which offer spooky but appropriate events. Other options include attractions like London Zoo’s “Boo at the Zoo,” the Warner Bros. Studio Tour’s Dark Arts event, and family-friendly light trails and workshops at Kew Gardens or the Natural History Museum.
Theme parks and attractions
Chessington World of Adventures
Hosts “Howl ‘o’ Ween” or similar themed events.
London Zoo
Features “Boo at the Zoo,” including a pumpkin patch and spooky tours.
Legoland Windsor
Offers a “Brick or Treat” event.
Shrek’s Adventure! London
Hosts a “Shrektacular Halloween” event.
Sea Life London
Holds “Tricks and Treats” events.
London Dungeon
Provides a scarier, more intense experience, suitable for older children.
Historic and cultural sites
Tower of London
Features family-friendly ghost trails and events during Halloween.
Hampton Court Palace
Offers spooky storytelling, trails, and atmospheric projections.
Kew Gardens
Halloween at Kew is a special experience including illuminated, spooky light trails with activities like pumpkin carving.
Natural History Museum
Hosts evening events with opportunities for fancy dress and spooky displays.
Halloween at Kenwood
Holds one of the best Halloween events and trails in London and is situated in the Kenwood House estate at Hampstead Heath.
Creative and gentle options
Chelsea Physic Garden
Offers a “Magic Forest” event with gentle storytelling, broomstick making, and other kid-friendly activities.
Chiswick House & Gardens
Organises Halloween trails and parties.
Hobbledown Heath
Hosts “Hobbleween” and pumpkin-related activities.
Pumpkin patch
There are lots of locations in London where you can let the kids loose and pick some pumpkins for carving and of course eating too.
Families can enjoy a free pumpkin patch in Richmond town centre
Richmond
Trick-or-treating neighbourhoods.
Notting Hill
Streets like Ledbury Road and Westbourne Grove often feature impressive decorations.
Holland Park
Areas like Abbotsbury Road and Ilchester Place have decorated houses perfect for trick-or-treating.
Harry Potter fans
Warner Bros Studio Tour: Experience the "Dark Arts" event for a magical, spooky adventure.
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