Halloween is right around the corner and with London opening again to the masses, there are a number of new and classic attractions in which thrill-seekers and horrors alike can’t wait to experience. that being said, here is a list of 5 spooky events to try out this coming Halloween:

1. Visit the infamous London Dungeon

The London Dungeon has a spectacular cast of performers, visual effects, stages, scenes, and rides. The London Dungeon is a one-of-a-kind thrill ride that will transport you to London’s most dangerous past. See, hear, feel, and smell the frighteningly amusing characters from the “bad old days” as they come to life in front of your eyes. There are a variety of chilling shows on in which you can witness: From Mrs. Lovett’s lethal Pie Shop all the way to Whitechapel Labyrinth – one of Jack the Ripper’s murder sites, and so much more.

If that isn’t exciting enough, the London Dungeon is located in Embankment (right next to the London eye) along with a number of other top attractions which are just walking distance. You can also choose to book multiple attraction tickets in which you can visit 2 more attractions starting from £45. This features not only the London Dungeon but also, the London Eye, SEA life, Shrek’s Adventure, and Madame Tussauds. So why not enjoy some chilling entertainment and make a day out of it?

2. Ghost bus tours

the UK’s only comedy theatre sight-seeing experience on wheels, these necrobus ghost tours have been on the road for over a decade. Now carrying out tours daily not only in London but also in York and Edinburgh, this spine-chilling attraction is here to tickle your funny bone and then some. All tour guides are comprised entirely of classically-trained actors, here to present you with an immersive theatrical experience along with customer care. Chosen by a number of celebrity guests such as Johnny Depp, Whoopi Goldberg, and Little Mix, this affordable late-night attraction is definitely one to try. To gain a slice of the VIP experience, why not treat yourself to a private hire where you’ll be to have the whole bus to yourself and choose to go wherever you wish. A great way to start the spooky season!

3. Thorpe Park’s Fright Night

This October, brace yourself for the premier award-winning Halloween event returns for its 20th-year celebration at the Thorpe park Theme park resort, located just 25 miles outside of London. This Halloween event is not for the faint of heart. Get your racing as you explore through the spine-chilling scare zones. For the real scare seekers, take on their infamously terrifying scare mazes (scare mazes require an additional ticket).

Enjoy encountering a dark chilling twist on the UK’s most thrilling Theme park Resort: Prepare to launch into darkness on Stealth – the UK’s fastest coaster; experience the twisted torment of Colossus – the world’s first ten looping coaster and take on the sick and twisted games of Jigsaw on SAW – The Ride. 

4. Fright Night Cinema – At the Rivoli Ballroom

The Rivoli Ballroom is one of London’s few remaining complete 1950s-style ballrooms. With such stunning classic interior design, this is a great location for film screenings as has even been used as a film location for huge productions such as BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, The Muppets, and The Avengers, the movie. A great venue for film buffs. Join them for a Halloween horror film feast including legendary classics such as The Crow, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Shining, and family-oriented flicks such as The Witches and Hocus Pocus. So why not start the witchy season in style?

And if you’re in a freaky mood, stay behind for their Halloween 70s and 80s disco & funk night on Saturday the 30th of October.

5. The London Bridge Experience

An immersive theatre experience mixing together history and horror, education and entertainment! Travel back in time alongside infamous English figures such as Jack the Ripper, The Head Snatcher, Sir John Rennie, William Wallace, and many more to become a part of London’s horrific past. You’ll discover the terrible mysteries that lurk under the world’s most haunted bridge as you travel through its history.

Officially regarded as the UK’s scariest attraction and winner of the best year-round scare attraction in the UK for the past 11 years, the London Bridge Experience is an absolute must for horror fanatics.