Spookiest events in London this Halloween [A guide to Halloween 2018 in London]
Pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating and fancy dress are just around the corner as Halloween is nearly upon us. The annual fright fest is a favourite among Londoner’s and the city is host to a spooky selection of Halloween events every year. Halloween 2018 in London is no different, whether you are looking for a hair-raising party or light hearted event for little ones, London has something for everyone. These are our top picks for a spooky Halloween 2018 in London:
Ghoulish Bus Tours
All aboard London’s favourite fright bus service and ride to the dark side on The Ghost Bus. A sightseeing tour with a terrifying twist, the bus tour departs daily from Northumberland Avenue in Embankment and lasts roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes. Boasted as the UKs only comedy-horror theatre experience on wheels, The Ghost Bus encounters London’s top attractions including The Houses of Parliament, London Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Tower Bridge, St Pauls Cathedral and The Tower of London. You will learn about these famous locations haunted histories on this thrilling evening tour, the perfect way to spend Halloween 2018 in London.
The Dark Maze – Halloween At The Crystal Maze
The Crystal Maze Live Experience is a recent hit in London, and this Halloween all the thrills and challenges of the maze will be given an extra sprinkling of frights and scares! Visit between 8pm and 9.15pm on Wednesday 31st October 2018, where you will meet the bone shuddering Blood Baron, who might be responsible for a few additional lock in’s! Extra tricks and treats will spread across The Crystal Mazes four zones, but be warned, this experience is not for the faint hearted and may not be suitable for those of a nervous disposition. Tickets are still available and start from £54.99 per person.
Silent Halloween Disco Boat
If you’re looking for a good party for Halloween 2018 in London then look no further than the Silent Halloween Disco Boat. Climb aboard the deadly Dutch Master, a two-storey party boat for a haunted evening of drinking and dancing whilst enjoying the sights of London’s best landmarks at the dead of night. This silent disco lets you choose between dance floor killers or Halloween hits, and fancy dress is strongly encouraged. Setting sail on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October at 7.45pm, this petrifying party is not one to be missed!
Hogwarts After Dark: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Spend Halloween at Hogwarts this year and live the ultimate Potter fan fantasy. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is once again inviting witches, wizards and muggles to the Great Hall, which will be spookily transformed for Halloween. You will experience a delicious two course dinner and drinks surrounded by original props and costumes from the world famous films. After dinner, you can grab a lantern and follow the spiders into the newly opened Forbidden Forest for dessert. The magically mischievous evening will see Death Eaters roaming Hogwarts and favourite creatures including Buckbeak the Hippogriff and Aragog the Acromantula joining you for dinner. Available between 26th and 28th October 2018, and tickets are priced at £240 per person.
Museums At Night
This October, Museums across London will be opening their doors after dark for late-night exhibitions and haunting Halloween special events. You can learn about London’s culture and history in a spookier light with events such as Dickens After Dark. The one-off event takes place at Charles Dickens Museum on 25th October at 6pm. You can experience what it was like to be in a Victorian home after dark and delve into the unseen mysteries of the future with a freaky fortune teller.
Whatever you choose to do for Halloween 2018 in London, start your evening with a delicious meal at The Rembrandt. Join us on October 31st for an early dinner before trick or treating, where you can make the most of our Happy Hour and get 25% off all food and drink between 4.30pm and 6.30pm. If you’ve got big Saturday night plans for Halloween, recover with us on Sunday and indulge with a traditional roast lunch in the newly refurbished Palette Restaurant. Book your table online today.
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