Alton Towers Scarefest 2026
Guests can brave head-spinning rollercoasters in the dark, including The Smiler, Nemesis Reborn, and Wicker Man. Thrill-seekers can venture into live-action scare mazes and outdoor scare zones filled with live actors, while families can enjoy live entertainment, trick-or-treat walkthroughs, and the CBeebies Land Monster Ball.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
1 Day Ticket: online from £37; walk-up price £68; under 90cm go free to the Theme Park. Short Breaks: from £100 per person. 1 Day Pass & Thrills Combi: online from £80. 1 Day Pass & Family Duo: online from £53. Thrills Combi add-on: from £43; passholder from £34.40. Spooks Duo add-on: from £16; passholder from £12.80. All Maze Ticket (Thrills & Family): from £60; passholder from £48. Ultimate Thrills Combi: from £95; passholder from £76. Unlimited Thrills Pass: passholder from £195. Solo Final Exhibit: from £16; passholder from £12.80. Solo Edge of the Forest: from £14; passholder from £11.20. Solo Altonville Mine Tours: from £14; passholder from £11.20. Solo COMPOUND: from £14; passholder from £11.20. Solo Trick O' Treat Town: from £10; passholder from £8. Solo Amigos in the Afterlife: from £10; passholder from £8.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Visitors can book the Dine with the Dead experience featuring a three-course banquet and cocktail party, or purchase food across the park at locations such as the Rollercoaster Restaurant and Woodcutters Bar & Grill.
Parking
Express Car Parking.
Going?
Tips & Advice
- Book day tickets in advance online to secure lower prices compared to walk-up rates.
- Follow local road signs for the final few miles, as sat nav systems can incorrectly guide drivers down local farm tracks.
- Costumes are encouraged, but ensure your outfit avoids full face masks and imitation weapons, which are prohibited.
Special Events & Promotions
- Final Exhibit and Edge of the Forest are new for 2026.
- Passholders get reduced prices on several attraction bundles and solo attractions; the Unlimited Thrills Pass is exclusive to holders of a valid Annual Pass.
- Early and late slots are available for the 1 Day Pass & Thrills Combi and Thrills Combi; Final Exhibit solo entry has slots every 15 minutes.
- The 1 Day Pass & Family Duo and All Maze Ticket have no time slots.
Links & Contact
Run by Merlin Entertainments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are scare mazes included with standard park entry?
No, scare mazes require an additional fee and are not included in the standard theme park admission ticket.
Are costumes permitted at Scarefest?
Yes, costumes are allowed and encouraged, but full face masks, imitation weapons, and anything unsafe for riding coasters or obstructing vision are prohibited.
Is the event suitable for young children?
Yes, family-friendly areas, shows, and attractions like the CBeebies Land Monster Ball are suited for young children, while intense scare mazes are recommended for guests aged 12 and over.
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