Halloween at Kew
Visitors journey along an illuminated trail filled with haunting scenes, fire performers, and eerie encounters with Dracula and the Headless Horseman. Guests can explore a cursed tomb buried with secrets or toast monster marshmallows over open flames. Food and drink are available along the route, including freaky fries, hot chocolate, and hot toddies.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Member Adult: Off Peak £16.75 / Peak £20.55; Non-member Adult: Off Peak £19.50 / Peak £24. Family and Child tickets are available. Anytime entry tickets have limited availability. Food and drink have separate charges. Halloween at Kew is separately ticketed and not included in general admission; £1 Universal Credit or Pension Credit tickets apply to standard daytime entry only, not Halloween at Kew.
Hours
16–24 October: 6pm to 10pm; 25 October–1 November: 4pm to 10pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Richmond
Food & Drink
Visitors can purchase refreshments along the route, including freaky fries, rich hot chocolate, marshmallows to toast over open flames, and hot toddies.
Accessibility
Powered wheelchairs are permitted on site, but other vehicles must be left at the gates.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Enter only through Victoria Gate, Elizabeth Gate, or Brentford Gate.
- Choose your entry slot based on scare level, ranging from family-friendly Daylight to spookier Moonlight sessions.
- Arrive with plenty of time ahead of the strict 8:30pm last entry.
Special Events & Promotions
- The 2026 trail features a brand-new cursed tomb.
- Kew members can get exclusive discounts to the event.
- Halloween at Kew is returning for its third year.
Links & Contact
Run by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, RG Live, and Sony Music
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Frequently Asked Questions
How scary is the event for children?
Daylight sessions before 6pm are tailored for young children, Twilight sessions from 6pm to 7:30pm ramp up the scare factor, and Moonlight sessions after 7:30pm are the spookiest, though still suitable for all ages.
Are bikes or scooters allowed inside?
No, bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, micro-scooters, and balance bikes are not permitted and must be left at the gates, though powered wheelchairs are allowed.
Can tickets be exchanged or refunded?
No, ticket exchanges and refunds are not offered once bookings are completed.
Is general daytime garden admission included?
No, Halloween at Kew is an independently ticketed after-dark experience and is not included with general daytime admission.
What food and drink options are available?
Visitors can purchase items including freaky fries, hot chocolate, marshmallows to toast over open flames, and hot toddies.
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