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Halloween

Get your spook on at Bath's spine-tingling selection of Halloween events.

With the area home to two award-winning scare attractions, plus a range of ghoulish tours and experiences, there are plenty of thrills in store, guaranteed to test the nerve of even the bravest visitors!

Bath's spookiest days out

Dare to venture out After Dark at Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein, where you'll navigate five floors of torment on a twisted journey through waking terror, encountering hellish characters along the way. With ten chambers to conquer in total darkness, you'll need to summon up all of your courage as you find your way through dream-state labyrinths full of foreboding mazes, confined crawl spaces, and much more.

Head a few miles west of the city centre for a bloody good night at the UK's number one scream park, FEAR, but be warned that the amusements are not for the faint-hearted! Face your fears in five terrifying themed mazes, where you'll encounter everything from depraved zombies to mutant pumpkins, and dial up the horror level even further by joining optional experiences including a live exorcism.

Back in the city centre, discover Bath's dark side with Bath Ghost Tours, where you'll hear tales of murder, mayhem, duels, tortures and even romantic elopements. Along the way, you'll join in with a genuine paranormal experiment, plus many more audience participation opportunities.

Check out the full selection of wickedly good Halloween events taking place across Bath below...

Frequently asked questions

Are there any pumpkin patches in Bath? There aren't any pumpikin pactehs inCentral Bath, but head just outside the city to pick your own pumpkin at Avon Valley Adventure Park, Hartley Farm, or Farrington's Farm.

Is there a ghost tour I can book in Bath? Bath Ghost Tours share some of the darker tales from Bath's long history, or you can hear some more ghost stories as part of a self-guided tour with Go Quest Adventures.

What is the most haunted building in Bath? With so many historic buildings and ancient ruins, it's no surprise that there are many rumours of ghosts and strange happenings around Bath. Some fo the most famous tales involve sightings at Theatre Royal Bath and the neighboruing Garrick's Head pub, the Royal Crescent, or Abbey Green next to Bath Abbey. There's also a special Paranormal Evening at No.1 Royal Crescent on 24 October where you can take part in a séance!

Discover even more in our list of Bath's most haunted places.

Where can I find a Halloween parties in Bath? During the day on 31 October, you can enjoy a special Halloween-themed bottomless brunch at Komedia, complete with live entertainment. For some scares in the evening, head to the city's most terrifying horror night, After Dark at House of Frankenstein (23-24 and 29-31 October), explore a new spooky light trail and candlit manor house at the Halloween at the American Museum & Gardens (until 1 Nov), or scare yourself silly in five award-winning scare attractions at the multi award-winning FEAR at Avon Valley Scream Park.

Are there any escape rooms in Bath? Yes there are quite a few! Take your pick from two different, creepy escape rooms at Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein, or take on their Body in a Suitcase challenge and try to finish within 45 minutes! Another city centre escape room is Tempo near Bath Spa Station. For something a bit different, try one of the cave-themed escape rooms at Cheddar Gorge and Caves in Somerset.

Halloween Highlights

After Dark - Nights to Die For at Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein

This October, beware "The Watcher" a creature born of human anguish, sustained by every flicker of misery.
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The most haunted places in Bath

Learn about Bath's most haunted venues and locations for a spooky Halloween.
Evening Tours

Carry on exploring Bath once the sun sets with an after-hours tour of the city to discover intriguing stories, amusing surprises and perfect photo opportunities.

Experience the spookier side of Bath...

Escape Rooms at House of Frankenstein

Are you brave enough to take on the challenge of these gruesome escape rooms at Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein?
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Bath Ghost Tours

A fun and frightening stroll through the haunts of Bath, suitable for all of the family, it’s a night of entertainment, fear and interaction with the dead!
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The Body in a Suitcase Challenge

Do you have what it takes to solve a gruesome mystery?
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Cheddar Gorge & Caves - Escape Rooms

Do you have what it takes to escape? Our two Cheddar-themed escape rooms, Caved In and The Vault will test your brain power as you race against the clock to try to escape.
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