Spine-Chilling Guide to the Best 2025 Halloween Events in London You Can’t Afford to Miss
Halloween in London 2025 is shaping up to be more electrifying than ever, you’ve landed in just the right place.
Whether you’re craving family-friendly light trails through enchanted gardens, bone-chilling immersive horror, or glamorous parties that blend thrills with style, the capital is packed with the screams, spectacles, and seasonal mischief you need.
From haunted palaces to botanical lantern-lit trails, this curated roundup spotlights standout events across the city—complete with locations, booking info, and all the spooky spectral details to plan your October and early November.
Top London Halloween Events 2025
1. Halloween at Kew – Eerie Illuminated Trail Through the Gardens
Summary:
From 17 October to 2 November 2025, Kew Gardens transforms into a glow-filled labyrinth. Guests walk illuminated trails featuring haunted woods, fairground ruins, enormous spiders in foggy cobwebs, and chilling creatures from Frankenstein’s laboratory. Along the way, indulge in freaky fries, monster marshmallows, hot chocolates, and seasonal hot toddies. Kew Gardens
Location:
Kew Gardens (Entrances: Elizabeth Gate and Brentford Gate only)
Website & Tickets:
Find full event details, ticket options, dates and times at the official Kew Gardens site: kew.org/whats-on/halloween-at-kew Kew Gardens
2. The London Dungeon – “Screams and Spirits” Experience
Summary:
This year, The London Dungeon pulls out all the stops for fright lovers with its “Screams and Spirits” offering. Visitors can roam through London’s darkest tales, meet blood-curdling animatronics, and enjoy a premium cocktail in the tavern to unwind — if they dare. Tickets start from £33 online, with VIP packages around £50. thedungeons.com
Location:
The London Dungeon, near Embankment
Website & Tickets:
Reserve “Screams and Spirits” experiences and book your slot at: thedungeons.com/london/whats-inside/events/halloween thedungeons.com
3. Science Museum Halloween Lates – After-Dark Frights for Grown-Ups
Summary:
Adults-only night of science + scares: on 31 October, the Science Museum throws its Halloween Lates. Doors open at 18:45 (VIP from 18:30) and guests can roam exhibits in the half-light until 21:15. Expect eerie experiments, themed installations, and cocktails. General admission is free, VIP tickets are £12. Science Museum
Location:
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington
Website & Tickets:
Details and VIP booking: sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/halloween-lates Science Museum
4. Black Halloween at The Mansion – Exclusive Costume Party
Summary:
On 31 October from 22:00 to 05:00, “Black Halloween at The Mansion” promises one of the most extravagant Halloween parties in London. Throw on your most dramatic costume for themed dance floors, VIP lounges, courtyards, and multiple rooms in a historic private venue (address disclosed to ticketholders 48 hours prior). themansionlondon
Location:
Secret historical venue, London NW Zone 2 (sent to official guests)
Website & Tickets:
Booking and event description available at: themansionlondon.com/next-event themansionlondon
5. Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Dark Arts (Harry Potter Halloween Experience)
Summary:
Nearly every autumn, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour gets a gothic makeover. In London 2025, “The Dark Arts” features floating pumpkins in the Great Hall, unexpected Dementor scares in the Forbidden Forest, duelling wand sessions, and shadowy set transformations. A must for Potter fans wanting immersive thrills. Londonist+1
Location:
Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Leavesden
Website & Tickets:
Check times, availability, and special Halloween packages via the official site: wbstudiotour.co.uk (search for Dark Arts event in October) Thistle –
6. Covent Garden Halloween Season – Spooky Menus & Seasonal Flair
Summary:
Throughout October 2025, Covent Garden turns up the creepy charm with theatrical décor, heated terraces for “Ghoulish Nights,” spooky cocktail and food menus at Seven Dials Market, and themed brunches like The Riot Brunch with a Halloween twist. coventgarden.london
Location:
Covent Garden, London WC2
Website:
Full programming and participating venues listed at: coventgarden.london/halloween-in-covent-garden coventgarden.london
7. London Month of the Dead – Talks, Screenings & Cemetery Walks
Summary:
Running 1 October to 2 November, London’s “Month of the Dead” is a festival dedicated to death, remembrance, and the macabre—featuring screenings, cemetery tours, live talks, workshops, and themed exhibitions. A fascinating blend of culture, history, and spectral curiosity. Londonist
Location:
Event locations vary (Holborn, cemeteries, galleries, etc.)
Website & Booking:
See listings and tickets across venues via Londonist or VisitLondon—but organizers like Conway Hall and related venues list their own programs. Londonist
London’s 2025 Halloween innocent fascination to outright terror
Want glowing fairy-lit trails? Kew Gardens has you. Prefer academic yet atmospheric scares? The Science Museum or Month of the Dead offer refined thrills. Potter enthusiasts should sprint to Warner Bros. Studio Tour. Cocktail-lovers and party fiends? Black Halloween at The Mansion or festive antics in Covent Garden won’t disappoint. And if you’ve always wondered what lurks beneath London’s darker corners, The London Dungeon and immersive horror experiences are waiting.
“The trick with Halloween in London is
there’s something spine-chilling around every corner—
with just the right mix for families, night owls, and horror aficionados alike.”
Remember—tickets sell out fast, especially for immersive and family-friendly events. Set reminders for early booking, check travel times (especially the tube after midnight), and plan your costume strategy.
Ready for your most unforgettable Halloween yet?
Pick your frights, book fast, and let London cast its spell on your 2025 October. Bookmark this guide, share it with fellow thrill-seekers, and plan to post your most ghostly snaps—London’s haunting season awaits.
