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Alton Towers Scarefest; FAQ

Alton Towers Scarefest has now taken place for 2025 but we’ll bring your more details for 2026 as they come in.

For those searching for Cheap Ticket for Alton Towers, follow our Scarefest guide below packed with promotions, offers & deals.

1. Alton Towers Scarefest Tickets from £34pp

Pick up Alton Towers Scarefest tickets from £34pp that guarantees entry to the park. With savings of up to £34pp when you book in advance, you can secure both substantial savings off standard price tickets & guarantee entry into the park. Worth noting that there are additional charges in place for select Scare Attractions so you’ve the option to upgrade & include scare attraction packages alongside entry tickets. Upgrade with a Thrills Combi Early from £38pp, Thrills Combi Late from £38pp or Family Duo from £16pp.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Tower Scarefest Tickets from £34pp – save up to £34pp off standard price entry, (additional charges for mazes).

2. Alton Towers Short Breaks from £81pp, (October half term)

Stay overnight on Resort and take advantage of short break packages running over October half term.  Starting from just £81pp, short breaks include 1-night Resort accommodation, breakfast, FREE 9 hole round of Extraordinary Golf & FREE parking.  Simply add your theme park tickets as you make your way through the transaction for a chance to relax and stay on-site after a late night at the park exploring the Scarefest experience.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Scarefest Short Break; Accommodation, Breakfast, Extraordinary Golf & Parking from £81pp.

 

Alton Towers Scarefest

3. Alton Towers Scarefest; Valid Promotions

There are a number of tickets promotions available for use at Alton Towers but there are limits of ticket allocations that are worth taking note of.  Do remember also that promotional tickets must be redeemed in advance to ensure eligibility & scare attractions are in addition to your entry tickets;

Cadbury Who Will You Take Promotion; 27 September, 4, 12, 16-24, 30-31 October & 1-2 November 2025 are deemed PEAK with a minimum allocation of 110 promotional tickets available each day. SUPER PEAK dates running on 11, 25-29 October 2025 with a minimum allocation of 40 promotional tickets available each day.  OFF PEAK dates running on 28/9, 3, 5 & 10 October 2025 with unlimited availability.

Carex Fantastical Rewards Promotion; PEAK dates have a with a minimum allocation of 110 promotional tickets available each day. SUPER PEAK dates have a minimum allocation of 40 promotional tickets available each day. OFF PEAK dates have unlimited availability.

National Rail 1/3 Ticket Promotion; 27 September, 4, 12, 16-24, 30-31 October & 1-2 November 2025 are deemed PEAK with a minimum allocation of 10 promotional tickets available each day. SUPER PEAK dates running on 11, 25-29 October 2025 with a minimum allocation of 6 promotional tickets available each day.  OFF PEAK dates running on 28/9, 3, 5 & 10 October 2025 with unlimited availability.

Kellogg’s 25% Off Great Days Out Promotion; PEAK dates have a with a minimum allocation of 590 promotional tickets available each day. SUPER PEAK dates have a minimum allocation of 220 promotional tickets available each day. OFF PEAK dates have unlimited availability.

4. Alton Towers Scarefest; Second Day FREE Promotion, (Autumn Offer)

Take advantage of this Second Day FREE promotion running on short breaks including Scarefest dates. Here’s a chance to extend your visit to Alton Towers with a short break with prices available from £76pp.  This packages include overnight accommodation, breakfast, TWO Days Theme Park Entry, evening entertainment, FREE 18 hole round of Extraordinary Golf & FREE parking.  Guest must book a short break with theme park tickets to take advantage of the second day free promotion for a chance to relax and stay on-site after a late night at the park ‘enjoying’ the full Scarefest experience.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Short Break – Accommodation, Breakfast, 2-Day Theme Park Entry, 18-holes of Extraordinary Golf & Free Parking from £76pp.

 

5. Alton Towers Scarefest Tickets from £34pp

Take advantage of online savings on Alton Towers Scarefest tickets from £34pp that guarantees entry to the park. With savings of up to £34pp when you book in advance, you can secure both substantial savings off standard price tickets & guarantee entry into the park. Worth noting that there are additional charges in place for select Scare Attractions so you’ve the option to upgrade & include scare attraction packages alongside entry tickets. Upgrade with a Thrills Combi Early from £38pp, Thrills Combi Late from £38pp or Family Duo from £16pp.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Tower Scarefest Tickets from £34pp – save up to £34 off standard price entry, (additional charges for mazes).

6. Alton Towers Scarefest; Main Attractions

NEW 2025 Maze – Edge of the Forest; a forgotten cottage remains as the last reminder of a forgotten time. Discover a lurking presence that sits within the forest among the twisted vines.  This live action scare maze will have you terrified that you’re never alone.

Compound; billed as an ‘intense & disorientating scare maze’ this NEW live-action attraction has you step forward as a subject of the Phlalanx whilst guarded by relentless Operatives.  Located within Gloomy Wood, this indoor attraction is recommended for guests age 12+, (additional charge to theme park entry).

Altonville Mine Tours – Tiny’s Revenge; a popular live-action scare maze returns again for 2025, (recommended for guests age 12+). Located within The Towers, this attraction is mainly indoors that contains live actors that might touch you during your journey, (additional charge in place).

NEW 2025 Scare Zone – Dark Hollow; this free-flowing outdoor scare zone where the forest breathes waiting to draw you deeper into the darkness within.  This latest scare zone is included within your theme park entry ticket & recommended for guests 12+.

Scare Zone – Burial Ground; a free-flowing outdoor scare zone where you’ll encounter rejectors of modern day society, (recommended for guests age 12+). Located close to Wicket Man this attraction contains live actors that might touch you during the experience, (included within your theme park entry ticket).

Amigos in the Afterlife; this new interactive walkthrough guided by friendly spirits where you’ll encounter mischievous characters along the way, (recommended for those age 6+). Located within the Alton Towers Dungeon building is a mainly indoor experience & is in addition to your theme park entry ticket. This attraction is additional to your theme park entry.

Trick O’ Treat Town; an interactive family walkthrough is aimed at those age 6 years + that is additional to your theme park entry. Walk down Spooky Avenue and knock on doors to collect HARIBO & MAOM treats along the way.

Rides In The Dark; 40 rides & attractions open in the dark including Nemesis Reborn, Wickman & Wicker Man.

Look out too for The Alton Ancestors entertainment running during Scarefest dates!

 

7. Alton Towers Scarefest; Clubcard Vouchers

Tesco clubcard vouchers can be redeemed for partner rewards during Alton Towers Scarefest.  Worth noting that there is limited availability when booking with a partner code for select event dates so early booking is recommended. The good news is that you can top up with any payment method should you be a little short of vouchers & remember scare attractions are in addition to your entry tickets.

8. Alton Towers Scarefest Maze Costs

Scare attractions are in addition to your theme park entry with maze package options set out below;

Thrills Combi Early; single-use access to Edge of the Forest, Compound & Altonville Mine Tours – Tiny’s Revenge from £38pp that is available 3pm-5pm, (Mon-Fri & Sunday), 1pm-5pm, (Sat).

Thrills Combi Late; single-use access to Edge of the Forest, Compound & Altonville Mine Tours – Tiny’s Revenge Maze from £38pp that is available from 5pm-9pm.

Family Duo; single access to Trick O’ Treat Town with Haribo & Amigos in the Afterlife.

Unlimited Frights Pass; limited to 100 annual Alton Towers (Gold) or Merlin Annual Pass, (Gold or Platinum) passholders who get access to 4 horror mazes during maze opening hours for all Scarefest dates for £99pp.  This pass must be used in conjunction with a valid annual pass plus pre-booked park entry. This pass does not give access to the park during exclusion dates, if your Annual Pass is not valid on the day of visit an upgrade ticket must be purchased, (limited to passholders only).

Solo tickets; individual maze tickets will be available to purchase on the day via the Resort Box Office or on the Alton Towers App.  Alton Towers suggest there will be very limited availability of single maze tickets on the day so best to purchase as soon as possible on the day of your visit.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF Alton Tower Scarefest Tickets from £34pp – save up to £34pp off standard price entry, (additional charges for mazes).

 

9. Alton Towers Scarefest; Passholders

All existing passholder must pre-book their admission and present both their tickets and valid Pass at the turnstiles. Worth taking account of passholder excluded dates as follows;

Discovery Pass; NOT valid on any of the following dates; 27 September, 3-5, 10-12, 17 October – 2 November 2025, (27 September only available dates).

Silver Pass; NOT valid on any of the following dates; 4, 11, 18, 22 October – 2 November 2025.

Gold Pass; NOT valid on any of the following dates; 18, 25-26 & 31 October 2025, (valid all other Scarefest dates).

Platinum Pass; no exclusions on use.

10. Alton Towers Scarefest; Annual Pass Restriction Ticket

In previous years, passholders with restrictions on dates, could upgrade to an Annual Pass  Restriction Ticket from around £15pp per day.  This upgrade secures you standard entry to the park on a date that is excluded under your pass terms & conditions where you’ll need to present your annual pass and restriction ticket on the day.  Prices increase for more popular Scarefest dates and are subject to availability.  Remember that scare mazes are in addition to your theme park entry.

11. Alton Towers Scarefest; Share The Fun Vouchers

Platinum passholders receive Share the Fun vouchers that you can be given to friends and family for discounted theme park entry.  The good news is that  Share The Fun vouchers are valid during Scarefest but remember that scare attractions are in addition to your theme park entry charges.

12. Alton Towers Scarefest; Scare Attractions Passholder Discounts

Valid annual passholders now need to pay an uplift to access the scare attractions & pre-book their admission; simply present your tickets & valid Pass at the turnstiles. Look out for discounts on scare attraction packages that are available for passholders.

 

Alton Towers Nemesis Reborn

13. Alton Towers Scarefest; No Scare Lanyards

For those wanting to enjoy the rides at Alton Towers without the scares, you can pick up a No Scare Lanyard.  It is important that it remains clearly visible on outer clothing during your visit & you will need one lanyard per person.  Worth noting that the No Scare Lanyard is not effective in their Scare Attractions.

Lanyards can be hired from £5pp on the day and are available on a first-come-first-served basis, (charge will be refunded upon return). You can pick one up for Guest Services on the day and cannot be secured ahead of your visit.

14. Alton Towers Scarefest; Age Restrictions

There are age restrictions in place for the horror mazes so worth looking out for these.  Many of the main interactive horror mazes are complete with live actors and can be particularly alarming for those with a nervous disposition.  If you don’t like scares, darkened rooms or enclosed spaces then this isn’t for you!

15. Alton Towers Scarefest; Dates

Alton Towers Scarefest runs from 27 – 28 September, 3-5, 10 -12, 17 October – 2 November 2025. The rides & attractions open from 10am with scare attractions open from mid-afternoon.  The theme park remains open until late to enjoy scare attractions and a chance to enjoy select rides in the dark until 9pm during Scarefest dates. Burial Grounds and Dark Hollow are open from 5pm to 9:30pm.

16. Alton Towers Scarefest; Dressing Up

Dressing up is permitting during Scarefest at Alton Towers.  Worth noting that full-face fancy dress masks/coverings are strictly prohibited.

17. Alton Towers Scarefest Parking Costs

Parking charges apply at Alton Towers during Scarefest from £12 per vehicle on the day.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF Alton Tower Scarefest Tickets from £34pp – save up to £34pp off standard price entry, (additional charges for mazes).

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