A Family Friendly Guide To Halloween At Alderford Lake

As the crisp autumn air rolls in and leaves start to crunch underfoot, Halloween at Alderford Lake becomes the perfect setting for a magical, family-friendly celebration. Set amidst beautiful natural surroundings, Alderford offers an exciting range of activities to help families make the most of the spooky season. Whether you’re looking for mild frights, thrilling adventures, or cozy autumn experiences, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to a spectacular, family-friendly Halloween at Alderford!

Fright Nights at Alderford

Book now for our annual Fright Nights at Alderford, running on the 25th, 26th and 27th October 2024.

Prepare yourself for a night of spine tingling thrills and chills at Alderford Lake’s Fright Night, where eerie adventures await around every corner!

Nightmare Island

For those that crave the ultimate thrill, Nightmare Island is the scare attraction for you. Recommended age 16+. The ultimate test of courage plunges you into the world of your darkest fears. Face spine-tingling horrors and encounter relentless scares. Step into the unknown and face your deepest fears on Nightmare Island, where the line between reality and nightmare blurs. This immersive Halloween experience will haunt you long after you leave its shores.

Nightmare Island is a scare attraction not for the faint hearted.

This is an outdoor attraction, please wear suitable clothing and expect to get muddy.

Recommended age 16+

Spooky Island

A spooky experience speckled with small frights for older children and not-so-brave adults!

Designed for children and faint-hearted adults who crave a thrilling experience without the heart stopping terror. Nestled deep within the misty woods, you will be met by some unexpected twists and turns and don’t forget those pesky prisoners!

Recommended for ages 8-13. Under 18 year olds must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.

This is an outdoor attraction, please wear suitable clothing and expect to get muddy.

Halloween Drive in cinema

Join us at our Halloween drive-in-cinema, where we’re featuring a thrilling lineup of horror and family friendly films. From classic frights to modern terrors, there’s something for everyone!  

Friday 25th October
6pm- Ghostbusters (1984)
8:45pm- Saw (2004)

Saturday 26th October
6pm- Scooby Doo (2002)
8:30pm- It (2017)

Sunday 27th October
6pm-Hocus Pocus (1993)
8:45pm- The Conjuring (2013)

Witchcraft Woods

Discover your inner magic at Alderford’s Witchcraft Wood’s Halloween Event.

Your budding witches and wizards are invited to Alderford’s school of Witchcraft and Wizardry, to learn the boundless limits of their own abilities. Upon arrival, a wand will be chosen, with the opportunity to let their imagination run wild in a magical crafting workshop.

Into the future you will see, through the creation of a magical crystal ball. They will learn the art of witchcraft and cast your own spells in a 1 hour crafting session.

Designed for children under 10. Children must be accompanied by an adult (adults book a spectator pass)