10 Fangtastic Halloween Days Out by Train

Whether you’re searching for adrenaline-pumping thrills, eerie historic tales or frightfully fun family experiences, we’ve rounded up 10 fangtastic Halloween days out across Britain that you can reach by train.

Even better, you can enjoy 2FOR1 entry, 1/3 OFF and more with National Rail’s Days Out Guide when you travel by train.

And don’t forget your Family & Friends Railcard, which can save you 1/3 on most rail fares for up to four adults travelling with up to 4 kids - who get 60% off!

1. Best for thrill seekers: Alton Towers Resort Scarefest

• Get 1/3 OFF Alton Towers Resort with National Rail’s Days Out Guide 

As the nights draw in, Alton Towers Resort’s award-winning Scarefest returns with thrilling rides in the dark, spine-tingling scare attractions and Halloween entertainment for all ages. Whether you’re brave enough for the scare mazes or prefer family-friendly frights, there’s something for everyone. Runs from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 2 November.

Nearest station to Alton Towers Resort: Uttoxeter

2. Best for horror fans: Thorpe Park Fright Nights®

• Get 1/3 OFF entry to Thorpe Park with National Rail’s Days Out Guide 

Face your fears at the UK’s premier Halloween event. Fright Nights® returns with terrifying scare mazes, live actors, immersive scare zones and adrenaline-fuelled rides after dark. It’s the ultimate day out for thrill-seekers looking for a serious scare this Halloween.

Nearest station to Thorpe Park: Chertsey

3. Best for spooky family adventures: Warwick Castle Halloween Half-Term 

• Get 1/3 OFF entry to Warwick Castle with National Rail’s Days Out Guide

Step inside a castle filled with ghosts, witches, wizards and mysterious creatures this Halloween. Warwick Castle’s family-friendly Halloween celebrations combine spellbinding entertainment with medieval history for a frightfully fun day out. Runs from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November.

Nearest station to Warwick Castle: Warwick 

4. Best for little monsters: Legoland® Windsor Resort: Brick or Treat

• Get 1/3 OFF entry to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort with National Rail’s Days Out Guide. 

Join Lord Vampyre and his monster crew for a Halloween celebration packed with family fun. Expect spooky shows, trick-or-treat activities, themed entertainment and plenty of LEGO® magic, perfect for younger children.

Nearest station to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort: Windsor & Eton Central

5. Best for haunted history: Hampton Court Palace 

• Get 2FOR1 entry to Hampton Court Palace with National Rail’s Days Out Guide 

Explore Henry VIII’s famously haunted palace this October half-term. Wander eerie corridors, discover ghostly tales from the Tudor court and follow a Halloween-themed trail through the magnificent grounds. Runs from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November.

Nearest station to Hampton Court Palace: Hampton Court

6. Best for gruesome history: The Clink Prison Museum

• Get 2FOR1 entry at The Clink Prison Museum with National Rail’s Days Out Guide 

Built on the site of one of England's oldest prisons, The Clink Prison Museum reveals the darker side of London’s history. Learn about infamous prisoners, medieval punishments and grisly torture methods in this spine-chilling attraction.

Nearest station to The Clink Prison Museum: London Bridge

7. Best for ghost hunters: Oxford Official Ghost Tour

• Get 15% OFF the Oxford Official Ghost Tour with National Rail’s Days Out Guide

As darkness falls, discover Oxford’s haunted past on a guided ghost tour through historic streets and hidden corners. Hear chilling tales of apparitions, mysteries and unexplained events that have lingered for centuries.

Nearest station to Oxford Official Ghost Tour: Oxford

8. Best for real-life mysteries: The True Crime Museum

• Get 2FOR1 entry to The True Crime Museum with National Rail’s Days Out Guide.

Looking for a different kind of scare this Halloween? The True Crime Museum in Hastings explores the darker side of history through exhibits dedicated to serial killers, forensics, gangsters, prisoners and poisoners. It’s a fascinating and chilling attraction for older children and adults alike.

Nearest station to The True Crime Museum: Hastings

9. Best for dark thrills: The London Dungeon

• Get 1/3 OFF entry to The London Dungeon with National Rail’s Days Out Guide 

Featuring live actors, immersive sets, thrilling rides and plenty of jump scares, this spine-tingling attraction brings some of the capital’s most notorious stories to life. From Jack the Ripper to Sweeney Todd, it’s a Halloween experience guaranteed to leave you screaming for more.

Nearest station to The London Dungeon: London Waterloo

10. Best for classic horror: Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein

• Get 2FOR1 entry at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein with National Rail’s Days Out Guide 

Visit the birthplace of one of the world’s most famous horror stories. This immersive attraction brings Mary Shelley’s life and legendary creation to life through atmospheric exhibits, interactive experiences and a few monstrous surprises.

Nearest station to Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein: Bath Spa