Discover the spooky side of London this Halloween, 31st October. In this blog post, ComCab London will introduce seven highlight events and attractions that you can join to experience a ghoulishly Halloween celebration.
Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour
24th September – 07th November 2021
Located at the Studios where all eight movies were filmed, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is a must-visit location to all fans of the Wizard World. In celebration of this Halloween season, the studio will undergo a Halloween makeover. Visitors can discover the magic world with the Dark Arts transformation. Some highlights of the tour:
– The Great Hall is decorated as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Spookily stunning with 100 hand-crafted floating pumpkins and tables piled high for a sweet feast, you will be amazed by the decoration of the Great Hall.
– Wand techniques used in Battle of Hogwarts will be relieved through a live duel with Death Eaters.
– Fans will have a chance to explore the dark and dangerous Diagon Alley. A member of staff will talk you through different layers of the costume that Death Eaters wear.
– Discover how the prop team created masks to mirror the personalities of each of the Dark Lord’s followers.
The price for the tour starts from £55 for children and £65 for adult tickets. Visit The Making of Harry Potter official website to pre-book your ticket today.
The London Dungeon: Halloween special
9th – 31st October 2021
The London Dungeon is the home to all the ancient capital’s most horrible stories shows. This scary London attraction will bring visitors a thrilling 90-minute experience with a fantastic cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes, and rides.
If you want to discover 1000 years of London terrifying history with 19 interactive shows, the London Dungeon must be in your following London attraction checklist. For all entries between 9th – 31st October, visitors will get an opportunity to enjoy a brand-new Halloween show. Although the recommended minimum age to enter the Dungeon is 12 years old, there is no age limit for the London Dungeon. However, due to the attraction’s slightly scary nature, visitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
To find out more about the London Dungeon’s ticket packages and pre-book your ticket, please visit their official website.
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Daily
Join Jack the Ripper Walking Tours to retrace the infamous murderer’s footsteps in the East End of London. Walkers will explore the alleyways and dark streets of Whitechapel and Spitalfields. The Autumn of Terror investigation is a terrific experience that you can sign up to celebrate this Halloween season.
The Jack the Ripper Walking Tour is held by various tours companies in London. Visit the London Walks website to find out more about their 2-hour Jack the Ripper Walk. If you prefer to explore the cases with Ripper’s point-of-view, visit the Jack The Ripper Tour With Ripper Vision to pre-book your ticket today.
Haunted Happenings Ghost Hunts
Dare to join London ghost hunts? For this Halloween celebration, Haunted Happenings offers over 30 ghostly adventures for you to choose from. Ghost hunters can choose the spend the night in a haunted prison, sit alone in a condemned man’s cell or venture underground through a maze of medieval tunnels. They will make sure Halloween 2021 to be the most terrifying event that one can experience.
Some of the daunting locations you can choose to do ghost hunting throughout Halloween week include Woodchester Mansion, The Ancient Ram Inn, and Shepton Mallet Prison. Visit their website to reserve your place here.
Ghost Tours at Eltham Palace
28th – 31st October 2021
Things are going to get dark in Eltham Palace and Gardens this Halloween. The Ghost Tour at Eltham Palace is not for the faint-hearted with tales of ghosts and paranormal horrors from history. Only for the Halloween season, English Heritage’s storytellers will present a spine-chilling adventure to walk visitors through the past to discover dark secrets and supernatural sightings.
The price for this exciting tour starts from £12.50 per adult. To find out more about the tour and how to book your ticket, please visit their official website here.
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bars
If you agree that orange is the new black, then you cannot miss out on Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bars for this Halloween. Alcotraz is an immersive theatrical cocktail experience that Hollywood Film and TV inspire. Visitors, who come to the cocktail bar, will enter the actual metallic prison cells with their orange jumpsuits. In this particular prison, inmates won’t find a set menu for cocktails. Instead, you will be instructed to smuggle in your liquor to make personalised, delicious cocktails. Alcotraz creates a range of bespoke cocktails every night based on the alcohol you bring and your tastes. Just make sure The Warden doesn’t catch you!
To book your cell in Alcotraz Prison, visit their website here.
Twisted Circus Halloween Festival 2021
30th October
Twisted Circus is coming back for the 8th year with a brand new show. From crazy contortion to a stomach-churning freakshow, they promise visitors an unforgettable experience. The dark side of the circus will bring you heart-pumping acts this Halloween.
Visit their event website to book your ticket today.
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