Nights Out for Grown – Up Ghouls
Phantom Peak
This immersive “open world” town transforms into an eerie alternate reality each autumn. As part of its Lunar Festival, the streets are filled with ghostly townsfolk, sinister mysteries, and ten new interactive trails to solve. Enjoy themed food and drink while becoming part of the storyline — just be careful who you trust.
Location: Surrey Quays Road, London SE16 7PJ
Distance from St Giles London: 31 mins by tube
Dates: October 2025 (check website for updates)
Price: Save 15% on adult tickets
Website: phantompeak
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Hackney Church Brew Co
Perfect for those who want a lively night without breaking the bank. Expect a buzzing crowd, DJs spinning spooky tracks, creepy-themed cocktails, and pints for just £3.50 all night long. Fancy dress isn’t mandatory, but it’s highly encouraged — and the crowd goes big on costumes here.
Location: Hackney Church Brew Co, London
Distance from St Giles London: 36 mins by tube/train
Date: 30 October 2025
Price: Free entry
Website: designmynight.com
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JOIA Rooftop
This luxurious 15th-floor restaurant and rooftop bar offers a perfect mix of glamour and nostalgia. Begin with a gourmet three-course set menu before heading upstairs to the open-air rooftop cinema. With the London skyline twinkling in the background, watch cult favourites like Hocus Pocus under cosy blankets, with a hot toddy in hand and homemade popcorn at your side.
Location: 15th Floor, 1 Electric Blvd, SW11 8BJ
Distance from St Giles London: 24 mins by tube
Dates: 29–30 October & 1–2 November 2025
Movie line up: Lost Boys” (Oct 29),
“Ghostbusters” (Oct 30), “Scream” (Nov 1), and “Hocus Pocus” (Nov 2).
Price: £80 for a chair –£90 for a sofa per person
Website: designmynight.com
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Horror – Filled Haunts
The Ghost Bus Tours
Part sightseeing tour, part comedy-horror theatre, this ride aboard a vintage 1960s Routemaster takes you through London’s darker corners. Your ghoulish conductor will keep you laughing and shivering with ghost stories, murder tales, and unexpected “sightings” along the route.
Location: 8 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5BY
Distance from St Giles London: 15 mins by tube/bus and 18 Minutes on foot
Price: From £25 adults £17 for children (5-15), and £63 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children).
Website: the ghost bus tours.
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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Follow the chilling trail of London’s most infamous killer through the atmospheric streets of Whitechapel and Spitalfields. With your guide’s detailed storytelling, you’ll step back into 1888, exploring alleyways and murder sites as you piece together one of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries.
Location: 88 Whitechapel High St, London E1 7RA
Distance from St Giles London: 29 mins by tube
Dates: Daily
Price: £15 per person (ages 12+)
Website: jack-the-ripper-tour
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Greenwich Foot Tunnel
For an experience that’s more unsettling than jump-scare, take a night time stroll under the Thames. The dimly lit cast iron tunnel is over 100 years old and carries an echo that makes each footstep sound like it’s being followed. On the other side, the peaceful Island Gardens feel hauntingly still after dark.
Location: Cutty Sark Gardens, London SE10 9HT
Distance from St Giles London: 46 mins by tube/DLR
Dates: Open year-round
Website: royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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Family – Friendly Frights
Kew Gardens
A breathtaking evening walks through the botanical gardens, with illuminated installations, mystical creatures, and seasonal displays hidden among the trees. This year’s trail promises interactive surprises that will keep both kids and adults enchanted from start to finish.
Location: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, London TW9 3AE, UK
Distance from St Giles London: 56 mins by tube/train
Dates: 17 October – 2 November 2025
Price: From £17 adults (family tickets available)
Website: kew
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Hobbledown Heath
Part pumpkin patch, part autumn festival. Kids can wheel their own barrow through rows of pumpkins, choose their perfect pick, and enjoy family-friendly street food. There’s also space for plenty of seasonal photos to capture the moment.
Location: Staines Road, London TW14 0HH
Distance from St Giles London: 1hr 6 mins by public transport
Dates: 26 October – 2 November 2025
Website: hobbledown health
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Garsons Farm
Pick from thousands of pumpkins at one of the UK’s most popular pumpkin patches. The fields here are vast, so you can take your time choosing the perfect pumpkin, and the on-site farm shop is worth a visit for fresh produce and seasonal treats.
Location: Winterdown Rd, Esher, KT10 8LS
Distance from St Giles London: 1hr 18 mins by tube/train
Dates: October 2025 (check site)
Website: garsons
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Stage and Screen for the Spooky Season
Wicked the Musical
Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz in this West End classic. With dazzling staging, unforgettable songs, and a heartwarming story of friendship, it’s a magical night out for theatre lovers.
Location: Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Rd, London SW1V 1LG
Distance from St Giles London: 29 mins by tube/bus
Dates: Ongoing
Price: From £25
Website: wicked the musical
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Dracula – New Stage Adaptation
Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s thrilling new take on Bram Stoker’s horror classic puts female voices at the heart of the story. Expect an intense and atmospheric production that reimagines this gothic legend.
Location: London (venue TBC)
Dates: 11 September – 11 October 2025
Age: 14+
Website: london theatre
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Costume and Make-up Essentials
Kryolan UK
Professional film and theatre make-up, wigs, latex, and lashes, plus one-to-one workshops.
Location: 7-8 Langley Ct, London WC2E 9JY
Distance from St Giles London: 13 mins walk
Website: kryolan
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Costume Boutique
High-quality theatrical costumes for hire, with expert styling advice.
Location: Acklam Workspace 10, Unit 26 Acklam Rd, London W10 5QZ
Distance from St Giles London: 29 mins by tube
Website: costume boutique
Carnival Store
Two floors of fancy dress and accessories, from angel wings to vampire fangs.
Location: 95 Hammersmith Road, London W14 0QH
Distance from St Giles London: 38 mins by tube
- Website: carnival store
Stay Spooky at St Giles London Hotel
Located in the heart of the West End, St Giles London Hotel puts you right at the centre of all things eerie, exciting, and entertaining this Halloween season. Whether you’re planning a night of theatre, a ghostly tour, or a pumpkin-filled day out, you’re just minutes away from the city’s top spooky experiences.
Book your Halloween escape now – and let the haunting begin
