Halloween is taking over at W5, and this year there are more tricks, treats and spooky surprises waiting to be discovered!
From mysterious happenings in Spooky Square to spellbinding science, Halloween dress-up and creative crafts, there's plenty to keep little ghosts, ghouls, witches and wizards entertained this spooky season.
So what could your Halloween adventure at W5 look like?
Help Boo ghost in Spooky Square
Begin your adventure in AMAZE, and step into the mysterious world of Spooky Square.
Boo Ghost has been busy getting everything ready for the Halloween Festival, but there’s a problem: some very important festival items have mysteriously disappeared. Can you help Boo solve the mystery before the celebrations begin?
Keep your eyes peeled as you explore Spooky Square, follow the clues and search for the missing items. Along the way, you can even create your very own Halloween mask and add your own spooky finishing touches.
Level 4, AMAZE
Science meets Halloween magic
Head to the Science Bar and discover what happens when science gets a Halloween makeover.
Throughout the day, catch a selection of spooky live science shows, each with something different to discover. Explore what lurks in the darkness with Extreme Existence: The Dark, find out what makes fireworks go BANG! in Off with a Bang, uncover the science behind what scares us in Fear, or get stuck into the seriously icky science of Spooky Slime.
And if you fancy getting creative, join a Build a Boo drop-in session and conjure up your very own ghostly companion to take home!
Level 2, Science Bar
Settle in for Pumpkins and Potions
Take your seat in the Lecture Theatre and watch science and spellbinding Halloween magic collide in a spectacular live show.
Join our Potion Masters as they mix up bubbling brews, fizzing potions and mysterious concoctions, putting their science skills to the test with a series of spectacular experiments and unexpected reactions.
With plenty of twists, surprises and spellbinding science along the way, you’ll never know what’s going to happen next.
Level 5, Lecture Theatre
Get into creepy character
What’s a Halloween adventure without a little dressing up?
Head to Over the Hills, pick your favourite Halloween-themed outfit and let your imagination run wild with a selection of fun and frightful props.
Will you become a wicked witch, a mischievous monster or create a character completely of your own? Gather your costumes, strike a pose and bring your very own Halloween story to life.
Level 2, Over the Hills zone
Dare to take on Creepy Climbit?
Fancy something a little more challenging?
Climbit is getting a creepy makeover for Halloween, so get ready to climb, scramble and make your way through the spooky surprises.
Venture under the glowing pumpkin arch and discover skeletons and creepy creatures around every twist and turn as you climb higher.
Level 2, Climbit
Time for a Halloween treat
All that exploring is bound to work up an appetite.
When it’s time for a little break, head to the Hocus Pocus Café, tucked beneath Climbit, and recharge with a selection of Halloween-themed treats and magical drinks.
Take a moment to refuel, soak up the Halloween atmosphere and enjoy a well-earned treat before heading back out to discover everything else W5 has to offer.
Because every Halloween adventure needs a little magic, mischief and something delicious along the way!
Level 2
The family adventure continues
Halloween fun is only part of the adventure. With over 250 incredible interactive exhibits across eight action-packed zones, there’s still plenty to build, experiment with, investigate and explore.
From exploring the natural world and constructing your dream house to building and driving a race car, there’s something to spark curiosity in explorers big and small.
Pick up a Spooky Souvenir
Before you head home, make one final stop at the W5 Gift Shop and browse the Halloween treats, spooky goodies and gifts on offer.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect memento from your Halloween adventure or picking up a ghoulish gift for someone, there’s plenty for eerie explorers big and small to browse.
From solving mysteries with Boo Ghost, discovering spooky science, getting creative in Over the Hills or taking on Creepy Climbit, Halloween at W5 is packed with ways to make your visit a little different.
So gather your little monsters, witches, wizards and ghouls and get ready to explore W5 this Halloween!