Halloween at W5

From 11 October - 2 November, enjoy spine-tingling fun for the whole family.

All Ages
Free with General Admission
W5
11th Oct 2025 - 2nd Nov 2025
Seasonal Event

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Frightening Family Fun

This Halloween, from 11 October to 2 November, W5 transforms into a world of magic, mystery, and spine-tingling fun! From ancient forests and ghostly encounters in the immersive Enchanted Hollow, to thrilling science experiments led by wizards and witches in Pumpkins and Potions, there’s something to captivate every curious mind.

Head to the Spooky Science Bar for hands-on experiments, bubbling potions, and gooey surprises that will amaze both kids and adults. Brave the haunted heights of Climbit, our multi-storey climbing structure, and watch out for spiders, skeletons, and other eerie creatures hiding in the shadows.

For those who prefer to stay on solid ground, visit the Hocus Pocus Café and enjoy spooky snacks and magical drinks to recharge before continuing your adventure. Don’t forget to grab a seat at our Spooky Story Time sessions and unleash your inner artist designing Halloween Masks at the Sketch Club.

With thrills, chills, and magical surprises around every corner, W5 is the ultimate family destination this Halloween. Will you dare to discover what lurks within?

Please note that Halloween dates will be bookable from Tuesday 30 September.

The Enchanted Hollow

Step into the Enchanted Hollow - W5’s immersive Halloween experience in our AMAZE space on Level 4! Wander through an ancient forest where lanterns light your path, ghostly apparitions appear, and the air is filled with magical mysteries. Packed with hands-on experiments, hidden messages, and spine-tingling surprises, this adventure is perfect for all ages and guaranteed to add a dash of Halloween magic to your family visit.

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Pumpkins and Potions

Enter a magical world of Pumpkins and Potions in the Lecture Theatre on Level 5! Watch as wizards and witches mix potions, create oodles of slime, and perform spectacular science experiments that will amaze and entertain kids and adults alike.

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Spooky Sketch Club

Unleash your creativity at our Halloween Sketch Club at Mezz 3! Drop in throughout the day to colour, decorate, and personalise spooky masks, turning them into your very own Halloween masterpiece. Perfect for little witches, wizards, and all budding artists

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Creepy Climbit

Climbit has gotten a haunting Halloween makeover! Brave the pumpkin arch, scale the towering structure, and encounter spiders, skeletons, and spooky surprises hiding around every corner. Are you daring enough to reach the top?

Hocus Pocus Cafe

Recharge at the Hocus Pocus Café, nestled right beneath Climbit! Enjoy spooky snacks and magical drinks as you watch climbers brave the haunted structure above. This devilishly delicious café adds a tasty twist to your W5 Halloween adventure.

Spooky Science Bar

Visit W5’s Science Bar on Level 2 this Halloween for a thrilling lineup of hands-on experiments and spooky science shows! Discover the gooey secrets of Spooky Slime and witness jaw-dropping reactions in Off with a Bang, where bubbling potions and explosive experiments bring science to life. Perfect for curious minds and brave hearts, these interactive demonstrations mix fun, fear, and fascination.

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Follow the Skeleton Trail

Skully the skeleton has lost their bones - and they need your help! Follow the spooky trail through W5, find each missing bone, learn what it does, and help put Skully back together. Complete your Halloween Explorer Card and trade it in for a mystery goodie bag!

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Spooky Storytime

Pull up a log in the Over The Hills and Far Away zone and be transported to a world of spine-tingling tales! Throughout the day, live storytellers will weave spooky stories that bring ghosts, ghouls, and mysterious creatures to life.

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Explore Over 250 Exhibits

Prepare to be bewitched by eight action-packed zones and over 250 hands-on exhibits at W5! Step into the Vortex and feel your senses swirl, launch a rocket into the sky, climb aboard a pirate ship, or take the controls and fly an airplane. From little ghouls to big kids, there’s spooky fun and magical discovery for everyone in the family, perfect for a Halloween adventure full of thrills, surprises, and hands-on exploration.

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