Halloween at Kew returns for another thrilling year with even more eerie entertainment, immersive storytelling and supernatural surprises. 

From Friday 16 October to Sunday 1 November, London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site will once again transform into a spectacular illuminated Halloween light trail after dark, filled with legendary creatures, haunted locations and unforgettable eerie encounters.

Visitors are invited to step into a world of mystery and mischief as they journey along a one-mile trail through the gardens. Along the way, brave adventurers will discover a host of brand-new attractions, including Dracula’s Lair, a chilling Cursed Tomb, a foreboding Medieval Dungeon and a mysterious Forest Ritual hidden deep among the trees. 

On high alert, with their eyes peeled, visitors will encounter a cast of haunting characters along the trail. At the entrance to the Cursed Tomb, a long-lost explorer and an ancient mummy guard secrets buried beneath the earth.

A grave robber prowls the cemetery in search of treasure, while a witch stirs mischief from her crooked cottage. Elsewhere, an imposing executioner awaits in the Medieval Dungeon, Dracula lurks in the shadows of his lair, and a horned ritualist leads an eerie woodland ceremony surrounded by mysterious figures. 

The famous Headless Horseman returns to stalk the Gardens once again, while a tunnel of grinning pumpkin heads lights the way through the darkness. Thrill-seekers should beware of a mischievous pumpkin scarecrow whose sudden appearance is guaranteed to raise a scream.

The trail culminates in the all-new Monster Disco, where visitors can dance beneath giant skull-shaped mirror balls. Led by a lively Dance Master, little monsters and grown-up ghouls alike will be invited onto the dancefloor for a frightfully fun finale to the evening. 

Adding to the atmosphere, mesmerising fire performers will illuminate the night, while a range of seasonal food and drink offerings will keep visitors fuelled throughout their spooky adventure. Guests can enjoy freaky fries, toasted monster marshmallows, rich hot chocolate and warming hot toddies, among other devilishly delicious treats.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world-famous scientific organisation, internationally respected for its outstanding collections and scientific expertise in plant diversity, conservation, and sustainable development in the UK and around the globe.

Kew Gardens is also a major international and top London visitor attraction. Kew’s 132 hectares of historic, landscaped gardens, and Wakehurst, Kew’s Wild Botanic Garden and ‘living laboratory’, attract over 2.5 million visits every year. Kew Gardens was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2003 and celebrated its 260th anniversary in 2019. 

Adam Thow, Director of Commercial and Visitor Operations at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, said: "Halloween at Kew has quickly become a favourite event in our seasonal calendar, and we’re delighted to welcome visitors back for an even bigger and more immersive experience this year. With spooky new attractions, incredible performers and plenty of surprises around every corner, it’s a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to experience the gardens in a completely different way and create magical Halloween memories together."

If you or your group would like to enjoy a Halloween trip to London, including a visit to Kew Gardens, please contact our friendly team today, and start planning your spooktacular vacation!

All photos of Halloween at Kew, credit: Ollie Dixon.