Alton Towers Scarefest Accessibility 2025

Running on selected dates from September 27th - November 2nd, Scarefest is one of the UK's biggest family-friendly scare events. Here is what to expect when experiencing the Scarefest scare mazes and zones in 2025.

This guide does not contain details for Amigos in the Afterlife and Trick or Treat Town as I was unable to experience these attractions during my visit.

Not visiting for the scares? Don't worry, all scare characters are located inside scare attractions so you will not come into contact with them unless you willingly enter the zones. The only characters roaming the park are the child-friendly Freaky Five characters, Alton Bear in his Halloween attire, The Alton Ancestors on Towers Street, and Tansy outside The Curse at Alton Manor.

*Denotes an upcharge experience which will require an additional ticket to enter

Altonville Mine Tours: Tiny's Revenge* | Scare Maze

Opening times vary depending on the date of your visit, check the app for details

Rumours are afoot that the old Altonville Mines are alive with activity once again. Following a breakthrough from local law enforcers, the notorious Skin Snatchers have been detained... but for how long?

Recommended for ages 12+

This attraction is not suitable for those who:

• Are pregnant

• Have photosensitive epilepsy

• Have high blood pressure

• Have a pacemaker

• Have claustrophobia

• Have a heart condition

• Have asthma

This scare maze contains:

• Sudden sounds

• Strobe lighting

• Smoke effects

• Artificial smells

• Jump scares

• Loud sounds

• Dark spaces

• Confined spaces

• Sudden movement

• Blackout spaces

• Live actors

• Use of latex

Scare Rating: 5/5 

Sensory Rating: 4/5

Located beneath the Towers. Altonville Mine Tours is not wheelchair accessible due to confined spaces inside the attraction, those who use walking aids may be restricted, steak to staff for details. An accessible queue is available, speak to staff for details. Actors will touch you, do not touch them.

New for 2025: Edge of the Forest* | Scare Maze

Check the app for opening times, these vary depending on the date of your visit

Whispers wind through the withered woods at the edge of the Dark Forest, where a forgotten cottage stands as the last remnant of a forgotten time. Locals speak of the Leshwall, a lurking presence that twists the trees and plays tricks on the mind. Ignore the warnings and step inside this live-action scare maze, but be warned - the vines twist, the forest shifts with every step, and you’re never alone.

Recommended for ages 12+

This attraction is not suitable for those who:

• Are pregnant

• Have photosensitive epilepsy

• Have high blood pressure

• Have a pacemaker

• Have claustrophobia

• Have a heart condition

• Have asthma

This scare maze contains:

• Sudden sounds

• Strobe lighting

• Smoke effects

• Artificial smells

• Jump scares

• Loud sounds

• Dark spaces

• Confined spaces

• Sudden movement

• Blackout spaces

• Live actors

• Use of latex

Scare Rating: 5/5 

Sensory Rating: 4/5

Located to the left of the Towers, before passing through the gateway toward Dark Forest and Hex. Edge of the Forest is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible queue, speak to staff for details. Actors may touch you, do not touch them.

COMPOUND* | Scare Maze

Check the app for opening times, these vary depending on the date of your visit

Step into a world where you’re the subject of a sinister sci-fi experiment. Scientists are attempting to weaponise your DNA… but things are far from what they seem. Navigate the disorienting chambers and shadowy hallways of the compound’s lab — and try to escape before it’s too late.

Recommended for ages 12+

This attraction is not suitable for those who:

• Are pregnant

• Have photosensitive epilepsy

• Have high blood pressure

• Have a pacemaker

• Have claustrophobia

• Have a heart condition

• Have asthma

This scare maze contains:

• Sudden sounds

• Strobe lighting

• Smoke effects

• Artificial smells

• Jump scares

• Loud sounds

• Dark spaces

• Confined spaces

• Sudden movement

• Blackout spaces

• Live actors

• Use of latex

Scare Rating: 5/5 

Sensory Rating: 5/5

Located on the pathway between The Curse at Alton Manor and Forbidden Valley. COMPOUND is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible queue, speak to staff for details. Actors will touch you, do not touch them.

New for 2025: Dark Hollow | Scare Zone

Check the app for opening times, these vary depending on the date of your visit

The forest breathes, its ancient roots stirring restless and shadows flicker between hollow trees. Dark Hollow is a free-flowing outdoor scare zone where a chilling presence watches, waiting to draw you deeper into the darkness. Can you escape the forest’s grasp before it claims you too?

Recommended for ages 12+

This attraction is not suitable for those who:

• Are pregnant

• Have photosensitive epilepsy

• Have high blood pressure

• Have a pacemaker

• Have claustrophobia

• Have a heart condition

• Have asthma

This scare zone contains:

• Special effects

• Strobe lighting

• Low lighting levels

• Artificial fog

• Haze

• Uneven terrain

• Live actors

• Use of latex

Scare Rating: 4/5

Sensory Rating: 4/5

Located beside Edge of the Forest to the left of the Towers, before passing through the gateway toward Dark Forest and Hex. Dark Hollow is wheelchair accessible but does feature steep inclines, Dark Hollow is not accessible to those in mobility scooters, speak to staff for more details. Actors may touch you, do not touch them.

Burial Grounds | Scare Zone

Check the app for opening times, these vary depending on the date of your visit

The Unchosen, a cult obsessive of modern-day fanatics obsessed with the lore of the Beornen invite you to their sacred sanctum of ancient burial grounds. Keep your pace amongst the desecrated realm of unearthed bodies, flaming shrines and monstrous deities. Stay too long and they will choose you too - are you ready?

Recommended for ages 12+

This attraction is not suitable for those who:

• Are pregnant

• Have photosensitive epilepsy

• Have high blood pressure

• Have a pacemaker

• Have claustrophobia

• Have a heart condition

• Have asthma

This scare zone contains:

• Sudden sounds

• Strobe lighting

• Flame effects

• Smoke effects

• Artificial smells

• Jump scares

• Loud sounds

• Dark spaces

• Confined spaces

• Sudden movement

• Live Actors

• Use of latex

Scare Rating: 3/5

Sensory Rating: 2/5

Located to the right beside Wicker Man. Burial Grounds is wheelchair accessible but does feature steep inclines and transitions to different terrains, Burial Grounds is not accessible to those in mobility scooters, speak to staff for more details. Actors may touch you, do not touch them.