Bradgate Park — After Dark
Dates
October 20, 2026
Doors
Early evening
Where
Bradgate Park
Tickets from
Price range: £14.00 through £74.00
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Guide-supervised
Every vigil led by experienced staff
Date changes
Move night up to 48 hours before*
About this
Event Description
Leicestershire’s first theme-park-scale Halloween scarefest, in Bradgate Park. Family rides and trails by day, live-actor scare mazes after dark. 20 Oct–1 Nov 2026.
- Format: Two separate sessions each day — a family-safe Parkland Daylight session, then a After Dark session for ages 12+. The site fully resets between them.
- Age: Under-12s are not admitted after dark. 12–15s must be accompanied by a guardian. The most intense mazes are 16+.
- No contact: All mazes are no-touch. Actors may startle but never physically contact guests. A no-scare wristband is available on request.
- Included: Every standard ticket covers full access to the ride zone and daytime attractions at no extra cost.
- Under 4s: Free and do not need a ticket on the daytime session.
Bradgate is the county’s only medieval deer park — 830 acres of ancient woodland wrapped around the ruins of Bradgate House, birthplace of Lady Jane Grey. Local folklore has it that her ghost rides a coach pulled by headless horses through the park, which is not a bad starting point for a Halloween event. Each day splits in two: a fully family-safe Parkland Daylight session of rides, trails and entertainment, then a separate After Dark session for ages 12+ built around live-actor scare mazes, shows, a horror market and street food.
Why you should book this
Leicestershire has never had a scarefest at this scale, and the setting does work no purpose-built site can match — ancient woodland, a genuine ruined house, and 830 acres of deer park after sunset. Parkland Daylight starts at £25 and After Dark at £31, with the full ride zone and daytime attractions included in the standard ticket. A Season Pass at £58 covers both sessions across all 13 days. Fri 30 and Sat 31 Oct sell first.
What you’ll experience
- Parkland Daylight session by day — full ride zone, trick-or-treat trail, pumpkin craft and a costume parade, fully family-safe with no scare content
- After Dark session after dark — live-actor scare mazes, roaming scare zones, horror market and street food, strictly 12+
- Bradgate House Ruins — the headline maze and the most intense route on site
- Every ride and daytime attraction included in the standard ticket, not sold as an extra
- Roaming scare zones between the attractions all evening, with no separate ticket needed
- Season Pass available — unlimited entry to both sessions across all 13 days
Scares, zones & shows
| Attraction | Details |
|---|---|
| Bradgate House Ruins | The headline maze, routed through and around the dressed ruins. Stone, torchlight and the most intense scare sequence on site. |
| The Deer Park Trail | An outdoor stretch through ancient woodland under heavy ground fog, with silhouette actors working the treeline. |
| Lady Jane’s Coach | Built on the local legend of the headless-horse coach. Sound-led, slow and genuinely unsettling. |
| The Quarry Path | A tight, corridor-based maze with low headroom and a constant sense of being followed. No jump scares — pure dread. |
| Scare Zones | Roaming costumed actors work the pathways between attractions all evening. No separate ticket needed. |
Rides & family attractions
| Attraction | Details |
|---|---|
| Ride Zone | Full fairground ride line-up, included in every Parkland Daylight ticket — both sessions |
| Family Trick-or-Treat Trail | Costumed characters and sweet stops across the parkland — Daylight, all ages |
| Pumpkin Craft Tables | Supervised no-blade pumpkin decorating for children — Daylight, all ages |
| Horror Market | Themed stalls, mulled drinks and merchandise — After Dark, 12+ |
| Street Food Village | Rotating Leicestershire street-food traders — both sessions |
| Live Shows | Stage shows with fire effects, dance and live music — After Dark, 12+ |
Daily schedule
| Time | What’s on |
|---|---|
| 10:00am | Parkland Daylight opens — ride zone, trails and family attractions |
| 12:00pm | Family costume parade and judging |
| 3:00pm | Last entry to Parkland Daylight |
| 4:00pm | Parkland Daylight closes |
| 4:00pm–5:30pm | Changeover — full site reset, closed to guests |
| 5:30pm | After Dark opens — strictly 12+, under-12s not admitted |
| 7:30pm | Scare zones activate across the pathways |
| 9:00pm | Last entry to After Dark |
| 10:30pm | Close |
Before you visit
🚗 Getting there & parking
By car: Newtown Linford, roughly 25 minutes from Leicester city centre, with on-site parking. By bus: services run from Leicester to Newtown Linford, though evening frequency is limited — check return times before you travel. By train: Leicester station is around 25 minutes away by taxi.
🕐 Entry & times
Parkland Daylight runs 10:00am–4:00pm and After Dark runs 5:30pm–10:30pm, daily 20 Oct–1 Nov 2026. Last entry is 3:00pm for the daytime session and 9:00pm after dark. Please leave within 30 minutes of the advertised end time.
⚠ Code of conduct
Prohibited at all events: real or imitation weapons, full-face masks that prevent ID checks, and glass containers. Costumes are welcome within those limits. Security searches may be carried out on entry. Abusive or threatening behaviour, or failure to follow venue instructions, means removal without a refund.
Content note: The After Dark session is strictly 12+ and involves darkness, strobe lighting, fog, loud sound and close-proximity actors; 12–15s must be accompanied by a guardian and the most intense mazes are 16+. Parkland Daylight is fully family-safe with no scare content. Parkland paths are uneven, unlit in places and get muddy — wear flat, enclosed shoes and wrap up warm. All mazes are no-touch and a no-scare wristband is available on request. Under-4s go free and do not need a ticket. Good for: Leicestershire families · Teenagers and student groups · History and folklore fans · Anyone driving
What you get
Every ticket includes
On the night
Access & guiding
- Entry to the venue on your chosen night
- Experienced guides with you the whole time
- Small, controlled groups — never a coach party
- Nothing staged, no outcome promised
Before you go
Your ticket
- Unique QR code for every guest
- PDF download, ready to print
- Apple Wallet & Google Wallet
- Resend anytime from My Account
If plans change
Support
- Move night up to 48 hours before*
- Questions answered before the event
- Clear age and access info on every tier
- *Subject to availability
Not sure which
Choose your ticket
Every event runs more than one ticket tier. Tier names and prices vary by venue — pick a date and tier in the booking card and the exact price updates instantly.
Daytime & family tiers
Lights still up
- Earlier session, no scare content
- Rides, trails and entertainment included
- All ages welcome with an adult
After-dark tiers
The main event
- Full after-dark experience at the venue
- Live-actor scare zones and mazes
- Age-restricted — see the ticket option
Where offered
Upgrades
- Smaller groups, fewer places per session
- Extra access or equipment where offered
- Fri and Sat nights sell out first
Selected events
Season Pass
- Unlimited entry across the season
- Both sessions where an event runs two
- Not available on every event
Getting there
Where
Venue
Bradgate Park
Please allow extra travel time — several of our venues are rural, with limited public transport. Parking details are on your ticket.
Event dates
October 20, 2026
Inside the venue
Gallery
Before you book
Good to know
Age policy varies by tier — check the ticket option you pick. Photo ID may be requested for age-restricted tiers.
Genuine historic buildings. Expect uneven floors and, at some venues, steep stairs and limited step-free access.
Bring a torch, warm layers and flat, sensible shoes. Venues are cold and dark.
No physical contact takes place. All vigils are guide-supervised and every activity is optional.
Still deciding
Questions
What kind of night is this?
It depends on the event. Ghost hunts and horror houses take place in genuine historic buildings, with structured vigils and no promised outcome. Theme-park scarefests are built entertainment with live actors, mazes and scare zones. Each event page says which it is at the top.
What happens after I pay?
Your e-ticket is emailed straight away, with a unique QR code per guest. Save it as PDF, add to Apple or Google Wallet, or resend it any time from My Account.
Which ticket should I choose?
Daytime tiers are family-safe with no scare content. After-dark tiers are the full experience and are age-restricted — the limit is listed on each option. Upgrades mean smaller groups and longer access. Coming more than once? Check whether a Season Pass is offered.
Can I change my date?
Yes, up to 48 hours before, subject to availability on the night you move to.
Is there any physical contact?
No. Actors may startle you but never touch guests, and every activity on the night is optional. A no-scare wristband is available on request at most events.
Do I need experience?
None at all. Staff are on site throughout, and anything guide-led is clearly marked on the event page.
Book your experience
Price range: £14.00 through £74.00
- Instant e-ticket by email, QR per guest
- Secure card checkout — total confirmed at checkout
- Every activity on the night is optional
Price range: £14.00 through £74.00
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