With Halloween right around the corner, we've put together our list of top picks for keeping both kids and adults entertained across the spooky season...

SCARE MAZE

Venture into a world of heart pounding suspense and relentless danger as you embark on a harrowing journey through Meltdown – an abandoned nuclear facility in the heart of Birmingham’s industrial district.

Prepare yourself for an adrenaline-fueled journey through this twisted maze of terror. Each corner you turn will bring you face-to-face with the horrors that lurk within the abandoned facility. The sound of distant alarms, eerie whispers, and the faint hum of malfunctioning equipment will send shivers down your spine.

Dare to enter the realm of terror? Confront the horrors that await you in this nuclear plant meltdown and experience a horror maze like no other.

18+ with age 14+ sessions available every Sunday – Wednesday from 4pm – 7pm. Must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Luna Springs, Digbeth, until Tuesday 31 October

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FREDDO THE FROG'S LIVE SPOOKTACULAR STAGE SHOW 

Join in the spooky fun at Cadbury World this Halloween, as Freddo the Frog’s live spooktacular stage show brings all the tricks and treats to the attraction.

During the ‘fangtastic’ family fun show, visitors can expect to be surprised by Freddo’s frightful tricks and spells, entertained by gruesome games and thrilled by spooky songs.

Not only will there be lots of opportunity for devilish dancing, but guests will also be able to compete in a fang-tastic fancy dress competition, where ghouls old and young are encouraged to put on their creepiest costumes to terrify the judges and be in the chance of winning a prize.

And that’s not all…visitors will also be able to meet their favourite iconic Cadbury Characters throughout the day too, so they can capture spooky snaps, as the attraction adorns itself in Halloween décor. 

Cadbury World, until Sunday 5 November

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A WEIRD & WONDERFUL HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

The scare factor at new club XOYO is notched up to 100 for A Weird & Wonderful Halloween Special, as it brings a spooky venue makeover and scare actors who’ll roam the dancefloors.

This takeover sees heavyweight drum ‘n’ bass brands Hospitality Records and Jungle Cakes bring a wave of the genre’s biggest names to Birmingham, including Metrik, P Money & Whiney, Anaïs, Dynamite MC, DJ Marky, Roni Size, Benny Page, Ed Solo, Mampi Swift and more. Local UKG brand 2tekky will also take over the Roof Garden, accompanied by Mavros, Mesopolonica and Whatty.

XOYO Birmingham, Digbeth, Saturday 28 October

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BRICK OR TREAT - MONSTER PARTY

Little monsters can enjoy plenty of chills and thrills at Legoland Discovery Centre this month.

Along with two rides, build & play zones and a soft-play area, mini builders and their families can sink their teeth into a whole (g)host of fang-tastic seasonal activities. Highlights include a haunted Miniland spooky scavenger hunt, the chance to help build Lego pumpkins to add to the monster garden, and an opportunity to check out Lego 4D Halloween movie The Great Monster Chase!.

Mascot Scarecrow will also be on site for a Halloween dance party and photo opportunities.

Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham, until Sunday 5 November

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ASCARIUM: TRICK OR TREAT

Get ready to dive into some spinetingling fun as the SEA LIFE Centre transforms from aquarium to ascarium this Halloween.

Guests are invited to follow an immersive trail, complete magical challenges throughout the aquarium, and help the sea witch and warlock look after their ocean home and fellow sea creatures.

There are games and activities to check out as well, with visitors receiving a reward for completing the ‘spook-splash-tic challenges’.

National SEA LIFE Centre, Birmingham, until Sunday 5 November

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SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY GHOST & SCREAM TRAINS

Are you brave enough to ride the Ghost Train at Severn Valley Railway this Halloween?

Kickstart your fright night with tricks and treats for the whole family to enjoy at Kidderminster Station, then take your reserved seats and settle back to experience a ride out into the darkness.

Scary characters will join you on board, sneaking along the corridors of the train as it passes through haunted stations to Arley.  The Ghost Train experience lasts for approximately 75 minutes and comes complete with a free goodie bag for every child.

Severn Valley Railway is also hosting a similar but ‘more fearsome’ event for older guests. The Scream Train is aimed at visitors aged 18-plus and features ‘petrifying ghouls’ who will be looking to scare the life out of commuters as they make their way to Arley. 

Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, until Tuesday 31 October

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HALLOWEEN AT THINKTANK

There are spinetingling goings-on aplenty at Thinktank during this month’s half-term holiday.

The Fright At The Museum family show takes place daily and is full to the brim with freaky facts and spooky science experiments.

Meanwhile, over in MiniBrum’s Den, daily Halloween and autumn-themed interactive and sensory stay & play sessions should keep little ones aged 18 months to three years old nicely entertained.

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, until Friday 3 November

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CIRQUE DU SOUL

The colourful party brand Cirque Du Soul arrives into Digbeth to present its Halloween Special, welcoming UK-based breakthrough drum ‘n’ bass talent Goddard, joined by Dread MC, Luke Wolfman, Holl3, Treist b2b DDQ, False 9, Kezz, Borderline Massive, Stammers and more.

Clubbers can expect a fully transformed space as with all Cirque Du Soul events, plus something eerie around every corner.

XOYO Birmingham, Digbeth, Tuesday 31 October

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HORRORS OF THE SILVER SCREEN

Explore the Botanical Gardens after dark, and come face-to-face with cinema’s most iconic nightmares! Prepare to be spooked as you stumble upon an eerie film producer with a twisted imagination. Now you have entered his demented film lot, the only way to escape is to navigate through a series of terrifying scenes around the Gardens, inspired by classic horror movies.

After a thrilling adventure around the Gardens, visit the bar and take a seat, for a live stage performance of Tale of the Macabre!

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, until Saturday 5 November

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BIRMINGHAM ESCAPE ROOMS

Escape Live is celebrating Halloween this year with late openings. Located in the heart of the Jewellery quarter, it offers a unique form of entertainment in which 2 – 36 players venture into a fully immersive world where they must crack codes, solve puzzles and work together in order to unlock the mystery of the room and escape! 

Room 13
The terrifying horror escape room, set inside a hospital. Amy has gone missing; kidnapped by the mad doctor treating her. It’s up to you and your group to find the code to break her free. But be warned, the doctor has as a few surprises in store for you.

Jack the Ripper
Escape Live’s scariest horror Escape Room. Search for the missing informant on the back streets of London. But be careful, Jack the Ripper is looking for them (and you) too!

Book here

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