Chessington Howl'o'ween

The family-friendly end of theme park Halloween — spooky rather than scarring.

Howl'o'ween is built for younger visitors: costume competitions, spooky shows, a trick-or-treat trail and the usual family rides given a Halloween coat of paint, plus a gentle scare zone for older children.

If you have under-tens who want the atmosphere without the trauma, this is the safer bet than the big scream parks up the road.

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