There’s a full programme of spooky fun promised for kids of all ages
A Halloween takeover is coming to the Trafford Centre(Image: Trafford Centre)
Halloween is just a few weeks away and there’s a whole load of spooky fun coming to the Trafford Centre.
From spooky crafts to ‘hair-raising rides and eerie evening entertainment’, there promises to be something for every brave soul.
Brand new for 2025, ‘Fright Night’ at the fair will bring three evenings of ‘pure horror’ as creepy characters roam the fairground, creating a truly immersive scare experience for daring teens and adults.
The Fright Nights take place from October 30 to November 1 between 7.30pm and 9.30pm, with over 12s only allowed.
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The usual Halloween Fair is back daily from 2pm to 8pm from Saturday, October 25 to Sunday, November 2, outside The Great Hall. Rides and attractions include Terror Towers, Jumbo Circus, Magic Mouse, Rock Rage and loads more.
There’s a full programme of spooky fun promised for kids of all ages (Image: Trafford Centre)
Tickets cost £3.50 on the gate, or £2.50 online plus a booking fee. Ride tokens are sold separately at £1 each, with rides costing between three and five tokens each.
Pumpkins and Potions Crafting sessions will be running inside the fair from October 27 to 29 between 4pm and 8pm. These are included in the entry fee to the fair.
Aimed at families wanting some gentler fun for Halloween, little ones can join characters Wanda Web and Jack O’Lantern for some ghoulish giggles, pumpkin painting, eerie face painting and other creepy crafts.
October 27 is pumpkin painting, October 28 is Boo Box Coffins giving kids the chance to create creepy-cute coffin boxes to stash their Halloween treats in and October 28 is Witch & Wizard Hats, letting them design their magical headwear, ready for spell-casting adventures.
Gandeys Spooktacular is on at the Big Top (Image: Trafford Centre)
And that’s not all. The Big Wheel is returning and will be open daily from October 25. And Gandeys Spooktacular is back at the Big Top from October 10 to November 2, with ‘death-defying stunts, illusions and a macabre finale that will stalk your dreams’. Tickets cost from £9.99 plus booking fees.
Simon Layton, centre director at Trafford Centre, said: “Halloween is one of the most exciting times of year for us at Trafford Centre, and this year’s line-up is bigger and better than ever.
“From spine-chilling rides and late-night scares to pumpkin painting for the little ones, we’ve created an experience that everyone can enjoy. We can’t wait to welcome families, friends and thrill-seekers alike for a Halloween celebration like no other.”
For more details, visit the Trafford Centre website here.