Halloween at Kew Gardens Runs Illuminated Trail Until 1 November

Halloween at Kew, produced by the same team behind Kew's popular Christmas trail, launched on Friday 16 October 2026 and runs nightly until Sunday 1 November. From 16 to 24 October the event runs 6pm to 10pm; from 24 October to 1 November the hours extend slightly earlier, running 4pm to 10pm.

The trail features eerie illuminated trees, ghoulish installations and fire performers, with a troupe of actors on hand to add some family-friendly fright. Visitors can pick from three time slots to suit their scare threshold: Daylight sessions, available during half-term week only, are held in the daytime and are aimed at younger children who prefer minimal spookiness; Twilight slots run between 6pm and 7:30pm for a moderately darker atmosphere; and Moonlight slots begin after 7:30pm when full darkness sets in. The trail is described as suitable for all ages at every session. Separately, Zog-themed activities inspired by Julia Donaldson's children's book run at Kew until 3 November.

The trail covers approximately 1.5km and typically takes between one and one-and-a-half hours to complete. Adult tickets cost £19.50 off-peak or £24 at peak times; children aged 4–15 pay £13 off-peak or £17 peak; under-fours are free but must still be ticketed. Family tickets (two adults, two children) are £60 off-peak or £76 peak, and members receive a discount of around £3.