Halloweenville 2026 now open at Partridge Lakes

The Rise of the Ancient Skeleton King promises plenty of thrills and chills at the picturesque Warrington attraction

First look at the spooktacular family-friendly event which runs until 1 November

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Halloweenville has returned to Partridge Lakes with thousands of visitors set to be thrilled by the super spooky experience over the next month.

The electrifying new adventure – The Rise of the Ancient Skeleton King – opened its doors at the weekend and families have already flocked to the venue to enjoy some wickedly good fun.

It now runs at the picturesque outdoor attraction in Culcheth, Warrington until Sunday 1 November 2026. Some timed sessions are already sold out.

Halloweenville is an enchanted land where you can fully immerse yourself in all things weird, wonderful and witchy. Set against a stunning lakeside backdrop, guests will journey along an enchanting Halloween storybook trail, meeting a colourful cast of live characters who bring every chapter to life through magical encounters, interactive performances and immersive storytelling.

This year’s new story, The Rise of the Ancient Skeleton King, sees an ancient ruler awaken from centuries of slumber to seize control of Halloweenville. Now, brave adventurers of all ages are being called upon to embark on an unforgettable quest to defeat the Skeleton King and restore peace to the magical town.

Throughout the adventure, families can explore a variety of themed worlds: encounter the mischievous Skeleton Pirates and discover their hidden secrets, train alongside the brave Skeleton Knights inside Halloweenville Castle and learn the art of sword fighting, visit the witches’ hollow to brew magic potions, and step inside Halloweenville Town Library where aspiring wizards can learn spells and discover ancient magic.

Join the quest. Defeat the Ancient Skeleton King. Save Halloweenville.

Created especially for families and young children, Halloweenville offers spooky fun without the scares, making it the perfect autumn day or evening out for visitors of all ages.

Every scene has been carefully designed to spark imagination and create lasting family memories, with attention to detail, atmospheric lighting, themed soundscapes and interactive experiences. And every corner of the village is guaranteed to transport visitors into a magical world where adventure, laughter and imagination come together in a celebration of Halloween suitable for all ages.

As part of Halloweenville guests can also enjoy an incredible selection of food and drink including freshly made authentic stone-baked pizzas, loaded nachos, delicious, sweet crêpes, seasonal treats, pumpkin spiced lattes, hot chocolate and a fully licensed bar serving alcoholic beverages for adults.

And as the sun sets over the lake, visitors can gather around crackling fire pits to toast marshmallows while enjoying live music each evening, creating the perfect cosy autumn atmosphere to round off their magical adventure.

Following three hugely successful seasons, and thousands of delighted visitors, organisers are promising the biggest and most ambitious Halloweenville ever created.

Along with general admission, there are also several special new Dusk Sessions during the run, perfect for visitors who want to explore Halloweenville in a brighter, gentler setting and particularly for those who want to introduce little ones to the attraction before deciding if they are ready for the full night-time experience.

In addition, on Monday 19 October there will be a dedicated SEN Session which will retain all the magic and atmosphere of Halloweenville while offering a quieter, calmer and less stimulating experience.

Event manager and Halloweenville organiser Barbara Ikin said: “We’re absolutely delighted with how the opening weekend has gone. The atmosphere has been magical and there’s been such a lovely buzz around the trail; it’s been really special seeing families enjoying the experience together.

“The feedback has also been amazing with so many people telling us that Halloweenville gets better and better every year. And hearing that this year has been even better than they expected means the world to us. We’ve put so much into creating new experiences and adding lots of new elements this year, so it’s been brilliant to see everything come together.”

Further details and tickets on the website www.halloweenvilleUK.co.uk