Haunted Halloween Escape — The Lough Hollow
Dates
October 20, 2026
Doors
Early evening
Where
Crawfordsburn Country Park
Tickets from
Price range: £16.00 through £82.00
Book your experience
- Instant e-ticket by email, with a QR code per guest
- Secure card checkout — final total confirmed at checkout
- Every activity on the night is optional
Inside the venue
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About this
Event Description
A full Halloween scare park at Crawfordsburn Country Park, Bangor.
Crawfordsburn Country Park is already well known locally for Crawfordsburn Glen’s waterfall walk, Helen’s Bay beach, and the genuine coastal artillery fortifications at Grey Point Fort. The North Down coast sits within easy commuting distance of Belfast, yet its Halloween offering to date has been limited to small, local events — this is the area’s first large-scale ticketed scarefest, set directly on the shores of Belfast Lough.
Each day splits in two: a fully family-safe Daylight Session of rides, trails and entertainment, then a separate Scarefest Session for ages 12+ built around live-actor scare mazes, shows, a horror market and street food.
Tickets
- Daylight Session — Adult £28, Young Person (12–15) £22, Child (4–11) £16. Full daytime access including all rides and family attractions. Under-4s go free and do not need a ticket.
- Scarefest Session — Adult £34, Young Person (12–15) £26 (with a guardian). The full evening scare event. Under-12s are not admitted.
- Family (2 adults + 2 children) — £82, a discounted Daylight Session ticket.
- Season Pass — £65, covering both sessions across all 13 days.
Dates & times
20 October – 1 November 2026 (13 days). The Daylight Session runs 10:00–16:00; the Scarefest Session runs 17:30–23:00. Last entry for the Daylight Session is 15:00 and for the Scarefest Session 21:30. Please leave within 30 minutes of the advertised end time.
Good to know
- Two sessions each day: a family-safe Daylight Session, then a separate Scarefest Session for ages 12+ (16+ for the most intense mazes).
- Every standard ticket includes full access to the ride zone at no extra cost — there are no ride tokens or pay-per-ride charges.
- All mazes are no-touch: actors may startle but never make physical contact. A ‘no-scare’ wristband is available on request.
- Full-face masks are not permitted for guests aged 16+ during the Scarefest Session; half-masks and face paint are fine.
- Wrap up warm and wear sensible footwear — much of the event is outdoors on parkland.
- Coastal weather off Belfast Lough can change quickly — guests are advised to check conditions before the evening session.
Daily Schedule — Two Distinct Experiences
The park runs two clearly separated sessions each day, with a full changeover in between so family guests never encounter night-time scare content.
| Session | Time | Audience | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight Session | 10:00 – 16:00 | All ages, families, under-12s | Rides, pumpkin trail, kids’ disco maze, face painting, magic show, trick-or-treat trail, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the park. |
| Changeover | 16:00 – 17:30 | Park closed to guests | Full site reset: lighting rig, fog systems, actor call, safety checks, and a final walkthrough before the evening session opens. |
| Scarefest Session | 17:30 – 23:00 | Ages 12+ only (16+ for extreme mazes) | Live scare actors, 5 scare mazes, fire show, horror market, and late-night attractions. |
Last entry for the Daylight Session is 15:00; last entry for the Scarefest Session is 21:30.
Scare Mazes (Evening Session)
| Maze | Concept | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|
| The Drowned Battery | A flooded WWII coastal gun battery, inspired by the real Grey Point Fort within the park. Water effects, submerged actors, air-raid-siren jump-scare finale. | 16+ |
| The Smugglers’ Cove | Recreation of a Belfast Lough smugglers’ sea cave from the 18th century. Tight tunnel corridors, live actors, scent effects. | 15+ |
| Asylum Ward 9 | Abandoned psychiatric ward theme. Strobe lighting, restraint-chair scares, no physical contact with guests. | 16+ |
| The Harvest Reaper | Outdoor maize maze with harvest-horror theme, chainsaw (no chain) actor finale; a family-lite version runs at dusk with reduced scares for younger guests. | 12+ (lite version 8+) |
| Crawfordsburn Glen Hollow | A night-time trail through the park’s own wooded glen and waterfall walk, with hanging fog, distant owl calls, and a single high-intensity jump-scare cabin at the midpoint. | 13+ |
All mazes are no-touch: actors may startle but never physically contact guests. Guests may request a “no-scare” wristband to pass through with reduced actor interaction. The Drowned Battery is a themed fictional set built near, but not inside, the real scheduled monument at Grey Point Fort, with all groundworks agreed in advance with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
Rides — Included in Standard Ticket
A dedicated ride zone operates on the park’s main open field throughout the Daylight Session. All rides below are included in the standard admission price at no extra cost.
| Ride | Description | Age/height guidance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lough Wheel | A 20-metre Halloween-themed Ferris wheel with gondola seating and views across Belfast Lough to the Antrim coast. | All ages; under-6s with an adult |
| Samhain Carousel | A traditional carved carousel with a harvest-and-lantern paint scheme. | All ages; under-4s with an adult |
| The Pumpkin Patch Hayride | A gentle tractor-drawn hay-cart circuit around the pumpkin trail and parkland. | All ages; under-3s on a guardian’s lap |
| Crypt Coaster Jr. | A small-scale family roller coaster with mild dips, no inversions. | Min. height 100cm, or 90cm with an adult |
| The Spinning Cauldrons | Tea-cup-style spinning ride in cauldron-shaped cars. | Min. height 90cm, or any age with an adult |
| Fort Ghost Train | A dark-ride style trackless train, themed on Grey Point Fort’s coastal defence history, looping through a mild-scare tunnel lit for family viewing. | All ages; may not suit very young or easily frightened children |
Ride queues are timed and marshalled; each ride is inspected daily by a qualified engineer under UK-wide ADIPS requirements and Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) guidance before opening.
Before you visit
- Entry & timings: Daylight Session 10:00–16:00 (last entry 15:00); the 12+ Scarefest Session 17:30–23:00 (last entry 21:30). Timed-entry e-tickets are scanned at the Main Gate, with a bag check at all entry gates. Re-entry is allowed once per day with wristband and hand-stamp.
- Parking & getting there: Free on-site parking; Helen’s Bay railway station sits directly beside the park, with regular NI Railways services from Belfast. A shuttle bus is planned from Bangor town centre on event evenings.
- Code of conduct: The Daylight Session is for all ages; the Scarefest Session is 12+ only (16+ for Asylum Ward 9 and The Drowned Battery) and photo ID may be requested. Guests under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No personal fog, smoke or effects props; no running inside mazes. Zero tolerance on alcohol intoxication, harassment of actors or staff, or unsafe behaviour — grounds for immediate removal without a refund.
Getting there
Where
Venue
Crawfordsburn Country Park
Please allow extra travel time — several of our venues are rural, with limited public transport. Parking details are shown on your ticket.
Event dates
October 20, 2026
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Date changes
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Questions
Is anything staged?
No. Nothing is staged and no outcome is ever promised. These are genuine historic buildings, investigated with structured vigils and traditional techniques.
What happens after I pay?
Your e-ticket is emailed straight away, with a unique QR code for every guest. Save it as a PDF, add it to Apple or Google Wallet, or resend it anytime from My Account.
Which ticket should I choose?
Twilight for families and first-timers, Standard for the full after-dark tour, Premium if you want a small-group vigil with equipment, VIP for the extended late session on 31 October.
Can I change my date?
You can move to another available night up to 48 hours before, subject to availability on the night you move to. Get in touch and we will sort it.
Do I need any experience?
None at all. Guides run every session, explain the equipment, and stay with your group the whole time.
Price range: £16.00 through £82.00
Early Bird — 30% off
