Haunted Halloween Escape — Shuck’s Hollow

East Anglia’s first major theme-park-style scarefest.

Dates

October 20, 2026

Doors

Early evening

Where

Eaton Park

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Price range: £16.00 through £82.00

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Event Description

A full Halloween scare park at Eaton Park, Norwich.

Eaton Park is a Grade II registered 1920s park in South Norwich, known for its formal gardens, boating lake and mature woodland. Norwich is East Anglia’s largest city and a major visitor destination in its own right, yet the nearest comparable Halloween events sit well outside the region — and Norfolk’s own Black Shuck folklore gives this park a distinctive horror identity that no other UK scare park currently uses.

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.
  • Norfolk’s flat, open terrain means mist can settle quickly over the park after dark — a natural effect the lighting and atmosphere design is built to work with.

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
Shuck’s Warren An outdoor mist-shrouded heathland trail built around Norfolk’s own Black Shuck legend — the spectral black dog said to roam the county’s lanes and coastline. Low fog, glowing red eyes in the dark, howling jump-scare finale. 16+
The Undercroft Recreation of a medieval Norwich merchant’s undercroft during a plague-era quarantine, drawing on the city’s real network of surviving medieval cellars. Tight stone 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, fitting for a county built on arable farming. 12+ (lite version 8+)
The Eaton Hollow A night-time trail through the park’s own mature woodland and lakeside path, 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.

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 Cathedral Wheel A 20-metre Halloween-themed Ferris wheel with gondola seating and views across Norwich, including the Cathedral spire on clear evenings. 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
Shuck’s Ghost Train A dark-ride style trackless train looping through a mild-scare tunnel themed on Norfolk’s Black Shuck legend, 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 (HSE) 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, approx. 2 miles from Norwich city centre. Regular local bus services run along South Park Ave, and a shuttle bus is planned from Norwich city centre and Norwich rail station 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 Shuck’s Warren) 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

Eaton 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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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

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