Croxteth After Dark (Liverpool)
Dates
October 20, 2026
Doors
Early evening
Where
Croxteth Hall & Country Park
Tickets from
Price range: £15.00 through £79.00
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
Croxteth is a Grade II listed 16th-century estate and Liverpool’s largest park, with over 500 acres of woodland and a well-known local ghost reputation — including the widely reported 2009 CCTV footage said to show the last Earl of Sefton.
Each day splits in two: a fully family-safe Parkland Daylight session of rides, trails and entertainment, then a separate After Dark session for ages 12+ built around live-actor scare mazes, shows, a horror market and street food.
Tickets
- Parkland Daylight (Adult, Young Person, Child) — full daytime access including all rides and family attractions.
- After Dark (Adult, Young Person 12–15 with a guardian) — the full evening scare event.
- Family (2 adults + 2 children) — a discounted daytime family ticket.
- Season Pass — unlimited entry to both sessions across all 13 days.
Dates & times
20 October – 1 November 2026 (13 nights). Parkland Daylight runs 10:00–16:00; After Dark runs 17:30–22:30. Last entry for Daylight is 15:00 and for After Dark 21:00.
Good to know
- Two sessions each day: a family-safe Parkland Daylight session, then a separate After Dark session for ages 12+ (16+ for the most intense mazes).
- Every standard ticket includes full access to the ride zone and daytime attractions at no extra cost.
- All mazes are no-touch: actors may startle but never make physical contact. A ‘no-scare’ wristband is available on request.
- Wrap up warm and wear sensible footwear — much of the event is outdoors on parkland.
Daily Schedule — Two Distinct Experiences
The day is split into a fully family-safe session in the open parkland and walled garden, and a separate 12+ evening session that moves guests closer to the hall and stable block, with a hard changeover between the two.
| Session | Time | Audience | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Daylight | 10:00 – 16:00 | All ages, families, under-12s | Rides, pumpkin trail, farm animal visits, magic show, trick-or-treat activities, and family-friendly entertainment across the parkland and walled garden. |
| 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. |
| Croxteth After Dark | 17:30 – 23:00 | Ages 12+ only (16+ for extreme mazes) | Live scare actors, 5 scare mazes across the hall grounds, evening shows, the Estate Horror Market, and late-night attractions. |
Last entry for Parkland Daylight is 15:00; last entry for After Dark is 21:30. Doors close and all guests must exit within 30 minutes of the advertised end time.
Scare Mazes (Evening Session)
| Maze | Concept | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|
| The Sefton Vigil | Walkthrough set in the hall's grand rooms, themed around the estate's real reputation for a spectral Earl said to walk the halls at night. | 16+ |
| Ashwing Manor | Themed around the 1952 west-wing fire that damaged part of the real hall. Smoke-effect corridors and ember lighting lead guests past a frantic fire-warden character. | 16+ |
| The Stable Block Haunting | Set in a recreation of the estate's historic stables. Hay-bale corridors, animal-shadow projection effects, and sudden-appearance scares from a former stable-hand character. | 15+ |
| Walled Garden of the Lost | Outdoor maze through a themed recreation of the estate's walled garden, overgrown and reclaimed by nature, with pathways winding through the hedgerows. | 12+ |
| Deep Wood Reaches | Woodland trail through the estate's real tree cover, using handheld lantern torches, distant howls, and a single high-intensity scare near the trail's end. | 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. Any maze set inside or near the listed hall building itself would need heritage-conservation sign-off; temporary structures may be used instead where the real building cannot safely host the attraction.
Rides — Included in Standard Ticket
A dedicated ride zone operates on the front lawn and lower parkland throughout the Daylight session. All rides below are included in the standard admission price at no extra cost, positioned as temporary, demountable attractions that leave no fixings in the historic parkland.
| Ride | Description | Age/height guidance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pumpkin Wheel | A 20-metre Halloween-themed Ferris wheel with gondola seating and panoramic estate views. | All ages; under-6s with an adult |
| Molyneux Manor Carousel | A traditional carved carousel with a gothic-estate paint scheme. | All ages; under-4s with an adult |
| The Haunted Hayride | A gentle tractor-drawn hay-cart circuit through a lightly spooky woodland edge route. | 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 |
| Estate Ghost Train | A dark-ride style trackless train looping through a mild-scare tunnel, lit for family viewing. | All ages; may not suit very young or easily frightened children |
Before you visit
- Entry & timings: Parkland Daylight runs 10:00–16:00 (last entry 15:00); the 12+ After Dark session runs from 17:30 (last entry 21:00–21:30). Please leave within 30 minutes of your session’s advertised end time.
- Parking & getting there: About 20 minutes from Liverpool city centre by car, with on-site parking in the conference-centre car park.
- Code of conduct: Daylight is for all ages; After Dark is 12+ only (16+ for the most intense mazes). This is a no-touch event and a free ‘no-scare’ wristband is available on request. Please follow all steward instructions — anti-social behaviour may result in removal without a refund. Much of the event is outdoors, so dress warmly with sturdy footwear.
Getting there
Where
Venue
Croxteth Hall & 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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Every vigil led by experienced staff
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: £15.00 through £79.00
Early Bird — 30% off
