Graves Park Scarefest (Sheffield)
Dates
October 20, 2026
Doors
Early evening
Where
Graves Park
Tickets from
Price range: £13.00 through £72.00
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
Gallery
About this
Event Description
Graves Park is Sheffield’s largest park — 248 acres with a working rare-breed animal farm, thousand-year-old woodland, and the genuine local legend of the Bunting Nook Black Dog, a phantom hound said to have stalked the area for centuries.
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 across the open parkland and animal farm, and a separate 12+ evening session using temporary structures further into the woodland, 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, rare-breed animal farm visits, magic show, trick-or-treat trail, and family entertainment across the parkland. |
| Changeover | 16:00 – 17:30 | Park closed to guests | Full site reset: lighting rig, fog systems, actor call, and safety checks ahead of the evening session. |
| Haunted Halloween Escape After Dark | 17:30 – 22:30 | Ages 12+ only (16+ for extreme mazes) | Live scare actors, 5 scare mazes across temporary structures, live shows, the Woodland Horror Market, and food and drink stalls. |
Evening session finishes at 22:30, in keeping with the park’s residential surroundings. Last entry for Parkland Daylight is 15:00; last entry for After Dark is 21:00.
Scare Mazes (Evening Session)
| Maze | Concept | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|
| The Bunting Nook Hound | Inspired by the genuine local legend of a giant black dog with glowing eyes said to haunt the Bunting Nook area of the park. | 13+ |
| The Ghost Carriage | Drawing on the local folklore of a phantom carriage said to travel the old Norton lanes bordering the park. Outdoor maze experienced largely in darkness, with performers seen only in silhouette. | 15+ |
| The Old Walled Garden | Set around a temporary structure echoing the historic walled garden retained from the old Norton Hall estate. Overgrown planting and slow, deliberate actor performances throughout. | 12+ |
| The Animal Farm Nightmare | Themed around the park's real rare-breed animal farm buildings. Hay-bale corridors, animal-shadow projection effects, and farmhand character encounters. | 13+ |
| Cold Stream Fog Walk | Outdoor trail along a themed recreation of the park's real Cold Stream, heavy ground fog, water sound effects, silhouette lighting, and distant creature sound design. | 12+ |
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. All structures are temporary and demountable, sited well clear of the animal farm’s working areas and the park’s ancient woodland core.
Rides — Included in Standard Ticket
A dedicated ride zone operates on the main meadow near the Rose Garden throughout the Parkland Daylight session, built as freestanding, demountable structures sited well clear of the animal farm’s working areas and the park’s ancient woodland core. All rides below are included in the standard admission price at no extra cost.
| Ride | Description | Age/height guidance |
|---|---|---|
| The Graves Wheel | A 20-metre Halloween-themed Ferris wheel with gondola seating and views across the parkland. | All ages; under-6s with an adult |
| Norton Carousel | A traditional carved carousel with a rustic estate paint scheme. | All ages; under-4s with an adult |
| The Rare Breed Hayride | A gentle tractor-drawn hay-cart circuit around the Rose Garden and animal farm perimeter. | 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 |
| Woodland 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 |
Ride queues are timed and marshalled; each ride is inspected daily by a qualified engineer under standard UK fairground safety (HSE/ADIPS) requirements before opening. Ride siting is agreed in advance with Sheffield City Council and the park trust’s countryside team, consistent with the same heritage protections that apply to the evening mazes (Section 8).
Before you visit
- Entry & timings: Parkland Daylight runs 10:00–16:00 (last entry 15:00); the 12+ After Dark session runs 17:30–22:30 (last entry 21:00). Please leave within 30 minutes of the advertised end time.
- Parking & getting there: About 4 miles south of Sheffield city centre, with on-site pay-and-display parking at the Hemsworth Road and Norton entrances (overflow signposted).
- 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
Graves 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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Guide-supervised
Every vigil led by experienced staff
Date changes
Move night up to 48 hours before*
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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: £13.00 through £72.00
Early Bird — 30% off
