Haunted Halloween Escape — The Bay Hollow

South West Wales’ first large-scale Halloween scarefest.

Dates

October 20, 2026

Doors

Early evening

Where

Singleton Park

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Price range: £16.00 through £82.00

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Event Description

A full Halloween scare park at Singleton Park, Swansea.

Singleton Park is Swansea’s best-known green space, with botanical gardens, a boating lake and mature woodland on Mumbles Road. Swansea is Wales’ second-largest city, yet its Halloween offering to date has been a free city-centre street event rather than a ticketed scare park — locals have had to travel across South Wales to Merthyr Tydfil or Margam for anything comparable.

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.

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 Lighthouse A storm-battered Swansea Bay lighthouse, evoking Mumbles’ maritime rescue history. Water effects, submerged actors, foghorn jump-scare finale. 16+
The Copper Works Recreation of a 19th-century Swansea copper-smelting works from the city’s “Copperopolis” era, during an outbreak of fever among the workers. Tight, furnace-lit 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+)
The Singleton Hollow A night-time trail through the park’s own botanical gardens and mature woodland, 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 Singleton Hollow trail is routed away from the park’s botanical collections and deer, with a licensed lighting and noise plan agreed in advance with the Council’s parks team.

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 Bay Wheel A 20-metre Halloween-themed Ferris wheel with gondola seating and views across Swansea Bay and the Mumbles headland. 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
Mumbles 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 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 Swansea city centre. Regular First Cymru bus services run along Mumbles Rd, and a shuttle bus is planned from Swansea city centre and the bus/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 The Drowned Lighthouse) 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

Singleton 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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