Every Alton Towers Scarefest Maze Ranked: The Ultimate Guide

Our ultimate Scarefest guide ranks every scare maze from tamest to terrifying. Get insider tips, detailed reviews, and find the best maze for you.

October dawns, and a chill descends upon the Staffordshire countryside. It's not just the autumn air; it's something more. A palpable sense of dread and delight hangs over the iconic Towers ruins. Welcome, foolish mortals, to Scarefest – the one time of year when Alton Towers transforms from a park of thrills and fantasy into a veritable realm of nightmares. For us die-hard fans, this is the pinnacle of the season, and at the heart of it all are the legendary scare mazes.

For the uninitiated, these aren't your typical ghost trains. A scare maze is a fully immersive, walk-through horror experience. You are the protagonist in your own horror film, navigating themed corridors, encountering live actors, and confronting elaborate, terrifying set pieces. Each maze tells a story, and you're right in the middle of it. But with multiple mazes to choose from, each with its own theme, intensity, and price tag, the big question is: which ones should you do? And more importantly, can you handle them?

That's where we come in. As your dedicated Unofficial Alton Towers correspondent, I've braved them all, year after year. I've been cornered by the Skin Snatchers, judged by the Governess, and hunted by Tiny's deranged family. This is the definitive, no-holds-barred ranking of every current Scarefest scare maze and attraction, from the delightfully spooky to the downright traumatising. We'll delve into the lore, break down the scares, and give you the insider knowledge you need to conquer Scarefest 2025. So, grab your pumpkin spice latte, steady your nerves, and let's begin our descent into madness.

What Exactly is an Alton Towers Scarefest Scare Maze?

Before we rank, let's clarify what we're talking about. A scare maze at Alton Towers is a separately ticketed attraction during the Scarefest event. You purchase a pass that grants you entry into a specific number of mazes, or you can sometimes buy entry to a single maze on the day (though this is often more expensive and subject to availability). These are not included with your standard park entry, so it’s an investment you’ll want to research.

Unlike a ride, you walk through these attractions in a small group. The goal is simple: get from the entrance to the exit. What lies between is a masterclass in horror design. The park’s creative teams, in collaboration with external specialists, pour thousands of hours into creating movie-quality sets, intricate soundscapes, specific scent profiles, and, of course, training a small army of scare actors.

These actors are the lifeblood of the experience. They aren't just jumping out from behind corners (though there's plenty of that!). They embody characters, interact with you, and react to your fear. They might follow you, whisper in your ear, separate you from your group, or just stand there, silently, which is often far, far worse. It's an intense, personal, and incredibly memorable form of entertainment.

Each maze has a 'scare rating' or 'chilli rating' assigned by the park, but let's be honest, fear is subjective. What makes one person scream might make another laugh. That’s why this guide goes beyond the official ratings. We'll analyse the *type* of fear each maze employs. Is it jump scares? Psychological horror? Claustrophobia? Gore? Body horror? Understanding this will help you choose the experience that's right (or wonderfully wrong) for you. If you're planning on braving them all, be sure to check out our detailed plan your visit guide to make the most of your spooky day out.

Our Official Ranking: Every 2025 Scare Maze from Mild to Terrifying

Here it is. Our official ranking, based on years of experience, fan consensus, and pure, unadulterated terror. We've considered the story, the atmosphere, the intensity of the scares, and the overall impact of each attraction. We're including the main scare zones in this list as they are a core part of the up-charge horror offerings and provide a good entry-level benchmark. We begin with the tamest and work our way up to the one that will have you sleeping with the lights on for a week. Remember to check the official park information when you book your tickets, as the lineup can change, but this is our expert take on the 2024/2025 offerings.

1. Tamest Scarefest Experience: Burial Grounds

• Location: The grassy area between The Towers and Gloomy Wood, near the Skyride station.
• Theme: A cursed, blighted plague pit and graveyard, disturbed by the ongoing Nemesis Reborn construction.
• Our Terror Level: 2/10 - Spooky & Atmospheric

We start our list with an attraction that isn't a traditional maze but an outdoor scare zone. Burial Grounds is the perfect introduction to Scarefest's live-actor experiences. Located in a naturally eerie part of the park, this walkthrough area uses its open-air setting to its advantage. You follow a winding, roped-off path through what is presented as a desecrated burial site. The backstory is cleverly woven into the park's current events, suggesting that the Phalanx's excavation for Nemesis Reborn has unearthed something ancient and angry.

The atmosphere here is top-notch. As dusk falls, fog machines blanket the ground, and moody, coloured lighting casts long, dancing shadows from the trees. The soundscape is a mix of guttural groans, rattling chains, and the unsettling whispers of the undead who now roam their disturbed resting place. The 'inmates' or 'ghouls' are the stars of the show. Dressed in rotting rags, with fantastic makeup and masks, they move with a slow, deliberate menace. They don't rely on aggressive jump scares; their terror comes from getting uncomfortably close, staring into your soul, and following you just a little too long for comfort.

Because it's outdoors and you can see other park guests around you, the intensity is significantly lower than in an enclosed maze. This makes it the ideal starting point for families with brave teenagers or anyone who is a little nervous about the mazes. It’s a brilliant 'test your nerve' attraction. You can go at your own pace, and the actors are masters of 'creeping' rather than 'jumping'. It's all about unnerving you, not making you leap out of your skin. It’s also visually stunning, especially at night when the lighting effects are at their most dramatic. It's a fantastic warm-up for the horrors to come and a must-do for the atmosphere alone.

Insider Tip: Visit Burial Grounds once in the daylight to appreciate the costumes and set pieces, and then again after dark for the full, spooky effect. The vibe changes completely. Also, don't just rush through; stopping for a moment can often trigger some of the best, most personal actor interactions.

2. Best Scare Maze for Beginners: Darkest Depths

• Location: In the heart of Mutiny Bay, usually housed in the Courtyard building.
• Theme: A ghostly galleon, 'The Mutiny', that has been condemned to sail the seas for eternity with a cursed crew.
• Our Terror Level: 4/10 - Classic Jumps & Spooky Fun

If you’ve graduated from Burial Grounds and want to try your first 'proper' maze, Darkest Depths is unequivocally the place to start. It’s a fun, beautifully themed, and relatively light horror experience that feels like a twisted version of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. It nails the nautical horror theme, blending ghost story tropes with pirate folklore. The story is simple: you're boarding a recently salvaged ghost ship to hear its tale, but you soon find yourself part of it, encountering its spectral crew and trying to escape the clutches of the monstrous Kraken that dragged it to the depths.

The set design is a huge highlight. You'll move through various parts of the ship, from the creaking upper decks and the rowdy tavern (complete with ghostly sea shanties) to the claustrophobic crew quarters and the treasure-filled captain's cabin. The attention to detail is superb, with barnacles, seaweed, and dripping water everywhere. The lighting is dark but not pitch black, and the soundscape of crashing waves, creaking wood, and distant monster roars is incredibly immersive.

The scares in Darkest Depths are what I would call 'traditional' or 'classic'. They mainly consist of actors jumping out from well-hidden corners, shouting "BOO!", and then retreating. The actors look fantastic as ghoulish, water-logged pirates, but their interactions are generally brief and designed for a quick shock rather than lingering dread. There's a brilliant section where you walk through a disorienting fog-filled area, and the finale involving the Kraken is a fantastic sensory experience with loud noises and water effects.

This maze is perfect for first-timers because it’s more 'spooky fun' than 'psychologically scarring'. The theme is adventurous, the sets are a joy to look at, and the jump scares are effective without being overly aggressive or intense. It’s a great confidence-builder. If you can handle Darkest Depths, you’re ready to take a step up the terror ladder. For those who love visiting the park regularly, a Merlin Annual Pass makes it easy to come back time and again to experience how these mazes evolve.

Insider Tip: Look out for the newspaper clippings in the queue line; they help set the scene and build the narrative before you even step foot on the ship. Also, the actors in the tavern scene are often more interactive – play along with them for a more memorable experience!

3. A Unique Audio-Based Scare Experience: The Invitation

• Location: Tucked away in a secluded spot, often near the back of the Towers themselves, enhancing the sense of discovery.
• Theme: You've been invited to explore the catacombs beneath Alton Towers to witness the final resting place of a legendary vampire. An audio-based, seated experience.
• Our Terror Level: 5/10 - Psychological & Sensory

Now we're moving into more interesting territory. The Invitation is not a traditional walk-through maze, which makes it a fascinating and divisive attraction. It's a seated, audio-based horror experience that preys on your imagination and your sense of hearing. The concept is genius: you take a seat in a dark room, don a pair of headphones, and are told not to remove them under any circumstances. The lights go out, and the story unfolds entirely through sound.

The audio is binaural, meaning it creates a convincing 3D soundscape. You'll hear characters whispering right next to your ear, footsteps circling your chair, and distant screams that sound like they're coming from down a long corridor. The story follows a group of vampire hunters and their foolish attempt to vanquish a sleeping master vampire. Of course, things go horribly, horribly wrong. The sound design is the star here; it's so effective that you will genuinely believe people are moving around you in the pitch-dark room.

But this isn't *just* an audio experience. What makes The Invitation so clever is its use of other sensory tricks. You'll feel drafts of cold air, scents will be pumped into the room at key moments, and subtle vibrations will run through your seat. And, of course, there are live actors. While you're completely absorbed in the audio narrative, unable to see a thing, actors move silently through the room. A light touch on your shoulder, a breath on your neck, or a sudden, loud noise right next to you that syncs perfectly with the audio track creates moments of pure, unadulterated panic. The fear comes from the complete loss of sight and the vulnerability of being seated and 'trapped'. Your mind plays tricks on you, filling in the blanks with your worst fears.

For some, the lack of visual horror and actors constantly jumping at them makes this less scary. For others, the psychological, sensory nature of it is deeply terrifying. It’s ranked here because while it is psychologically intense, it's a 'slow burn' horror rather than the relentless assault of the mazes higher up this list. It’s a must-do for anyone who appreciates clever, innovative horror design. It proves that what you *can't* see is often far scarier than what you can. Because it's a seated, high-throughput attraction, wait times can sometimes be lower than the bigger mazes, which you can verify using the park's app or our own live queue times page during your visit.

Insider Tip: To get the maximum effect, completely relax and buy into the premise. Close your eyes (not that it matters in the pitch black!), focus on the audio, and let your imagination run wild. Fighting it or trying to guess what's coming will lessen the impact.

4. Is The Attic: Terror of the Towers Truly Scary?

• Location: At the very top of the Towers ruins themselves. A genuinely historic and atmospheric location.
• Theme: The vengeful spirit of 'The Governess', a cruel governess who fell to her death from a window, now haunts the attic, seeking revenge on the children she blames for her demise.
• Our Terror Level: 7/10 - Atmospheric Dread & Intense Actors

Yes. The simple answer to that heading is a resounding yes. The Attic is a masterpiece of storytelling and atmosphere, elevated by its incredible location within the genuine, Grade II listed Towers. The climb up the stone spiral staircase to the maze entrance is an experience in itself, building anticipation with every step. You can feel the history and the chill in the air long before you encounter the first scare.

The story of The Governess is a tragic one, detailed through portraits and news clippings in the queue. This narrative depth gives the maze a chilling, almost poignant quality. You are cast as the 'new children' The Governess is set to torment. The maze winds its way through dusty, forgotten attic rooms filled with creepy dolls, abandoned toys, and shrouded furniture. The set design is phenomenal, feeling less like a temporary structure and more like a real, haunted space.

The fear in The Attic is multifaceted. First, there's the environmental horror. The corridors are tight, the ceilings are low, and there are sections with strobing lights and disorienting sounds that create a real sense of panic. The use of dolls – hundreds of them, with dead eyes watching your every move – is deeply unsettling. But the main source of terror is the actors, specifically those portraying The Governess herself. These actors are relentlessly intense. They don't just jump out; they interact, they accuse, they scream. Their performance is visceral and believable. They will get in your face, follow you, and deliver their lines with a terrifying conviction that makes you believe you really are in the presence of a vengeful ghost.

The scares are a mix of loud jump scares from hidden 'ghost children' and the sustained, psychological pressure from The Governess. The finale, which depicts her fateful fall, is a fantastic piece of theatrical staging that provides a shocking end to the ordeal. The Attic is a significant step up in intensity from the previous mazes. It's a more aggressive, actor-led experience that relies on creating a pervasive sense of dread and personal threat. This is a must-do for any Scarefest visitor, and if you haven't been before, experiencing it should be high on your priority list when you plan your visit.

Insider Tip: Pay close attention to the details in the set. You'll see scorch marks on the walls and floor near the end, hinting at the fire that was part of the original tragedy. It's this level of detail that makes the story feel so real.

5. A Classic Alton Towers Scare: Altonville Mine Tours - Tiny's Revenge

• Location: Typically found in the Forbidden Valley, near Galactica and The Blade.
• Theme: Re-opened for 'spooky' tours, the Altonville mine is home to a family of outcast, cannibalistic hillbillies known as the Skin Snatchers. You're not a tourist; you're the main course.
• Our Terror Level: 8/10 - Aggressive, Claustrophobic & In-Your-Face

Welcome to the family! Altonville Mine Tours has been a Scarefest staple for years, and for good reason. It’s a relentless, high-energy, and often hilarious descent into a grimy, claustrophobic nightmare. This maze has an identity all its own, leaning heavily into the 'wrong turn' horror movie trope (think *The Hills Have Eyes* or *The Texas Chainsaw Massacre*). The theme is simple and brutally effective: you're trespassers in the home of the Skin Snatchers, and they are not happy to see you. Especially Tiny.

The experience begins with a brilliantly themed queue line that looks like a run-down mining company office. You're then led into a shaking, rattling 'elevator' that supposedly takes you deep underground. From there, it's a frantic scramble through tight, dark, wooden mine shafts. The set is claustrophobic by design, forcing your group into a single file line with nowhere to run. The air is thick with the smell of damp earth, rust, and something vaguely coppery...

The actors in Altonville are some of the most energetic in the park. The Skin Snatchers are loud, aggressive, and completely unhinged. They'll leap out with pickaxes, slam tools against corrugated iron walls right next to your head, and scream taunts at you. Their dialogue is dark and twisted but often laced with a black humour that makes the experience uniquely enjoyable. They are experts at separating groups, targeting individuals, and creating a genuine sense of chaos. Then there's the infamous 'chainsaw finale'. Without giving too much away, just know that when you hear that engine roar, you run. It's a classic, effective scare that never fails to send guests sprinting for the exit.

What makes Altonville so intense is its combination of claustrophobia, aggressive actor interactions, and loud, sudden noises. There's no build-up of dread here; it's a full-on assault from the moment you step out of the lift. It's physically demanding and leaves you breathless. For many long-time fans, this maze is the heart of Scarefest, and its recurring popularity is a testament to its effectiveness. If you're a true horror aficionado, you can't miss a trip down into the mines. It's so good, you'll want to do it again and again, which is where a season pass can really pay for itself over the Scarefest season.

Insider Tip: Don't be the person at the front or the back of the group. The front gets the 'prepared' scares, and the back gets picked on by actors who follow you. The middle is *slightly* safer... but no promises. Also, look out for the 'family portraits' scattered throughout the maze for some gruesome details about the clan.

6. The Ultimate Test of Courage: Daz Games: PANIC!

• Location: Usually located in the former Sub Species / Project 42 show building near the X-Sector.
• Theme: A live-streamed, real-life video game where you are the player. You must survive a series of twisted levels designed by the malevolent streamer 'Daz'. Fail, and you face deletion.
• Our Terror Level: 9.5/10 - Relentless Intensity, Sensory Overload & Psychological Torment

Here we are. The top of the terror table. Daz Games: PANIC!, first introduced in 2024, immediately cemented itself as one of the most intense and terrifying mazes Alton Towers has ever produced. It’s a modern, brutal, and utterly relentless experience that combines physical intensity with psychological dread. This isn't just a maze; it's a challenge. The premise is brilliantly contemporary: you've been chosen to participate in a "Daz Games" event, a twisted online show where contestants face their fears for the entertainment of a digital audience. The problem is, this game has a high body count.

The maze is structured like a video game. You're given a 'health bar' (your own sanity) and told you have to survive multiple 'levels'. Each level is a self-contained nightmare with a different theme. One moment you're navigating a strobe-filled labyrinth trying to escape glitched, horrifying creatures; the next, you're in a nightmarish mockery of a child's playroom, stalked by something monstrous. The transitions are jarring and disorienting, preventing you from ever getting comfortable or predicting what comes next.

The horror in PANIC! is multifaceted and designed for maximum sensory overload. The sound design is a cacophony of glitched audio, distorted video game sounds, and the taunting voice of Daz himself, who narrates your failure to his 'subscribers'. The lighting is a frantic, disorienting mix of blinding strobes, pitch-black darkness, and sickly neon glows. This is a maze that you *feel* as much as you see. It's loud, it's aggressive, and it is utterly unforgiving.

The actors are more than just jump-scare monsters; they are 'glitches' in the game, moving with unnatural, jerky motions. They are relentless, often appearing from multiple directions at once, forcing you into small spaces and giving you nowhere to hide. The psychological element of being watched and judged by Daz and his unseen audience adds a layer of violation and helplessness to the experience. It feels personal and cruel. The maze demands that you keep moving, often at a panicked pace, and it is physically and mentally exhausting. It is, without a doubt, the most intense scare attraction currently at the park and should only be attempted by seasoned horror fans or the truly brave. You can see the maze's location on our interactive park map – but be warned, finding it is the easy part. Surviving it is another matter entirely.

Insider Tip: This is a conga-line killer. The actors are trained to break up groups. Go in with the expectation that you will be on your own at some point. There are moments where you have to make a choice of which path to take. There is no 'safe' path. Just choose and run. Good luck.

How to Book Tickets for Scarefest and Beat the Maze Queues

Convinced you’re brave enough? Excellent. Now for the practicalities. Scarefest is incredibly popular, and the mazes often sell out, especially on peak dates. It is absolutely essential to plan ahead.

Booking Your Scarefest Experience

Your first step is to book your tickets online, and do it as far in advance as possible. You'll need two things:

• Park Entry Ticket: This gets you into Alton Towers for the day, allowing you to enjoy the rides (many of which are open in the dark!), the spooky atmosphere, and the free entertainment.
• Scare Maze Combi-Ticket: This is your pass for the mazes themselves. It's an additional purchase. The park usually offers different tiers, such as a 3-maze ticket or a 4-maze ticket. For the 2025 season, we anticipate a combination ticket that includes all the main headliner mazes. Choose the one that best suits your budget and bravery level.

If you're travelling from afar, I can't recommend enough turning your visit into a multi-day trip. Conquering all the mazes and rides in one day is a tall order. By choosing to book a short break, you can stay at one of the on-site hotels. This not only gives you more time but also often comes with perks like early park access, which is invaluable for getting on a few big rides before the main crowds arrive.

Beating the Queues

Scare maze queues can get notoriously long, sometimes exceeding 60-90 minutes for the most popular ones. Here are my top strategies for minimising your wait time:

• Go Off-Peak: If you can, visit on a weekday in the earlier part of October. Weekends, especially the one closest to Halloween, are the busiest.
• Arrive Early, Stay Late: The mazes typically open in the early afternoon (around 1pm) and run until park close (usually 9pm). The queues are often quietest right at the start of their operation and in the last hour of the night. The final hour is especially good as the park begins to empty out.
• Start at the Back: Most guests enter the park and head to the first maze they see, which is often Darkest Depths in Mutiny Bay or a maze in Gloomy Wood. A great strategy is to head to the back of the park first – tackle Altonville Mine Tours in Forbidden Valley or Daz Games in X-Sector – and work your way back towards the entrance. You'll be moving against the flow of the crowd.
• Use the App: The official Alton Towers app has live queue times. Keep a constant eye on it to spot which maze has the shortest wait and head there. Our own unofficial live queue times page is also a fantastic resource to keep open on your phone.
• Eat at Odd Times: Don't eat at peak dinner time (6-7pm). The maze queues often dip during this period as everyone heads to the food outlets. Grab a late lunch or an early dinner to take advantage of this lull.

Are Scarefest Mazes Worth the Extra Cost for Annual Pass Holders?

This is a question that comes up every year in the fan community. If you have a Merlin Annual Pass, your entry to the park during Scarefest is already covered. So, is it worth shelling out the extra £30-£40 for a maze ticket? In my opinion, absolutely, and here's why.

The scare mazes are the heart and soul of the Scarefest event. Without them, you're essentially just visiting the park in the dark with some spooky decorations. While that's fun, it's not the full experience. The mazes are world-class horror attractions, with production values, storytelling, and immersive qualities that rival and often exceed those found at major international events like Halloween Horror Nights in the US.

For a season pass holder who visits the park multiple times a year, Scarefest is the one time the park offers something truly different and unmissable. It's a completely fresh way to experience a place you know and love. The money from the up-charge tickets is directly reinvested into making the mazes bigger and better each year, funding the incredible sets, costumes, and the hiring of hundreds of talented actors.

Think of it this way: the cost of a 4-maze combi-ticket is often less than the price of a single ticket to an independent scare event or a high-end escape room. Here, you're getting four distinct, high-quality, movie-set-level experiences. When you break it down, the value for money is exceptional, especially for the level of entertainment you receive. For dedicated fans, getting unlimited park access with a Merlin Annual Pass and then adding the maze ticket on top represents the best possible way to experience the event. It allows you the flexibility to visit multiple times, perhaps tackling two mazes one night and two another, or revisiting your favourites.

So yes, even though it's an extra cost, it's an essential one for any annual pass holder who wants to experience the true magic and terror of Scarefest.

Remembering Retired Scarefest Legends: A Look Back

No discussion of Scarefest mazes is complete without paying homage to the ghosts of mazes past. These retired legends paved the way for the incredible lineup we have today, and for long-time fans, they hold a special, terrifying place in our hearts. Pour one out for these fallen icons.

Sub Species: The End Games (2015-2019)

For many, this is the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time). Located in the X-Sector, with a theme of post-apocalyptic sewer-dwellers hunting humans in a live TV show, Sub Species was claustrophobia incarnate. What made it legendary was its unique gameplay mechanic: group separation. The maze was designed with multiple routes, and actors would actively and aggressively split your group up. You would genuinely end up navigating the terrifying, pitch-black sewer tunnels completely alone. It was raw, intense, and profoundly scary. Its finale involved a dark, caged labyrinth filled with chainsaw-wielding psychos. It was replaced by Daz Games, and you can feel its DNA in the new maze's intensity and 'gameplay' theme, but the guaranteed isolation of Sub Species has yet to be replicated.

The Sanctuary (2012-2014)

The marketing for The Sanctuary was genius, tying it directly into the launch of The Smiler. The story was that a secret government ministry was 'socially conditioning' people to smile – through twisted psychological and medical experiments. You were a new patient checking in for 'treatment'. The maze was a masterpiece of psychological horror, set in a sterile, white hospital facility. It relied less on jump scares and more on a creeping sense of unease, with unnerving doctors, giggling nurses, and patients who had clearly lost their minds. The infamous 'Marmalisation' finale, a disorienting assault of strobes, projections, and laughing audio, was unforgettable. It was clever, deeply unsettling, and a perfect example of thematic synergy with a new ride.

Terror of the Towers (2002-2017)

The original, the classic, the one that started it all. For 15 years, Terror of the Towers was the flagship maze, taking guests through the darkest, most decrepit parts of the real Towers ruins. The theme was a little vague – a mix of crazed monks, vampires, and demonic creatures – but it didn't matter. The power of this maze was its location. You were walking through genuinely haunted, dark, crumbling corridors. It was cold, it was damp, and it felt utterly real. Every year it evolved, but it always contained iconic scenes like the strobe-lit labyrinth and the claustrophobic bag-tunnel finale. The Attic now occupies its spiritual (and physical) home, but the raw, gritty horror of the original will never be forgotten. Its legacy is seen in our detailed rundown of the complete ride list and attractions that have graced the park.

These are just a few of the many mazes that have come and gone, each adding a unique chapter to the park's history. They remind us that Scarefest is constantly evolving, always finding new ways to get under our skin.

Our Final Verdict: Your Personal Scarefest Journey

So there you have it – our colossal deep-dive into the hierarchy of horror at Alton Towers Scarefest. From the atmospheric shivers of Burial Grounds to the full-throttle sensory assault of Daz Games: PANIC!, there truly is a scare for every taste and tolerance level.

Remember, this ranking is just our guide. Your personal experience will be unique. Your biggest fears, the group you're with, the time of day, and even the performance of a single actor can completely change how you perceive a maze. One person's tamest attraction could be another's ultimate nightmare.

But that's the beauty of Scarefest. It's a shared experience of fear and delight. It's about huddling together in a queue line, hearts pounding with anticipation. It's about screaming your lungs out in a dark corridor and then laughing hysterically as you emerge, breathless, into the cool night air. It's about making memories that will stick with you long after the adrenaline has faded.

Whether you're a first-timer dipping your toes into the shallow end of the horror pool with Darkest Depths, or a seasoned veteran ready to face deletion in PANIC!, Alton Towers has crafted an event that stands as one of the best in the world. So, study our guide, gather your bravest friends, and book your tickets for an unforgettable journey into fear. The creatures of the night are waiting for you.

We'd love to hear about your experiences! Which maze is your favourite? Which one terrified you the most? Let us know, and be sure to check out more on our blog for more in-depth guides and the latest Scarefest news. Happy screaming!