Celebrate 25 Years of Fear at Fright Nights 2026 with a spine-chilling overnight escape. Stay close to the terror, enjoy exclusive thrills, and make the most of your Halloween break - book early and save on the ultimate night of horror.
Overnight Frights
Darkness is creeping in - and this year, Fright Nights® is celebrating 25 Years Of Fear. Only the bravest souls dare to face two days of Europe’s ultimate theme park scare event. Are you in?
This October, mark a milestone in terror with a fear-filled overnight break, including two days’ park entry. Book early and save on your Halloween escape into horror. Experience hellfire-fuelled shows, devilishly daring scare zones, and spine-chilling surprises inspired by a legacy of nightmares. Plus, no trip is complete without taking on the UK’s most thrilling rides…in the dark.
Stay at a nearby partner hotel, or fully surrender to the night at the Thorpe Shark Cabins—our on-site accommodation with an added bite.
Already have tickets or a passholder booking? Book a Bed & Breakfast stay.
What’s Included in Your Halloween Break?
All Fright Nights® short break packages include:
- 2-day entry to Thorpe Park
- An overnight stay at the Thorpe Shark Cabins or a nearby hotel in Surrey
- Buffet breakfast
For added bite, stay at the Thorpe Shark Cabins with exclusive perks including:
- Ride-themed rooms for an immersive overnight experience
- First hour Fastrack on day two
- Free car parking (worth £12) and 10% off snacks and merchandise
NEW FOR 2026 – Fright Nights® Cabins
Step inside our brand-new Fright Nights themed rooms and immerse yourself in a world of Fear.
Alongside all the usual Short Breaks benefits, your stay will also include one-shot entry to each of our five Fright Nights mazes when you book a themed room, exclusive only to these rooms.
Level up your stay – if you dare.
Fright Nights 2026 Highlights
Scare Mazes
No fear will remain untouched as you face the terrors lurking around every corner, including all-new scare maze Tenement. Additional tickets required.
Scare Zones
As the light fades from the sky, the park becomes a playground of horror. Get ready to confront fears from your worst nightmares as characters both old and new emerge from the shadows.
Shows
Expect the unexpected with awe-inspiring dance shows, electrifying live music and immersive entertainment that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Including new shows for 2026.
Rides in the Dark
Take on the UK’s tallest and fastest coaster, Hyperia, in the dark, brave the fire of Nemesis Inferno, launch into the night on Stealth and face Jigsaw on SAW – The Ride. Are you fearless?
Included In Your Short Break
A Thrilling Overnight Stay
Free Breakfast
2 Day Theme Park Entry
First Hour Fastrack (2nd Day)
Free Car Parking
Already have tickets?
If you have already purchased park entry tickets and would like to add on an overnight stay, please book a Bed & Breakfast Package. This is available for guests who already have valid Thorpe Park tickets or passholder bookings. Your stay includes breakfast, free parking and 10% off snacks and merchandise.
If you have a valid Gold or Platinum Merlin Annual Pass you can also receive hotel discounts by booking through Merlin Holiday Club
Bed & Breakfast
Where to Stay for the Ultimate Theme Park Holiday
Standard Cabin
Stay in your very own cosy cabin with all the essentials for a great night including a super comfy bed and en-suite wet room!
Themed Cabin
Upgrade to one of our coaster themed rooms with ride concept art and epic perks for the ultimate theme park sleepover!
Nearby Hotels
We also offer stays at nearby family-friendly partner hotels including 2 day park entry!
Online from
£180
Per person
Annual Pass Holders from
£162
Per person
- Embrace your fears with our terrifying VIP experience exclusive to Shark Cabin guests!
- Phantom Five – VIP Maze Experience
- Unlimited rides from 3pm
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- Valid at Last Call Café & Coffee Shack only
- Includes hot drinks, iced Americano and iced latte, with alternative milk available
- Excludes promotional drinks and frappés
- Syrups and additional toppings available at an extra charge
- VIP refillable cup required
- Valid only with a dated Coffee Pass
Fright Nights® Short Breaks FAQs
Only guests staying in our brand-new Fright Nights® rooms receive Scare Maze access as part of their stay.
All hotel stays include 2-day park entry, breakfast, free parking, 1-hour ride Fastrack on the morning of your second day and 10% off snacks and merchandise as standard. Ride-themed rooms also come with additional coaster Fastrack benefits.
Guests staying in our brand-new Fright Nights® rooms will receive one-time access to all five Scare Mazes (DeadBeat, Stitches, Trailers, Survival Games and Tenement) on the second day of their stay, in addition to the standard short break benefits.
If your overnight stay only includes Fright Nights® on your first day, you’ll receive your one-time Scare Maze access on your first day instead.
Guests staying in other hotel room types who want to experience the Scare Mazes can purchase maze tickets separately.
No problem! You can book our Bed & Breakfast package, which is available for guests who already have valid Thorpe Park tickets. Your stay includes breakfast, free parking and 10% off snacks and merchandise.
Please note that the Bed & Breakfast package does not include park or Scare Maze tickets, so you'll need to have your Fright Nights® tickets booked separately before your stay.
Absolutely! If you already have a valid Annual Pass, you can book a Bed & Breakfast stay and use your Pass for park entry.
Gold and Platinum Merlin Annual Passholders can also access discounted overnight stays through the Merlin Holiday Club, subject to availability.
Please remember to pre-book your park dates in advance to guarantee your visit.
For more information about our Short Breaks, including booking, accommodation and your stay, visit our Help Centre for answers to our most frequently asked questions.
*Lead price from £109 per person is based on 4 people sharing a standard room in the Thorpe Shark Cabins. Subject to change and availability.
First hour or last hour Fastrack is valid for guests staying at the Thorpe Shark Cabins only. Valid for the first hour, 10am – 11am, or the last hour of park operations, Fastrack allows reduced queueing time on the following rides: Colossus, Hyperia, Nemesis Inferno, Stealth, SAW – The Ride, The Swarm, The Walking Dead – The Ride, Flying Fish, Vortex, Rush, Samurai, Zodiac, Big Easy Bumpers, Detonator, Quantum, Ghost Train, Tidal Wave and Storm Surge. If the park is closed on your second day, this benefit is not valid. Guests staying for multiple nights at the Thorpe Shark Cabins will receive one hour Fastrack benefit on all days except for the day of arrival. Standard ride and Fastrack restrictions apply. Last hour is not available during Fright Nights®.
Guests staying in a themed cabin (Colossus, Hyperia, Nemesis Inferno, Stealth, or The Swarm) will receive one Coasters Fastrack per guest valid for use on the second day of your stay. Coasters Fastrack is valid for six total uses on the following attractions: Colossus, Hyperia, Nemesis Inferno, SAW – The Ride, Stealth and The Swarm. Each attraction ridden removes one validity. Standard Fastrack and ride terms and conditions apply.
Guests staying in a Hyperia themed cabin will also receive one non-time restricted Hyperia One Shot per guest valid for use on the second day of your stay. Standard Fastrack terms and conditions apply.
A saving of 10% off snacks and merchandise will be offered to Thorpe Shark Cabins guests in participating shops at Thorpe Park. The saving cannot be used by anyone else. Subject to change and availability.
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