At some of the UK’s top theme parks, Christmas isn’t the most magical time of the year, Halloween is, and this year, Thorpe Park has really outdone itself with its Fright Night celebrations.

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Thorpe Park is already home to some of the most terrifying rides in the country, with turns and drops that will test even the most fearless riders, such as SAW – The Ride, Stealth, and The Swarm. On Fright Night, you’ll get the opportunity to ride in the dark — the twists and turns that you could previously see coming will now be obscured.

With the theme park in darkness, scares are lurking at each corner; the terrifying Scare Zones encompass your wildest fears, and twisted Scare Mazes feature live actors who are partial to chasing you through the labyrinth. There’s also captivating shows to sink your fangs into. So what are you waiting for? Grab your fellow thrill-seeking friends and family, and head down to Thorpe Park in Surrey.

Although the spooky season might seem a little while away, it’ll creep up on you before you know it, so be sure to book tickets as soon as you’re able. Currently you can book an annual pass for Thorpe Park, or you can purchase the Merlin Annual Pass, which will get you entry to Thorpe Park as well as a whole host of other attractions.

Merlin are currently having a huge sale on their annual and monthly tickets with the chance to save up to £60. Currently their annual pass has been reduced from £99 to £79, a saving of 20 per cent.

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You can also save on entry to Thorpe Park at Virgin Experience Days, with discounts on entry for groups of two, three or four.

Book annual passes and overnight stays at Thorpe Park

Buy the Merlin Annual Pass for £99 £79 at Merlin

Save on Thorpe Park group tickets at Virgin Experience Days

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What is Thorpe Park’s Fright Night?

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Thorpe Park Fright Night via Merlin Entertainment. Thorpe Park Fright Night via Merlin Entertainment

Fright Night is an annual event held at Thorpe Park that transports visitors to all things spooky. At this year’s event, park-goers will be tricked and treated to Scare Zones, free-flow zones which promise special effects and live actors to create a truly immersive atmosphere, and Scare Mazes: three indoor mazes with live actors, including a terrifying maze which is brand-new for 2023. There are also spooky shows, and the chance to ride the attractions after the sun has gone down.

Book annual passes and overnight stays at Thorpe Park

Buy the Merlin Annual Pass for £99 £79 at Merlin

Save on Thorpe Park group tickets at Virgin Experience Days

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When is Thorpe Park’s Fright Night 2023?

Fright Night at Thorpe Park is taking place right now, from Friday 6th October until Tuesday 31st October. You’ll have almost the whole month of October to round-up your most fearless friends and family and head on down to the theme park.

What time does Fright Night start at Thorpe Park?

Fright Night begins at 3pm each day between Friday 6th October and Tuesday 31st October. With the sun setting at around 6pm in October, this gives you a couple of hours to test your bravery in the daylight before seeing if you’re tough enough to survive the rides and Scare Zones in the darkness.

Book annual passes and overnight stays at Thorpe Park

Buy the Merlin Annual Pass for £99 £79 at Merlin

Save on Thorpe Park group tickets at Virgin Experience Days

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How to get Fright Night tickets 2024

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Thorpe Park Fright Night via Merlin Entertainment. Thorpe Park Fright Night via Merlin Entertainment

While tickets for Fright Night 2024 may not be on sale yet, we can give you some insight into how things looked back in 2023.

Fright Night entry tickets in 2023 were £39 if you pre-book or £64 on the day, and this ticket got you Thorpe Park entry from 10am, access to over 30 rides and attractions, as well as to Scare Zones and shows, plus Return Guarantee cover.

The Fright Night entry and Scare Mazes tickets were £63 when you pre-book or £88 on the day. These slightly more expensive tickets guarantee you all of the above attractions, plus entry to all three Scare Mazes.

Do you have to pay extra for Fright Night at Thorpe Park?

If you go down to the Thorpe Park Fright Night today, you’re sure of a big surprise, but the price of a ticket won’t be one of them. Each Fright Night ticket option comes with park entry, from 10am until 9pm, with the Fright Night spookiness beginning from 3pm.

Book annual passes and overnight stays at Thorpe Park

Buy the Merlin Annual Pass for £99 £79 at Merlin

Save on Thorpe Park group tickets at Virgin Experience Days

If you're planning on visiting a theme park this month, be sure to read our guides on how to get cheap Thorpe Park tickets, how to get cheap Alton Towers tickets, and how to get cheap Chessington World of Adventures tickets.

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