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FEAR Scream Park 2026 at Avon Valley Adventure Park

9 - 31 October 2026, selected dates

Get ready for #ABloodyGoodNight this October as the award-winning FEAR Scream Park returns to Avon Valley Adventure Park in Keynsham, between Bristol and Bath.

Awarded the title of UK’s Best Scream Park, FEAR returns for its 2026 season from 9 October for just 12 nights, bringing an adrenaline-fuelled combination of immersive horror, live entertainment and terrifying scare attractions to the South West.

Visitors can take on five award-winning scare attractions - X4, VITA NOVA, Malefica, The Core and Seeds of Evil - alongside three extraordinary FEAR Experiences, including the brand-new The Autopsy for 2026.

Beyond the scare attractions, the park comes alive with street theatre, immersive worlds, fire and laser shows, dance performances, aerial artists and the spectacular opening and closing Scaremony. Themed food, drinks and cocktails, hidden bars, thrill rides and iconic street entertainment add to the experience, ensuring that nowhere feels completely safe.

Stidham Village and The Republic of England

FEAR Scream Park is divided into immersive worlds, each with its own characters, stories and sinister secrets.

Stidham Village, home to Seeds of Evil and Malefica, was once a peaceful rural community. Now shrouded in shadow and dread, the village has fallen under the Curse of the Blood Moon - a sinister force that twists the land, awakens ancient evils and unleashes horrors from which there may be no escape.

Elsewhere lies The Republic of England, a dystopian world forged in the ashes of rebellion and ruled with an iron fist by the New World Order. In this fractured future, society has been rebuilt, memories are erased and resistance is crushed - although a spark of defiance still burns beneath the surface.

Within this unsettling world visitors will discover The Core, X4 and VITA NOVA, three experiences forming part of FEAR's dystopian storyline.

Five scare attractions

X4

Part of The Republic of England, X4 plunges visitors into the unsettling world of the New World Order, where they will have to face what awaits within this dystopian future.

VITA NOVA

VITA NOVA continues the story of The Republic of England, taking visitors deeper into a society where control, conformity and the New World Order dominate.

The Core

The Core completes the trio of attractions found within The Republic of England, immersing visitors further into FEAR's sinister dystopian world.

Seeds of Evil

Deep within Stidham Village, visitors will discover Seeds of Evil, where the community's harvest celebrations have taken a horrifying turn and something sinister has taken root.

Malefica

Stidham Village's dark secrets continue in Malefica, where visitors enter a disturbing world shaped by the Curse of the Blood Moon and the evil that has taken hold of the village.

Extraordinary FEAR Experiences

As well as the five main scare attractions, visitors can take their night of horror even further with three extraordinary experiences.

Lock N' Load

Lock N' Load is a video-game-style live-action survival challenge in which players must work together to defend a military base under siege.

Designed as an intense team-based experience, Lock N' Load offers a different kind of adventure within the wider FEAR universe.

This is an add-on experience and is not included with standard admission unless specified within the chosen ticket package.

Brave It Alone

No friends. No backup. Just terror.

Brave It Alone challenges visitors to tackle one of FEAR's legendary scare attractions completely by themselves, offering an even more intense version of the experience for those willing to test their nerve.

Only 10 Brave It Alone tickets per maze, per night are available. Tickets can only be purchased inside the park and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Autopsy - new for 2026

Brand new for Halloween 2026, The Autopsy introduces a theatrical horror experience to FEAR Scream Park.

Set in the aftermath of the shocking events of The Exorcism, the body of 17-year-old Evelyn Grace has finally been recovered. With no obvious cause of death and evidence that defies conventional explanation, what should be a routine post-mortem examination quickly descends into something far more disturbing.

The experience combines immersive theatre and horror storytelling to place audiences at the centre of the unfolding investigation.

Live entertainment

The scares don't stop when visitors leave the mazes. Throughout the evening, FEAR Scream Park is filled with live entertainment and roaming performers, including:

• Street theatre and iconic street entertainment
• Immersive themed worlds
• Fire shows
• Laser shows
• Dance performances
• Opening and closing Scaremonies
• Fire and aerial artists
• Thrill rides
• Themed food, drinks and cocktails
• Hidden bars

With characters and entertainment appearing throughout the park, visitors should expect the unexpected wherever they go.

Tickets

Tickets for FEAR Scream Park 2026 are on sale now.

A range of ticket options is available, from entry to the event's entertainment areas to packages incorporating the five main scare attractions and Fast Track access.

Additional experiences, including Lock N' Load and Brave It Alone, may carry an additional charge or have separate booking arrangements.

Advance booking is strongly recommended, particularly for Friday and Saturday nights and dates closer to Halloween.

Age restrictions

FEAR Scream Park is strictly for visitors aged 16 and over.

Anyone under the age of 16 will not be granted entry, even when accompanied by an adult.

Visitors should be prepared to provide proof of age. Accepted identification includes a passport, provisional or full driving licence, national identity card or birth certificate.

Younger visitors looking for a Halloween experience at Avon Valley Adventure Park can instead discover FEARless, an adapted scare experience aimed at under-16s.

Accessibility

FEAR Scream Park takes place across Avon Valley Adventure Park, with the main event site accessible to wheelchair users, although visitors should be aware that some areas have gravel or uneven outdoor surfaces.

Due to their design and the nature of the experience, the scare attractions themselves may have additional accessibility restrictions.

The event makes extensive use of flashing and strobe lighting, smoke and atmospheric effects, darkness, loud and sudden noises, confined spaces, strong smells and live scare actors. Visitors with sensory sensitivities, medical conditions or specific access requirements are advised to check the attraction's latest accessibility information before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is FEAR Scream Park 2026?

FEAR Scream Park opens on 9 October 2026 and runs for just 12 selected nights throughout October, culminating on Halloween.

Where is FEAR Scream Park?

FEAR Scream Park takes place at Avon Valley Adventure Park in Keynsham, located between Bristol and Bath in the South West of England.

What scare attractions are at FEAR Scream Park 2026?

There are five main scare attractions for 2026: X4, VITA NOVA, Malefica, The Core and Seeds of Evil.

Visitors can also discover additional FEAR Experiences including Lock N' Load, Brave It Alone and the brand-new The Autopsy.

Is FEAR Scream Park suitable for children?

No. FEAR Scream Park is strictly for visitors aged 16 and over, and under-16s cannot enter even when accompanied by an adult.

A separate FEARless event is available for younger visitors.

Do visitors need ID for FEAR Scream Park?

Visitors may be asked to provide proof of age. Accepted forms of identification include a passport, provisional or full driving licence, national identity card or birth certificate.

Is FEAR Scream Park scary?

Yes. FEAR Scream Park is specifically designed as an intense immersive horror experience. Visitors can expect live scare actors, sudden scares, darkness, confined spaces, loud noises, flashing and strobe lighting, smoke effects and other sensory experiences.

What else is there to do besides the scare mazes?

FEAR Scream Park offers much more than its five scare attractions. Visitors can experience street theatre, immersive worlds, fire and laser shows, dance performances, fire and aerial artists, opening and closing Scaremonies, thrill rides and street entertainment. There are also themed food and drink options, cocktails and hidden bars to discover throughout the park.

What is new at FEAR Scream Park for 2026?

The Autopsy is a new theatrical horror experience for 2026. Set following the events of The Exorcism, it centres on the mysterious death and post-mortem examination of 17-year-old Evelyn Grace.

What should visitors wear?

As parts of FEAR Scream Park take place outdoors, visitors should wear practical footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather. Ground conditions may become wet or muddy during October.

Where can visitors find a map of FEAR Scream Park?

A full map is available on the official FEAR Scream Park website, showing the different themed areas, attractions and facilities around the event.