Are you ready for some fun at Halloween HQ? This October half term, grab the kids and join London’s best known Halloween Trick or Treat Trail. Explore areas of Covent Garden and Seven Dials you may never have been to before, test your observation skills, and learn some fun facts before arriving back at Halloween HQ for party time!
What happens at Halloween HQ? Well… plenty! Treats for kids on arrival for completing the trail, Halloween activities, outdoor games, seasonal photo ops, unlimited hot and cold drinks for kids and adults, all set to a backdrop of Halloween hits so you can have a little boogie if you wish! All of this, plus the Halloween trail is included in each Child Entry ticket, £12 each (plus eventbrite fee). Adults go FREE!
When is this spooky Halloween trick or treat trail?
The trail is on Saturday 31st October 2026 between 11am – 5pm. You can do the trail at your own pace within this time. Collect your printed trail (yes printed, no digital screens for this one!) from the first stop anytime between 11am – 2pm, this gives you plenty of time to complete the trail before heading to the after party. Only trail holders can follow the route, claim the goodies and enter the party at Halloween HQ!
It’s a day out for you and your mini ghouls to explore Covent Garden, bag some treats, and boogie to the Monster Mash!
There’s also a photo competition!
Want to be the pick of the patch? You could win this years Halloween trick or treat trail photo competition. All you need to do is submit your photo(s) taken during the trick or treat trail via Instagram. Full details on how to enter will be on the trail. Here’s some inspiration from previous years…
How good is the trail?
The route is updated each year to keep it fresh for returning ghouls! Here are some reviews from those who dared to take on the Halloween trick or treat trail…
Hi! I just wanted to tell you that we did your Halloween trail today and it was amazing! I’ve done
Halloween activities throughout central London with the kids every day this week and yours was by far the best. Everything was stellar- the layout of the map and boxes, the spooky trivia, the trail and, of course, the treats. I learned so much about the area- who knew there was a police museum there?? I’ve never actually walked through the area before. I’ve always just gone to the market and left. It was a real treat to be able to wander the streets and alleys and take in the scene with three kids occupied and laughing and looking for the next thing. I’m sure that took a lot of time to put together and I really appreciate it. I know a ton of other people did too by the amount of families I saw wandering around in costume. I even saw some people had laminated each page of the trail! Thanks! – Lori
It was amazing thank you! It was our 3rd year coming and still you manage to change the trail so we adults can have fun learning something new too Thank you! – Romi
Hi, I just wanted to say thank you so much for the Halloween trail. We did it with my 3 year old today – he had a brilliant time and despite living in London for 13 years we discovered some places we’ve never seen before. Thank you so much! – Sarah
After doing it last year this was definitely on the list to do again this year. – Amanda
Hi, me and my little family did the Halloween trail today and loved it! I hope it’s been a great success, we saw lots of other families taking part and all enjoying themselves. – Sarah
Thank you very much for this Halloween trial it was amazing, my little one absolutely loved it! – Phoebe
We had a brilliant time on the trail today – so many wonderful treats! Thank you! – Min
We went to do the trail today. It was lovely and very fun as expected! The kids were having a lot of fun! They were so excited as they remember how great it was last year and this year was as great! Massive thank to you for organizing such a cool , fun activities like this! – Wipawee_ou
Frequently asked questions
How long does the trail take?
The trail takes approximately 1 hour to complete. It depends how long you stay at each stop, and if you take part in any activities along the way. You are welcome to spend as much time as you wish at Halloween HQ (the final stop).
What happens at Halloween HQ?
Well… plenty! Halloween activities for kids, outdoor games, treats for kids on arrival back from completing the trial, seasonal photo ops, unlimited hot and cold drinks for kids and adults, all set to a backdrop of Halloween hits so you can have a little boogie if you wish! All of this, plus the Halloween trail is included in the ticket.
Is the trail step free?
The trail is predominantly step free. Some stores may have a step on entry.
Are there toilets along the way?
We have noted where there is a toilet along the route. You must pay to enter. There are no accessible toilets enroute. However, the Royal Opera House has accessible toilets – please ask permission to use them. The first and last stop on the route has an accessible toilet.
What if the treats run out?
Each child arriving at the final stop – Halloween HQ – will be guaranteed a treat as part of their ticket.
Along the route itself, each contributor will be providing 1 x treat to children taking part in the trail. These are available while stocks last.
Tip: We also recommend adults take some back up treats, just in case a store does run out, they can give their child a treat if they wish.
Whilst the treats are a great add-on throughout the trail, the trail route itself and Halloween HQ is the main family activity, so you will enjoy yourselves regardless.