Alton Towers Resort unveils two terrifying new attractions for Scarefest 2025

Alton Towers Resort has today revealed the latest additions to its iconic Scarefest lineup, including what’s being described as its most chilling scare maze to date. 

The brand new scare maze has been revealed as The Edge of the Forest, while the new outside scare zone - Dark Hollow - expands on the world of the iconic rollercoaster TH13TEEN. 

Brave thrill-seekers will be able to take on the two new attractions from 27th September 2025.

Daring guests can brave The Edge of the Forest, a live-action scare maze set deep in the eerie Dark Forest. Those who dare to enter will be stalked by horrifying tree-like creatures and plagued by a mysterious presence known only as the Leshwall - a spirit said to twist the trees and infiltrate your mind.

Those brave enough to ignore the warnings of the Leshwall and step inside the Dark Forest can experience the new scare maze.

A new scare zone for 2025, Dark Hollow, a free-flowing outdoor scare zone, plunges visitors further into the expanding world of TH13TEEN. In this haunting extension of the Dark Forest, a chilling presence watches from the shadows, luring thrill-seekers deeper into its grasp.

Here, they must uncover the truth behind sightings of “The Twisted” - forest-born creatures believed to punish those who disturb the natural order. Rooted in TH13TEEN lore, Dark Hollow brings the forest mythology to life like never before.

As part of the 2025 Scarefest lineup, Alton Towers Resort has announced several much-loved attractions will be making a return. 

Guests can once again brave the Altonville Mine Tours, descend into the unnerving depths of the COMPOUND scare maze - first introduced in 2024 - and wander through the eerie atmosphere of the Burial Ground scare zone.

For younger visitors, Trick O' Treat Town with HARIBO and MAOAM offers a delightfully spooky walk-through experience where visitors knock on doors along Spooky Avenue and into the Witchy Woods.  Along the way, there’s the promise of sweet treats, but also a fair share of playful tricks.

Families can look forward to the return of Amigos in the Afterlife, which offers a vibrant celebration inspired by Dia de los Muertos. Set in a world of colour and festivity, families will be guided by cheerful spirits on a quest to find their way back to the land of the living.

As night falls, guests can take on the Resort’s world-class rollercoasters in darkness - including Wicker Man, Oblivion, and new for 2025, Toxicator - as part of rides in the dark. There are over 40 different rides and attractions to visit at night during Scarefest.

Scarefest 2025 kicks off on 27th-28th September, for six weeks and is available to book for the following weekends: 3rd-5th October, 10th-12th October, 17th October-2nd November.

To book tickets to be among the very first to experience the terrifying new  scare maze visit https://www.altontowers.com/explore/events/scarefest/

Bianca Sammut, Vice President of Alton Towers Resort, said, “At Alton Towers Resort, we're always raising the bar for thrills and our latest scare attractions, The Edge of the Forest and Dark Hollow, are no exception.

“The new scare maze and scare zone bring the twists of the Dark Forest to life in terrifying new ways and we can’t wait to see brave fans take it on during Scarefest 2025.”

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Alton Towers Resort unveils two terrifying new attractions for Scarefest 2025 - created 2.9.25