Thorpe Park's Fright Nights has returned for its 25th anniversary, and the new maze, Tenement, is already being hailed as the most terrifying and immersive attraction yet. Set in an abandoned care home with complete electrical failure, visitors navigate the pitch-black maze with a torch that has been programmed to flicker, turn off, and change brightness, timed by the Thorpe Park team to maximize the scare factor.
A New Level of Fear: The Tenement Maze
Ollie Leitelmayer, a reporter who has attended numerous scare events over the years, from killer clowns to haunted dolls, admitted that it takes a lot to make him jump these days. However, stepping into Tenement had him jumping out of his skin. He described feeling like he was playing a horror video game, searching around the room with a tiny flashlight, only to let out the loudest scream as an actor ran towards him from a dark corner.
Unlike a standard torch, the one provided in Tenement is specially programmed to flicker and change brightness as you move, ensuring the scariest experience possible for guests. According to Leitelmayer, this innovative approach worked perfectly, making Tenement Thorpe Park's most terrifying and immersive attraction yet.
Returning Mazes and Classic Thrills
In addition to Tenement, three scare mazes have returned from previous years: Survival Games, an intense attraction where actors can touch you and split you from your group; Trailers, which takes guests inside their favourite horror movies, set in an abandoned cinema; and Stitches, which takes place in a toy shop, where you'll encounter creatures that are more creepy than cuddly. Leitelmayer's favourite of the three returning mazes is Stitches.
For those who prefer not to brave the scare mazes, all of Thorpe Park's normal rides and attractions are available. Plummeting down the park's biggest rollercoaster, Hyperia, in the dark is an experience that all adrenaline junkies should try, according to Leitelmayer.
Ticket Information and Dates
Fright Nights returns to Thorpe Park in Surrey on selected dates from Friday, 2 October until Sunday, 1 November 2026. Tickets are available online through Thorpe Park, with prices starting at £39 per person for entry. If you want access to the scare mazes, prices start at £71 online. Buying at the gate is more expensive, with standard entry from £66 and tickets including the scare mazes from £98.
To book, visit the Thorpe Park Fright Nights ticket page and select your chosen Fright Nights date. With the event running on selected dates only, Londoners planning a Halloween night at Thorpe Park should check the available dates before travelling.
