Dare you take your seat with the Vile family?

By the Editorial Team · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Alton Towers Resort has opened its Scarefest 2026 event, introducing the new "Dine with the Dead" interactive dinner where guests engage with a 300-year-old fictional family through a theatrical, multi-stage experience. This immersive approach, alongside other offerings like a VIP behind-the-scenes tour and ghost hunts, aims to deepen visitor involvement and runs through November 1.

Alton Towers Resort has launched its Scarefest 2026 event, featuring a range of Halloween-themed experiences designed to immerse visitors in a series of chilling encounters. Among the new attractions is "Dine with the Dead," an interactive dinner event centered around the fictional Vile family, who are celebrating 300 years of marriage. The evening unfolds through an elegant cocktail reception, a three-course meal, and an afterparty—each stage incorporating live performances and unexpected moments aimed at engaging guests directly in the storyline.

Participants will encounter Lord Vincent and Lady Lucinda Vile alongside other mysterious characters, with the event encouraging attendees to assume active roles in the evolving narrative. The resort markets the experience as more than mere observation, emphasizing the participatory element in this uniquely theatrical setting. Pricing for "Dine with the Dead" starts at £69 per person.

In addition to the dinner event, Scarefest 2026 includes other themed offerings. A VIP option allows guests to take a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Final Exhibit scare attraction. This experience provides a lights-on walkthrough, granting a new perspective on the attraction and access to exclusive commentary on its creative development and storyline.

Returning this year is the Alton Towers Ghost Tour, conducted within the Grade II-listed Towers building. This 60-minute ghost hunt uses professional paranormal detection equipment to explore the historic ruins. The tour is designed to add an extra layer of eerie excitement for visitors interested in the location’s haunted reputation.

Scarefest 2026 officially began on September 26 and runs through November 1. Howard Ebison, vice-president of Alton Towers Resort, described "Dine with the Dead" as offering guests a novel experience by placing them at the center of the event’s spooky narrative, rather than as passive spectators.

Tickets and further details about the full range of Scarefest 2026 events are available on the Alton Towers website.

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