Alton Towers Resort has confirmed two brand new attractions for thrillseekers that will open in the park in September. Theme park visitors will be able to step into a new live action scare maze called The Edge of the Forest along with a new scare zone dubbed Dark Hollow, which will plunge visitors deeper into the world of the iconic TH13TEEN ride.

The scare maze is set deep within the eerie Dark Forest and those brave enough 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. As well as the new maze, visitors to Alton Towers can also explore the Dark Hollow scare zone, where 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. 

The two new attractions form part of Alton Towers Resort’s Scarefest 2025 lineup and will open to visitors from September 27 for six weeks.

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.”

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

This includes the Altonville Mine Tours where visitors can 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 spooky walk-through experience where you can knock on doors along Spooky Avenue and into the Witchy Woods.

Families can also look forward to the return of Amigos in the Afterlife. Set in a world of colour and festivity, the celebration inspired by Dia de los Muertos sees cheerful spirits guide visitors 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.

Scarefest 2025 kicks off on Saturday, September 27, and is available to book online for the weekends of October 3-5, October 10-12, October 17 and November 2.