FAQs / Help
The entrance is located at the main gates of Holland Park on Kensington High Street. The queue will begin inside the main gates.
Please note that the event operates as a one-way experience. Visitors will enter through the main gates and leave from the exit at the top of Holland Park, at the end of the cycle path.
The Playful Park of Peculiar is open from 16:30 until 19:30 on Saturday 31 October 2026, with timed arrival slots available every 10 minutes.
The final entry slot is at 19:00.
Earlier sessions will be playful, welcoming, and particularly suited to families with younger children.
As daylight fades, the lighting, sound and performances will become a little darker and more atmospheric. The later sessions will remain fun and family-friendly, but there may be a little more Halloween mischief in the shadows.
Please arrive no earlier than five minutes before the time shown on your ticket.
Your booked arrival time is provided as a guide. Depending on visitor numbers, your actual entry may be slightly earlier or later than the time shown. Please be assured that everyone with a valid booking will be admitted.
You may experience a short period of queuing after arriving at the park.
We strongly recommend booking your free tickets online in advance to secure your preferred arrival time.
Subject to availability, a QR code will be displayed at the entrance gates to book on the day.
Yes. Please book a ticket for every adult and child attending as part of your family, party, or group. This helps us manage the number of visitors within the park safely.
Don’t worry if you are running a tad late. As long as you have a valid booking and arrive before the final entry time of 7pm, you will still be admitted.
Depending on visitor numbers when you arrive, you may need to wait a short time before entering.
No. You don’t need to print your ticket. Please have your booking confirmation email open and ready to show the event team when you arrive, displayed on your phone.
If you would like to add more people to your party, please make a separate booking for the additional tickets. Tickets are subject to availability, and every adult and child attending will need their own ticket.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your tickets through your DigiTickets account or contact the ticketing team using the ‘Email Us’ button at the bottom of this web-page. This will allow your places to be made available to another family.
The Playful Park of Peculiar is a walk-through experience lasting approximately 30 minutes.
There will be live performances, roaming characters and activities to enjoy along the route. You may also wish to spend a little longer in the final gathering area, where food and drink will be available.
Visitors will follow the lights along a one-way route through Holland Park, encountering curious characters, short live performances, illuminated installations, and peculiar photo opportunities.
You might meet a giant talking frog, marvel at the Circus of the Strange or encounter the Peculiar Sisters, Professor Popp, the Wandering Eyes and the Orbitor of Oddities.
Yes. The entire experience takes place outdoors in Holland Park.
Please check the weather forecast before attending and dress appropriately for the conditions. We recommend warm clothing and suitable footwear for walking through the park.
As an outdoor event, The Playful Park of Peculiar is expected to continue in normal autumn weather, including light rain. Please come prepared with suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.
If severe weather or other circumstances require any change to the event, ticket holders will be contacted using the details provided when booking.
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Dogs must remain on a controlled lead at all times. Owners are responsible for supervising their dogs and disposing of any waste appropriately.
Please be aware that the experience includes crowds, music, lighting, performers, and unusual characters, which may not be suitable for every dog.
Yes, food and drink stalls will be located near the end of the experience.
Please dispose of all food, drink containers, and other waste in the bins provided throughout the park. Please help our team by taking rubbish home with you.
The event route through Holland Park is accessible.
The accessible entrance and exit are located on the cycle path running down the right-hand side of Holland Park, approximately 35 metres from Kensington High Street.
Please speak to a member of the event team when you arrive if you require assistance.
There are no toilet facilities within Holland Park itself.
The nearest toilets are located at the Design Museum, which will also be open for Halloween activities that evening. Toilet facilities may also be available at participating retailers along Kensington High Street.
A First Aid tent will be located near the event entrance.
Security and event team members will be positioned throughout the experience. If you need help at any point, please speak to the nearest member of staff.
Yes. The Playful Park of Peculiar is a family-friendly Halloween experience.
Earlier sessions will be lighter, playful, and particularly suitable for younger families. Later sessions will become darker and more atmospheric as daylight fades, but the experience will remain family-friendly throughout.
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