Watermouth Castle: Descend into Darkness 2025

Watermouth Castle & Theme Park
Available from 17 October 2025 to 1 November 2025

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Get tickets here to be truly spooked at Watermouth Castle's hair-raising Halloween scare event this October!

This Halloween, Watermouth Castle invites you to Descend Into Darkness, a terrifyingly immersive scare event that will test your courage, your nerves, and your ability to not scream like a banshee.

With live actors, twisted storylines, and five horrifying zones, this is not your average haunted house. It’s a full blown descent into madness, mystery, and monstrous mayhem.

Event details

  • Selected Nights: 17–18 Oct, 24–28 Oct, 30 Oct–1 Nov 2025
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Not suitable for under 12's or wheelchair users
  • All under 16's must be accompanied by an adult

Highlights of your descent into darkness:

  • Bad Barnyard: Where the pigs are grotesque, the chickens are possessed, and every squeal could be your last. It’s farmyard horror at its finest
  • The Z Factor: An outbreak has unleashed the undead. Can you dodge the infected and escape the zone before becoming zombie chow?
  • Cursed Forest: Ancient spirits stir in the woods. Twisted trees, ghostly whispers, and unseen predators await. You’re not walking through nature, you’re walking through nightmares
  • The Haunted Castle: Cobwebs, cursed animatronics, and a dungeon that’s anything but abandoned. Once the doors close, there’s no turning back
  • Carnival of Clowns: Step right up to the freak show! Feral clowns, rusted rides, and maniacal laughter echo through the fairground. One wrong turn and you’re part of the act!

Don't miss out on this truly epic event, get your tickets now and have them delivered instantly via email and SMS!

Location

Watermouth Castle

Berrynarbor,
Ilfracombe,
EX34 9SL
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How To Find Us

Address: A399, Ilfracombe EX34 9SL

What3Words: cloak.width.asserts

By Bus:

Filers Travel: Bus #301 from Ilfracombe or Combe Martin stops near Watermouth Castle entrance.

For timetables, telephone 0871 200 2233.

By Car:

Watermouth Castle is located on the main A399 coast road, midway between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin (Sat Nav reference: EX34 9SL). It is approximately three miles from Ilfracombe. 

From Barnstaple, take the B3230 to Ilfracombe and continue on the A399 towards Combe Martin. Watermouth Castle is on the right hand side.

There is a large car park, and all parking is free.

By Train:

The nearest railway station is Barnstaple. There is no direct bus, you will have to go via Ilfracombe and change for Combe Martin. Taxi's are also an option.

Facilities
  • Free parking
  • Toilets and accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing area
  • Dog-friendly - please follow the canine code!
  • First Aid
  • Gift Shop
  • Restaurants
More Info
Is Watermouth Castle for children and grown-ups?

Yes! All ages are welcome at Watermouth Castle and Theme Park, and there's something for everyone! Whether you're a young adventurer or an elder explorer, you'll have a great time discovering the tea rooms, museums, captivating views and amazing attractions.

Most rides are suitable for children ages 2 to 13 and will require an adult to accompany them. Watermouth Castle requests that you supervise children using the play area as well.

Is Watermouth Castle and Theme Park a dog-friendly day?

Canine companions are more than welcome at Watermouth, but owners are asked to follow the Castle Canine Code:

  • Only friendly, well-behaved best friends are allowed
  • Hydrate your puppy pal with water bowls placed around the site
  • Dog waste disposal bags are also available
  • Pooches and their owners must behave responsibly and respectfully
  • No dogs listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act are permitted (Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa and XL Bullies)

Dogs will not be permitted in the following areas as they are deemed unsuitable:

  • The Dungeon Labyrinth
  • Any rides or play areas
  • Food and drink areas
  • Grassed seating areas

 

Is Watermouth Castle and Theme Park wheelchair accessible?

Not all of the site is accessible due to the natural topology - some places are quite steep - but overall, yes, Watermouth Castle have designed a special route for wheelchair users. All pathways are tarmac, and a portion of the Castle and Gardens are accessible. 

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