Scarefest

Between: 31st October 2025 - 2nd November 2025 Location: Gilwell Park Sections: Scouts, Explorer Scouts, National
Please ask your Scout or Explorer leader about attending this event and they should sign up here: Scarefest 2025 – Expression of interest form

One of Scout Adventures most popular events makes a return to Gilwell Park from Friday 31st October to Sunday 2nd November 2025. Spectacular activities that get spooky when the sun goes down, fantastic fireworks and horror mazes make this a weekend Scouts and Explorers won’t want to miss.

By day, your group will get the chance to take part in a spectacular range of activities. By night, it gets spooky once the sun goes down. Expect horror mazes, some of the best fireworks in the country, light displays and some very spooky surprises. Event merchandise will be available to purchase from the Scouts Stores portal in 2025.

Online bookings open in February 2025. Complete our expression of interest form below and we’ll be in contact with more information about the event, including how to secure your ticket.

What? Weekend event
When? Friday 31st October to Sunday 2nd November 2025
Who for? Scouts, Explorers and their Leaders

Gilwell Park

Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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