The event is held on a functional farm that operates as a pumpkin patch and harvest attraction during the daylight hours.
It frequently utilizes professional makeup artists to transform over 200 actors for the evening shifts.
Many of the mazes are constructed with permanent, year-round infrastructure designed to be re-themed for the annual event.
The park employs 'scare actors' who receive specialized training in immersion techniques and character performance.
The event has historically featured a 'Chopper Show' and live music alongside the scare mazes.
Some mazes incorporate 'secret' rooms or alternative paths that depend on participant interactions.
The site uses advanced light, sound, and smell-based sensory triggers to increase the intensity of the environments.
It is situated on the historic site of a working farm that has transitioned into a major agritourism destination.
Tulleys Shocktober Fest is an immersive horror-themed scream park located at Tulleys Farm in Crawley. The site transforms annually into a multi-sensory experience featuring a collection of high-production haunted houses and scare mazes. Each attraction utilizes professional actors, elaborate set designs, and theatrical special effects to create narrative-driven horror sequences. The park includes live entertainment stages, street theater roaming throughout the grounds, and various food stalls. It operates primarily as a seasonal night-time event during the autumn months. The venue consistently ranks as one of the largest and most awarded Halloween attractions in the United Kingdom. Visitors move between distinct themed zones, each with unique psychological and physical horror themes.
The main festival entrance area, which features elaborate themed lighting and set pieces.
Wear sturdy, comfortable footwear as the terrain includes uneven farm paths and outdoor walking surfaces.
Purchase tickets in advance to secure entry for specific dates, as sessions regularly reach capacity.
Check the official 'scare factor' ratings for each maze if you have specific phobias or sensitivities.
Do not wear open-toed shoes or heels, as the ground consists of mud, woodchips, and uneven grass.
Operates exclusively during the autumn season in the lead-up to Halloween; closed for the remainder of the year.
Strict no-touch policy for guests regarding actors; costumes or masks are typically prohibited for attendees.
