Freaky Fun Zone
Alton Towers' frightfully funny fivesome make the Freaky Funzone their home each halloween.
Franklyn often takes the helm at the Funzone, but he's joined by all of his friends - Gretyl the Witch, Phil the mummy, Skelvin the skelton and Patch the pumpkin. Throughout Scarfest they will be hosting a variety of attractions from the event arena at the foot of Towers Street.
When not of stage the Freaky Five can also be found meeting and greeting their young friends or lending a hand in the judging of the park's daily Halloween Costume Competition.
Attraction History
As construction for Cbeebies Land got under way in 2013, Franklyn moved out of his Freaky Farm and across the park to Fountain Square to the new Freaky Fun Zone. The relocation also brought the Trick or Treat Stage into the heart of the Fun Zone bringing all the attractions much closer together.
No attractions were lost during the move from the farm but a couple were rebooted, with the Freaky Farm Talks becoming Patch's Brilliant Bug Barn and the Creepy Pottery Barn becoming Patch's Pottery Painting.
After two years in Fountain Square, for the 2015 Scarefest the Fun Zone was moved to a more prominent position at the foot of Towers Street. As part of the move both the Bug Barn and Pottery Painting were removed from the line up.
Over the years the Funzone has moved back and forth between Towers Street and Fountain Square, with various attractions coming and going. In 2018 the area's signature Trick or Treat Stage was retired and the Fun Zone shows moved onto a much larger stage, shared with the other Scarefest entertainment. Currently the Funzone has returned to Towers Street, as part of the park's temporary event space on the front lawns.
Phil's Halloween Dance Party
(2021 onwards)
Guests are invited to join Phil as he hosted his very own Graveyard Bash!
Patch’s Trick or Treat Party
(2011 onwards)
The invites have been sent out and Patch is looking forward to a spooktastic Halloween party. With a little help from his friends it is sure to be a graveyard smash!
Skelvin's Spooky Storytime
(2011 - 2020)
Skelvin’s getting ready for Halloween but needs to choose his costume for the big day. Perhaps he can find some inspiration in one of his favourite stories.
Gretyl's Spell School
(2018 - 2020)
Fire up the cauldron and get your wand at the ready, as Gretyl the Witch opens up her classroom to teach budding spell-slingers the tricks of her trade.
Phil & Franklyn's Ghoulish Games
(2018 - 2020)
What Halloween get together is complete without a party game or two? Join Phil and Franklyn on the main stage as they invite young guests to take part in some spooky games.
Freaky Funk Squad
(2018)
Dr. Victor Henry Stein has arrived at the resort this Scarefest and his first experiment has seen the Freaky Five turned into their human counterparts and taking to the stage in this live music show.
Trick or Treat Stage
(2007 - 2017)
You are guaranteed a treat no matter which of the shows you catch on the Trick or Treat Stage...
Phil and Franklyn’s Ghoul School
(2012 - 2017)
If you've ever wanted to become an expert in scares then today is your lucky day! Enroll in Ghoul School and Phil and Franklyn will teach you everything they know.
Patch's Brilliant Bug Barn
(2013 - 2014)
Patch brings out his collection of brilliant bugs and let's all of his friends get up close and personal with a barnload of weird and wonderful beasties.
Patch's Pottery Painting
(2013 - 2014)
Patch loves getting creative and hopes you do too as he offers the chance to paint your own pot in the spookiest design you can.