Halloween is just around the corner! The nights are getting longer, and the London weather is getting colder, which means it’s time to start planning a perfect ‘Hallo-week’ in the city. Paddington’s Merchant Square is getting ready for its annual Halloween celebration, and it’s going to be bigger and spookier than ever before. Head start a memorable journey by booking an exceptionally comfortable stay at the luxurious Queens Park Hotel in the heart of London. Enjoy a bit of everything from a pumpkin carving competition to an outdoor cinema screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas, at this ghoulishly good event!
Highlights of the Event
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A Pumpkin Carving Competition
Put your carving skills to the test and enter Merchant Square’s pumpkin carving competition. Don’t hesitate to indulge in some healthy competition because there will be some excellent prizes available! This includes free family tickets to the Warner Brothers Studio tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.
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Outdoor Cinema Screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this classic Halloween movie with a free outdoor movie screening experience, moments away from your family accommodation in London. Enjoy a spooky family movie day out, with the fresh breeze touching your hair and a mesmerising view of the blue sky above you.
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Merchant Scare
This year, Paddington Basin’s Merchant Square will be transformed into Merchant Scare, with over 350 pumpkins glistening in the eerie light around the fountain maze. Get ready for a chilling experience as you wander through this spooky display full of surprises!
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The Instagram Challenge
Take your most creative photo with the spectacular Halloween display here and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #MerchantScare for a chance to win a gift card for a two-hour GoBoat ride in the city!
Some More Activities to Indulge in
Merchant Square is a canal-side hidden gem in Paddington. In addition to the world-class Halloween event, it’s a haven for relaxing activities that you can indulge in to take a break from the city life’s hustle and bustle. Enjoy the creative Fountain Maze, get across the Paddington Basin with the Fan Bridge, and take some time to rejuvenate at the Floating Pocket Park, an oasis of calm, tucked away in one of the bustling areas of London. Also, if you haven’t tried your hand at Paddleboarding, you can try that too at Merchant Square.
How to Get Here?
The vibrant Merchant Square is just a short walk away from your luxe hotel near Paddington London. It is easily accessible by public transport and the nearest underground station is Paddington Station. Also, the Paddington Station has an exit that will directly take you to Merchant Square through a footbridge. You can also opt for a bus to Merchant Square, with the 27, 36, 72, 205, 414, and 436 buses all stopping nearby.
Merchant Square’s Halloween celebration from 25th October to 31st October is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. With so many spooktacular activities to enjoy here, you’re in for a real treat this season! So, mark your calendars, put on your best costume and head to Merchant Square for a Halloween night you’ll never forget.
