Something peculiar is returning to Kensington this Halloween...

For one night only, Holland Park transforms into The Playful Park of Peculiar - a free, ticketed walk-through Halloween adventure filled with wonderfully strange characters, live performances, illuminated installations and unexpected encounters.

Book a free timed arrival slot, then make your way through a one-way journey of peculiar surprises and happenings.

Saturday 31 October 2026
4:30 - 7:30pm
Enter through the Holland Park Gates on Kensington High Street. W8 7RG

What to expect....

Along the way, you might awaken a giant talking frog, encounter the Circus of the Strange, meet the mysterious Peculiar Sisters and find Professor Popp creating giant bubbles. Keep your eyes peeled for the Wandering Eyes, the Orbitor of Odd and plenty more appearing where you least expect them. Discover short performances, playful interactions, illuminated creatures and peculiar photo opportunities as you make your way through the park.

At the end of your journey, enjoy themed food and drink, before heading out to discover more of Kensington’s Halloween.

Choose your time wisely... Earlier sessions will be playful and welcoming, and particularly suited to younger families. As daylight fades, the park will become darker and more atmospheric, still family-friendly, but with a little extra Halloween mischief.

The Halloween adventure doesn’t end at the park exit. Discover more Halloween activities at the Design Museum and explore Kensington’s surrounding streets for London’s most popular trick-or-treating and some of the area’s most extravagantly decorated homes. But be warned: when morning comes, the Playful Park will vanish once again, leaving only peculiar memories behind...

Saturday 31 October 2026 4:30 - 7:30pm. Enter through the Holland Park Gates on Kensington High Street. W8 7RG.