After Dark

IN 2019, GET READY TO EXPERIENCE DRIFFIELD SHOWGROUND LIKE NEVER BEFORE. #AREYOUREADY

Close your curtains and make sure your doors are locked! Frightening fun has been guaranteed in Driffield for Halloween 2019 as we prepare to unleash a brand-new event. Get ready to experience the Driffield Showground “after dark” with three live action scare mazes across two thrilling nights of spooks, scares and live entertainment. Tickets are priced at £12 each, they are limited and they are available online and in advance only.
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The three scare mazes lined up to take centre stage in 2019 will be: The Convent, Outpost 42 and Old Stinker.

Outpost 42: Deep within secret Government test installation Outpost 42, a biological & chemical test has just taken a sinister turn for the worse. A young test victim has been subjected to a lethal experiment & is now INFECTED with a lethal virus.

The doors have been sealed, the outpost has been locked down.

The test victim…

has escaped.

The Convent: Take a trip back in time, deep into the woods on October 28th, 1902. Witness the final hours of the Nuns of St Mary’s and the insidious exorcism of 12 year old “Roland Doe”, an exorcism that was about to go very, very wrong.

Old Stinker: This half-man, half-wolf like creature, famed for its foul breath and devil-like red eyes is said to roam the East Yorkshire Countryside. Rumour has it that if you hear the chilling howls of the creature during the night, then you won’t live to see the dawn. It has been spotted several times over the years, with the most recent sighting being just two years ago where a truck driver claimed his vehicle was attacked by a “corpse-breathed werewolf”.

This was the last reported sighting of this hideous creature,

…until now.

Now. you will find it hidden within an old factory.

Lying in wait.

It knows you are here.

It could smell you as soon as you opened the door.
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The weekend will also feature a funfair, roaming characters, street food, live music, pumpkin carving and street entertainment in the form of stilt walkers and fire breathers. Thrill seekers looking for something a little more ‘hands on’ will be able to get up close and personal with all manner of reptiles, snakes and other creepy crawlies in the interactive “Reptile House”.

If you’re still shaking after surviving all of this, then it’s time to pull up a chair and relax in the “Devils Nest” with live entertainment and a strong drink to steady your nerves!

Tickets are split into five time zones, you can select which time you would like when booking.

6pm – 6:30pm
6:30pm – 7pm
7pm – 7:30pm
7:30pm – 8:00pm
8pm – 8:30pm

You will need to arrive onsite within your time zone and then do the three attractions in any order, you are then free to stay within the event until closing at 11:00pm.
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FAQ’s

How much does it cost?
Tickets are priced at £12 each and are available online and in advance only, limited tickets are available and no tickets will be sold on the night.

How long will it take?
Please allow at least one and a half hours to do all three attractions, allowing time for queuing at certain times. Allow extra time for the live street entertainment which will be happening throughout each evening, there will also be street food and a bar to calm your nerves.

Are dogs allowed?
No, this event is unsuitable for dogs.

Will I need a torch?
No, there will be plenty of lighting outside and each maze has been designed with your safety in mind, so you will not require a torch.

Can I stay with my friends?
Visitors will be divided into groups of 8 or less to enter each attraction and groups are advised to stay together throughout.

What should I wear?
After Dark is held both outdoors and within buildings and marquees on the Showground. The 3 Mazes are undercover however if the weather is wet a waterproof coat may be needed. The ground can be uneven and rough in places, so please wear suitable footwear. in!!

Can we dress up?
Yes! We would encourage all our visitors to dress up. Please note that you will be asked to remove full face masks, no weapons or replica weapons of any kind will be permitted at this event.

What if it rains?
After Dark will take place whatever the weather, all three attractions are undercover, but you may need to queue outdoors, the street entertainment and street food is located outside, the bar is inside.

What if I am too frightened?
If at any point you find the horror too much, all you have to do is notify the nearest actor and you will be escorted back to the public area. This event has been designed to be scary, no refunds will be offered if you decide it is not for you on the evening.

Are children allowed?
We do not feel that this event is suitable for under 14s, we know you will know your children better than us, so we will leave this up to you to decide. You have been warned. We do not enforce this rating but all under 16s are expected to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

This event has been designed to be scary, no refunds will be offered if you decide it is not for you on the evening.

What if I have a medical condition?
This event has been designed to be frightening and uses Intense audio, strobe lighting, smoke & special effects along with sudden actions from the actors to scare you. Therefore, we do not advise expectant mothers, anyone with a heart or respiratory condition, sufferers of seizures, asthma, epilepsy, claustrophobia, anxiety, high blood pressure or anyone that is easily frightened to enter this attraction. Again, you have been warned.

What special effects will be used?
From the onset and throughout each attraction you will experience Intense audio, strobe lighting, low visibility, smoke & special effects and sudden actions from the actors. The grass within this attraction may be uneven so please do not run and take extra care whilst making your way through.