It may only be the start of August but preparations for Halloween are already upon us.

Dreamland will once again be transformed into the spookiest park in Kent when Screamland returns to Margate - and features a brand new maze to explore.

The park has teamed up with movie company Hammer Films giving visitors the chance to explore the legendary Bray Studios - but rumour has it the place is haunted.

The Woman in Black has been spotted lurking around the park ready to spread her terrible curse.

Visitors will be scared more than ever before as the darker side of Dreamland comes out with a host of macabre characters and terrifying mazes, park managers say.

Screamland opens on Friday October 18 and will run on various nights during the following fortnight - October 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and November 1 - from 6pm to 11pm.

Tickets for the chilling, thrilling and horrifying experience go on sale tomorrow.

Early bird tickets - including access to all the scare mazes and unlimited rides - will be available from 10am on Friday starting at £20.

There are also ride only tickets for those wanting to soak up the atmosphere but not wanting to get a fright in the mazes.

Scare mazes are rated 12A and no visitors under 16 can enter without an adult.

The park will be hosting a family friendly mini spook event for youngsters who still want to get involved with the Halloween season.

The Get Spooked event will happen every day during Halloween half term.

For ticket details visit the Dreamland website.

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