Deputy Showbiz Editor Jess Phillips stepped into a real-life horror movie at Farmaggedon in Ormskirk, one of England's hidden gems. The attraction offers thriller fans the chance to star in their own immersive horror experience across five themed mazes, tackling everything from crazed backwoods axe murderers to a gory butcher workshop where visitors are the meal.
Despite having lived just up the road from Farmaggedon for most of her life, 2026 was the first time Phillips dared to scare herself silly there. With friends as emotional support hands to hold, she headed to Farmer Ted's Adventure Farm, which through the day is a family day out complete with a Shaun the Sheep fun park. In October, the entire farm transforms into a Halloween haven, celebrating 20 years of scares in 2026.
The Beast of Terror and Hellucination
First up is The Beast of Terror maze, the oldest at Farmaggedon, reimagined every year by Mark Edwards and his team. Stepping into a labyrinth of crypts, caverns and woodland scenes, Phillips got more than she bargained for, noting the amount of animatronics and mechanical ghoulies jumping out, alongside seasoned scare actors with incredible special effects in the make-up department.
Actors roam around ready to snap pictures with guests or blow airhorns in their ears. Visitors can witness Terrifier's Art the Clown having a dance-off with a zombified Michael Jackson doing the moonwalk, while a live DJ parties in the background. As Phillips puts it, the only thing to expect at Farmaggedon is the unexpected.
Hellucination is another standout maze. In a unique twist, visitors don 3D glasses before entering, so the UV paint on the floor and walls seems to leap out. Actors are clad in bright UV colours, and visitors must watch their step while navigating twisting corridors and walkways. The highlight is the vortex tunnel, which makes it very difficult to walk in a straight line.
The Facility and Ticket Prices
While Meat Locker and Maze of Death are somewhat more conventional, The Facility stands out as one of the most immersive mazes of the night. Visitors are invited into a zombie-ridden facility, with the first task being to shoot paintballs at live actors running at them while flames erupt from barrels around the perimeter. Inside, zombie nurses and patients claw at visitors from metal beds.
Tickets for the original four scare houses (Meat Locker, Maze of Death, Hellucination and Beast of Terror) start at £29 per person, while all five start at £40 per person. A fast pass for all five mazes starts at £47. The rides – a waltzer, a twister and a Miami – are priced at £6 per person per ride, and themed merchandise including T-shirts, hats, stickers and hoodies is available near the entrance.
Beyond the scares, Farmaggedon offers carnival rides, street food, and opportunities to dance and soak up the atmosphere. Phillips concludes that she is not surprised the attraction has been going for two decades, praising the thought put into each scare house and noting it beats out many similar horror experiences in the area. She is already looking forward to next year.
