Thrill-seekers had a terrifically-terrifying time as Alton Towers opened its frightening Halloween season at the weekend.

Scarefest kicked off in style on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, with spooky staff unveiling another new scare maze.

The Welcoming saw revellers endure - and enjoy - an insight into a curiously-creepy cult that lurks in the Alton woods.

Set partly outdoors, the cool autumn weather brings a chill to the air before the carnivorous community makes itself known.

The logo for the new Alton Towers Scarefest 2017 scare maze, The Welcoming: Be Chosen
The logo for the new Alton Towers Scarefest 2017 scare maze, The Welcoming: Be Chosen

Those who pulled out their phones to take pictures. were swiftly reprimanded by the furious forest-dwellers, who despise technology.

And the attraction, open only to those aged 15 and above, sees participants asked to put sacks over their heads to navigate the maze.

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Towers bosses recently confirmed the new maze is linked to the new wooden rollercoaster coming next year, code-named Secret Weapon Eight.

Other legendary mazes, including Altonville Mine Tours, Terror of the Towers, Sub Species and the family-friendly House of Monsters also made a welcome return.

The park will again be open for Scarefest on Saturday and Sunday, October 14 to 15, before a nightly fright-fest between Friday and Tuesday, October 20 and 31. Scare maze tickets start at £8 and can be pre-booked at altontowers.com/scarefest

Theme park tickets are available from £32 for an adult and £27.50 for a child when booked online at altontowers.com five days before visits.

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