Experience real fear this October at South Wales' ultimate scare-fest
Discover the chilling Monsters of the Mine at Zip World Tower, a one-of-a-kind Halloween scare in a South Wales coal mine.
This is a ticketed experience with limited capacity, everyone attending will require a pass to gain entry. Please review our adventure & medical restrictions and terms and conditions before purchasing.
Zip World Tower Colliery
Aberdare, CF44 9UF
4 adventures at Tower Colliery
A standard Night Pass includes 2 rides on the Terror Coaster and access to the monsters all night. Upgrade your Night Pass for extreme extras.
Spectator passes are now available! If braving the night’s adventures isn’t your thing, don’t worry, you can still join the excitement and try escaping the monsters.
This event is from 7:00pm - 10:30pm.
Due to the frightening nature of this event, children must be aged 9+.
Conquer your fears at Monsters of the Mine as Zip World’s ultimate night of terror returns for an unforgettable Halloween experience.
Brace yourself for the return of the terrifying Monsters of the Mine this October 2025, as the underworld creatures run rampant at Zip World Tower for a 4th consecutive year. Brave the adrenaline-fuelled adventures in the dark, whilst you’re tormented and terrorised by the crowd of gruelling monsters. No one is safe, not even in the car park of this immersive Halloween experience… Choose from 4 Night Passes to embark on an evening you’re unlikely to forget.
For adventurers who love to get stuck in, challenge themselves and be in the thick of the action. This Night Pass will have you flying in the dark along the Terror Coaster tracks, weaving and winding through tunnels and alongside iconic coal-mining structures, as well as scaling the heights of the Cursed Climber adventure course. Both experiences are centrally located and swarmed with terrifying monsters, who will stop at nothing to throw your adventure into disarray.
For those who seek a taste of casual adventure, the Fear Flyer mini zip lining experience will see you flying along 2 zip zones in the dark of night, with the terrifying monsters below, whilst the Terror Coaster will weave and dart you along a kilometre of tracks at 25mph alongside the iconic coal-mining structures. Stay close to the ground with these options, and close to the monsters of course!
An adrenaline-junkie’s dream; conquer the world’s fastest seated zip line (2nd zip line) at speeds of up to 80mph in the terrifying darkness. Take on Phoenix's 620m zip line and fly alongside up to 3 other people as you soar along the night sky – don’t forget to dodge the monsters whilst you’re waiting for your turn!
Keep both feet firmly on the floor with the Spectator Night Pass. Rub shoulders with the monsters, grab a bite to eat and soak up the spooky atmosphere with this low-cost pass.
The scares start the second you enter the carpark… and don’t think you’re safe just because you’re in your car. Ffear Fforest is an immersive experience from start to finish as you’re chased down, plummeted into darkness, and tested at every turn.
Children aged 4 - 8 yrs must be accompanied on the same sledge by 1 participating adult (or child aged 9+ and over 1m) for every child
Children aged 9 - 17 must be accompanied by a spectating adult in a ratio of 1 adult to 5 children
Supervising adults must remain on the coaster station area throughout the duration of the adventure
Participants must weigh a maximum of 130kg to take part in this adventure
Participants' combined weight must be below 170kg
You must be at least 4 years old to take part in this adventure
A minimum height of 1m is required for this adventure
A maximum height of 2m is required for this adventure
Main course - participants below 1.4m tall requires a participant 16 yrs+ taller than 1.4m for every 2 people below 1.4m tall. A spectating adult 18 yrs+ is still required to accompany everyone participating.
Junior course - all participants require a spectating adult 16 yrs+
A minimum height of 1.25m is required for this adventure
A minimum height of 1m is required for this adventure
Participants must be below 120kg to take part in this adventure
We recommend wearing gloves to take part in this adventure. You can bring your own or purchase them on the day
1 participating adult 18 yrs+ is required for every 3 children <18 yrs
A minimum height of 1.2m is required for this adventure
Participants must weigh a maximum of 130kg to take part in this adventure
1 participating adult 18 yrs+ is required for every 2 children <18 yrs
Participants must be below 100kg to take part in this adventure
A minimum height of 1m is required for this adventure
Experience real fear this October at South Wales' ultimate scare-fest
Discover the chilling Monsters of the Mine at Zip World Tower, a one-of-a-kind Halloween scare in a South Wales coal mine.
This is a ticketed experience with limited capacity, everyone attending will require a pass to gain entry. Please review our adventure & medical restrictions and terms and conditions before purchasing.
Zip World Tower Colliery
Aberdare, CF44 9UFKeep your friends close, keep your enemies closer. Here’s everything you need to know about the monsters before you arrive…
The Monsters of the Mine leader, Tyrant will sit back and watch his minions do the hard work whilst he plots every move from the depths of the mine, only appearing when he has a taste for blood. A ruthless creature, Tyrant doesn't care who he scares; old, young, confident, shy... he's merciless with his victims.
Usually seen creeping around the entrance of the mine, The Watcher has no eyes, but can sense your presence. Move slowly and carefully, and he may not catch you; but run and scream and he will know you're there. Don't fall victim to The Watchers's seemingly slow pace.
With cracked skin and piercing red eyes from hundreds of years spent underground, Roach doesn't take lightly to intruders in his mine. A pesky monster with a temper, he will chase you down and out of his home; the only escape is on the zip lines above, or the Tower Climber, where he cannot reach you.
Boisterous and unyielding, Gruel doesn't care who you are; he's out to get everyone and anyone. Whether you're in your car, checking-in or even tucking into some food, Gruel is coming for you. Keep your doors locked if you don't want an unwelcome visitor!
Skreacher hasn't had a chance to use those rows of sharp, flesh-tearing teeth for years while he's been trapped underground; so no doubt he'll be on the hunt for his next meal over Halloween. Those white eyes can see well in the dark, so there's no point hiding in the shadows when he's around.
Slow but strong, Tusk may now be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he makes up for it in brawn. He's spent years underground, building his strength and waiting for his moment to strike.
There have been whispers of Coblyn within the Welsh mines for hundreds of years. He's said to have been haunting the mine, and is now heading above ground to haunt the unsuspecting guests at Zip World Tower. Once he's done wreaking havoc with his cheeky ways, he will head back underground where he belongs once more. Until next year.
Donned in his traditional kilt and ready to cause chaos, Callan has joined Monsters of the Mine from a remote Scottish lowland quarry, with a quest to help his Welsh monster pals rid the area of humans. Stay clear of his horns, which are sharp and dangerous. He's been known to chase and is the master of jumpscares.
Revelling in the pain and torment of his victims, The Executioner is always on the hunt for someone to be part of his twisted games. Ready to grab you at any time, we'd recommend running fast in the opposite direction when he's around. Usually found creeping around the carpark or terrorising adventurers as they wait to embark on the Phoenix adventure.
A gamemaster of sorts, Spike loves to torment his victims. Usually seen near the Tower Climber, Spike will pop up from every direction and taunt you from below as you try to make your escape. Easily disguised in the dark, he loves the sound of screaming humans as he jumps out from the shadows.
Crept from the depths of Llyn Fawr to join the Monsters of the Mine, Yr Afanc will stop at nothing to protect what is his. With zippers flying up ahead, he's on the hunt to rid the area of all humans who have long disturbed his peace.
Experience real fear this October at South Wales' ultimate scare-fest
Discover the chilling Monsters of the Mine at Zip World Tower, a one-of-a-kind Halloween scare in a South Wales coal mine.
This is a ticketed experience with limited capacity, everyone attending will require a pass to gain entry. Please review our adventure & medical restrictions and terms and conditions before purchasing.
Zip World Tower Colliery
Aberdare, CF44 9UF"A great atmosphere and the monsters were brilliant!"
How to find us
Located near the bustling town of Aberdare and with many bus and train links nearby, you’ll be knocking on Zip World Tower’s door before you know it. We’re located just 40 minutes’ drive from Cardiff, Wales’ capital city.
We recommend using public transport, but you'll have no trouble reaching us regardless of your mode of travel.
Address
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, CF44 9UF
