Photo documentary gallery - World Zombie Day in London

Martyn Hayes
Oct 21, 2025
2 min read

Person with zombie makeup presses hand on a phone booth window, mouth open. Others in similar makeup walk outside. Urban setting with colorful attire.

When the living dead took over the UK capital

On Saturday 11 October 2025, the undead took to the streets of London to unleash terror ahead of Halloween, As part of World Zombie Day, fiendish ghouls transformed the vibrant city into a chilling tableau of horror. The living dead, in their relentless pursuit of brains, wove through the bustling streets, creating a spectacle that both fascinated and horrified the onlookers.

The fancy dress parade was a horror makeup extravaganza, featuring bloody face wounds, skin that looked like it was ready to fall off, and eyes so lifeless they could make a ghost jump. Some folks took their cues from classic zombie flicks, while others went for more avant-garde undead looks, mixing artistry with horror in a way that would make even the toughest horror fans do a double take.

London's streets became alive with the sounds of moans and groans. The participants really got into character, channeling their inner undead divas. As the parade shuffled along, the vibe was a thrilling cocktail of terror and excitement. Horror fans dove into the fun, turning the Big Smoke into a monster mash party that would make even Dracula dance!

Documenting the zombie apocalypse in London

It's this typical type of fun activity that makes London and its residents what it is—a city that thrives on creativity and embraces the eccentric.

Scroll down to view the a gallery of photos capturing how World Zombie Day went down in London

I hit the streets to see what happens when the dearly departed decide to crash the party. My mission? To capture a city that knows how to throw a shindig—a metropolis that celebrates life, even when zombies are on the guest list. As night descended, London's lights sparkled amidst the madness, creating an unforgettable scene that perfectly captured the Halloween spirit in the capital.

Two people in zombie makeup with fake injuries and blood stand in front of modern buildings. Bright colors and reflections create an eerie mood.

Person in zombie makeup stands outside a store with "SALE" in the window. The mood is eerie, with pale skin and dark eye makeup.

Man in black clerical attire with a blood-splattered white stole and red rose. He stands solemnly before a black and white timber building.

A person with wild, grey hair and red-painted face peers over a dark, textured surface, raising a red-stained hand dramatically.

Zombie clown with face paint and torn suit lurches in a city street parade, holding balloons. Buildings line the background. Spooky vibe.

Zombie-costumed person behind bars reaching out, face smeared with fake blood. Crowded street scene with people in Halloween attire. Moody atmosphere.

Creepy clown with smeared makeup holds two red balloons outdoors. Wearing a red and black outfit with trees in the background.

Zombie-themed person with blood makeup, snarling outdoors near a building with glass windows. Balloons visible; intense and eerie mood.

Creepy figure in tattered attire, with pale makeup and fake scars, hugs a bouquet of red roses, holding a lantern, in a dim setting.

Close-up of a person in zombie makeup with fake blood, standing in a street. Another person in torn clothes walks behind. Bright daytime.

Zombie man with a long beard in a street festival, wearing a "Zombie Business" badge. People, some in costume, walk by. Urban setting.

Zombie-themed crowd in street; main focus on woman with bloodied face and intense expression. Urban backdrop with costumed participants.

Zombie with a red balloon stands in front of a clothing store display with mannequins in suits. The setting is dimly lit.

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