Photo Skeleton, £24.99 from Warmies

We have rounded up our hauntingly good selection of Halloween fun & games

COSTUMES

Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween with B&M!

Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween with B&M! With kids’ costumes from just £10, your little monsters will be set for a night of trick-or-treat fun!

From spooky skeletons to fang-tastic vampires, B&M have got everything you need to make the most of the spooky season. And for grown-ups? Our Alien Abduction Inflatable Costume is guaranteed to be a scream!

These hauntingly good finds won’t be around for long, so shop now to make sure you’re all set for a magical Halloween night!

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SCARY OUTINGS

Chessington Garden Centre

The Halloween Circus is rolling back into town — and it’s bringing all the tricks and treats! After last year’s sold-out magic, the Circus of Dreams is returning to Chessington Garden Centre Surrey for 13 dazzling days, from October 11th to November 2nd. Expect jaw-dropping stunts, giggle-worthy moments, and a sprinkle of spooky sparkle. Don’t miss the most thrilling show of the season!

Dare to venture through the cursed remains of a long-abandoned ghost town this Halloween? Halloween VR Ride will be open on the times and dates of the circus!

This year tickets are open so there is no need to book a time slot, just book your tickets and turn up when you would like! This could be before or after the circus! Click me to book!

Tickets are £5 per person.

SPOOKY GAMES & TOYS

  1. All Jigsaw Puzzles | Chaos on Halloween 1000 or 500-piece Puzzle | RRP: £19.99 | Stockist: AllJigsawPuzzles 

Recreate chaos on Halloween with artist Ricardo Galvao’s hilarious take on spooky celebrations. For dead good family fun, piece together this outlandish scene.

  1. The Puppet Company | Micro Monsters | RRP: £9.99 | Stockist: Puppets by Post

Get your hands on a mischievous Micro Monster this Halloween. At just a few inches tall, all seven playful monsters tuck easily into a pocket or backpack, inspiring imagination and monstrous mayhem from the palm of little one’s hands.

  1. Smart Games | Ghost Hunters | RRP: £12.99 | Stockist: SmartToysandGames

For a scarily good time this Halloween, catch these ghosts in the light!  Players 6+ must light up the spooky spirits in each challenge by placing all the torch puzzle pieces in the correct spot.

  1. Smart Games | Graveyard Shift | RRP: £19.99 | Stockist: SmartToysandGamesUK  

For monstrous amounts of fun, Graveyard Shift is sure to send a shiver up your spine… This Halloween players aged 10+ must help the brave hero save her little cat from the ghostly ghouls and escape the graveyard.

  1. Infantino | My First Tumbler | RRP: £9.99 | Stockist: Amazon

Keep mini trick or treaters hydrated this Halloween with the My 1st Tumbler Orange – the perfect colour to complement any spooky costume while also encouraging independent drinking.

  1. Infantino | Lil’ Nibbles Vibrating Apple Teether | RRP: £7.99 | Stocklist: Amazon

For those who can’t indulge in a toffee apple this season, the Lil’ Nibbles Vibrating Apple Teether from Infantino is sure to hit the sweet spot and get them in the spirit!

  1. The Puppet Company | Finger Puppets, Baby Monsters, Hand Puppets | RRP: From £6.50 | Stockist: Puppets by Post

Enter a world of imagination and play this Halloween with The Puppet Company. From spooky finger puppets such as spiders, witches and bats, to black cat Hand

Monstrously Cute and Wickedly Warm: The Top 10 Warmies for Halloween

As the nights grow darker and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with some frightfully delightful friends! Warmies offers a bewitching collection of spooky-inspired plushies that are not only adorable but also perfect for keeping you warm and cosy on those chilly autumn evenings. From ghoulish ghosts to mischievous monsters, these cuddly companions will bring both comfort and Halloween spirit to your home.

Here’s our guide to the top spooky Warmies that will make your Halloween nights extra special!

Skeleton, £24.99 from Warmies This cuddly skeleton is the perfect companion for those cosy movie nights. It’s both spooky and snug, making it ideal for Halloween festivities! 

Ghost, £24.99 from Warmies This friendly ghost is here to float into your heart and warm you up on chilly nights. Its soft fabric and delightful design make it a must-have for Halloween.

  Pumpkin, £24.99 from Warmies Nothing says Halloween like a cheerful pumpkin! This warm and soft pumpkin plush will add a festive touch to your decor while keeping you cosy.

 Spider, £24.99 from Warmies and Black Cat, £24.99 from Warmies

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