It's not long till Halloween in Shrewsbury. Our fair town has everything you need for this haunting holiday. Then it will soon be Bonfire Night followed by Christmas.... Yes, Christmas.... Time to start saving (again).

Halloween Party

Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, the perfect excuse to throw a weekend party for friends and family. Take a gander at some of our spooky suggestions to take the stress out of hosting!

For Halloween fancy dress, The Giant Party Shop really is the, um, one stop shop. Dave, Lee and team offer an unbeatable selection of Halloween costumes in Shrewsbury - whether you wish to be a wicked witch or a shivery skeleton. The Giant Party Shop also has a great selection of party supplies, from balloons to broomsticks. And it's free fancy dress hire in Shrewsbury if you're the party organiser!

For Halloween catering in Shrewsbury, take the hassle out of entertaining and get some help with the grub. thebestof Shrewsbury represents four lovely caterers, so check them out, whether you fancy little nibbles or a whole hog! All great for wowing your guests.

For a Halloween themed cake, give Cake Creators a call. This would be a treat, a high quality, handmade cake - a luxury alternative to sweets.

Halloween Punch Recipe.... Try this terrifyingly tasty Halloween recipe for a non alcoholic Punch at your party:

Vampire’s bloody brew recipe

1 litre cranberry juice
1 litre lemonade
Frozen strawberries
Grenadine or Strawberry flavoured syrup

Place strawberries in a punch bowl (or try a cauldron for a more spooky effect, no mother-in-law jokes please...). Add cranberry juice. Stir. Pour in the lemonade. Pour in grenadine/ strawberry syrup. Do not stir to give a blood like effect.

Perhaps even get your hair dyed for Halloween. Do you fancy bold and bright colours in a dreary Autumn? If so, have a look at thebestof Shrewsbury hairdressers. One of them can surely provide funky colours - this could be the perfect time to take the colour plunge!

Book your Halloween Meal in Shrewsbury

If throwing a party isn’t your cup of tea, why not check out some of the most recommended restaurants in Shrewsbury to book a Halloween meal. Dressing as a warlock is not compulsory.

So, as we move towards the Winter months, may Verity, Emma and I take the early opportunity to wish you a Happy Halloween! Don't forget Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 is out on November 19th, cinema fans.

Feel free to add your spooky suggestions for a fab Halloween in Shrewsbury.