Whether you've run out of time to find a costume or can't sew for the life of you, these quick and easy Halloween costumes can be made by anyone.

Whilst we may be a little less enthusiastic about letting children wander the streets asking strangers for sweets, there's no excuse for NOT hosting the spookiest Halloween party of them all. In fact, us Brits are pretty good at throwing parties, aren't we?

Dressing up comes naturally to some but can involve a lot of effort and imagination to others. If you're looking to avoid the stereotypical ghost or zombie, we've gathered the best alternative Halloween costumes for all to enjoy.

We're big fans of Halloween and conjured up some terrifying tips for how to throw a harrowing Halloween party.

You can always rely on The Best of Wimbledon and Merton to show you to the spookiest, fun things to see and do in and around Wimbledon.