Halloween

33 spooky pics from the 3 scariest homes in Blackpool this Hallowe'en

33 spooky pics from the 3 scariest homes in Blackpool this Hallowe'en

Barry McCann with Deborah and Zowie rehearsing

Halloween tales will send shivers down your spine!

Woody Woodpecker, PortAventura World's mascot, appears during the Halloween season

Ad Feature Halloween returns to PortAventura World with experiences for all ages

9 spooky images of Blackpool's Scream And Shake horror-themed cafe

Sweeney Todd ahead of opening night at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on October 28 (Credit: Dave Nelson)

28 thrilling pics of Sweeney Todd before Winter Gardens opening night

Giant illuminated puppets and fire-breathing dragins lit up the Tower Ballroom during Carnival Magic, a show by Global Grooves as part of Lightpool 2026. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Free & low-cost half-term family activities - what you need to know

Betty Legs Diamond & Zoe are hosting thier Halloween show at Central Pier Show Bar on Saturday

Beloved Blackpool drag queens ready for Showbar Halloween Spooktacular

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

Pint sized serial killer Chucky haunted the dreams of many back in the day

From Chucky to It- Blackpool's 13 favourite horror films of all time

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

Unsuspecting moviegoers surprised by Rylan were given free treats and cinema tickets

Rylan has disguised himself as a sofa to surprise filmgoers

P.Louise's brilliantly spooky £45 Secrets in the Shadows Halloween palette opens to reveal 54 eyeshadows, with a clever light-up feature adding to the drama.

P.Louise goes gloriously OTT for Halloween

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

Journey to Hell is Blackpool Pleasure Beach's newest scare maze

I went to the Pleasure Beach's new scare maze and was captivated

Farmer Parrs have launched their pumpkin picking events at 'Parrs Patch' where families can pick their own pumpkins at the weekend in Fleetwood in the run up to Halloween. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

12 spooky images of Farmer Parrs Animal World pumpkin picking patch
Pumpkin picking gets underway at Parrs Patch in Fleetwood!
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The Elite team with some of the pumpkins ready for the give away

FREE family pumpkin patch for kids - everything you need to know

Families are invited to enjoy a free Halloween theatre show in across Wyre this October half term, as The Monster Ball brings spooky fun, laughter and mischief to two village halls.

Free October half-term family Halloween theatre show - dates & tickets

Round up of 16 Halloween events in Blackpool

16 spooky Halloween things-to-do from family fun to fright nights

Sainsbury's has everything from Halloween treats and party food to decorations and baking kits for spooky season - and there's up to 25% off with Nectar. Stock image.

Sainsbury's Halloween offers worth knowing about with up to 25% off

Owner Jason Fubar outside the venue's entrance.

Brand new Blackpool club reveals grand opening night line-up

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort has revealed details of what visitors can expect from the new additions coming to its annual Halloween event, including a scare maze themed around its latest ride.

New Journey to Hell Halloween scare maze revealed in Blackpool

Abingdon Street Barbecue...

53 incredible pictures of the town centre through the 70s and 80s

Owner Jason Fubar outside the venue's entrance.

I think no phones at Soundbox is a great idea, phones are not welcome

Blackpool Tower unveils trio of Halloween events for October half-term

Halloween at Blackpool Tower for half-term - what you need to know

Magical nature experience this Halloween at Blackpool Zoo's Wizarding Wildlife School

Magical Halloween at Blackpool Zoo's Wizarding Wildlife School

Blackpool's Comic Con World returns for 10th year with Halloween theme

Comic Con World returns with Halloween theme - what you need to know
The event will take place at The Imperial Hotel in Blackpool.
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Get ready to be scared at Billy Bob's

Halloween scares galore in store for all the family at twin locations

Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse

Halloween magic at Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse marks major date

Coaster Dad gets a 'glow up'. Content creators from all over the UK were given a rare glimpse into some of the work that goes into preparing for Halloween at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

43 terrifying photos show prep-work for Journey To Hell scare event

Blackpool Life Campaign "Healthy Blackpool" launch at Stanley Park cafe, Blackpol. Bispham High School Arts College -Blackpool Senior Youth Dance Company.

19 incredible school photos that go back to the classrooms of 2005

Blackpool Boneyard Weekender

'Aliens are welcome too' - Alternative music festival returns

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort has announced a limited-time discount on its newly revamped Journey to Hell event

Pleasure Beach Resort launches Journey to Hell payday deal

Pleasure Beach Resort has announced a major revamp of its Journey to Hell event, transforming it into a 12-hour day-and-night experience

Pleasure Beach Resort unveils major revamp of Journey to Hell

With Thriller returning to the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 100, Michael Jackson made history as the first musician with Top 10 hits across six decades.

Michael Jackson makes history as Thriller re-entered Billboard Charts

Take a look at all 15 Blackpool dentists ranked according to their Google reviews

All 15 Blackpool dentists ranked by patients

People are being encouraged to enjoy Bonfire Night at an organised firework display

Stop and search for teens after fireworks fired at police and public

Dogs dress up for halloween walk in Stanley Park to raise money for RSPCA Longview. Photos: Lucinda Herbert

Rescue dogs dress up for rainy 'Howl-o-ween' RSPCA reunion walkies

Waterloo School Girls Soccer team, winners of the Blackpool Schools Plate.
Back from left, Coach Jamie Truelove, Kelly Shaw, Micha McGawley, Sian Collet and Shanice Asham, with Georgia Ayres, Beth Kilby, Rhiannon Davies Courtney Cain and Jessica Ormerwood at the front.

19 seriously brilliant old school pics from 2005

Bailey Wood decorates his home every Halloween to raise funds for Brian House children's hospice. Photo credit: Lucinda Herbert

I watched terrified trick or treaters enter teen's Halloween house

Spooky road

NW has the most haunted roads in the country - here's where they are

Take a look at what some of our local stars went as last night

Lancashire celebrities in last year's Halloween costumes

Parapsychology covers a wide area of study, mostly relating to human experiences of unexplained phenomena

What is parapsychology - the real-life study of paranormal phenomena

The Trick or Treat Map offers parents peace of mind, making Halloween safer for kids

Trick or Treat Map is making Halloween safer for kids

We double dare you to add some of the tracks from our Halloween playlist this year - from haunting classics to visceral cacophonies.

13 unnerving songs we dare you to add to your Halloween playlist

Take a look at 10 of Lancashire’s most haunted restaurants and hotels

10 of Lancashire’s most haunted restaurants and hotels

This was in 1981 when a tram came to an unoffical stop

35 magical memories of heavy snowfall from the winters we all miss

Take a look at all the pubs in Lancashire that feature in the Paranormal Database and are still open.

The 14 most haunted pubs in Lancashire as Halloween approaches

Guilty Pleasures event for Halloween at The Residence, Poulton

15 Halloween moments that capture the party spirit in the 90s and 00s

SEA LIFE Blackpool turns spooky this Halloween with Ascarium: After Dark

I explored a haunted aquarium - a Halloween night like no other

Best places to get Halloween nails in Blackpool

15 of the best nail salons in Blackpool to get your Halloween nails

Digital reporter Aimee Seddon visited Drayton Manor for the launch of its End of Day Show Spectacular and Monsters & Magic Halloween event.

This is what I thought of Drayton Manor's new End of Day Show

BAFTA winning actress Susan Woolridge plays madcap medium Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit this October.

"I am so excited" says star of Halloween play heading to Blackpool

12 fantastic pictures from Pumpkins in the Park at Lowther Gardens

Halloween House in Blackpool.

I just moved to Blackpool but I run the town's top Halloween display

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