Spooktacular savings: Halloween deals of the week

Halloween is just around the corner! If your windows aren't yet decked out with cobwebs and pumpkins, or you're still hunting for costumes, sweets, or spooky décor, we’ve rounded up the best Halloween bargains to help you celebrate without frightening your wallet.

The Halloween horror emporium at George

George at Asda has gone all out this Halloween. Their shelves are packed with everything from Halloween-themed pyjamas and bedding to an ‘at home with Stacey Solomon’ Halloween collection.

If you're still hunting for costumes, you're in luck, as there’s 20% off selected fancy dress. That means you can grab a Marvel Venom Iron Man outfit for just £13.60, down from £17, or a Harry Potter costume for the same price.

Fun Halloween fact: The world record for pumpkin carving is a lightning-fast 16.47 seconds, set by Stephen Clarke in New York on 31 October 2013. Think you could beat it?

Halloween homeware for less at TK Maxx

If you're after standout Halloween decorations, TK Maxx is the place to go. There are some seriously cute and quirky homeware pieces available at bargain prices. Martha Stewart ghost cushions are now two for £8, reduced from £19.99, and you can pick up a multicoloured Jack-o'-lantern decoration for just £5, down from £12.99.

Halloween fact: Original jack-o'-lanterns were carved from turnips in Ireland, not pumpkins, to ward off evil spirits. 

Spooky pets at Home Bargains

Halloween isn’t just for people. At Home Bargains, there’s a great selection of spooky pet accessories and toys that your furry friends will love. For just £1.99, you can grab a My Pets Halloween pumpkin hat and matching dog collar, or a vinyl dog toy your pup will go barking mad for, all perfectly priced for a little Halloween fun.

Halloween fact: The word ‘witch’ comes from the Old English wicce, meaning ‘wise woman’.

Sweets for less at B&M

Stock up your treat bowl without scaring your budget at B&M. There are plenty of sweets and snacks to choose from, including tricky treats popping candy and Swizzles Mummy Mix for just £1. You can even pick up a caramel-flavoured apple dipping set for £3, previously priced at £5!

Halloween fact: Trick-or-treating originates from the medieval practice of ‘souling’, where people would pray for the dead in exchange for pastry ‘soul cakes’. 

Frightfully fun food at Iceland

If you’re planning a spooky movie night or a Halloween-themed dinner, Iceland has a great range of themed foods in stock. Think stuffed crust slime cheese pizzas, chicken spooky shapes and pumpkin ice creams. Many items are available in a three for £10 mix-and-match deal, making it easy to feed the family with some festive flair for less.

Fun Halloween fact: Pumpkins are technically a fruit and the heaviest one on record weighed 2,749 pounds. 

However you’re planning to celebrate this Halloween, whether it’s a night in with a scary film, a costume party, or trick-or-treating with the kids, there’s no need to spend a fortune. With these great deals from your favourite high street stores, you can have a fun, festive and frightfully affordable Halloween.