World Book Day 2025 is upon us. This year it falls on Thursday 6th of March. Books are not just for world book day they are for life. Stories are amazing things that can transport you to other worlds and other lives. Books give children that escapism from life's troubles and also help them understand the world. We all know...

With January being a long month we need something to look forward to. The end of the month sees the Chinese New Year 2025. Wednesday the 29th January is New years day with new years eve on the 28th. So banish the winter blues and celebrate the coming of the year of the snake. There are 12 zodiac animals, that...

Looking for Halloween Fancy Dress ideas for your little horrors, then here at Hollywood's we have you covered. HALLOWEEN, the celebration of ghosts and ghouls!  Halloween has been celebrated in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland since before records began. Celts, the people that lived in these areas believed that on Halloween the gap between the worlds of the living and...

Arr me hearty's it’s time for Poole's annual Pirate festival. With Harry Paye 2024 fast approaching dust off your inner pirate, and remember the legend that is Harry Paye. The main event is on Saturday 15th June, with the shenanigans beginning at 12 noon. Harry Paye was a privateer pirate employed by King Henry the 4th . He sailed the...

Now I have to talk to you about something very serious. A long, long time ago, in a country far, far away George Lucas created something amazing. He took a story as old as time of galactic dictators and a people’s rebellion. A small resistance fighting against an overwhelming enemy on a scale that no one had seen before. But...

That time of year again, World Book Day 2024 is fast approaching. The children are getting excited for a fun day of dress up at school. Ignite their imagination and bring their favourite book alive with a fancy dress costume. The world would look very different without books, I mean what would libraries do? Ok joking aside, films, plays and...

February marks the Chinese New Year 2024. It’s Dragons!! Yes Dragons all year! That is to say it’s the Chinese New Year and the year of the Dragon. But what does this mean? The Dragon is the 5th animal in the 12 year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The Dragon represents good luck, strength and good health...

With Christmas fast approaching and not sure what to get your little one. Why not give them the gift to ignite their imagination. This little blog will be full of Christmas present ideas for the fancy dress mad child. We have it all from superhero's from comic books to every day hero's or even their favourite book character the choice...

The leaves are falling from the trees, the nights are getting darker and there’s a chill in the air. It must be HALLOWEEN!! Halloween kids costumes is the main focus for this blog. Dress your little devil right for Halloween with this fantastic range. Halloween is an old English festival predating our modern society in which following  the winter equinox...

Yes that's right, Halloween In summer! With the weather resembling autumn why not start to plan you Halloween outfit now. Here at Hollywood Fancy Dress we are already starting to plan the shops layout for the up coming Halloween season. So be one step ahead of the crowds this year and pop along to one of our three stores, and...

Arr me O’l land lovers, it be time to take up the cutlass and fly the Jolly Rodger with pride. Harry Paye Day 2023 is upon us.. Our gentleman pirate Harry Paye, needs you! It's time to take up arms and defend our shores from French and Spanish invaders. It is time to protect and pay tribute to our beloved...

St. George's Day is the feast day of the patron saint St. George celebrated in England. But who was St George, and why do we celebrate this day? St George is considered a hero for slaying a dragon terrorising England. However, St George's life is mostly a mystery. He is thought to have been a Roman officer from Cappadocia, an...

Harry Paye Day parade is back! Like a lot of things 2022 sees the return of many events that have been cancelled over the last 2 years. Harry Paye Day is no exception. On Saturday the 18th of June sees the parade of pirates on Poole quay. Who is Harry Paye?  Harry Paye, was a privateer and smuggler from Poole, Dorset in the late 14th and early 15th...

Spring has sprung, and Easter is on its way. With the days getting longer and the clocks springing forward an hour, we can almost taste the summer. But first we have chocolate eggs and little lambs to embrace. Easter is hopping ever closer, so whether planning that Easter-egg hunt for the kiddies or just having a little get together, make...

That time of year again, where we celebrate all that is wonderful about books. World Book Day 2022 happens on March the 3rd this year, what will your little book worm dress as. 2022 sees us celebrate the 25th anniversary of World Book Day – with the message for all children ‘you are a reader‘! Filled with lots of exciting...

Camp Bestival Goes To The Movies The popular family festival is back. Situated at Lulworth castle, Camp Bestival 2021 is of to the movies, so get your popcorn ready and party the weekend away. Over the weekend of 29th July to the 1st of August, they have a fun packed weekend instore for you, the best way to introduce the...

Celebrate world book day 2021 at home this year. The date for your diary is 4th of March. Join in with the kids and join in the dress up fun. With the light at the end of the tunnel what better way to keep things going than dressing up as your favourite book character. We have costumes for everyone from...

World Book Day Kids 2020 Are you prepared for World Book Day 2020? The date that should be in all parents diaries is Thursday 5th March 2020. Where's Wally & Wenda Costumes SM-39971 In this Where’s Wally costume your child will want to be found. It is a very striking combination of the infamous red striped T. Shirt, bobble hat...

World Book Day for Tots 2020 Is your little tot ready for World Book Day at their nursery? The date that should be in all parents diaries is Thursday 5th March 2020. Animal Tots SM-71041 This Billy Goat costume for Toddler's is perfect for any little Billy Goat Gruff this World Book Day. This fantastic costume is a grey fleece...

Christmas 2019 Are you ready for Christmas 2019? We are here at Hollywood Fancy Dress! Pop into store now and find your perfect Xmas themed outfit! Elf on the Shelf Costumes This brilliant Mens Elves Behavin' Badly Mens Elf Costume comes complete with a Long Sleeved, Red Shirt with attached White Collar, Matching White and Red Striped Trousers, Santa Hat...