British Fancy Dress Costumes

Celebrate St Patrick's Day 2023 like the Irish do, with drink and silly hats. Here at Hollywood Fancy Dress we have all you need from hats to flags. So grab your Guinness and party. Why do we celebrate St Patrick? St Patrick day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the...

Celebrate the Queens 70 years on the throne with a spectacular Jubilee Fireworks Display. Join in the beacon lighting with your own little display. The UK's long tradition of celebrating Royal Jubilees, Weddings and Coronations with the lighting of beacons will be back for the Platinum Jubilee.  A beacon chain, once used as a tool for communication, has now become...

Jubilee Weekend is fast approaching. Are you ready for the 4 day bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd of June to Sunday 5th of June. The Queen has been on the throne for 70 years, being the longest serving monarch in history over taking Queen Victoria. There are many celebrations over the weekend including the traditional trooping of the colour...

Are you ready for a summer of Sport With last years sports being cancelled, this year is ready to make up for it, with the postponed Euros 2020, the Tokyo Olympics and the return of tennis at Wimbledon, we will be spoilt for choice, so get the flags out and get behind our sporting hero's for a summer of sport...

PUBS ARE RE-OPENING THIS JULY 4th! We are all getting excited for the re-opening of the pubs and restaurants, and what better day than Independence day for them to relaunch. Get ready for July 4th and grab your Yankee doodle and celebrate in style. July 4th celebrations! We have plenty here at Hollywood Fancy Dress from the all important decorations...

Leaving EU - Brexit - 31st January 2020 Did you know Brexit will be happening on the 31st January 2020? The European Parliament will vote on the withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU on 29 January at its plenary sitting in Brussels, then the UK is expected to leave the EU on the 31st January 2020. Did you...

Great Dorset Steam Fair | 22nd - 26th August 2019 Are you ready for the Great Dorset Steam Fair? That's right it's returning to Dorset again from Thursday 22nd until Monday 26th August 2019! What is the legendary Steam Fair? If you’re looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family, you’ll love the Great...

St Georges Day 2019 Are you ready to celebrate St Georges Day 2019? Well you will be thanks to us, here at Hollywood Fancy Dress! Tuesday, 23rd April 2019 - is the date for your diary. St Georges Flags and Decorations     Show off your support for England with this awesome St. Georges Bunting! It's approximately 7 meters long...

Burns Night 2019 Get ready for Burns Night 2019! Summon all the Scotsmen you know and celebrate Scotland's wonderful heritage of Friday 25th January 2019.   So why do we celebrate Burns Night? Burns Night, or rather Burns Supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns (25th January 1759 – 21st July 1796). He is iconic for...

Bournemouth Air Show 2018  The Bournemouth air show is back for a spectacular 4 day event. You can enjoy a range of different air displays and attractions while sat on the stunning beaches that Bournemouth have to offer. The event starts on 30th August and will end on the 2nd September. Will you be going along? As the air show...

The wedding of the year is approaching. The Royal Wedding is fit for a Princess, as a matter of fact a Royal Wedding literally is! Saturday the 19th of May is the date of the Royal Wedding! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are to be married at Windsor Castle. The two have been together for two yeas. As the world...

Who is a scots best friend? Robert Burns of course! It's that time of year again - Burns Night is fast approaching! This year the annual Scottish event takes place on Wednesday 25th January 2018! For anyone not so familiar with this occassion Burns Night is a day dedicated to celebrating the work of the Scottish Poet Robert Burns. The...

On the Friday 9th of June 2017 the British Heart Foundation are hosting a Wear it. Beat it fundraising day! Take part in Wear it. Beat it on the 9 June. Join in the fun by wearing red and hosting a red event with your friends, family or colleagues. Together we are kissing goodbye to Heart disease. What is the British...

For all you racing lovers I'm sure you are already aware that the Grand National is on Saturday the 8th of April! Who doesn't love a bit of Horse Racing? For those of you who didn't already know the 2017 Grand National will be the 170th annual running of the Grand National horse race at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England...

The Oscars are on the horizon and that can only mean one thing... lot's of glitter and stars of course! But it doesn't have to be all about the stars themselves... why not throw your own Hollywood themed bash to out do the star studded event? Now there's three ways in which you could approach this party idea. Oscars are...

Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Gunpowder, treason and plot! Start your November in true traditional British style, remembering Guy Fawkes with fireworks of course! Guy Fawkes The Gunpowder Plot is one of Britain’s most famous attempts on the life of a monarch. In 1605 a group of 13 Catholic men planned to kill King James I by blowing up the Houses of Parliament with him and many others inside. After being oppressed under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I English Catholics had had enough. Robert Catesby led the group who managed to acquire 36 barrels of gunpowder and plant them in the cellar of the House of Lords. Unfortunately for them, the group were betrayed and their plan was foiled. On the night between 4th and 5th November, the cellar was stormed and group member Guy Fawkes was found along with the gunpowder. He was then captured, tortured and finally executed. Was he framed? Continue reading →

Dead Famous parties are always popular over Halloween and we’ve lost a lot of heroes this year so you’ll have no problem finding a costume. Pop in to your nearest Hollywood branch to see the range today! -David Bowie. Earlier this year we lost one of the most truly original artist Britain, or the world has ever know. He was a true inspiration so channel him in your next costume! Ziggy Stardust was one of his most famous alter egos so slip on that glam rock jumpsuit and paint on the lighting bolt! -Elvis. The king of rock n roll will live on forever so make sure he’s at your party with one of our official Elvis costumes! We have a great range to choose from including some budget numbers for those with tight purse strings. Don’t forget the famous shades and black quiff wig! -Marilyn Monroe. She stole the hearts of the world and now you can catch everyone’s eye as the platinum starlet. That iconic silky white dress and blonde curls will ensure you’re instantly recognisable at your Dead Famous party! Continue reading →

Bournemouth Film and Comic Con is returning to the B.I.C for the second event of 2016! If you enjoyed yourself at the March con then make sure you book tickets for the 3rd and 4th of September to see even more great stalls, guests and games! Bournemouth Film and Comic Con The very first Bournemouth con was hosted by Showmasters in the B.I.C, the town’s most popular venue, in September last year. Since then we’ve had a March film and comic con, which was smaller than the original event. We’re hoping that September is going to bring back the huge crowds and crazy cosplays! Continue reading →

Now in its 48th year, the Great Dorset steam Fair is the best show of its kind in the world and if you have never been, there has never been a better time to start! Enjoy a long weekend from Thursday 25th to Monday 29th August. The Great Dorset Steam Fair Set on one of Europe’s largest outdoor locations with 600 acres of grounds, it’s certainly an awe inspiring setting. Not only will there be thousands of vintage vehicles to see, there will also be top attractions. Enjoy the UK’s number one motorbike display team, WW1 centenary commemorative displays, military vehicles, Heavy Horses and of course, live music all weekend! Enjoy a true piece of British heritage from an era where Great Britain was the workshop of the world. Continue reading →

For one whole week the picturesque seaside town of Swanage will be transformed for the Swanage Regatta and Carnival! There will be something to do for all ages every day so make the most of it and head down from the 30th July to the 6th August! Swanage Regatta The sun is shining so why not try your hand at some sporting events? Prizes will be on offer for all age groups throughout the week, so show them what you’ve got! There will be plenty on offer including fun runs, tennis, sailing, darts and even fishing. Sadly there will be no half marathon this year due to safety concerns and road closures, Swanage Carnival This year’s carnival procession will have a ‘Sitcom’ theme so expect to see all of your favourite TV characters old and new! As always it will take place on the Sunday 31st July at 3pm and will begin at Rabling Road, coming full circle back to that point. The parade travels a huge 2 mile stretch so you are sure to find a spot to watch from. Continue reading →