There creepy and there kooky but oh so lovable. Bring the ghouls goal this Halloween with Addams Family fancy dress inspiration. The Addams family has been a beloved presence for audiences worldwide, captivating both children and adults alike. While many remember them the iconic TV series or films, their origins actually trace back to 1938 as a series of short...

The sun is shining and the summer festivals are upon us. With food festivals, music festivals and family festivals. There is a something for everyone. So get your festival hat on and party the summer weekends away. National Summer Festivals The first festival of the season is Isle of Wight Festival, 19th June to 22nd June at Seaclose Park Newport...

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...

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...

There is a lot going on for children at this time of year. With school nativity plays and helping to decorate the house and tree. They are the centre of any parent’s Christmas. Kids take a good Christmas and make it a great one. We at Hollywood understand this and have so much to help make this time special for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

New Years Eve 2019/ 2020 Are you ready to celebrate the end of 2019 and the start of 2020?! Make sure you do it with the best outfit possible and get ready for New Years Eve! Couples Costumes Barbie & Ken This brilliant ladies' Barbie, Great Shape Costume is a must-have for any lady that loves the classic Barbie Doll...

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...

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Star Wars: Episode IX is hitting UK cinemas on Thursday 19th December 2019! Not only does it look incredible - the effects also appear to be phenomenal! Check out the trailer here or below:- What is the story this time? The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey, Finn and Poe...

Day of the Dead | Halloween 2019 Halloween 2019 is approaching fast - why not do Day of the Dead this year?   What is Day of the Dead? The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. It includes the creation of...

New Forest Fairy Festival | 10th-11th August 2019 Are you ready for this year's New Forest Fairy Festival? It is taking place on Saturday 10th August and Sunday 11th August in Burley, New Forest. What is the New Forest Fairy Festival? Enjoy the magic of the enchanting home of the New Forest Fairies! Nestling in the lea of a hill...

Toy Story 4 | UK Cinema Release | 2019 Toy Story 4 is coming!! It hits UK cinemas on Friday 21st June 2019. What is the adventure this time? Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as...

Aladdin Live-Action Remake Movie Release Are you ready for Aladdin on the big screen? Well you only have to wait a few more days - Friday 24th May 2019 is the date it is hitting cinemas in the UK! If you aren't already in the mood to sing Arabian Nights - you will be after this blog! We at Hollywood...

May the 4th be with you! 2019 (Star Wars Day) Calling all Star Wars fans out there - May the 4th is the day for you! Celebrate May the 4th by watching your favourite Star Wars film... in costume of course! May the 4th - Time for the Star Wars costumes! “Laugh it up, fuzzball!” Star Wars’ favourite hired hand...