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Halloween came around fast and everyone is trying to find the perfect costume and the perfect party. However, for all our friends who are staying in this Halloween, we have compiled a list of all the best spooky movies for you to binge! From the family-friendly to hiding under the covers, we’ve got it all! Corpse Bride This 2005 classic was a Halloween staple back in the day. Corpse Bride is all about a young man named Victor who is stuck in a love triangle with two women, one alive and one a corpse. It is definitely one of the more family-friendly ones on the list.   Hotel Transylvania Take a trip to Hotel Transylvania this Halloween, as a young human goes to stay there and has to pretend to be a monster but when he meets Dracula’s daughter, he is bound to end up in trouble! This is a popular one amongst the young ones nowadays and with a third film coming out it is definitely a good time to re-watch the lovable monsters of Hotel Transylvania. Gremlins An old...

London is the heart of the United Kingdom and a destination for travellers from all over the world. We’re only a couple days away from halloween now, and if you’re not feeling spooky enough right now then read ahead to hear about some of the most unsettling stories behind places all around London. If you’re up for it then you can take a venture around London to see if they are either haunted, or just generally unsettling. Firstly we starting off quite gruesome, at the Bleeding Heart Yard. The name of this small square is enough to give you chills. It might look pleasant enough, but Bleeding Heart Yard in Farringdon has a horrific history. Legend has it that on January 27 1626 the mutilated body of society beauty Lady Elizabeth Hatton was found in the cobbled courtyard. She had been murdered and her limbs strewn across the ground, but her heart still pumped blood. Charterhouse Square, is where we are off to next  where 35,000 plague victims were buried. The history behind it ...

You’ve managed to piece together the perfect outfit for Halloween, or...you didn't, and you used one of our last minute options. Either way you’re wanting to spend a spooky evening out clubbing with your mates, betting on how many people will be dressed as IT. Thankfully you’re in luck, and we’ve got together a few different options for the weekend before Halloween and if you’re really committed to the Thursday morning hangover then we’ve found you one that’s actually on Halloween night! For our first option we have the Twisted Circus Halloween Festival , this one is only a day away, on October 26. It’s not just a Halloween party, but an entire festival. Not only will there be an amazing DJ set, but also incredibly talented circus performers, with death-defying tricks. To top it off, if you’re afraid of clowns be ready to face your fears as there will be lots of hauntingly scary evil clowns wandering around making sure to keep you on your toes. Okay this next one is al...

Remember, remember the 5th of November… We sure did! London culture is home to Guy Fawkes night, where we eat toffee apples, light bonfires and set off fireworks. For those of you who don’t know about Bonfire night, or who Guy Fawkes even is? We are here to help. Dated back in 1605 there was a man called Guy Fawkes. He set an elaborate plan to blow up the Houses of Parliment, however, his plan was discovered and he failed. This failure is now celebrated with a bonfire, occasionally some people will burn effigies of Guy Fawkes. This is to symbolise the fall of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Gone are the days when you would stand in an empty field with a few fireworks and a sparkler. London has taken this night and spread it across a few days. If you are in London you will hear fireworks going off the days leading up to November 5th and the days after. If you are attending a London event it is likely you will now find fair rides, food and drink stalls to entertain. Guy Fawkes day has hi...

Halloween comes round every year quicker than you expect, and you almost never have time to execute those perfect group costumes that you spoke about in late August. Oh well, there’s always next year right? Well for now, here’s five super quick and simple options to try and convince the party guests around you that you do actually make an effort sometimes. If you aren’t able to get these right then maybe you should stay in and queue some scary movies, but there’s probably not much scarier than your lack of commitment but i’m sure you know that.   When life gives you lemons, make a punny costume that will surely have a lot of people rolling their eyes. Just get a plain white tee, if you don’t have one already you can pick one up for really cheap. Depending on your creativity level you can either just write ‘LIFE’ on the shirt in black pen, or cut the shapes out of black card and stick them to your shirt. Next step, an absolutely crucial one...buy a bag of lemons. Go around hand...

Markets have been a part of London's history and culture for many years and no doubt they will continue to in years to come. From food to clothing, we all love a good bargain and the local side of a market. But what are the best markets in London? Well, we are here to help! Check out our recommendations below. Brick Lane This East London market is popular amongst Londoners. It is spread across several streets, where you will find second-hand furniture, everything vintage from clothing and shoes and so much more. They will also have a variety of fruit and vegetable stalls; if you visit on a Sunday you may even come across the great street food of Brick Lane. This is a definite recommendation from us. Make sure to head down to Ely's Yard at the Old Truman Brewery, for the epitome of comfort food. Brick Lane has so much to offer as it is home to the Old Truman Brewery market which is filled with even more vintage finds, food halls and tea rooms. You can also find a range o...