Halloween on a Budget 2025: Costumes, Decorations & Sweets Under £20
It's that time of year again to get the sweets out, put on your witches hat and cover your house in all things pumpkin. Halloween! All the displays, best costumes and trick or treats don't have to say BOO to your bank account! We've found the BEST prices so you can have your Halloween fun, whilst keeping it budget friendly!
TRICK OR TREATS?
The best bit about Halloween is the treats, don't you agree? The best part is, we found the best deals at trick free prices, what a treat! Here are some of our top picks, check out more on-site deals!
ASDA – Trick or Treat Classics
- Haribo Share the Happy (22 Mini Bags, 352 g) – £2.98
- Cadbury Curly Wurly 5-pack (86 g) – £1.17
- Halloween Gummy Mix Cauldron (Bebeto) – £0.98
- Deal: 2 for £4 across selected fun-size share packs.
Tesco – Spooky Multipacks
- Swizzels Trick or Treat Variety Bag (500 g) – around £4
- Mars / Snickers / Galaxy Minis (various multipacks) –often Clubcard deals like 2 for £7
- Haribo Scaremix Fun Bags (160 g) – about £1.50
Tesco focuses on chocolate brand fun-size bags making it ideal for a Halloween bulk buy.
Amazon – Bulk Bags & Convenience
- Swizzels Monster Treats Bag (440 g) - £4.00
- SoSweet Spooky Mix (1 kg pick-n-mix style) - £8–£10
- GIANT BRADLEY'S SWEET SHOP STORE - various horror candy from £3.75
Amazon is great for bulk sweets delivered straight to your door.
Poundland – Budget Spooky Picks
- Haribo Halloween Share Bag – £1.25
- Halloween Jelly Eyeballs (104 g) – £1.00
- Poundland Halloween Sweet Bundle – includes Haribo, Swizzels, Skittles fun-size mix.
- Halloween Bundle Box – curated sweets, lollies & chocolates for parties.
Note: Poundland’s website is switching to browsing only, so best deals are in-store.
Premium Pick
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Hotel Chocolat Halloween H-Box – £17.95
For grown-up treaters who want something indulgent.
Tips
- Stock up early, big tubs and share packs sell out quickly.
- Watch for multi-buy supermarket offers (ASDA’s “2 for £4” and Tesco’s Clubcard bundles are the best value).
- Poundland is unbeatable for budget spooky sweets if you’re near a store.
CREEPY COSTUMES
At this time of the year, with many parties and spooky activities, costumes are essential. However, this can quickly add up- we've found some great costumes for less than £20!
ASDA (George) – Family-Friendly Favourites
ASDA’s George clothing line is a go-to for Halloween every year. They stock kids, adults, and even matching family costumes.
Highlights this year:
- Kids Wednesday Adams costume- £19
- Classic Witch and Pumpkin outfits- £10-£18
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Family Matching Pyjamas- from £2
Why ASDA?
Affordable, wide range of sizes, and plenty of stock in-store. Their “mix & match” range is also brilliant if you want to dress as a theme (e.g. all pumpkins, all skeletons).
Tesco (F&F Clothing) – Supermarket Spooks
Tesco’s Halloween shop is packed with classic horror icons and fun fancy-dress outfits. You can save up to 25% with Clubcard, on selected costumes
Standout picks:
- Good Witch Womens costume- £15.39
- Kids pumpkin costume (unisex)- £10.29
- Kids Bluey two peice costume- £20.00
Why Tesco?
Great for last-minute shoppers — their Clubcard deals often make costumes and accessories even cheaper.
Poundland – Budget Boo-tiful
If you’re after something fun and cheap, Poundland is unbeatable. They’ve leaned into simple but effective costumes and accessories.
Best bets:
- Halloween Jelly Eyeball Mask Sets – £1–£3
- Skeleton Masks, Wigs, and Headbands – £1 each
- Clearance Deals: Some costumes dropping to 50p ahead of their website changes!
Why Poundland?
You can kit out the whole family on a budget. Perfect for DIY costumes where you just need a few spooky accessories.
Amazon – Everything From Cute to Creepy
Amazon is where you’ll find the biggest variety, from budget picks to cosplay-worthy costumes. Amazon Haul provides hundreds of costumes for UNDER £10
Top picks for 2025:
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Dog Ghost costume: only £4.25!
- Mario costume Mens: £7.99
- Kids Skeleton costume: £7.88
Why Amazon?
If you want something specific (like a movie character or deluxe cosplay), this is the place to order early and guarantee delivery. As well as this, costumes are SPOOKTACKULAR prices!
Costume Trends for 2025
- Gaming Characters (Minecraft, Fortnite, Roblox) are big with kids.
- Classic Horror Icons (Chucky, Dracula, Frankenstein) remain popular.
- Musical & Movie Crossovers (Wicked’s Elphaba, Jack Skellington) are hot this year.
- Family Matching Themes (pumpkins, skeletons, spooky pyjamas) are trending in supermarkets.
Tips for Shoppers
- Shop early — popular sizes sell out fast.
- Mix accessories with basics — a £1 wig + face paint can transform any outfit.
- Check sizing — especially with Amazon and fancy-dress brands.
- Look for bundles — Asda and Tesco often do costume + accessory sets.
- Hit the clearance racks after Halloween — perfect for next year!
DAREISH DECOR
Looking for amazing Halloween Party Ideas this 2025? You can quite easily throw a spooky soiree for within the budget. Theres so many 'faboolus' deals on this year, perfect to keep the fun going, whether its for the kids or you're just looking to make the house a bit spooky!
ASDA
- Their Halloween decorations & homeware range bring spooky fun for as low as £3.20
- currently 20% off home decor, with bedding from £8!!
- Ghost décor and themed items are available through George’s Halloween sections.
- Their “Halloween Party” section includes a broad mix of decorative items you can deliver or click & collect
- themed halloween such as Disney and Stranger things items are also popular
Check out the sale items here!
Tesco
- Tesco offer a whole range of Halloween home decor, with pumpkin mugs from only £3, to halloween black cat bedding ( with many other options) for only £15,
- Bedding ranges from £9 with a clubcard!
- Party away with spooky decor, such as pumpkin lights and hanging cats for only £6!
Poundland
- Their Halloween décor range is vibrant and varied: wall hangings, glowing pumpkins, spooky party accents.
- From tablecloths to balloons, a party is well underway with Poundland
- As a bonus, their current clearance deals have decorations for as little as 50p, like pumpkin ornaments, ceramic bat mugs and more!
Amazon
- Amazon has a large range of halloween decor, both for parties and generally festive home decor
- Lighting & fairy/string lights are popular, with festive lights only £9.99
- Small props & accessories: banners, skulls, ghost, pumpkin motifs add a spooky flare!
- Halloween party packs: including garlands, tablecloths and hanging pieces start at as little as £2.99
FINAL NOTES
Halloween 2025 is shaping up to be bigger and bolder than ever — from trick-or-treat bags bursting with sweets, to costumes that bring your favourite characters (or fears!) to life, to decorations that transform your home into a haunted hideaway.
Whether you’re bargain-hunting at Poundland, filling your trolley at Asda and Tesco, or seeking statement costumes from Amazon, the magic of Halloween is in how you put it all together.
Stock up on sweets early so you don’t run out, grab a costume that makes you feel like the star of the night, and set the scene with eerie lights and spooky props. Do that, and you’ll have everything you need for an unforgettable Halloween filled with fun, frights, and just the right amount of sugar.
Here’s to a sweet, spooky, and spectacular Halloween 2025!
