Father and son in bid to create UK’s ‘spookiest Halloween house’
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Toby estimates that around 500 people turned up at their house last year Last year, Toby posted videos of his father’s Halloween home on social media, one of which has had more than 12,000 views, and viewers have already confirmed their attendance this year. “For us, it’s one of Britain’s spookiest houses.” open image in gallery Toby and his father Andy standing outside their house The first time Toby and his father Andy decided to decorate their family home was in 2017. open image in gallery Toby is most proud of his DIY giant spider “That was a few weeks of work and trying to get the balloon and ball to stay still was tricky.” Toby estimates that around 500 people turned up outside their house last Halloween and anticipates there will be more this year. “It’s mostly locals, however, I had some parents talking to me one year, saying that they had driven a good 30 minutes.” open image in gallery Toby with his father Andy Toby and his father purchased most of the decorations from stores including Home Bargains, B&M, The Range, Tesco and Asda.
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