THE Mall Blackburn’s free Halloween activities got off to a ghouslishly great start with children visiting from across the county.

With a spooktacular den of workshops, and wizardry including storytelling, treasure hunts, prizes and creepy crafts.

It kicked off on Monday, October 21, and will last until Sunday, October 27.

Join Harry and his wacky professor on an adventure to defeat the dark lord, which includes brilliant broomstick training and spell casting classes on Sunday.

Tuesday and Friday will give kids the chance to team up with the ghost busters to rid the world of evil spirits.

Sukina Khan, brought her children Aarya and Amaan from Burnley, she said: “We’ve had a 'spooktacular' time here at The Mall and the kids really enjoyed learning how to cast magic spells."

Loraine Jones, General Manager at The Mall Blackburn, said: "With the summer holiday a distant memory and Christmas just around the corner, we understand that parents can struggle to fill the days in the school holidays, so as usual, all our activities are free.

The den will be open from 11.00am to 1.15pm and 1.45pm to 4.00pm.

Activity line up:

Friday, October 25: Ghost busters

Saturday, October 26: Princess vs Villains

Sunday October, 27: Witches and Wizards

For more information please visit, www.themall.co.uk