A Basingstoke shopping centre was transformed into a Halloween playground over the October half-term.

Festival Place was filled with "crazy characters, playful pumpkins, and trick-or-treat fun for everyone" during the terrifyingly terrific trick-or-treat takeover.

Larger-than-life characters in dazzling costumes roamed the shopping centre, casting spells and leading a thrilling pumpkin trail.

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Festival Place was transformed into a Halloween playground (Image: Festival Place) Visitors could follow the trail all week to find 12 painted pumpkins and win a "BOO box" of fun goodies.

Festival Place marketing manager Sian Fisher said: "It was wicked to see the centre come alive with Halloween fun.

"We always enjoy creating unforgettable experiences for families, and we’re delighted that so many visitors loved our spellbinding trick-or-treat takeover."