Prepare to be spooked at The Shops at Dartington between Monday 27th October and Saturday 1st November. To celebrate Halloween, The Shops at Dartington has a varied programme of themed events taking place throughout the week. Family favourite, Cosmo the Clown will be making an appearance and entertaining both young and old on the Tuesday and Friday. Whilst Dan the fire juggler will be wowing all with his unbelievable skills during his dramatic shows on the Saturday (12pm and 2pm). Children are also invited to visit The Shops at Dartington trick-or-treating, where a vast array of delicious treats will be waiting for them.

Barbara King, managing director of The Shops at Dartington, comments: “Halloween is always an enjoyable time of the year which we love to get involved in at The Shops at Dartington. This year we are really getting into the spirit of things with a different activity each day of the week in the Toyshop! On Friday in the lobby, you can vote for the best pumpkin - each one is carved by the team from a different shop - or why not come trick-or-treating in the food and toy shops.” Barbara continues: “Our staff will also be dressing up in all things spooky.” Lucy Parkes, manager of The Food Shop, adds: “Halloween provides a fantastic opportunity to decorate The Food Shop with a hint of all things ghoulish. We’ll be stocking a great selection of sweets, chocolates and of course pumpkins, which are all grown locally.”

The Shops at Dartington has a unique selection of shops to explore. Browse the exquisite craft and pottery collections, stylish women’s and men’s fashion, homeware and unusual gifts and furnishings. Showcasing the very best of produce from both the local, South Devon region as well as the wider West Country, The Food Shop is packed full of handmade cakes, artisan fresh breads, premium locally sourced meats, regional ales, ciders and wines, tasty cheeses and tempting treats.

The Shops at Dartington are owned by the Dartington Hall Trust, an independent charitable organisation, trading ethically and sustainably as a social enterprise in order to help support the Trust’s activities in Social Justice, Sustainability and the Arts. Why not pop into The Shops at Dartington, with its fabulous selection of 14 shops and two on-site cafés, The Venus Company and Cranks, serving delicious, handmade dishes, it makes a fantastic day out.

For further information about The Shops at Dartington please visit the website and new online shop www.shopsatdartington.co.uk.