Blackburn house goes all out on Halloween decorations

The garden of the property, in Lamlash Road, has been covered with scary decorations and even has a smoke machine, light display and creepy music playing throughout the day.

This year they will be accepting donations on behalf of Blackburn charity, Secret Santa, from people who come along to see it.

Halloween decorations at Blackburn home on Lamash Road (Image: Kenneth Holliday)Kenneth Holliday, who helped decorate his home with his wife and daughters, said: “We want to help children who can’t afford presents this year.

“The display has taken two weeks to set up so far and I still have some to go out.

“We also do this for our daughters. My daughter has autism and she loves Halloween and all the flashing lights.”

Halloween decorations at Blackburn home on Lamash Road (Image: Kenneth Holliday)The family started decorating two weeks ago and many of the decorations are handmade.

Kenneth said: “The display has taken two weeks to set up so far and I still have some to go out.

“I turn the lights off at night for my neighbours as we have lights that flash in the garden.

“There are be Halloween songs and Halloween theme tunes that play at night and also a smoke machine.”

Halloween decorations at Blackburn home on Lamash Road (Image: Kenneth Holliday)The family started this tradition in 2020 when the UK was in lockdown.

Kenneth said: “We started doing it in Covid and to put a smile on childrens’ faces. The family loved it so much which is why we have decided to do it every year.

“People walk past and say they like it so much. Last year we even had people come from out of town to see it, saying it is the best Halloween garden they’ve ever seen.

“It’s nice to make people’s day.”

On October 31, Kenneth and his family will be handing out sweets to children and the 12 best dressed will be given a special gift.

From now until Halloween, a donation bucket is under the family’s CCTV camera and they are also accepting donations of sweets, which they will give out on Halloween.

All money raised will be donated to Secret Santa, a charity which helps disadvantaged and children across  Blackburn with Darwen.

Halloween decorations at Blackburn home on Lamash Road (Image: Halloween decorations at Blackburn home on Lamash Road)Kenneth said: “We always help the charity out and we want to help children who can’t afford presents this year.

“If you donate something, please just put in what you can afford, every little bit helps.”

Kenneth said: “We want to say Happy Halloween to you all and pleases be safe out there. We hope you all have lots of fun.”