Around 500 people gathered at The Fleur de Lys in Lowsonford for an evening of spooky surprises, live entertainment and fireworks at the pub’s annual Halloween & Fireworks Party.

Hosted by owners Emma and Nick Woodhouse, the celebration marked the twelfth year of the event, bringing together familiar faces and first-time visitors for a family evening beside the Stratford Canal.

Leamington-based circus group Storm In A Teacup brought plenty of theatrical magic to proceedings, with a spooky stilt walker, a bubble witch, LED artists and a spectacular fire show. Younger guests enjoyed face painting by Glitter Squad and craft tables, while tarot readings from Dayle Adams added to the Halloween atmosphere.

Local five-piece covers band Real Human Beings provided the live soundtrack, with food and entertainment keeping visitors happy before the evening’s big finale: a dazzling 20-minute display from Fantazia Fireworks.

“We still get as nervous about our fireworks night now as we did for our first foray twelve years ago, but we’re so pleased that our now annual Halloween & Fireworks Spectacular was such a success this year,” said Emma.

“It’s so lovely to see so many familiar faces in the crowd, from locals who have loved this pub for years, to families bringing their kids to the festivities for the first time. Our team really love getting into the spirit of the event and so they went all out to make this as memorable a Halloween party as possible.”

For Emma and Nick, the celebration is also about keeping the village pub at the heart of its community, creating occasions that appeal across the generations.

“We’re really proud to have provided a safe and intimate family-friendly party atmosphere that delighted our youngest and more seasoned customers alike,” Emma added. “It’s safe to say that planning for Halloween 2027 is already underway!”

The Halloween theme had a fitting connection to the building’s past. Before becoming a tavern in the early 20th century, it served as a mortuary, with bodies taken from there to Rowington Church when the village had no church of its own. The pub later helped establish its culinary reputation by introducing food, giving rise to the now-famous Fleur de Lys pies.

Today, the award-winning pub occupies a picturesque canalside spot in Lowsonford, surrounded by winding roads through what was once the Forest of Arden. Its acre of garden makes it a popular stop for canal users and visitors exploring the area—and, once a year, the setting for a Halloween party with plenty of sparkle.

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