Halloween Ideas with Paddington: Treats, Outfits & Storytime
A little mischief, something orange and a rather sticky kitchen: there’s plenty of inspiration for a Paddington-inspired Halloween. Whether you’re planning half-term activities or a cosy evening at home, these family Halloween ideas bring together baking, seasonal outfits and a story to share.
Explore our Paddington Halloween Collection, then make time for a few small adventures of your own. A jar of marmalade is a very good place to begin.
Bake Halloween 'Marmalade Mummy' Pastries
Give your Halloween treats a citrus twist with these marmalade mummy pastries. Golden puff pastry, a spoonful of Paddington Seville Orange Marmalade and a few criss-crossed pastry strips turn a simple bake into a tray of spooky little mummies.
They’re a lovely activity for a rainy October afternoon, with plenty of opportunity for little helpers to arrange the pastry bandages.
Makes: 8 pastries
Preparation: Approximately 20 minutes
Baking: Approximately 15–20 minutes, plus cooling
Ingredients
- 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry, approximately 320g
- 8 level teaspoons Paddington Seville Orange Marmalade
- 1 beaten egg, for brushing
- A little white writing icing and dark chocolate writing icing, for the eyes
Method
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Heat the oven to 200°C, or 180°C fan, and line a baking tray with baking paper. Check the pastry packet for any different baking instructions.
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Unroll the chilled pastry. Cut off roughly one-third along the long edge and keep it aside for the bandages.
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Cut the remaining pastry into eight rectangles and place them on the tray, leaving space between each one.
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Spread one level teaspoon of marmalade down the centre of each rectangle, leaving a clear border of about 1cm. Keep the filling thin to help prevent it spilling out.
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Cut the reserved pastry into narrow strips. Lay them across each rectangle at different angles to make mummy bandages, leaving a small gap near the top for the eyes. Press the strip ends firmly onto the pastry borders.
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Brush the exposed pastry lightly with beaten egg. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, until puffed and golden, with the bases cooked through.
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Leave to cool completely: the marmalade filling will be hot. Add two small dots of white icing in each gap, then a dot of dark chocolate icing on each to finish the eyes.
Arrange your mummies on a plate for a Halloween tea or an afternoon treat. No two need to look quite alike - a slightly wonky bandage is all part of the charm.
NB: Adults should handle knives, baking trays and the oven. Check ingredient labels for allergens before baking.
Plan a Pumpkin-Picking Outfit
From choosing a pumpkin to following a trail of crunchy leaves, October offers plenty of reasons to head outdoors.
The Paddington Halloween Kids Hoodie adds a seasonal touch to a little one’s outfit, while the Paddington Halloween Adult Sweatshirt brings grown-ups into the fun.
Pair with everyday favourites and weather-appropriate layers for a half-term outing. For celebrations indoors, explore the adult and children’s Halloween T-shirts in the collection - an easy starting point for a festive outfit.
Settle Down for a Halloween Story
Halloween treats don’t always have to come in a sweet wrapper. A seasonal book makes a thoughtful surprise for a young reader and gives you something to enjoy together throughout October.
After a busy afternoon, make a snug reading corner with cushions, a blanket and Paddington’s Trick or Treat Halloween Book.
Sharing a Halloween book is a lovely way to enjoy the season together, whether it becomes part of October bedtime reading or a quieter moment during a party.
Keep the activity going afterwards: invite children to draw and colour a Halloween invitation, design a funny pumpkin face or imagine what might happen at their own Halloween celebration.
Give a Little Autumn Surprise
For a grown-up Paddington fan, the Paddington x Dr.PAWPAW Marmalade Lip Balm Duo offers another small gifting idea for lip protection during colder autumnal walks. Or bring a jar of Seville Orange Marmalade along when visiting friends for an autumnal breakfast.
Make Time for a Little Halloween Mischief
A tray of homemade treats, an autumn outing and a story before bed: sometimes the simplest plans make the loveliest memories.
Discover the Paddington Halloween Collection for seasonal clothing, reading and marmalade-inspired finds to bring your October plans to life.
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