From Thrones to Skeletons: Our Top Picks for Hiring Halloween Props in 2025

Halloween may be just over two months away, but it won’t be long before pumpkins grin from doorsteps, a chill laces the air, and supermarkets are packed with plastic skulls, fake cobwebs and themed sweets. 

Whether you’re an event planner, filmmaker or photographer, the spooky season is your chance to make a big impression. Halloween is more popular than ever in the UK, rapidly becoming as well-loved as in America. 

The right props can make or break the atmosphere, transforming a standard set or event into something truly unforgettable. That’s where hiring Halloween props comes in, and at House of Props, we’re proud to offer one of the most diverse, high-quality selections in the UK.

We have over 30 years of experience supplying props to television, film, theatre, photography studios, schools, and creative individuals. Our team therefore knows a thing or two about creating the perfect scene. 

Here are our top Halloween props to hire in 2025, the kind guaranteed to add a touch of magic (or menace) to your project.

1. Gothic Thrones:The Seat of Spooky Power

Nothing impresses more than a towering gothic throne. Whether you’re creating a vampire’s lair, a medieval witch’s council, or a haunted castle banquet, a throne instantly adds gravitas and drama to the scene. 

Our collection includes intricately carved, high-backed thrones in dark woods and rich fabrics, perfect for setting the tone.

They’re perfect for photo ops at themed events. However, they also work equally well in film, TV or theatre productions. You can add an instant atmosphere without the need for heavy set dressing.

Why not pair it with candelabras, heavy velvet drapes, and dark floral arrangements? 

2. Antique Furniture: Haunted Elegance

Are you creating a haunted mansion for a theatre production? Or a vintage-inspired Halloween party?

Our antique furniture pieces bring a timeless quality to any Halloween set. From ornately detailed chairs to imposing cabinets, these items can suggest centuries of history, mystery, and maybe even a ghost or two.

Hire our furniture and you won’t have to go hunting through antique shops. 

3. Creepy Smalls: The Details That Make the Scene

When it comes to styling props, the smallest details can have the biggest impact. We can provide everything from weathered books and candleholders to skulls and potion bottles. In other words, cobweb-ready ornaments! It’s these finishing touches that make a set feel lived in. Or, in Halloween’s case, long dead in.

We have over 300 bottles to choose from, with those ideal for Halloween including old apothecary jars and potion bottles. These can be hired individually or as part of a themed package for maximum effect.

4. Plants and Foliage: Nature with a Dark Twist

Halloween sets and events aren’t all about skulls and shadows: nature can play a starring role too. For instance, our vintage rose stem can add that gothic, funereal feel. 

Plants are an often-overlooked tool for creating depth and texture in Halloween design, and best of all, ours require no watering or sunlight.

5. Skeletons and Skulls: The Classics That Never Die

You can’t go wrong with the classics. We have four realistic skulls available which are perfect for Halloween events. 

We also have life-sized skeletons which are lightweight, poseable, and surprisingly versatile. Dress them in costumes for comedic effect, pose them dramatically for a horror shoot. 

6. Period TVs and Technology: Retro with a Twist

Sometimes, the most unnerving thing in a Halloween set is a sense of time displaced. Our vintage televisions, radios and typewriters can be used to create unsettling juxtapositions: a haunted 1960s living room, a cursed newsroom, or an abandoned study where the typewriter seems to click by itself.

Pairing period technology with gothic or horror elements is a creative way to break expectations and intrigue your audience.

7. Customised Halloween Packages

If you’re not sure where to start, our team can help you put together a tailored Halloween package to match your theme, budget and scale. We can combine statement furniture, atmospheric lighting props, foliage, and smalls into a cohesive look that works for your specific production or event.

Why Hire from House of Props This Halloween?

Hiring instead of buying offers several benefits:

• Better for the Environment. Reduce waste by reusing quality items.
• More Cost-Effective. Access high-end pieces without the purchase price.
• Our Expertise. We help you choose exactly what you need.
• Storage-Free. No need to keep items that are only useful for Halloween all year-round.

We’ve spent over three decades perfecting the art of sourcing, maintaining and curating props that meet the needs of professionals and creatives. Whether your project is a small school production or a high-budget television series, we can provide the perfect items to bring your spooky vision to life.

Book Your Halloween Props Early

The demand for Halloween props peaks in September and October, so the most sought-after pieces, like gothic thrones and life-sized skeletons, are often booked out well in advance. 

To secure your favourites, we recommend making enquiries now so you can relax knowing your spooky season is sorted.