October half term can be an exhausting time for parents, and with Halloween hot on its heels Westwood Cross has decided to treat its shoppers to free beauty treatments in its new pop-up Pamper Lounge.

When shoppers spend £20 or more anywhere in the centre they can sign up for a complimentary mini treatment and choose from a manicure or neck and shoulder massage.

The Pamper Lounge will be open from 9.30am–5.30pm on Friday 28 and 9.30am - 5.30pm on Saturday 29 October. Worn-out shoppers can book themselves in for a treat by showing their receipt (proof of £20 spent at Westwood Cross on the Friday or Saturday) at the Lounge reception.

Treatments will include products from well-known brands like the Body Shop and Boots – so you’ll be able to recreate your Pamper Lounge experience at home.

To keep the children entertained there will be a free Halloween Crafts Workshop (also open throughout Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October) with a Captain Jack Sparrow lookalike performing close-up magic tricks and balloon modelling.

The drop-in Halloween crafts workshop for the little ones will include spooky mask and bracelet making, Halloween shape decorating and more. This is free for all to enjoy and does not require a £20 receipt.

A face painter will be dishing out ‘trick’ treatments of Halloween themed face painting for just £2.50 a transformation – all of which will be donated to Children in Need.

Tom Price, Westwood Cross centre manager said: "We thought it would be nice to reward our customers for their loyalty and give them a well-deserved treat at the end of half-term.

"Everyone loves to be pampered, and while you relax the kids will be transformed into their favourite witch, ghost or ghoul!"

He added that Westwood Cross will also be treating its shoppers to plenty of discounts, savings and free goodies to be redeemed throughout November.