With Halloween creeping ever closer, witches, ghouls and vampires will all be heading out to the best parties across Hertfordshire.

Ghosts, zombies and skeletons alike will be looking to enjoy drinks, food and entertainment in celebration of All Hallows' Eve.

There are a variety of events to choose from across the county, all presenting their own spooky surprises.

With that in mind, here's five great Halloween parties to enjoy in Hertfordshire.

1. Holiday Inn, Stevenage

Herts Advertiser: A Masquerade Ball will take place at Stevenage's Holiday Inn.A Masquerade Ball will take place at Stevenage's Holiday Inn. (Image: Google Maps)

A 'Jive: Dread or Alive' party is set to take place at Stevenage's Holiday Inn tomorrow (Saturday, October 28).

The Halloween Masquerade Ball will see a number of DJs perform between 8pm and 3am Sunday morning.

Organisers revealed earlier this month that both Holiday Inn Stevenage and the Holiday Inn Express had completely sold out for the night.

2. The Peahen, St Albans

Herts Advertiser: An over-18s party will take place at The Peahen.An over-18s party will take place at The Peahen. (Image: Google Maps)

An over-18s Halloween party at The Peahen, in St Albans, will run from 8pm "until late" tonight (Friday, October 27) and will include a free shot on entry.

The event invites guests to "bring all your zom-baes" and will feature a DJ, body painter and "good vibes only".

What's more, the best dressed individual will receive a £50 bar tab.

3. Campus West, Welwyn Garden City

Herts Advertiser: Campus West will host an 18 skate session for Halloween.Campus West will host an 18 skate session for Halloween. (Image: Google Maps)

An 18+ skate session will take place tonight (October 27) at Campus West, in Welwyn Garden City.

The 'Roll on Friday - Halloween" event will see prizes given out to those who dress up.

The skate will begin at 8pm, and will feature DJ Charles Akinbokun.

4. Grange Community Centre, Letchworth

Herts Advertiser: Spooky fun has been promised at Grange Community Centre .Spooky fun has been promised at Grange Community Centre . (Image: Google Maps)

Grange Community Centre, in Letchworth, will be hosting a Halloween party in its hall later today (Friday, October 27).

The event will begin at 7pm, and will see "pow wow entertainment" joined by fancy dress and "spooky fun".

The location's café will also be open from 5.30pm for "a bite to eat beforehand".

5. The Forum, Hatfield

Herts Advertiser: The Forum will host a halloween event on November 1.The Forum will host a halloween event on November 1. (Image: Archant)

The Forum at Hatfield's University of Hertfordshire is set to host a 'Big Wednesday Monster Halloween' event on November 1.

Tickets include free entry to Friday's event (for university students only) and will feature scare actors, face painters and a Halloween-dressed venue.

Horror tunes and a best-dressed competition will also be included.