A 'monster invasion' is under way in Blackpool this Halloween. 

Ten giant inflatable creatures have appeared on rooftops of iconic buildings along the Golden Mile and in the town centre.

These spooky figures form part of a 'larger-than-life' Halloween celebration this week.

'Eye-Spy' on Clifton Street'Eye-Spy' on Clifton Street (Image: VisitBlackpool)

The free trail encourages participants to look skywards and spot the likes of Bezerker, Chomper, Octoplasm, Howler, and Sick Jagger.

The monsters will be in town until Sunday, November 3, and will be visible both during the day and when they illuminate at night.

Luke Egan, creative director at Designs In Air, which created the monster inflatables, said: "As a Lancashire lad, born and bred (now a West Country bumpkin) I'm thrilled to be returning with more monster mayhem to Blackpool this autumn.

"Last year, our tentacles went wild in the sea breeze on top of the Blackpool Tower, and this Halloween you can expect even more wild-eyed, monstrous, arm-waving hysteria (and that's just from our team).

"We hope everyone gets a chance to see our colourful creatures, who will be invading rooftops all along the Golden Mile and nearby town centre to join in the Halloween events this year."

Sick Jagger on Winter GardensSick Jagger on Winter Gardens (Image: VisitBlackpool)

The Monster Hunt, fully funded and supported by the UK Government through its Shared Prosperity Fund, is just one of a wide range of Halloween activities for all the family.

Additionally, Blackpool offers a variety of Halloween-themed events for all ages.

Howler on BickerstaffeHowler on Bickerstaffe (Image: VisitBlackpool)

For families with small children, there are gentle events like the SEA LIFE Ascarium and Halloween Tails at Peter Rabbit Explore and Play.

Families with older children can look forward to the Spooktacular Illuminations and the Sweeney Todd Experience at Winter Gardens.

Adults can enjoy the Journey to Hell at Pleasure Beach and the Pasaje del Terror.

In order to track the seasonal trail, 'monster maps' can be found at the Tourist Information Centre, or copies can be downloaded online via the VisitBlackpool website.