Fancy Dress and Decorative Balloons
Dr. Funkenstein holds an impressive range of fancy dress costumes for sale or hire, specialising in 60s, 70s and 80s outfits. We also provide distinctive decorative balloon service all of your functions. Your premier source for fancy dress in North East England!
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Contact Us
We have two branches, located at Sunderland and Whitburn. Both branches hold an impressive array of fancy dress costumes available to hire or buy. Our Sunderland branch also has a retro and clothing department in our new branch over the road, stocking some rare one-off vintage pieces, stylish POP flared cords, badges, patches, posters and jewellery.
Both Sunderland and Whitburn branches offer our balloon services, providing bespoke balloon decorations for a variety of functions, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and corporate events, please call in or look at our online catalogue.
Whitburn Branch
1 Front Street
Whitburn
Sunderland SR6 7JB
(on the corner next to the main traffic light junction, opposite Jolly Sailor pub)
Opening times are 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday (currently closed Wednesday) (late nights in operation at H'ween & Xmas)
PHONE OR FAX: (0191) 529 5333Sunderland Branch
23 Derwent Street
Park Lane Shopping Village
Sunderland SR1 3NU
(the second street down from Park Lane Transport Interchange)
Opening times are 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday (open til 5.30 on Mondays - Thursday til 6 - on the ground floor Thursdays) (late nights in operation at H'ween & Xmas)
PHONE OR FAX: (0191) 567 1971buy online via our ebay shop
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