The nights are drawing in at this time of the year, and that can only mean one thing- autumn is upon us. Before we all get into the Christmas spirit and pay a visit to the German Market this year, we first need to get Halloween and bonfire night out of the way.
Halloween is a great time of the year for the family, and there’s no better way to get into the spirit than carving a pumpkin. Getting one of these for the family can also be an enjoyable experience, as you can pay a visit to these pumpkin patches around the Second City.
Hatton Adventure World
Hatton Adventure World promises an enjoyable experience for the whole family, with over 450 creatures and 100 acres ready to discover. However, in the autumn, it is also home to one of the best pumpkin patches around Birmingham. The Pumpkin Spooktacular opens on October 23rd, and runs up until Halloween day itself.
There are so many activities to find here, including the Bewitching Trailer Ride, Zombie Marsh and the Magic & Illusion Show. You should visit in fancy dress too, with competitions taking place daily at 4 pm. The pumpkin patch is open between 10 am and 5 pm, with all children able to take one home each.
Dark Ln, Hatton, Warwick CV35 8XA
Lower Drayton Farm
A perfect family day out can be had by all at Lower Drayton Farm in Penkridge. For those travelling from further afield, there is also the option to stay over at the excellent family location. However, it is the perfect place for visitors to pick up a pumpkin no matter their age. There is sure to be something for everyone here in their pumpkin patch, with huge, small and white pumpkins all available. The pumpkin patch is open every weekend from Saturday, 2nd October, and then daily from Monday, 18th October until Sunday, 31st October.
Over 80,000 pumpkins can be found at Lower Drayton Farm, which ensures that it is one of the biggest that can be found in the area. All visitors can also get creative in the pumpkin carving tent, while hot food and drinks will also be available in the catering tent, with tea, hot chocolate and coffee all available. All tickets must be booked in advance.
The Play Barn Lower Drayton Lane, Stafford ST19 5RE
Lower Clopton Farm
A family day out can also be planned at Lower Clopton Farm in Stratford-upon-Avon. The pumpkin patch here will be open here throughout October, with visitors having to pay a small fee of £1. However, under 1s go free. Cash and cards are accepted for the pumpkin payment, and booking isn’t required before travelling here.
The size of the pumpkin from Lower Clopton Farm will depend on the product picked, but they can range from 50p to £10, depending on the size. The pumpkin patch is open every Saturday leading up to Halloween from the 9th October, and will be open daily between Tuesday, 26th October and Saturday, 30th October.
Lower Clopton, Upper Quinton CV37 8LQ
National Forest Adventure Farm
The National Forest Adventure Farm is a booking online event, and you will need to act quickly if you want to secure your family day out here before Halloween. There is so much going on here over the Halloween period, including Broomstick Training, Scare School and the Tragic Magic Show. There is also a daily fancy dress competition at National Forest Adventure Farm, as well as the outdoor adventure play area, animal paddock and soft play areas also being open throughout the autumn period.
The pumpkin patch is open throughout October, with guests able to take a wagon tractor ride to the patch before finding the one that is perfect for them. All children over the age of two are able to pick up a free pumpkin following their visit, and there is nowhere more perfect to get creative with the design than in the carving tent, which is open daily over the Halloween period. Customers looking to visit the National Forest Adventure Farm should book their visit online. It is open on Saturday, 16th October and Sunday, 17th October, as well as the following week. It is also open daily from Monday, 25th October. Opening times for the Halloween Spook-tacular are between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm.
Postern Rd, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13 9SJ
