Pumpkin Patch 2024

Connect with nature at Earth Trust farm this autumn as you pick your own pumpkins direct from the growing field and explore our enormous maize maze! We've a variety of delicious pumpkin and squash varieties to choose from, and harvesting fun for all ages.

• Pick your perfect pumpkin and source your favourite squash direct from the soil it grew in
• Take on the MEGA maize maze - will you reach the centre and find your way out?!

• Little ones can join us in the storytelling teepee with seasonal stories and harvestime tales.
• Delve into the hidden world of soil and sustainable food production with hands-on science experiments and testing tables in our Earth Lab 'Discovery Zone'.
• Follow the scarecrow trail around the farm and take in the breath-taking hilltop views

We’ll have local suppliers on hand with tasty hot snacks, drinks, traybakes and treats, plus 'Pumpkin Smores' (spiced pumpkin puree on a biscuit base, topped with firepit toasted gooey marshmallows) to enjoy in our relaxing gardens.

With a host of extra activities, this year’s Pumpkin Patch is set to be bigger and better than ever! Due to popular demand, we’ll be open on Sunday 13th and 20th October as well as the half term week 27-31st. Tickets are expected to sell quickly, so book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

Dates: Sundays 13th, 20th, 27th and Monday 28th-Thursday 31st October.
Times: 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm (session open times, but stay as long as you like).
Tickets: £3 per person in advance (plus booking fee). Under 3s free.
Includes entry to the Pumpkin Patch, Maize maze and free craft activities at Earth Trust Centre. Pumpkins to be purchased separately.
On the gate entry will be £5.

Parking: Free parking is available in the field, with disabled parking spaces at the Earth Trust Centre car park.

Useful information:

• Sorry, but for health and safety reasons, no dogs are allowed at the pumpkin patch.
• Earth Trust is a working farm and the ground is uneven in places which can make it difficult for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Please wear sensible footwear.
• Wheelbarrows will be available to help transport them to your car.
• Please bring your own re-usable carrier bags to take the pumpkins home.
• The event will go ahead rain or shine. If it's wet, wear your wellies!
• Tasty hot and cold refreshments will be available at the event.

Craft, Cook, Compost

Picking your own pumpkin is a great way to connect with farming, food and nature.
This event is part of our special Thank the Earth season at Earth Trust, reminding us all to value the earth beneath our feet, and all that it provides. Check out the Thank the Earth page for ideas on how to squash waste and make the most of your pumpkins, including some tasty recipe ideas.

Host or Publisher Earth Trust