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Pumpkin Patches in Cornwall 2024
Updated: 16/9/2024
Pumpkin Patches and Picking in Cornwall 2024
It’s the spookiest time of year here again and to celebrate many locations across the region are holding pumpkin themed events and activities throughout October for families to enjoy. Facilities might include ‘Pick Your Own Pumpkins’, autumn and pumpkin things to do, pumpkin patch photo opportunities and associated entertainment.
If you are really keen to get involved, it is advisable to visit one of the locations listed below as soon as you can in case they sell out. Make sure that you check details on their websites and social media before making plans or travelling in case of any changes and also to confirm whether booking is required.
Jump to Pumpkin Patches in Cornwall
Carving Pumpkins
If you are buying pumpkins to carve for decoration at home, we recommend guides like this one from BBC Good Food who also have links to pumpkin carving templates and ideas. Also, supermarkets often have pumpkin carving kits like this one that can be purchased from Amazon - parental supervision is recommended at all times. From a safety perspective, it is recommended to use battery operated candles or tealights that can be found easily online or in stores such as Poundland, The Range or B&M.
Cooking Pumpkins
Don't forget that pumpkins are a versatile and nutritious food, here are some ideas of how to enjoy them
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Food waste prevention advisors Hubbub have some great tips on how to reduce pumpkin waste on their website
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The BBC Good Food website has plenty of pumpkin recipes for kids
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Twinkl have a downloadable pumpkin pie recipe for families
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Also, check out this guide with ideas on how to use pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin Picking and other activities in Cornwall in 2024
19th to 31st October 2024
Pumpkin Picking at Cedar Croft Nurseries
Cedar Croft Nurseries, St Tudy
www.facebook.com/christmastreescornwall and https://cedarcroft.co.uk/
Pumpkin picking activity - see website and social media for more details
Details for 2024 still to be announced
Activities at Cornish Farm Experiences
Cornish Farm Experiences
www.facebook.com/cornishfarmexperiences
Visit the website and social media for details of any upcoming Halloween events
26th October to 3rd November 2024
Dairyland Farm Park
Activities soon to be confirmed
26th to 31st October 2024
Pumpkin Picking at Lobbs Farm Shop/Lobbs Autumn Fest 2024
Lobbs Farm Shop
Kids pumpkin picking event with 5 time slots available each day. One ticket per pumpkin picking child and children must be accompanied by at least one adult (accompanying adults go free) – book online.
Selected dates until 31st October
Pumpkin Picking and Halloween Maze
Cornish Maize Maze, Pillaton Farm
www.amazingcornishmaizemaze.co.uk
Pumpkin patch with pumpkin picking, a short maze with a Halloween themed quiz ideal for families with younger children
Dates from 19th October to 31st October 2024
Pumpkin Fest at Camel Creek
Camel Creek Family Theme Park
www.camelcreek.co.uk/pumpkin-fest
Autumn day filled with pumpkins, scenic photo spots and cosy seasonal vibes, plus the excitement of exploring an entire adventure park with a free pumpkin for every child and spooky surprises in store.
26th October 2024
Pengenna Pumpkin Hunt and Spooky Cinema Afternoon
Pengenna Manor
www.pengennamanor.co.uk/public-events
Pumpkin hunt through the grounds and woods, spooky fancy dress competition, marshmallow toasting, Halloween crafting and colouring as well as a cinema showing of Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the WereRabbit. Adults go free
29th to 31st October 2024
The Antony Pumpkin Hunt
Antony
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/antony
Take part in the pumpkin hunt, suing the pumpkins as your guide to find various ghoulish activities in the gardens. Storytelling area and fancy dress competitions.
Other pumpkin picking/patches events in Cornwall that have taken place previously and are still to be confirmed for 2024
- Trevaskis Farm
- Splattenridden Farm
- Healey's
- Trevathan Farm
- Lanreath Village Hall
- Cornish Farm Experiences