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Pumpkin patches and picking in Norfolk 2024
Pumpkin Patches in Cornwall 2024
Updated: 16/9/2024
Pumpkin Patches and Picking in Norfolk 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 Norfolk
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 Norfolk in 2024
Until 31st October 2024
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Algy’s Farm Shop
Algy’s Farm Shop
Hot/cold drinks, food and snack available daily. Pizzas, hot dogs and bacon rolls available weekends and during half-term breaks
12th to 31st October 2024
Pumpkin event at Ha Ha Farm
Haha Farm
Facepainting, ghostly woodland scavenger hunt, undercover carving and crafts, refreshments, storytime, creepy cookie decorating, 20 varieties of pumpkin available.
Dates from 12th and 13th October 2024
Pumpkin Picking at Rookery Meadows
www.facebook.com/rookerymeadows
Details to be confirmed – see website for details
19th and 20th October 2024
Pumpkin Patch Open Weekends
Wroxham Barns
Free to enter – grab a wheelbarrow and pick your pumpkin
19th to 31st October 2024
Mrs G’s Pumpkin Patch
Garboldisham, Norfolk
www.facebook.com/mrsgspumpkins
More information to follow – see website for details
19th and 20th October and 24th to 31st October 2024
Halloween and Pumpkin Picking at The Pumpkin House
The Pumpkin House
Decorated with over 1000 pumpkins with a large variety for sale – maize maze, Halloween haven with decorations, fancy dress competition, face painting and wood fired pizza on selected dates, vintage machinery, refreshments and more
25th October to 3rd November 2024
Halloween Pumpkin Pickin’ at Pettitts
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
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Pick your very own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch in a wheelbarrow then carve a scary face
25th October to 3rd November 2024
Pumpkin Festival at Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe
Week of activities including creepy woodland trails, scary scarecrows and pumpkin carving. Visit the brand new pumpkin patch hwhere you can choose from thousands of pumpkins to collect and carve. Full paying children’s tickets include a FREE pumpkin to pick and carve
25th October to 3rd November 2024
Halloween Hoot at Hirsty’s Family Fun Park
Hirsty’s Family Fun Park
www.hirstysfamilyfunpark.co.uk
Pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, navigate the maze, play in the park and have great fun
27th to 31st October
The Halloween Garden
Holkham
Challenge sheet for you to explore the spookified rooms, learn about the magical plants grown in the garden and uncover the creatures that live there, spook spotting, Halloween crafts, magic show, pumpkin carving, dastardly decorations, and delicious drinks and snacks