event information for theludlow pumpkin patch
OCTOBER 2023
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Fancy dress competition
We are offering a prize of a £50 Amazon voucher to the person with the best Halloween costume at the pumpkin patch. To enter, tag us on social media while wearing your costume at the patch. The winner will be announced on November 1st.
Key Information
10.30 am - 4.00 pm
Last entry at 3:30 pm
Sat 14th Oct
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Oct
Sat 28th & Sun 29th Oct
Mon 30th & Tues 31st Oct
OPENING TIMES
Must be purchased in advance, and there is no entry fee.
Plenty of signage will guide you through the estate to the designated parking area.
PARKING = £5
Pick your very own pumpkins, gourds, and squashes.
Available in various shapes and sizes, and your parking ticket can be used as credit towards your purchase. You can pay by cash or card.
PUMPKINS FROM £5
ENTERTAINMENT
There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained, including face painting, fancy dress competition and pumpkin painting.
Visitors can enjoy delicious local food and drink from the Ferney pizza truck, and DrinkUp coffee.
Location
The pumpkin patch is hidden on Downton Hall Estate, so it is best to use What. Three. Words to find us. Please refer to this map to follow our one-way system.
Postcode: SY8 3EE
FAQs
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Your ticket is your £5 car entry for your family. So you only need to purchase one ticket per car and this is redeemable against any pumpkin purchases.
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The pumpkin fields are outside and exposed to the elements, so we recommend wearing a pair of wellies or waterproof boots if the ground is wet and muddy.
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As long as you want - within opening hours of course! There is no time limit to your visit, however, depending on whether you choose a morning or afternoon arrival time, we will need you to arrive within a certain timeframe. The last entry will be at 3:30pm.
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Yes, food and drink will be on sale to keep the hunger ghouls away.
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We will have wheelbarrows so you can transport your pumpkins around. However, availability is limited, we suggest you bring a strong bag for life or a bin bag just in case.
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There is plenty of parking, but you must purchase in advance; tickets cost £5 but can be redeemed against buying pumpkins. Book now.
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Dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on lead at all times and under control.
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There are portable toilets on site with a baby change cubicle.
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We accept both card and cash at our farm shop.