As the Autumn nights draw in, the leaves on the trees change from green to brown and the weather chills, it means it’s time for one thing… Halloween!
Whether you’re looking for a day out, a pumpkin picking patch, or a spooktacular event for all the family to enjoy, you’re sure to find something for everyone.
Pumpkin Picking is available at these local sites.
Please check their websites for full details before you travel.
Fairfield Pumpkins, Yeovil Open every weekend, and every day during half-term. 10-4. Free Entry, only pay for your pumpkins. No dogs.Â
The Trough Pumpkin Patch, Yeovil Open from October 10-4. Free entry, only pay for your pumpkins.
Farington’s Farm Pumpkin Patch, Farrington Gurney Open from Saturday 5th October 2024 every weekend, and every day during Half Term. Booking a time slot is essential. £3.95 Entry Fee + Pumpkin Cost. Dogs welcome.
Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch, Keynsham Opens from 28th Sept every weekend, and every day during Half Term. £6.99 All Day Entry Fee + Pumpkin Cost. Dogs welcome.
Thurloxton Farm, Taunton Open 19th/20th, 26th-31stOctober. Prices from £12pp including pumpkin. Booking is essential. No dogs.
Fancy something a little different?
Why not have a go at Pumpkin Rolling at Forde Abbey?
Just buy your pumpkin, and race your friends or family to see who can roll it down the hill the furthest!
Open Saturday 26th October–Thursday 31st, 10:30-4. £14.50 per adult + pumpkin cost.
Half Term & Halloween Events
Halloween Sculpture Trail, Coates English Willow Visitor Centre, Taunton.
16th October – 4th November. 9.30 am – 5.00 pm (closed Sundays) £3 per Child
13 Halloween sculptures to find with a choice of picture quiz or word search.
Halloween Trail at Yeovil Country Park, Yeovil
Friday 27th October. 11 am – 2 pm £2 per child, under 3’s free. Pick up a trail leaflet from the ‘Friends of Yeovil Country Park’ stall opposite Ninesprings Café and follow the pumpkin markers through the eerie woods. Find the missing letters hidden at several marked stops along the way to help craft a spell. At the end of the trail you will find a witch or a wizard, be sure to tell them the missing word so they can cast their spell to conjure up a prize!
AutumnFest, Chard Reservoir.
29th Oct 2024. Open 10 am – 1 pm
Free, but suggested donation of £2
Packed with mini boat races, hook an apple games, face painting, the Chard Museum will be available providing a historical pop-up stand for you to learn about the heritage of the town, a tree trail (cost £2 cash) and there are plenty of seasonal refreshments available.
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton.
Thursday 31st October 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. (Book a time slot). £5 per person, 3 years +. Booking is essential. Suggested age range is 5 to 11 years. Younger children are welcome, but the event is aimed at older children. Visit the museum after dark for some spooky fun! Get dressed in your creepiest costumes and be ready to explore the Museum by torchlight as the lights are turned out for a night of family fun under cover of darkness. Take part in a spooky craft activity and follow the special Halloween Mystery Trail around the Museum.
The museum will largely be in darkness, so make sure to take a torch.
Adult Only Events
Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, Bath.
What better way to sum up ‘spooky’ than at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein! The ‘After Dark – Nights to Die For’ is designed to push the boundaries of fear and suspense. With elements like disorienting darkness, isolation, and confinement, along with live actors and special effects, it aims to fully immerse participants in a psychologically unsettling environment. The addition of mazes and crawlspaces likely adds a sense of claustrophobia and physical challenge, making it a truly multisensory adventure. Opens from the 11th October. Tickets from £16.50. Over 15’s only. Not for the faint-hearted!
Thanks for reading, we hope that these autumn events have sparked your interest. Why not make the most of the season and book a stay here at Pitts Farm Cottages? With cosy accommodation, fun games room, and easy access to spooky local attractions, it’s the perfect place for a memorable autumn break.
We look forward to welcoming you!