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Welcome to our Pumpkin Festival 2024

This has evolved over the last 25+ years from a small 'creepy teepee' selling our homegrown pumpkins  to an immersive wonderland experience with performers, entertainers and imaginative pumpkin installations.

Join us this year for an immersive experience inspired by the Wizard of Oz. Listen to the narration and engage with the story as we take you down the orange brick road and through the emerald city maze. A fusion of theatre, fairground games, activities and Pumpkins galore in beautiful settings.

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Pumpkin Festival Tickets

Friday 25th Oct - Fri 1st Nov.

£14.50 (+booking fee) per person.

There are three different timed sessions throughout the day;

09:30 - 12:00

12:30 - 15:00

15:30 - 18:00

Our Pumpkin Festival is best enjoyed by those aged 5 and older, however tickets are required for everyone attending (adults and children alike), it is at your discretion whether to bring toddlers.

There is no charge for infants (under 1) when accompanying an older sibling, but an infant ticket is required.*

Tickets are non refundable. Take care when booking as we unable to change bookings made in error. If you book a second set of tickets, the original tickets cannot be refunded. 

For booking assistance email general@crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk

Make sure you click forward arrow on Oct calendar to book Nov 1st!

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*There is no charge for infant tickets, however we are charged a booking fee ourselves for every ticket sold and this cost is simply passed on.
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Whats at the Pumpkin Festival?

  • Narrated storyline. After collecting your wristband boarding passes, you will be transported by the flying monkey to The Land of Oz. Another world of magic, imagination and creativity.
  • Festival Performers. As you enter, make sure to listen to the audio prompts. Let them guide you, to experience the various immersive performers as you progress through the story.
  • Fancy Dress Up. Get in to the spirit of the Pumpkin season. There are prizes for the most original costumes, follow this years theme of emerald, red shoes and anything Oz!
  • Outdoor Pumpkin Carving area. Carve your pumpkin here while in the festival and keep your house mess-free. There are utensils on hand, but we can't provide sharp knives to children for Health & Safety Reasons and adults need to supervise. (Pumpkins are not included in your entry ticket)
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  • Vintage Fairground Games try your luck at classic fairground games with a Pumpkin twist.
  • Pumpkin Displays and installations. The whole Pumpkin Festival has very insta-friendly vibe, have fun enjoying our quirky, unusual displays and arty installations.
  • Pumpkin word hunt and entertainment sheet. Search around the land of Oz to find the clues! 
  • Vintage Fairground Rides. Outside of the Pumpkin fesival, there are vintage fairground rides for your enjoyment (not included in the festival ticket price).

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  • Our Ice Cream Parlour is open exclusively for Festival customers serving a wide range of incredible Italian Gelato from nearby Gelateria Danieli.
  • Hot Chocolate Shack. Enjoy a warming hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, farm fresh apple juice, real fruit slushies, Halloween chocolates and Toffee Apples.
  • Pop Up Food. Street food vendors will be on site offering a selection of food at lunchtime during our Pumpkin Festival (check times on arrival).

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Pumpkin Boutique

Sales of pre-harvested pumpkins.

Open Oct 4th - Nov 1st (10am - 5pm).

(Closed Mon 7th,14th,21st Oct)

During the Pumpkin Festival, customers can visit the Pumpkin boutique (outside of the Pumpkin Festival area) to purchase a pre-harvested pumpkin.

All of our pumpkins are hand harvested with their stalks intact and are a cut above the supermarket, machine harvested varieties.

There's no need to book for the pumpkin boutique, it's open to the public.

There are a wide variety of pre-harvested Pumpkins and Squashes available in our Pumpkin boutique with all things pumpkin. Towards the end of October we recommend checking what's available, particularly if making a long journey,

Pumpkin Festival FAQ's

For information on our Pumpkin crop including tips on how to care for your Pumpkin, please visit our Pumpkin Crop Page

Is the Pumpkin Festival suitable for younger children?

Our Pumpkin Festival and the entertainment on site is best appreciated by those aged 5 or older. Those wishing to bring toddlers are welcome to do so at your own discretion, however a ticket is required for all children over 1.

Can I buy a Pumpkin at the Pumpkin Festival?

Yes, our Pumpkin Boutique is open every day during the Pumpkin Festival selling pre-harvested pumpkins. Please note you cannot pick directly from the fields during the Pumpkin Festival (please book Pumpkin Picking for this).

Do I need to book to visit the Pumpkin Festival ?

Yes, our Pumpkin Festival is very popular and regularly sells out, we strongly recommend booking ahead to avoid disapointment.

Can I just turn up and pay on the door?

No. Whilst there may be a small amount of 'no shows' and cancellations available each day, we don't recommend counting on this.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is plenty of parking available on The Farm for customers visiting Farm customers must use The Farm field car park rather than the Garden Centre car park which is a separate business with its own parking restrictions.

Click here for directions and travel information.

Can I bring a picnic?

No, Food and drink may not be bought to The Farm. We've tried our best to accommodate this in the past, but sadly have been overwhelmed with litter. Food and drink are available to purchase in Crockford's Corner.

Can I bring my dog?

No,  dogs are not allowed into the Pumpkin Fields or the Pumpkin Festival. It is a very busy space with many highly excited young children.

Can I bring a buggy?

Yes, whilst buggies are not permitted into our Picking Fields, you are very welcome to bring your buggy to the Pumpkin Festival

Can I carve my Pumpkin?

Yes, there is a dedicated carving area at the Pumpkin Festival where you can carve your own Pumpkin. (Sorry only Pumpkins purchased from us, you can't bring your own). For Health & Safety reasons we cannot provide knives for you to carve with. Pumpkin carving kits are available to purchase.

What if it rains?

Bad weather is part and parcel of life on the farm, particularly in the last week of October. We don't close when it rains and suggest customers consider this before booking tickets for an outdoor event.

 Tickets are non refundable whatever the weather. We're unable to re-book your tickets should it rain on the day of your visit.

In our experience there's no such thing as poor weather, simply poor preparation. Over the years, thousands of customers who've come prepared and suitably dressed enjoy our events, whatever the weather!

Do you offer a concessionary disabled rate?

Unfortunately, we aren’t able to offer a concessionary carers discount.

As a small farming business holding a single, week-long event, we don’t have the resources to fund the discretionary discounts offered by larger, dedicated tourist attractions.

Because children cannot enter our event unaccompanied, parents of disabled children are charged at the same rate as non-disabled customers.

Carer passes are available when there is a need for additional carers beyond the number of adults that would ordinarily accompany their children.

for further information please email general@crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk

Met Office weather warnings

We will take a decision on whether it is safe to open based on actual, rather than forecasted conditions.

In the unlikely event we're forced to close the Pumpkin Festival due to extreme weather this will be publicised on Social Media and via email to ticket holders.

Customers should check with us directly before assuming we're closed. Tickets will only be re-booked or refunded in the unlikely event we close The Pumpkin Festival.

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