3,500 pumpkins heading to Oswestry attraction for Pumpkinfest
Park Hall Countryside Experience is preparing for its annual Halloween event, with families able to choose and carve their own pumpkins.
Thousands of pumpkins are heading to Oswestry as Park Hall Countryside Experience prepares to welcome families for its annual Pumpkinfest.
Around 3,500 pumpkins will arrive at the farm ahead of the event, which runs on selected dates from October 2 to 18 before going daily from October 23 to November 1 during the school half-term.
Every paying child can choose a pumpkin from the indoor pumpkin shed before carving it at Park Hall – with the mess staying at the farm rather than being taken home.
The event will also feature Pumpkin Alley, the Little Scare House and Spooky Trail, along with singing pumpkins and games including pass the pumpkin and mummy wrap.
Richard Powell, joint owner-director of Park Hall Countryside Experience, said: “Our pumpkin delivery is always an exciting one. Once they're all lined up in the pumpkin shed, you definitely know autumn has arrived!
“Pumpkinfest has become a tradition for lots of local families. We know that younger children want to join in with Halloween without being frightened, so we keep things fun, silly and just spooky enough.”
Pumpkinfest tickets also include access to the wider farm, where visitors can see the animals, watch pig races and take a Big Blue Tractor Ride.
There are also outdoor attractions including the Crazy Farm Adventure Course, Woodland Adventure Play Area and zip wire, as well as undercover activities including Little Oswestry Role Play Village, sensory play and music and science areas.
Richard added: “We're looking forward to seeing what our visitors create this year. With 3,500 pumpkins to get through, we're expecting to see lots of brilliant creations.”
Advance tickets are £2 cheaper than tickets bought at the gate.