Eerie orange faces are hidden around Killerton’s hillside garden ready for brave explorers to find.
To celebrate the Hallowe’en season and to coincide with half-term, daily pumpkin trails will take over the colourful autumn garden on the National Trust estate near Exeter from Saturday 24 October until Sunday 1 November.
Explorers will be searching high and low to tick off each pumpkin face on the trail. Along the way, there will be chances to get off the beaten track to discover secret paths, as well as the Bear’s Hut and Ice House.
It’s harvest! and to celebrate West Town Farm are holding their annual apple and pumpkin day!
Amongst the activities taking place are tractor and trailer rides, straw bale den, animals, stories, crafts, barbecue, campfire cooking and lots more..
Explore the free trail to spot pumpkin faces hiding around the garden. Make a day of it and go off the beaten track to discover secret paths, the Bear’s hut and the ice house. Crunch leaves under your feet while you enjoy the natural beauty of this changing season. Normal admission fees apply. National Trust members and under 5s go free. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
An eight-year-old fundraiser has won a Hallowe'en pumpkin carving competition with a not so scary creation that wowed the Lord Mayor of Exeter.
Raising money for charity Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), the Southgate Mercure Exeter Hotel gave out pumpkins to guests, businesses, supporters of the charity and others.
Amongst the many entries Hannah Sparkes, who uses the charity’s Little Harbour Hospice, in St Austell, won the children’s competition with her striking creation, which featured a huge smile beneath purple, pink and white hair.
Pumpkin kits are on their way to local businesses as part of a competition to help raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West.
For the second year running, the Mercure Southgate Exeter is holding a pumpkin carving competition, inviting Exeter residents, businesses, hotel guests, spa and leisure club members to get creative for charity.
Hotel manager Fiona Darde said: “We’re looking for people to get creative and help raise money for Children’s Hospice South West. Last year we had a fantastic response, ranging from quirky and fun to truly inspiring and scary.
One day in the pumpkin patch a strange little pumpkin hatched...
Discover the story of Spookley, a square pumpkin in a round pumpkin world. This anti-bullying tale provides the perfect backdrop as we hunt around our very own pumpkin patch.
Compete with pumpkin decorating and treats, our Spookley afternoons are a great way to keep the kids entertained during half term.
Suitable for children aged 4-12. Parents are welcome to say with their children.
Tickets £7.95 per child. Available in advance at Darts Farm or via www.dartsfarm.co.uk
Children and adults alike are being encouraged to get creative over the next few weeks in the lead up to Devon’s newest pumpkin sculpture competition.
Being held to coincide with Halloween, The Magdalen Chapter in Exeter is inviting people of all ages to create wow-factor pumpkin carvings and take them to the hotel on Friday October 31 for judging.
The Pumpkin Sculpture Competition is being held in aid of Farms For City Children, the hotel’s new Charity of the Year. General Manager Fiona Moores said this was the perfect excuse for people to put their design skills to the...
Pennywell is gearing up for a very special week of activities, so treat your family to a day out this October half term and be part of our annual Jollyween festival.
All the animals will be waiting for their last cuddle of the season and we have a whole week of hands on Jollyween fun to brighten up your autumn. You can even cuddle a world famous Pennywell miniature pig.
There are all your favourite activities like bottle feeding, ferret racing and miniature pig racing as well as some very special themed events throughout the day.
Join us for a spectacular week of spooky story telling with readings throughout the week by special guests. On the line-up are Judi Spires TV and radio presenter, David Lawrence Jones author of the Bradley Baker books, Michael Caines celebrity chef and Exeter City Football Club’s James Vittels.
Visit the Crealy Witch in her grotto, join in the reptile handling session on Monday 29 October with Dartmoor Reptiles, take part in the spooky games and pumpkin carving and don’t forget every paying child receives their own free pumpkin!
