PYO Pumpkin Patch and Spooky Trail
High Lodge Farm’s spellbinding Halloween trail and PYO pumpkin patch is returning for a second year this October half-term. Venture into the witchy woods if you dare…
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Included in your Halloween ticket…
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Enchanting trail
Legend has it that the Pumpkin King is guarding the world’s biggest pumpkin inside High Lodge Pumpkin Patch. The Wicked Witches of Claypit Coven have heard it has magic powers and are desperate to get their hands on it. The only problem is, he won’t let them enter the patch until they have unscrambled the secret password hiding in High Lodge Wood. Get on your broomsticks and help!
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PYO Pumpkin Patch
Warty ones, wrinkly ones, white ones, we will have thousands of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes ready to pick at our pop-up PYO pumpkin patch. Perfect for carving lanterns or cooking up something tasty, we will have squashes for every occasion. Sledges, wheelbarrows and baby barrows at the ready! Don’t worry, our pumpkins are pre-cut so no sharp knives are needed. Pay for what you pick.
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Gourd-geous games
Unleash your competitive side and get involved in our rustic Halloween games. Pumpkin noughts and crosses and squash skittles? There’s no limit to the fun that can be had with a trusty gourd! Try your hand at noughts and crosses, bug draughts and snakes and ladders too. Our bale maze and farm tractor will also be back for youngsters to let off steam in the autumn sunshine.
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Refreshments
Tuck into seasonal treats and snacks including spooky cookies and pumpkin spiced lattes. Also on the menu will be breakfast rolls, tasty burgers and chips as well as hot and cold drinks, cakes and ice creams from our refreshment trailers The Toot and Tasty Toot and Sweet Toot. Make yourself at home under our beautiful stretch tent.
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Marshmallow toasting
There’s nothing better than gathering your friends and family around an outdoor fire as autumn descends. Toast some delicious marshmallows on our fire-pits (weather dependent). Gently glowing logs are ideal for getting that marshmallow as gooey as possible. Pick up a giant mallow and a skewer from the Toot for £1 and get toasting!
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Face painting
Get into the full spirit of Halloween by transforming your little ones into something spooky or sweet! Fancy dress is encouraged, so if you’ve come as a witch or a wizard, a bat or a ghost, our team of two face painters can finish off your look. What's your ideal Halloween face paint? Head to the face painting den to pick your look.
Pumpkin Nights
Pick your pumpkin by moonlight for a truly spooky Halloween experience!
Our after-dark sessions will run from 5pm - 9pm on October 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th. Exactly the same as the day event with the woodland trail, but in darkness! Hot food and alcoholic drinks will be on sale. Bring a torch and wrap-up warm. Ideal for children of all ages, but especially popular among older children.
Tickets are £7.50 per person or £9 on the gate, subject to availability.
FAQs
When are you open?
We’ll be open on 14th and 15th October and 21st - 29th inclusive. Opening hours are 10am - 4pm with the last entry at 2pm.
How do we get there?
We’re a field on the edge of the A415 Abingdon Road, Culham. Nearest post code is OX14 3BN - please drive through the metal gates and park in the grassy field. We’re 0.4 miles from the Europa School. What3Words: tribal.dizzy.tribes
Is booking required?
Yes, this is a bookable event. Please book a session via our website. Each online booking will incur a £1 booking fee. We do accept walk-ins, but this is subject to availability. Please note, gate ticket prices are more expensive than online.
How much are the tickets?
Tickets are £5 for adults and £7 for children (aged 1-16) and include entry to the Pumpkin Patch, woodland trail, games area and small sweet treat. Under 1s are free. Pumpkins and face painting are paid for separately. Gate tickets are £6.50 for adults and £8.50 for children. Under 1s are free.
Is parking free?
Yes, parking is free in the field next to the Pumpkin Patch. Please be aware it might be muddy if we’ve had lots of rain.
Are there toilets on site?
Yes, there will be a temporary toilet trailer and one accessible toilet with baby-changing.
Can I amend my booking?
Create an account when paying to amend your booking day or time up to 24 hours before your session, or email highlodgeevents@gmail.com and we will amend bookings at our discretion and subject to availability.
What is your refund policy?
Tickets are non-refundable. We will issue full refunds if we have to cancel the event for any reason. Please note, this is an outdoor event and we will be opening even if it’s raining.
How long can we stay?
Your session time is just for arrival purposes, you can stay for as long as you like. Most people spend between two and four hours with us.
How much are the pumpkins?
Pumpkins range in price from £1 to £10 depending on type and size. Pay for what you pick.
What type of pumpkins will you be selling?
Regular carving pumpkins of various sizes, munchkins and a mixture of different squash - festivals, red onions, harlequins, crown prince, casperitas and giant polar bears, subject to availability.
Are the pumpkins grown on site?
No. We source them from our top suppliers who grow them far better than us!
Is the event scary?
Absolutely not, this is a family friendly farm and we’re not planning on scaring anyone. We hope youngsters will love our woodland attractions.
Do we need to cut the pumpkins?
No. They will be scattered already cut around the field, so no knives are needed.
Will there be food and drink on sale?
Yes, our refreshment trailer The Toot will be selling Oxfordshire-roasted coffees, teas, brownies and other locally produced Halloween-themed treats. Our hot food stand the Tasty Toot will be serving burgers, hot dogs and egg and bacon rolls. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available.
Is marshmallow toasting and face painting extra?
Yes, toast a giant marshmallow on our fire-pits for a small fee. Face painting is also extra.
Do you take card?
Yes, we take cash and card everywhere on site.
What should we wear?
We’re a working farm and the pumpkin patch is a field, so please bring wellies or old shoes that you’re willing to get muddy. This is an outdoor event so please dress appropriately. Fancy dress is encouraged!
How can I transport my pumpkins to the car?
Our pumpkin patch is close to the car park, but there will be wheelbarrows, baby barrows and sledges available to use. It would be a good idea to bring bags in case they’re in use.
Is the site wheelchair and buggy friendly?
The site is mostly buggy friendly, although this is weather dependent. We are a working farm and there are no solid paths, so wheelchairs may struggle in places. Please speak to our staff if you require assistance.
Are dogs allowed?
No dogs allowed to this event for hygiene reasons.
What are Pumpkin Nights?
High Lodge Farm will be open for twilight pumpkin picking on four nights only - October 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th between 5pm and 9pm. Please bring a torch.
Tickets are £7.50 per person (or £9 on the gate, subject to availability) and include access to the Spooky Trail, Pumpkin Patch, games and refreshment area.
There will be the chance to enjoy local mulled cider, Baileys hot chocolate, artisan gin, Abingdon’s Loose Cannon beer, prosecco and hot food under the night sky. This event is ideal for older children (although young ones will enjoy it too!)