We have been exploring pumpkin patches, as it’s just that time of year! This year, a new name popped up – close to Marsh Farm, we found Hurley’s Pumpkin Forest. This pumpkin picking patch has a few fun activities around the outside, along with a variety of pumpkins, to give families a complete day out. Pre-booking is essential though, but is on the cheap side at only £5 per car, which covers the cost of parking and a wheel barrel rental. Most other things in the Pumpkin Forest is free, though, so you will get a lot out of your £5!
The kids lit up when they saw the giant inflatables and flags outside Hurley’s Pumpkin Forest. Amelia was delighted, from the start, and super excited as we parked. Once we were settled in our space, however, we started taking in the area. Hurley’s has lots of things in a small space – a string maze, giant cut outs that you can use for pictures, giant cut outs as apart of bean bag toss, a catching duck area, some small putting holes, ice cream, a coffee area, and lots of signs pointing you towards the pumpkin patch. We started off by playing on the giant bails of hay. I honestly didn’t think hay bails would be some big fun thing, but Robin thought it was the best thing ever, often asking to go back whenever we did the next activity. The three of them kept jumping from bail to bail, getting stuck and playing. A wizard and witch made their way through the venue, who Robin approached and said Hello too – they were completely in character and fun to interact with!
We then wandered over to one of the activity areas, trying to set up bowling. This area seemed to be heavily used and almost felt like it was missing things – there was nothing to bowl with, nothing to putt with, nothing to bean bag toss with over on this area. The catch a duck game seemed fun, but most of the poles were discarded and broke – we just didn’t get on with this section. The giant connect four did seem complete, but it was being played with, so we moved onto the next large area. Here, there were three different bean bag toss areas – which the kids had fun trying to throw through and connect with, as well as welly toss. Welly toss is something I had never heard of before and honestly thought that Dann was tricking me – it turns out, however, in England you can play games where you throw your rain boots into things – in this case tyres. It’s a fun game that takes a bit of learning before you’d be great at it.
We then made our way through the rope maze, which looks like it would be easy because you can see your way through it, but as the string is so thin and long, you can easily get overwhelmed with information and find yourself unable to see the way out. Dann made it out quite quickly, but myself and the kids were stuck in for quite some time, until I found my way out, followed closely by Kai, then Robin and Amelia. We also explored a haunted looking ghost boat, along with more hay bails, before deciding to go into the pumpkin patch itself.
Hurley’s Pumpkin Forest did have a few decorations left from their Christmas Tree Farm, but otherwise had so much to see to do with Halloween. There was a barrel train that the kids road for an additional £4 a person, where they went down the line of Christmas trees and back up. Everyone seemed to enjoy it – before we walked around the pumpkin patch. Unlike other pumpkin patches, you can see the plants where these pumpkins, squashes, and courgettes currently are growing. Many of the pumpkins had very long stems (something some people look for) and there was a good mix and variety. There weren’t any huge pumpkins, but we were on the lookout for munchkin pumpkins anyway, so we did find what we were looking for.
Dotted around the pumpkin patch, there were various photo stations, allowing you to stand in picture frames or behind boards to take pictures, as well as little areas set up with spooky decorations. We took a look at a giant spider, Dann told a joke to a skeleton, and Robin pointed out the zombie area, before we moved onto the pumpkin tent. This tent wasn’t too full of items to buy, and mainly had more pumpkins and squashes, as well as a photo area. We took some pictures in the photo area, paid for our munchkins, and then spent some more time playing on the hay, as Robin requested before heading home. Though Hurley’s Pumpkin Forest did feel like it was missing a few things to make things work as intended, for the price we paid, we got a lot of fun out of the area!
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This looks like such a wonderful place to take the kiddos for Fall! I absolutely love this season and there is no better time Tom create some fabulous family memories 😉 Love all of the pictures!
We love spending time out on adventures together.
What fun! My kids would light up at the inflatables, too. I’ve never heard of a rope maze before, that sounds like it would be an interesting challenge.
It is a neat thing! I have not seen one previously either.
Such a wonderful place to visit with my whole family. My kids will def enjoy that place.
It’s always fun to go to a pumpkin patch!
Aww! What a fun day out. It looks like there is plenty to do as well as picking pumpkins x
Yeah, there is a lot to do!
That is so so cool! We went to a similar farm on Saturday, it was so much fun!!!
It’s great to get along to seasonal stuff like this!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I love how festive Halloween time can be. This looks like such a fun time. 🙂
I love it too! So much fun.
This looks fabulous
It was a fun time!
This looks like such a fun time – for the entire family. Wonderful you’re having good weather to enjoy the fall outing.
It’s been cold but the sun has been out!
How cute is that little train? My kids would love it!
It is a cute one!
Looks like you all had a fabulous time at Hurley’s Pumpkin Forest! There is nothing like heading to places like this to get you ready for Halloweens’
It is such a fun time out, especially when events are seasonal.
Pumpkin picking is such a fun family event for the fall. I love it and this place looks so cute for the little ones! How fun!
It is such a fun time, especially around the season.
This looks like such a great day out 🙂 I can’t believe it was £5 entry that is definitely a great price. I love how adorable that wee train is, it’s a pity I am too big would love a go in t lol 🙂 x
It was such a good time for such a little price!
What a neat place to visit. This is totally something my kids would enjoy doing. You are lucky this is near you!
We are so lucky to be able to go to so many events!
Oh wow what a fun day out for the whole family and a great way to celebrate Autumn and get in the Halloween spirit
Laura x
Yes – and what a fun place to celebrate it too!