Looking for a fun family day out in the lead up to Halloween? Look no further than Castle Ashby Gardens’ pumpkin hunt
Looking for a fun family day out in Northamptonshire in the lead up to Halloween? Look no further than Castle Ashby Gardens’ annual pumpkin hunt, returning next month.
Early bird tickets are now on sale for the pumpkin hunt, taking place from October 24 to November 1. Tickets are priced at £9.96 for anyone aged 16 and over, £5.98 for children aged three and over, and £5.03 for children under three.
This year, the jealous wicked witch has placed a terrible curse on the gardens and only pumpkin power can break the spell. You can hunt down hidden pumpkins in the spooktacular gardens, stop for a bite to eat in the tearoom, and make memories with the whole family.
When you find the hidden pumpkins, you have to draw each face on the trail sheet to break the wicked witch’s curse and help the good witch save Halloween. As a thank you, the good witch has left Halloween gifts for children to collect at the end of the trail.
The team advises anyone interested to book early to avoid disappointment and families are welcome to pre-order a kids spooky lunch box, including a ham, jam or cheese sandwich, crisps, a satsuma, a Halloween-themed cupcake and drink.
You can also pre-order toffee apples, and there will be seasonable snacks, hot and cold food, and drinks available at the tearoom.
The pergola will be open for drinks, treats and snacks from 9.30am until 4.30pm, and the tearoom will be open from 10am until the kitchen closes at 4pm. You can also see animals in the menagerie located in the gardens, and enjoy the play area by the tearoom.