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EventsSpend Autumn at award winning Cotswold Farm Park with the popular Pumpkin...

Spend Autumn at award winning Cotswold Farm Park with the popular Pumpkin Patch

his October, the annual Pumpkin Patch is returning to Cotswold Farm Park, alongside delicious Autumnal themed treats and activities for the whole family to enjoy, at the award-winning farm park.

Recently named as the TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award 2025, Cotswold Farm Park is an unmissable family day out in a beautiful countryside location and the popular Pumpkin Patch is a highlight each year for visitors and locals alike.

Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, plus every day from 23rd to 31st October (all half-term), the dog-friendly Pumpkin Patch will have a pick and carve your own pumpkin element, free spooky face painting (Saturday and Sunday and throughout half term) and tons of selfie stations and photo opportunities for everyone to enjoy.

Pumpkin Patch at Cotswold Farm Park 1

Pumpkins ‘til Late will be taking place on Saturdays at the Farm Park from (11th, 18th and 25th October). Open from 9.30 – 20.30, the evening will include a spooky Halloween-themed trail through the atmospheric woodlands that combines the eerie ambiance of pumpkins with music, a bar, and a series of local food trucks including The Grub Shed, Gurt Wings, Cotswold Cattle Co., Catchy Fish, The Pasta Rig, and Stirr Ups. 

The typical Autumnal British weather isn’t an issue, with so much to see and do indoors over at the Farm Park – with the impressive indoor sandpit, soft play and ride on tractors, there are endless opportunities for fun. The Discovery Barn will have interactions with adorable animals including fluffy chick handling, rabbits ready to be stroked and twice daily animal encounters with be taking place twice daily across the farm park at 10:30am and 2:30pm. This will rotate between guinea pig feeding, pig brushing, duckling demonstrations, chicken interactions and bee talks. Visitors will have the chance to meet Strawberry and her calves, plus the donkeys and their foals!

Bouncy pillows, outdoor play areas and sandpit will be open all autumn/winter as well the chance to meet over 50 rare breeds and experience a tractor ride around the usually shut-off farming areas – taking place every day from 10am, priced at £1 per person.

All Farm Park tickets include Pumpkin Patch entry, but separate access only Pumpkin Patch tickets and full Experience tickets can be purchased online.

To book a day visit, save £2 when booking online in advance. Tickets (including the above saving) are from £16.50 for adults, £12.50 for seniors and children, £7.50 for toddlers and £1 for babies. Visitors with little ones can make the most of midweek pricing – visit from Monday to Friday from just £3.95 for toddlers, £5.95 for children and £8.95 for adults.

Ticket Prices

TICKETINCLUDESPRICES (online prebooked)
Pumpkin Patch ExperiencePumpkin Patch entryPick your own pumpkin up to the value of £3Carve your pumpkin10% off in the restaurant and gift shopFree face painting (Saturdays and Sundays, plus all half term)Spooky pumpkin trail (Saturday evenings only)Adult – £12.95 Child (age 4-15) – £11.95Toddler (age 2&3) – £10.95
Pumpkin Patch Access OnlyPumpkin Patch entryFree face painting (Saturdays and Sundays, plus all half term)Spooky pumpkin trail (Saturday evenings only)Adult – £6.95Child (age 4-15) – £5.95Toddler (age 2&3) – £4.95
Farm ParkFarm Park accessPumpkin Patch accessFree face painting (Saturdays and Sundays, plus all half term)Spooky pumpkin trail (Saturday evenings only)From: Adult (16-60) – £12.95Senior (60+) – £9.95Child (4-15) – £7.95Toddler (2 – 3) – £6.95Baby (0 – 1) – £1

About Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park:

Cotswold Farm Park is an award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. It is run by farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson and his business partner Duncan Andrews. Cotswold Farm Park is dedicated to preserving rare and native breeds of farm animals and delivering the best of British farming through sustainable methods. 

The Farm Park offers a wide range of annual activities for visitors of all ages allowing them to interact closely with over 50 rare and native breeds of farm animals and learn about farming, both past and present.

The visitor attraction also features a restaurant, serving locally sourced seasonal food and Adam’s own Butcombe beer, along with a Gift Shop and Holidays site with a selection of Lodges, Glamping Tents, Camping Pods and Pitches.

Website: https://cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CotswoldFarmParkLtd/

Twitter https://twitter.com/CotswoldFarmPrk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotswoldfarmpark/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cotswoldfarmpark/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cotswoldfarmpark/

Source Abbie, encorePR

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