Is the Pumpkin Event suitable for young children?

The Pumpkin Event runs from 26 September to 1 November 2026 at Hobbledown Epsom.

Yes! The Pumpkin Event is included with your day ticket, so you can enjoy the seasonal displays and activities alongside everything else Hobbledown has to offer.

No. Pumpkins are not included with admission and are purchased separately on the day. You can explore the Field of Orange, choose your favourite pumpkin and then pay for it at the Pumpkin Shop before taking it home.

Not at all. You can enjoy all the pumpkin displays, photo opportunities and the rest of Hobbledown without buying a pumpkin.

The Field of Orange transforms Hobbledown’s front lawn with thousands of pumpkins, squashes and gourds in different shapes, sizes and colours. Wander through, find your favourite and take plenty of autumn photos along the way.

Yes. The Trick or Treat Trail is included with your day ticket on the days it is running. Pick up a Quest Card, find the Hobbledown characters at three stops around the park and collect sweet treats along the way, plus a final reward at the finish.

The Trick or Treat Trail runs at weekends and during the school holidays only.

No! It’s friendly, not frightening and has been designed especially with younger children in mind.

Yes! You can gather around the fire and toast giant marshmallows during your visit. A small additional charge applies, which is paid on the day.

Yes. Your ticket includes the whole park as usual, including indoor and outdoor play, the Imaginarium, Thinkery, zoo and farm animals, walk-through enclosures and daily keeper talks.

Definitely. There are plenty of themed photo opportunities, including Walls of Pumpkins in the Thinkery, festival flags, giant Pumpkin letters, a pumpkin-filled trailer, a pumpkin cascade and a special photo frame.

Yes. Food and drink are available during your visit, including hot drinks and seasonal autumn treats to keep you fuelled between adventures.

For General Admission, yes — you select your visit date when booking. Hobbledown also offers Open Dated Tickets, which allow you to visit on any one day within a month of purchase without choosing your date in advance.

Yes. The Ultimate Family Ticket is available for families of three, four or five and includes full-day admission, a meal deal for each person and a souvenir marble for each child

There’s plenty to fill a whole day. Alongside the Pumpkin Event, you’ll have access to Hobbledown’s indoor and outdoor play areas, animals, walk-through enclosures, Imaginarium and other attractions, so we recommend giving yourselves plenty of time to explore.

Yes. The Pumpkin Shop will have pumpkins and a selection of Halloween bits and pieces available to purchase during your visit.