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Pumpkin Picking and Halloween Events near Bracknell

Halloween is just around the corner, and whilst it's easy to buy a pumpkin in the supermarket, it's great fun to pick your own! Pumpkin Picking is a great activity to do with the whole family, and there are lots of places around Bracknell where you can pick the perfect pumpkin!

Bracknell communities really love a Halloween event, and we look forward to the trails every year! We've pulled together our round up of all the best spooky goings on for Halloween locally! We’ve got trails, days out, forest frolics and so much more!

If you visit any of our spooky suggestions do tag us on social media as we love to see your adventures!


Wasing Park - PYO Pumpkins and Woodland Trail

(AD/gifted) Back for October 2024, visit Wasing's Pick Your Own Pumpkin field & Woodland Trail. Running from 18th October to 31th October. At the heart of stunning Wasing Estate near Aldermaston lies a very special pumpkin patch. Visitors are invited to follow the enchanting decorated woodland trail through Wasing's stunning autumnal woodland then head for the pumpkin patch where a fairytale pumpkin carriage awaits and where you can choose your perfect pumpkin, nestled in our organic field left just as nature intended, to take home & carve. Afterwards enjoy tasty seasonal snacks and hot & cold drinks under our beautiful stretch tent.

  • Woodland Trail

Follow a magical seasonal trail, designed for little legs, through the Estate's stunning autumnal woodland and encounter upon some special moments amongst the trees, with a children's activity to complete along the way.

  • Pumpkin Patch 

The leafy pathways of the woodland trail lead to Wasing's pumpkin patch where a fairytale pumpkin carriage awaits. Collect a wheelbarrow - great fun for the little ones to take a ride in! - and find your perfect pumpkin match in Wasing's patch to take home and carve. We are proud to be an organic farm & our pumpkin field is just as nature intended. We don't use any harmful weedkillers and pesticides & invite you to have fun finding your pumpkin amongst the vines and plant life.

  • Seasonal Snacks

Treat yourself to a tasty seasonal snack and keep warm with a delicious hot chocolate, all served under our beautiful stretch tent with stunning views.

  • Outdoor Experience

Please wear wellies or boots and appropriate outdoor clothing as this experience takes place outdoors in woodland areas and fields.

Pre booking is required here.


Family Halloween Party at The Village Hotel Bracknell 

(AD) Enjoy a 2-course Lunch, face painters, glitter bar, and children's entertainer with DJ and disco at this fab family Halloween Party! What's not to love? Great food and you can eat in peace while the kids are entertained! 

Doors open at 12pm.

Please see HERE for more information and to book tickets.


Spooky Adventure Golf at Golfplex

(AD) A Ghastly, Ghoulish Ghost Hunt at GolfPlex this Halloween. Join GolfPlex this Halloween week as the ghosts and ghouls take over Bear Mountain Adventure Golf. It's going to be a fun, spooky experience for adults and children of all ages.

Running from Monday 24th to Monday 31st October. 

  • Ghost hunt across the Jungle, Polar and Desert Adventure Golf courses
  • How many ghastly, ghoulish ghosts can you find?!
  • Free prize draw for all participants - win a sweet hamper, Toptracer Range experience and a family Adventure Golf ticket
  • Draw taking place on Tuesday 1st November, with the winners contacted on the same day
  • It's great fun for all ages

This event is likely to be very popular so pre-booking is essentials click here to book your tickets. Book online before the17th October for a 20% discount, just use code 'Spooky' at checkout.


Trick or treat afternoon tea is back! 🎃

(AD) Head to the spook-tacular afternoon tea at Royal Berkshire this Halloween half term!

It's time to indulge in delicious sandwiches, home-made scones, and hauntingly good Halloween cakes. But the fun doesn't stop there—after filling your tummies, it's time to creep along the spooky nature trail, play pumpkin drafts and enjoy many more eerie activities! With plenty of photo opportunities, this is sure to be a Halloween to remember.

Come for the treats, stay for the thrills - don't miss out on this family fun fang-tastic event!👹

Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November

£42 per adult, plus kids go free (For every full paying adult, one child will eat free). To book your tickets click here.


Binfield Scarecrow Trail 2024

21st - 29th October

The village of Binfield put on a fantastic trail every year, and this year is set to be bigger and better than ever!! Maps can be purchased from Foxes Den, Binfield Stores and Crema Coffee shop. For more information click here.


Jennett's Park PTA is running a Scarecrow Trail - Running from 25th October until 1st November. 

This year's theme is Jennett's Park Zoo! Maps can be purchased from the Sears Stores in Jennetts Park (open Mon - Sat) with a requested donation of £2 per map. 

Complete the map and win a prize! 


PUMPKIN FEST AT THE VILLAGE!

Celebrate the season at Pumpkin Fest! There's something for everyone:

- Craft sessions through the day
- Village shopping plus exciting pop-up local businesses
- Be on the look out for some mischievous villains roaming the event! A day full of fun, creativity and community! 

Bring your friends and family for a festive day out - you won't want to miss it


Pumpkin Trail - The Look Out

26th Oct - 3rd Nov

A fantastic family event taking place at The Lookout Discovery Centre, Bracknell this October Half Term. 

  • Purchase a map for suggested donation of £3 from The Look Out Discovery Centre 
  • Follow the c.2km trail around Swinley Forest 
  • Find the letters that spell out a secret word
  • Once completed, head back to The Look Out Discovery Centre to be rewarded with your treat. 

The trail is raising funds for First Days Charity. Please see Facebook Page for more information. 


If you know of any other Halloween Events in and around Bracknell which we are not currently featured, then get in touch at nina@wokinghamrocks.co.uk

We hope you and your families find something great, and make the most of the school holidays!


Head to www.bracknellrocks.co.uk to discover brilliant days out, baby and toddler groupskids parties, and some amazing outdoor spaces too!

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