West Lodge Rural Centre at Desborough, near Kettering in Northamptonshire, runs an annual Pumpkin Patch Festival each October. It is a Halloween-themed family event where you choose pumpkins from the patch, with a spooky tractor ride, a scarecrow patch and ghost stories, plus evening Pumpkin Party Nights. It is an entertainment-led day out rather than a quiet pick-your-own field, and entry is booked ahead.
About West Lodge Rural Centre
West Lodge is a rural centre and farm park near Desborough, with farm animals and family attractions. Each October it runs a Halloween-themed Pumpkin Patch Festival, with daytime sessions and separate evening Pumpkin Party Nights.
The Pumpkin Patch Festival
The festival is built around a pumpkin patch where you choose from thousands of pumpkins, wrapped up with a spooky tractor ride, a scarecrow patch, a cobweb tunnel, wand-making and panto-style ghost stories. It is very much an entertainment-led event, with the pumpkin choosing as one part of the day. Entry is booked in advance, with the seasonal activities charged on top of standard admission.
Things to Do on the Day
- Choose pumpkins from the patch
- A spooky tractor ride and a scarecrow patch
- Wand-making, ghost stories and a cobweb tunnel
- Evening Pumpkin Party Nights with entertainers and street food
- Farm animals and the centre’s usual attractions
Opening Times & Prices
The festival runs across October (the centre has listed it from around the start of October each year). Pre-booking is strongly recommended, with the seasonal event charged on top of standard admission. The dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the centre’s website, where tickets are released ahead of the season.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: West Lodge Rural Centre, Back Lane, Desborough, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 2SH.
- Booking: pre-booking is strongly recommended.
- Good to know: this is an entertainment-led festival rather than a quiet pick-your-own field.
Contact
Address: West Lodge Rural Centre, Back Lane, Desborough, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 2SH
Phone: +44 1536 760552
Email: info@westlodgefarmpark.co.uk
Website: westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk
Facebook: @westlodge.farmpark
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Pre-booking is strongly recommended, with the seasonal Pumpkin Patch Festival charged on top of standard admission. Check the centre’s website for the current dates and to book.
Is it a pick-your-own field?
It is an entertainment-led festival where you choose pumpkins from a patch, alongside rides, trails and shows, rather than a quiet pick-from-the-field farm.