Mayfield Lavender’s ‘Malice in Lavenderland’ Spooky Trail and Pumpkin Patch

You might know Mayfield Lavender for its glorious purple fields in the summer, but new, for this autumn, is something entirely different. In the Secret Lavender Garden at its Epsom site, Malice in Lavenderland promises a quirky, family-friendly Halloween experience.

Pumpkin picking combines with an immersive trail, which is a twist on the classic Alice in Wonderland adventure. After you’ve found your perfect pumpkin from 1000s, fall down a rabbit hole as White Rabbit guides you through a whimsical, character-filled, autumn garden trail, which includes haunted mirrors, cobwebbed tea parties, fiendish flowers, creepy wishing well, Mad Hatter’s Garden, Twin Peaks, Queen of Hearts’ Domain, and ghost train. Adventurers wind their way through the garden to find the 15 mysterious, hidden stations and crack riddles to win a prize. This is the most budget-friendly of the pumpkin patches and Halloween experiences listed here.

• Dates: Saturday, 4th October – Friday, 31st October
• Opening Hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm Arrival Slots: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (last timed entry). Time slots are for arrival only; visitors can stay as long as they wish until closing at 4pm
• Tickets: £5 per person (ages 4+), free for under 4s.
• Ticket includes entry to the Secret Lavender Garden, pumpkin patch, activity trail and reserved parking.
• Location: Mayfield’s Secret Lavender Garden, 139 Reigate Road, Epsom, KT17 3DW

For booking and further details, go here: https://www.mayfieldlavender.com/

Priory Farm Discovery Land Halloween Trail and Pumpkin Picking

Priory Farm has been a staple for us over the years, offering something different each visit. This autumn, they invite you to step into a world of playful mischief, gentle spookiness, and outdoor adventure with three different experiences.

The Discovery Land Halloween Trail is filled with booby-trapped mud monsters, trick trap doors, illusion tricks, silly surprises and magical storytelling. There is also a PYO pumpkin field, complete with tractor rides. This takes riders to the Hay Bale Maze, where twists and turns lead to hidden surprises and a secret slide. If you just want to pick your pumpkins at your own pace, they also offer a Park and Pick experience, which still provides plenty of photo opportunities, pumpkin displays, and seasonal play features.

Dates: Open Tuesday – Sunday from 4th October to 12th October. Open daily from Tuesday, 14th October – Sunday, 2nd November.
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm (last slot at 2.30pm; Halloween trail slots are half an hour)
Discovery Land Tickets: Peak Entry – online: £12 + 50p booking fee. On The Door: £13
Off Peak Entry – online: £9 + 50p booking fee, on the Door: £10 (free under 2s)
Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins Tractor & Trailer Rides Tickets: Online: £8 + 50p booking fee.
On The Door: £9 (tickets required for all aged 1+)
Park and Pick Pumpkins: Online: £6 + 50p booking fee, on the door: £7 (tickets required for all aged 1+)
Location: Priory Farm Estate, Sandy Lane, South Nutfield, RH1 4EJ

For more details and booking, go to: https://prioryfarm.co.uk/discovery-land/halloween/

Tulleys Farm

Tulleys is the OG, the big daddy and is billed as the UK’s number one pumpkin festival, boasting a staggering million gourds. We’ve had numerous visits over the years, and if you’re looking for scale, then this is your place. There are over 30 picturesque photo opportunities dotted throughout the pumpkin fields, as well as autumnally-themed roaming characters. The pumpkin village is home to Tulley’s newly extended food court. There is a daytime pumpkin festival as well as Pumpkin Nights, which are both family-friendly. For older children (16 years+) and adults, Tulleys is also famous for its Shocktober Fest, which is Europe’s largest scream park. I’ve never been, but by all accounts, it’s pretty terrifying!

Dates: Saturday, 4th October – Friday, 31st October
Opening Hours: Daytime: 9:30am-5:30pm (last entry at 4:00pm) Pumpkin Nights: Slots from 6pm-8pm.
Daytime Tickets: Adult (14 years+) general admission from £8.00 to £13.95. Child (2 to 13 years) general admission from £8.00 to £13.95.
Pumpkin Night Tickets: Adult (14 years+) general admission from £11.95 to £18.95. Child (2 to 13 years) general admission from £11.95 to £18.95.
Location: Tulleys PYO Pumpkin Fields, Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, (closest post code for Sat Nav RH10 4PD)

For more details and booking, go to: https://www.tulleysfarm.com/

Pumpkin Picking at Garson Farm Pumpkin Parade 2025

Garsons is well known for its enormous pick-your-own farm, which has produce from late May through to October (read more about the PYO farm). However, autumn is when gourds take centre stage. At the Pumpkin Parade 2025, pumpkins and magic come alive in a charmed Fairytale Land. Wander through the pumpkins before being greeted by scenes of familiar children’s classic tales and family film favourites. Enjoy interactive activities and games and plenty of fantastic photo opportunities too (both outdoors and undercover). 

As you’d expect, all the pumpkins are farm-grown and you can select a prime specimen, whether you’re after a mini or a bumper one!

Dates: Saturday, 4th October – Friday, 31st October
Opening Hours: 9am with the last slot at 4pm.
Pumpkin Parade Tickets: £6 per person, aged 2+ years (infants aged 0-24 months are free of charge and do not require a ticket). Discounts available for family and group bookings.
Location: Garson Farm PYO, Winterdown Rd, Esher KT10 8LS

For more details and booking, go to: https://www.garsons.co.uk/pyo-farm/pumpkin-tickets

Wizards & Witches Week at Bocketts Farm Park

Bocketts Farm Park will see a spooky transformation over half term with its dedicated Witches & Wizards Week. You’ll be able to go pumpkin picking in the Pumpkin Village and follow the Spooky Stamp Trail as well as enjoy activities such as the Bocketts Disco, the Reptile Roadshow, science and slime shows and Craft Corner, which provide children with the opportunity to create a range of spooky things to take home. Of course, there’ll also be the usual favourites, including tractor and pony rides, pig racing and face painting.

Tickets are more expensive than others listed, but include full-day access to the farm.

Dates: Saturday, 25th October– Sunday, 2nd November
Opening Hours: 10am with the last slot at 2pm.
Tickets: Adults – £21, children 3-17 years £23 and children 2 years £20.50 (under twos are free)
Location: Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9BS

For more information and booking, go to:
https://www.bockettsfarm.co.uk/events/wizards-and-witches-week-1

Also check out Hatchlands Park, National Trust. There will be plenty of half-term Halloween activities (Saturday, 26th October to Friday, 31st October), which are free to members. Find out more about Halloween at Hatchlands.

And if you’re after a tasty way to use up all those pumpkin seeds, have a go at these Paprika and Cumin Spiced Pumpkin Seeds.

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Angus Steak House

Children aged 8 and under can enjoy a complimentary Kids Menu dish when accompanied by a full-paying adult. The menu also comes complete with activity sheet and colouring crayons.

Full details here.

Asda

Originally just for school holidays, Asda’s Kids Eat for £1 café deal is available all year round. No adult purchase is required. More details about the initiative here.

Banana Tree

Ok, so not specifically for the holidays, but kids eat free every Sunday. Order one adult main course from the ‘All Day’ menu and get a kids meal on them.

Booking and further details here: https://bananatree.co.uk/kids-eat-free

Beefeater

Beefeater is offering an unlimited all-you-can-eat breakfast including a cooked full English and continental favourites. Two children under 16 eat for FREE with every adult breakfast purchased (£10.99).

More details here: https://www.beefeater.co.uk/en-gb/school-holidays

Bella Italia

Kids eat free all day every Thursday and for £1 until 6pm, Sunday to Wednesday at Bella Italia. Full details can be found on the website: https://www.bellaitalia.co.uk/kids

Bill’s at Easter

Up to two children can eat free all day over Easter at Bill’s from Monday, 7th April until Friday, 25th April (excluding Saturday & Sunday), when one adult orders any main dish, which can be breakfast, lunch or dinner.

More details here: https://bills-website.co.uk/events/kids-eat-free/

BrewDog

We’ve been to the Waterloo BrewDog and love it! Aside from the microbrewery and great food, there’s duckpin bowling, table tennis, an indoor ice-cream van and a massive slide, which is big enough for adults to go on too!

This Easter at BrewDog, if you pre-book and an adult is eating too, children eat for free off the kids menu. Just ensure you book for a visit on the applicable dates according to your region:

Aberdeen – Monday 31st March – Monday 21st April
All UK Bars – Saturday 5th April – Monday 21st April

Book here: https://drink.brewdog.com/uk/kids

Brewers Fayre

Brewers Fayre is offering the same breakfast deal as Beefeater (both part of the Whitbread group). Two children under 16 eat free with every adult breakfast purchased. More details here: https://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/en-gb/breakfast

Dobbies Garden Centres

Get your garden sorted in time for Easter plus get the kids a free meal with any adult traditional or full breakfast or adult main course. Details here: https://www.dobbies.com/tasty-treats

Offer available every day in the restaurant and also includes a free child’s drink. Find your local Dobbies.

Franco Manca

Mondays-Thursdays, Children 12 years and under receive a free kids pizza for every full-priced adult main meal. This is in selected pizzerias throughout the UK. Check the full details on the site.

Gourmet Burger Club – Easter Special

One child gets a free kids meal with every adult spending a minimum of £20 at Gourmet Burger Club Banstead and Cobham between the 14th and 21st of April.

Find out more, and book here: https://www.gourmetburgerclub.co.uk

Hungry Horse

Children eat for £1 every Monday on selected kids’ meals at Hungry Horse with every full paying adult. However, over Easter, it is also doing a special Feed The Family For £20 offer where you can enjoy two adult mains from its Pub Classics menu and two kids’ small meal deals, complete with a main, dessert, and a drink.

More details about both deals: https://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/deals/kids-eat-for-1 https://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/deals/family-meal-deal

Pizza Express Easter Deal

Enjoy one free Piccolo meal (includes dough balls to start; a pizza, pasta or salad as main, dessert and Bambinoccino) for free when you dine-in at Pizza Express and purchase an adult main. This is available when dining in Monday to Sunday, from Monday 7^th April until Thursday 24^th April 2025 (inclusive). 

More details here.

Premier Inn

You don’t have to be staying at the hotel to take advantage of its great breakfast offer. When one adult orders a full Premier Inn Breakfast or a Meal Deal, up to two under 16s eat breakfast for free.

For more details go to: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/why/family.html

Prezzo

At Prezzo this Easter kids receive a free, three course kids meal when you purchase an adult main meal. It’s available from the 31st March until 27th April.

Tesco

Kids can enjoy a free meal with any adult purchase in The Café when dining in.
More details here: https://www.tesco.com/zones/tesco-cafe/kids-menu

TGI Fridays

You can really get that Friday feeling at TGI Fridays every day this Easter. They’re giving away a free kid’s meal when you order an adult’s main, available all day, every day.

Full details on the TGI Fridays website.

The Blue Ball

The Blue Ball’s Kids Eat Free offer is back for the Easter school holidays.

From Tuesday, 8th April to Friday, 18th April, enjoy a free kids meal with every full priced adults main course that’s purchased. For mroe details and booking go here: https://theblueballtadworth.co.uk/

The Coconut Tree  

One child (aged 10 and under) eats free per one paying adult between Monday, 7th April 2025 – Sunday, 27th April 2025. Available on food only. 

For more details and booking go here. 

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