Ightham Mote Pumpkin Competition and Display
Whose pumpkin will reign supreme this Halloween?
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This autumn, the Walled Garden at Ightham Mote is set to burst with pumpkins of every shape, size and expression! Join us for a seasonal celebration as we crown this year’s pumpkin champions.
Growing categories
-Biggest Pumpkin
-Most Unusually Shaped Pumpkin
-Best Colour or Pattern
Carving Categories
- Spookiest Creation
- Most Creative Design
- Funniest Face
The garden team will judge the entries from 2pm on Friday 24 October, with spooky goodies from the National Trust gift shop for the winners.
If you are entering, please drop your entries at Visitor Reception during the week commencing 20 October or from 1pm on Friday 24 October.
All pumpkins will remain on display in the Walled Garden throughout Halloween week, creating a magical autumn spectacle for visitors to enjoy until 2 November.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
Gather in the Walled Garden meeting place by the round window.
- What to bring and wear
The judging will take place outside so please wrap up.
- Accessibility
The Walled Garden is on level access from Visitor Reception.
- Other
Please drop your pumpkins in during the w/c 20 October or before 1pm on Friday 24 October. Please note to maintain plant and soil health in the garden at Ightham Mote pumpkins must be thoroughly cleaned and any soil washed off before bringing it for judging or display.
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