South Woodham Ferrers

w/o 20 October 2025
Pumpkin sculpture

October half term at RHS Hyde Hall

Date and time:

25th October – 2nd November 2025
Various times

Location:

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge Lane, Chelmsford CM3 8ET

About this event:

Join us for some ghoulishly good Halloween fun as we delve into the secret life of pumpkins at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex

Pumpkin garden trail
Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November
Garden opening times
Suitable for all the family

Zoolab animal encounters*
Monday 27 October
Bookable sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm, Hilltop Lodge
*£6 per child; suitable for all ages (must be accompanied by an adult). Please book online:

Pumpkin sculpture demo with Sand In Your Eye
Wednesday 29 October
10.30am – 3.30pm
Suitable for all ages

Storytelling walks
Tuesday 28 October
Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Suitable for all ages (must be accompanied by an adult)

Pumpkin-themed crafts*
Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October
Bookable sessions at 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.45pm and 1.30pm, Hilltop Lodge
*£2.50 per child; suitable for ages 3+ (must be accompanied by an adult). Please book online.

RHS Glow 2025
Selected dates 21 November – 27 December
Tickets must be booked in advance – book now to secure the date and time of your choice.