The Great Pumpkin Mystery is coming to Wicksteed Park this October

September 16, 2026

The Great Pumpkin Mystery is coming to Wicksteed Park this October

This October, Mr Scarecrow needs your help at Wicksteed Park to solve the great pumpkin mystery and find his missing pumpkins.

Walk through Mr Scarecrow’s pumpkin patch, keep your eyes peeled and try to find those missing pumpkins. They are definitely in his pumpkin patch somewhere but the cheeky ghosts are very good at hiding the,.

If you can find all the missing pumpkins, you can claim your Pumpkin Finders badge and wear it with pride. And if you fill out the short form on the back of your trail sheet, you have the chance to win a family of four visit to Christmas at Wicksteed.

You can help solve the great pumpkin mystery on the 10th, 11th, 17th, or 18th October 2026, or during Halloween Half-Term from 24th October until 1st November 2026. It will be open from 10:30am until 4pm.

Entry is included in your half-term wristband, or can be purchased for £3.50 per person on the day at admissions.

We hope to see you there – and to hopefully find the pumpkins those naughty ghosts caught!

The Great Pumpkin Mystery at Wicksteed Park Oct 2026

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Customer Reviews

"Had a wonderful day at wicksteed in half term. Not overly busy, children went on all the rides and as many times as they wished. We booked wristbands for them on line and was great value for money. Staff were all friendly and professional. Love being able to go back to a place I lived as a child with my own child and nieces and nephews."

Emma

"We booked the day before as we knew it would be warm but not too hot. The number of places to pick up wristbands was pretty good so you weren't to be queuing for ages. The ride operators were so lovely and if no one was in the queue they let my daughter stay on. She had the best day ever. Though saying that the queues never got very long which was really handy, especially if you have restless kids."

India

"Fabulous day out, pre-ordered wrist bands and love you do a 'family of 3' option ❤️ All staff were super helpful and cheerful, no long queue times and site was all clean and tidy. All on a sunny day in half term so it was busy but never felt crowded. Thank you"

Claire

"Fantastic day with my grandchildren aged 4 and 2. All of the staff were so friendly and helpful. The “ Time for Tots” day was excellent value- very easy to book- just the perfect sort of rides available made even more enjoyable as no queues. A big thank you to everyone who is involved with Wicksteed Park."

Shelley

"This historic fun park and country park has something for all ages. There is a parking fee but it is low and supports the charity which owns and runs Wicksteed Park. There are a variety of rides for children of all ages. Without children, the park has great views, walks, miniature train, garden, etc. We had a drink at the Carousel Cafe, coffee and cake was great and sat on a nice table outside on the veranda."

Robert

"Had a wonderful time in the park today! Had lunch at the garden café, brioche baguettes and jacket potatoes, and the food was amazing !! Generous portions and super tasty! Staff in there were lovely, smiley and helpful, with lots of recommendations about what to do in the park! We took some cakes home too and they were also fab!! Will definitely be back."