Page 40 • The HERALD • 9th October 2025 v F @heraldpublishing v OUT & ABOUT ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO RIDE THE GHOST TRAIN? from Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway It’s not just the nights that get darker at Exbury at this time of year… Halloween will be upon us in an erratic, elevated heartbeat, so be sure to get your Ghost Train tickets before they run out (screaming)! You will jump; you will scream… You may also possibly groan, as the steam train is transformed into a blood-curdling, pun-fuelled joke-amotive. is is a 30-minute live action, immersive experience not to be missed! You can also join one of our fabulous Creepy Cra s Family workshops, where you will have a choice of two di erent fun activities. Come along While you are here you can also come along to one of our drop-in pumpkin carving sessions which will be running from 10am to 4.30pm each day over October half term, to create a spooky pumpkin to take home. £5.50 per pumpkin, gardens admission not required. Pumpkins and carving equipment provided, and we will clean up all the mess! Nanuka from Playful Faces and Balloons will also be here to turn your little monsters into the coolest, creepiest creatures on the block. From wicked witches to ghoulish characters or one of your favourite designs. No booking required, payments to Nanuka directly on the day. With evenings starting from Friday 10th October, get ready to extend the magic into the moonlight! Pumpkin Time 2025 at Sunny elds Farm will have pulsating beats, alongside local eats. e evenings will have everything that the day has to o er, with a spookier, funky vibe! As the sun sets, the Vibrant Forest stage will come alive, with the special guest and Britain’s Got Talent semi- nalist, DJ Alan Turner, leading them out with the rst three evenings. DJs will be spinning every open evening from 6.30pm, so whether you are coming with the whole family or a couple of friends, Pumpkin Time 2025 will be the place to be! e evenings aren’t just about the beats! You will be able to savour the avour, with an array of local food and drink. ere will be food made on the farm and cra beers, ciders, and nonalcoholic delights. Sunny elds Farm are particularly thrilled to be partnering with Vibrant Forest Brewery, who will be supplying bright, hoppy and deep avours from their cra beers that are brewed only 6 miles from the Farm! All daytime favourites are extended into the evening hours, ensuring the adventure never stops. Wander the mesmerising Glow Trail, an illuminated path winding with UV glow, see the Guinness World Record sized pumpkin mural with over 10,000 pumpkins in and make memories and photos in the pumpkin displays. Plus, dive into six BRAND-NEW immersive rooms, each designed to transport you to a whimsical world. ese interactive experiences, combined with returning favourites, make Pumpkin Time 2025 a must-visit for all ages. Once you have your £6.50 ticket, there are no additional charges for experiences, making it an a ordable experience for most. For more information and tickets visit: www. sunny elds.co.uk and create a wonderful keepsake to take home with a little help from the Exbury team. Choose between: • Make a Spooky Garden • Make a Cobweb Dream Catcher Tickets are £7 per activity (in addition to gardens admission ticket or membership). Evenings At Pumpkin Time – Not Just For The Kids!
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