Pumpkin varieties guide
What different pumpkin shapes and types are useful for, and how to choose one for carving, cooking or decoration.
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Pumpkin guides & autumn ideas
Useful ideas before and after your visit.
Practical Pumpkin Village guides for choosing pumpkins, easy family carving ideas and what to wear for an autumn pumpkin-picking day out in Essex.
Choose a pumpkin guide
Start with the question you actually need answered. These practical guides cover choosing pumpkins, carving ideas and getting ready for an autumn day outdoors.
Easy pumpkin carving ideas
Simple family ideas plus sensible tool, supervision and lighting guidance.
See easy carving ideas
What to wear pumpkin picking
Footwear, layers and useful extras for changeable autumn weather.
Plan what to wearVisiting Pumpkin Village in 2026
For current opening dates, ticket information, dog-friendly and SEN sessions, parking, directions and practical FAQs, use the Plan your visit page for the latest information.
For the experience itself, see things to do at Pumpkin Village or explore the separate Pumpkin Village Nights page.
Ready for autumn?
