New House Marden's Halloween Pumpkin Patch returns

New House Farm in Marden was filled with a buzz of families this week, as they descend on the Herefordshire pumpkin patch for Halloween festivities. 

In 2021, the family-run farm decided to create a pumpkin patch, and hence, ‘The Pumpkin Patch’ was born. Every year, they plant five acres of Pumpkins and try to offer an experience to all who join them in October on the farm.

New House Farm in Marden was abuzz this week as crowds fill their wheel barrows and prepare for Halloween. (Image: ROB DAVIES)

Happy local families arrived on the farm this year, and they quickly got their wheelbarrows ready to fill up with as many plump pumpkins as possible. Despite the muddy weather conditions, the families looked to be enjoying their time in the autumnal setting.

Meg Evans, Gill Evans and Alfi Bridges from Hereford bare the muddy conditions at New House Farm in Marden. (Image: ROB DAVIES) Every October, the team create a Halloween spectacular for families to enjoy, including organising a Halloween-themed ‘Scavenger Hunt’ with new monsters and ghouls to find each year. The team encourage all visitors to come pumpkin picking in fancy dress and show off their best costumes.

Wayne Farrar, Cher Marston, Darcy Farrar (10) and Kai Farrar (6) from Tenbury Wells bare the muddy conditions at New House Farm in Marden. (Image: ROB DAVIES)

Visitors are welcomed onto the farm by the trusty staff, with a fleet of wheelbarrows to help lug your pumpkins from the field back to the yard for use.

'Meet the Pumpkin Team' at New House Farm, including, Chloe Smith, Andy Owens, Debbie Owens, and Glyn Owens. (Image: ROB DAVIES)

The team even invites pop-up food and drinks stalls each year, changing each season. In the past, the farm has welcomed the likes of the Beefy Boys, Divine Doughnuts, and Happy Fudge to the patch.