{"id":55788,"date":"2026-09-17T10:47:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T10:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/?post_type=event&p=55788"},"modified":"2026-09-17T10:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T10:50:29","slug":"merriments-gardens-pumpkin-trail","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/event\/merriments-gardens-pumpkin-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Merriments Gardens – Pumpkin Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Families are invited to wrap up warm, step into the colours of autumn and follow a brand-new Pumpkin Trail through Merriments Gardens this October half term, from Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.\u00a0 Children under 15 are free and adult admission to the gardens is just \u00a38 including the Pumpkin Trail.<\/p>

Set within the four-acre, the trail invites visitors to hunt for hidden pumpkins, crunch through fallen leaves and enjoy a seasonal day out surrounded by glowing borders, garden paths and family-friendly discoveries.<\/p>

Autumn adventure in the gardens<\/b><\/p>

October is one of the most atmospheric times to visit Merriments Gardens. As the season turns, visitors can expect rich autumn colour, crisp leaves underfoot and a fresh sense of discovery around every corner.<\/p>

Families can wander at their own pace, cross the Monet-style bridge, pause by the koi pond and take in the garden\u2019s changing colours. Well-behaved dogs are welcome too, making it an autumn outing for the whole family.<\/p>

Seasonal treats in the Conservatory Caf\u00e9<\/b><\/p>

After the trail, visitors can warm up in the Conservatory Caf\u00e9 with autumn specials including pumpkin spiced lattes and white-hot chocolate topped with Halloween-inspired marshmallows – the perfect treat after a brisk garden explore.<\/p>

Breakfast, lunch, homemade cakes and barista coffee will also be available, giving visitors plenty of reasons to linger before or after exploring the gardens.<\/p>

Event:<\/b> Pumpkin Trail, October half term week, from Monday 26 October 2026<\/p>

Location:<\/b> Merriments Gardens, Hurst Green, East Sussex<\/p>

Dog friendly:<\/b> Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the caf\u00e9 and gardens<\/p>

Merriments Gardens looks forward to welcoming visitors for a colourful, pumpkin-filled autumn adventure.\u00a0 Set just off the A21 before the village of Hurst Green, Merriments is an easy-to-reach attraction set in a four-acre countryside setting.<\/p>

The gardens are open daily: Monday to Saturday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, and Sunday, 9.30am to 4.30pm. Garden admission is \u00a38 for adults, with free entry for children under 15. Season tickets are available at \u00a335 for one person or \u00a355 for two.\u00a0 Free entry to RHS members as Merriments is an RHS Partner Garden.<\/p>

Accessible, wheelchair-friendly paths run through the gardens, and a new children\u2019s play area is located behind the caf\u00e9.<\/p>

Groups are welcome throughout the year, with special rates available for advance bookings made directly with Merriments.<\/p>

For more information about the Pumpkin Trail or visiting Merriments Caf\u00e9 & Gardens, please contact the team at merriments@caravantech.co.uk or visit their website<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":55790,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"event_categories":[769,578,607,617,618],"class_list":["post-55788","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_categories-days-out-arts-crafts-activities","event_categories-family-fun-2","event_categories-food-drink","event_categories-halloween-half-term","event_categories-pumpkins"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":true,"date":"2027-03-17 10:35:36","action":"change-status","newStatus":"trash","terms":[0],"taxonomy":"event_categories","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/55788","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/55788\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55795,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/55788\/revisions\/55795"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55788"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"event_categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-kent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_categories?post=55788"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}