Halloween Gourd and Turnip Carving
Come and carve a pumpkin or try out a more historical-style turnip, all tools and materials provided.
- Booking advisable
- Free event
Tinkley Gate at Woodchester Park, we are hosting a festive Halloween Turnip and Pumpkin Carving Day, bringing a burst of autumnal spirit to the barn area behind the cafe. The event offers a fun and creative experience for families and visitors.
On the day, a variety of pumpkins and quirky gourds will be available for carving, with inspiration available for creating spooky faces or intricate designs. Carvers will be on hand to give tips and demonstrate different techniques, ensuring even first-timers can join in. While you're here, why not wander the park’s trails, surrounded by stunning autumn foliage, and take in the season’s beauty while enjoying hot drinks and seasonal treats from the cafe.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children Welcome
- Meeting point
The event will be in the barn area behind Tinkley Gate Cafe, at the Tinkley Gate entrance to Woodchester Park. Please meet in the barn.
- What to bring and wear
The event will be outside but under the cover of the barn area so wrap up warm and dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
There are accessible parking spaces just outside Tinkley Gate Cafe. Wheelchair access and an accessible toilet inside the Cafe. The carving tools will be set up at picnic benches but there will be space to sit on wheelchairs if preferred by the user.
- Other
The event is at the Tinkley Gate entrance to Woodchester Park. There are two car parks for Woodchester Park. One is called Buckholt and the other is called Tinkley Gate. The brown signs direct you to Buckholt rather than Tinkley Gate. If you have access to google maps, then typing in "Tinkley Gate National Trust Car Park" will take you to the correct entrance. If you follow Tinkley Lane between Nympsfield and Nailsworth, then look out for two colourful banners on the same side of the road that mark the entrance to Tinkley Gate Car Park.
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Storytelling for under 5s
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