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Halloween trail with pumpkin patch opens near Croydon

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 06:09 · Archive

A Halloween trail featuring a pumpkin patch, ghost train and interactive adventures has opened at Mayfield Lavender near Croydon.

Malice Returns: The Sorcerer's Apprentice has opened at Mayfield's Secret Lavender Garden on Reigate Road, Epsom, and runs until 31 October. The attraction is the second instalment in Mayfield Lavender's Alice in Wonderland-inspired series, following its debut event last year.

Visitors can explore a pick-your-own pumpkin patch while taking part in a family-friendly adventure through a series of themed areas across the garden. The event features outdoor activities throughout October, including during half-term.

Guests enter through a Halloween-themed garden filled with pumpkins and hay bales before boarding the Looby Loo ghost train. The story begins at the site's red telephone box, where Malice meets a Sorcerer and discovers his Book of Spells. After ignoring warnings not to interfere, magical chaos spreads throughout Lavenderland.

Families help Malice restore order as they travel through locations including the Sorcerer's Laboratory, a spooky graveyard, Sleepy Hollow and the Mad Hatter's maze. Along the route, visitors take part in spell-themed challenges, games and sensory activities while encountering characters including the Queen of Hearts, playing-card soldiers, skeletons and the Grim Reaper.

This year's event introduces evening sessions, with atmospheric lighting transforming the site after dark. Food and drink are available from the Airstream Café within the attraction, including hot chocolate, hot dogs and seasonal treats.

Halloween trail with pumpkin patch opens near Croydon
Image: Croydon Guardian

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