Halloween Pumpkin Carving at Lullingstone Castle – Saturday 31st October, 12pm – 5pm

by | Oct 21, 2020 | Children, Dartford Entertainment, Dartford News, Entertainment, Families, What's On?, Where to go locally

Join in at Lullingstone Castle for Halloween Pumpkin carving on the last day of the season, perfect for all the family. Fancy dress is welcome – let’s celebrate the end of our 15th anniversary of the garden in style!

Halloween Magic Lullingstone Castle Alan Graham photo credit | Dartford Living

Tables for Pumpkin carving will be social distanced and maximum of 3 children per table (only one adult per child to assist), all plastic carving tools will be cleaned before each re-use.

Standard Admission charges apply + £2 per child for Pumpkin Carving (please bring cash for pumpkin carving to be placed in a collection bucket!)

Standard Admission Prices

Adult £9.00
Child £4.50 (5-15 yrs old)
Senior citizen £7.50
Family £20.00 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children)

https://www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk/events

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