The clocks went back this weekend. Did you enjoy an extra hour in bed? Or is the change in time wreaking havoc with your body clock? We had some family fun and went pumpkin picking in Staffordshire!
We’ve got a run of short, dark days ahead and I want to fill the days with as much joy as I can.
In the immortal words of Jon Snow;
‘Winter is coming.’
But dark days shouldn’t have to mean dull days.
There are so many fun things to do during the colder months.
Last week, during the half term holiday, the boys and I went up to my parent’s for a couple of days.
As we were hosting our annual Halloween party, on Saturday, I’d decided we should go pumpkin picking, to pick up some spooky supplies.
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Bednall Pick Your Own Pumpkins
We found a brilliant place; just a stone’s throw from my parents’ home in Staffordshire.
Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Bednall was the most fantastic setting for a morning of family fun.
For a start, it was free.
And secondly we got to spend a few hours out in the fresh air.
More than Just Pumpkin Picking
It was so nice to get outside for a few hours.
Even though the weather was dull and grey, we filled our eyes with lots of colour, thanks to the pumpkins.
The boys had a ball, playing on the tractor and running over the hay-bales.
If you’re in the Stafford area, I’d highly recommend the pumpkin picking in Bednall. There was such a lot for the boys to do.
Best thing (according to Cosmo) was the little train-ride. Totally genius — the ‘carriages’ were fashioned from barrels, pulled along by a mini tractor.
The best thing (according to Nana) was the fact it was a fantastic, cheap day out. Our 6 (quite sizeable) pumpkins came to just £7. The little trainride was just £1 each for the boys.
Bargain.
And finally, my best thing was that we got to hang out with my mum for a few hours; doing something really fun (in the fresh air).
And the twins were absolutely KNACKERED by the time we got home.
Winning all round, I’d say.
PS — if you want a really cool craft to do with your pumpkins, check out my simple decoupage pumpkins post!
Caro Davies is a former art-director turned writer and content-creator, and editor behind UK lifestyle blog The Listed Home. She writes about home-related topics, from interiors and DIY to food and craft. The Listed Home has been featured in various publications, including Ideal Home, Grazia, and Homes & Antiques magazines.
I buy these for Joe too they are fab, and totally agree about getting out we have been for a long walk today whilst Joe rode his bike and Jack played football. We watch him play and then nip off before the match and at half time with Toby for a walk I love it getting out and getting fresh air x
They’re SO good aren’t they? I’m so glad the boys are old enough to take a vitamin now — I used to buy liquid vits when they were babies (they HATED the stuff!!). These are much better — I’ve tried them and they’re LUSH! No wonder they gobble them up!!
Oh looks and sounds like you had such an amazing time at the pumpkin patch so glad they have really caught on the last few years here in the uk they are massive deal back home. Now just need more white pumpkins too. Lol #wrc
It was SO good. Lovely to get outside in the fresh air — lovely to spend the day with my mum — and FANTASTIC to go somewhere and have a really excellent, fun free day!!!