🌳 Pumpkin Picking Surrey Guide & More! 🎃 | 2nd October

Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey, where we do our best to help you have the best weekend plans ready for those awkward conversations with colleagues while the kettles boiling! ☕

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• All the pumpkin picking you’ll need this October 🎃

• Excellent soul music at the Ivory Lounge 🎵

• It’s time for another Gatton Park open day 🍏

Let’s get to it.

Pumpkin Picking in Surrey: Where to Get Your Gourds This October! 🎃🚜

It’s that time of year again - pumpkins absolutely everywhere, Halloween costumes prepped, and more Instagram-worthy moments than you can shake a broomstick at.

If you're on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin, we've done the dirty work on Surrey’s best pumpkin patches!

🎃 Secrett's Farm Pumpkin Week (Oct 19-30)

Secrett's Farm knows how to throw a pumpkin party, and this year's Pumpkin Week is no exception! Running from Oct 19th–30th, this 15th annual event has become a local legend. With pumpkins of every shape and size, a Fancy Dress Competition, and so much more.

🕒 Dates to note: Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th, and Friday 25th–Wednesday 30th
💰 Tickets: £5 per ticket, children under 2 go free.
👉 Book your tickets here

🚜 Priory Farm Pumpkin Fields (Starting Oct 5)

Priory Farm is upping the spooky game this year adding Tractor & Trailer Rides to their pumpkin fields. It’s not just about picking your pumpkin—watch out for bats, Mud Monsters, and get lost in their Hay Bale Maze! Plus, there’s a House of Pumpkins with every size, shape, and warty detail you could imagine.

💰 Tickets: Tickets from £6.50 and are required for ages 1+.
📍 Location tip: Their Park and Pick setup makes it easy, but don’t forget it’s separate from the Discovery Land area.
👉 Book your tickets here

🤠 Garsons Farm Pumpkin Parade (Oct 2024)

Garsons claim to have the very best farm-grown pumpkins in town. From mini to grand, you'll be sure to find a winner of a pumpkin for your rodeo this autumn. With wild displays and photo ops to experience both outside and undercover, what are you waiting for? - bold claims!

💰 Tickets: £4 per ticket, children under 2 go free.
🎃 Pro-tip: Early bird tickets are available now—giddy up and get yours before they’re gone!
👉 Book your tickets here

🎉 Rogate Pumpkin Patch (Oct 18 – Nov 3)

Celebrating 10 years of pumpkin magic, Rogate Pumpkin Patch is not messing around. Expect the usual pumpkin fun, but with exciting new attractions and activities to celebrate their anniversary. Bring the whole family for an enchanting outdoor pumpkin-themed adventure.

💰 Tickets: Adults £5-£7, under 2s go free
👉 Book your tickets here

🧙‍♀️ Bockett’s Farm Witches & Wizards Week (Oct 26 – Nov 3)

This is more than just pumpkins! Bockett’s Farm transforms into a magical wonderland during their Witches and Wizards Week. Explore the Pumpkin Village, dive into the Creepy Craft Corner, and don’t miss out on the Monster Mash Bubble Disco.

💰 Tickets: Tickets from £13, children under 2 go free.
🐖 Bonus fun: Tractor rides, pig racing, and pony rides!
👉 Book your tickets here

🎃 Crockford Bridge Farm (Oct 4 – Oct 20)

Pumpkin picking at Crockford Bridge Farm is a must for Surrey families. Running until Oct 20th, they’re offering access to fields packed with pumpkins. After you've picked your pumpkin, head to the Avant Garden for covered seating, food vendors, and quirky pumpkin displays.

💸 Price: Tickets £4.50 per person (pumpkin not included)
🍔 Foodie alert: Check out Killa Waffles and The Dough Shack on weekends!
👉 Book your tickets here

Where will you be picking your perfect pumpkin this season? Let us know your go-to spot, and don’t forget to tag us in your pics! 🎃🍂

Soul of a Woman at The Ivory Lounge on Sunday! 🎶🎤

If you’re looking for something a bit different this Sunday, an eight-piece band celebrates the powerhouse voices of soul’s hall of fame, think Etta James, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and more.

Stephanie Whitelock will be on vocals leading the way with all your favourite hits that will have you dancing in no time!

Remember though, it’s an early start, 3:00pm!

👉 Location: The Ivory Lounge, Reigate
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM, Sunday, 6th October 2024
🚪 Over 18s only (Photo ID required)

The Ivory Lounge in Reigate is the town’s only purpose-built live music venue, which makes it ideal for the incredible soul music on offer!

I know there’s been a lot of interest in this, which is why im telling you about it now, as there’s still tickets available.

Click here to find out more and book yours.

Where Are We Wednesday! 📸

Here we are again! Another where are we Wednesday! We’ll take a photo of somewhere in Surrey, and you tell us where!

Come on then, where are we - send in your guess!

Tag @InspiredSurrey to get your photos included!

Apple Open Day at Gatton Park 🍂🍏

Not your normal Sunday, I’ll give you that, but I think you’ll find an Apple Open Day much more fun than you’re initially thinking!

Celebrate the flavors and beauty of autumn at Apple Open Day on Sunday, 6th October, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Gatton Park.

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

• 🍎 Apple juicing demonstrations – see how it's done and taste the freshness!

• 🧒 Children’s trails and activities – perfect for keeping the little ones entertained.

• 🚜 Tractor rides around the meadow – enjoy the views as you ride in style.

• 🍂 Wander through the walled garden and bask in the vibrant autumn colours.

• 🏞️ Explore the Japanese garden and the rest of Gatton Park in all its seasonal glory.

• ☕ Gatton Hall Tea Room will be serving up delicious refreshments and cake to top off your day.

It’s only open one weekend a month so you’ll need to book.

There are lovely gardens and a lake to stroll around though be aware all uphill on the way back to the house!

🎟️ Tickets:

• Online booking: £6 adults, children go free

• On the door: £7.50 adults, children free (subject to availability)

Click here to take a look at tickets.

The Digest 🗞️😀

Bad news for drivers in Guildford: A water hydrant burst on Monday, causing flooding at the junction of Manor Road and Woodbridge Hill in the city centre - the scenes were unbelievable! (see it here) Thames Water responded quickly, with engineers fixing the issue within a few hours. A spokesperson apologised for the disruption, and investigations are now underway to determine what caused the burst. Hopefully, that's the end of the soggy situation! 💧🚧

Retired Woking-based grandad, Bob Baillie, 67, has expressed his heartfelt thanks after an epic charity bike ride: It raised a whopping £30,000 for Bowel Cancer UK, in support of his daughter Emily, 42, who’s battling stage 4 bowel cancer. Bob, along with former colleagues from United Rental Group Ltd, cycled 170 miles over two days, from Norwich to Chesterfield. Emily, joined by her kids, Ella (11) and Charlie (14), even hopped on for the final stretch! Emily was first diagnosed at 38 after several GP visits, but despite the tough battle, Bob says she’s handling it all with strength and grace. “I’m unbelievably proud of her,” he shared. A total of 11 riders completed the full ride, with others jumping in along the way—even on exercise bikes! Amazing work, and you can donate here! 🚴‍♂️💪

Surrey Connect, the popular on-demand bus service, has expanded to even more areas: Including Runnymede, parts of Surrey Heath, wider Guildford borough, and Waverley! 🚍 This flexible service, designed for areas with fewer traditional bus routes, has already transported over 84,000 passengers and is now available to even more communities. With fares starting at just £2, and buses running Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm (and Saturdays from 8am to 6pm), you can book a ride with just 30 minutes' notice through their app or online. Find out more details here. 🚏🚍

We Are Now On Instagram 📸 

If you are on Instagram, please follow @inspiredsurrey if you can. It would be much appreciated. The account was only started recently, so we still barely have any friends/followers, I’d very much appreciate a follow!

Some snippets about what’s coming up, as well as your Surrey photos, will be posted there 🤫 

What’s On This Week 📅

🌎 Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour
Epsom Playhouse, Epsom, Thursday 3rd, 8:00pm | More info

🎨 Brush Party, Night Glider in Staines
The Bells Pub, Staines, Thursday 3rd, 7:00pm | More info

🔔 Guildford Cathedral Tower Tour
Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Friday 4th, 12:30pm | More info

❔ Dorking Quiz Night
The White Horse, High Street, Dorking, Thursday 3rd, 7:45pm | More info

❔ Staines Quiz Night
The Bells Pub, Church Street, Staines, Thursday 3rd, 7:30pm | More info

🍺 The Local Oktoberfest
The Lucan Pavilion, Staines, Friday 4th-6th, 7:00pm | More info

🚶 10km Sweaty Betty Walk
Sweaty Betty, West Street, Farnham, Wednesday 2nd, 5:00pm | More info

📖 Poetry Evening
St Mark’s Church, Highlands Road, Farnham, Thursday 3rd, 7:30pm | More info

🦴 Osteoporosis Workshop
Durham House Chiropractic Clinic, Friday 4th, 2:00pm | More info

Weather

Wednesday

16° 🌡️ 7° | ⛅ | Wednesday is set to brighten up a little, but still some light rain showers, nothing too heavy as we approach a nicer end to the week!

Thursday

17° 🌡️ 6° | ⛅ | No rain due! Finally, a dry day due. It might actually feel warm early afternoon, not much of a breeze either, sunny spells throughout a nice day.

Friday

16° 🌡️ 9° | ⛅ | Friday looks to be very similar to Thursday, sunny intervals and a slight breeze. Rain is due on this weekend, and into early next week. So get that washing out before we all need to turn the heating on!

Sport

⚽ Football

Saturday 5th October @ 5:30pm | Kingfield Stadium | Tickets
Woking FC vs York City

🏒 Ice Hockey

Sunday 6th October @ 6:00pm | Guildford Spectrum | Tickets
Guildford Flames vs Cardiff Devils

🏉 Rugby

Saturday 5th October @ 3:00pm
Rosslyn Park vs Esher Rugby Club

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