No muddy wellies needed as Halloween half-term fun gets underway at Manor Walks in Cramlington

Families are swapping wind, rain and muddy fields for a little Halloween magic as Manor Walks Shopping & Leisure welcomes the return of its popular Pumpkin Patch Party this October half-term.

Following a weekend of stormy weather across the North East, the shopping centre is bringing the traditional pumpkin-picking experience indoors, giving hundreds of children the chance to enjoy some autumn fun, whatever the weather.

Running from Monday 26th to Friday 30th October, the five-day event transforms part of the shopping centre into an autumn-themed pumpkin patch, complete with pumpkins, seasonal decorations and plenty of Halloween spirit.

Little visitors can choose their very own pumpkin to take home and enjoy Halloween face painting, all without braving the elements.

The free event has once again proved a huge hit with local families, with all 500 tickets snapped up in just 24 hours when bookings opened earlier this month.

Nick Lambert, Centre Manager at Manor Walks Shopping & Leisure, said: "Our Pumpkin Patch Party has become a firm favourite with local families, and we're delighted to welcome it back for another year. There's something special about seeing the excitement on children's faces as they pick their very own pumpkin. Best of all, there's no need for waterproofs or muddy wellies!"

While the Pumpkin Patch Party is completely free, families are encouraged to make a voluntary donation to Manor Walks' charity partner, The Sunshine Fund, which supports children living with disabilities across the North East.

The event forms part of Manor Walks' year-round programme of free family-friendly activities, bringing memorable experiences to the local community.

Although this year's Pumpkin Patch Party is fully booked, visitors can discover more upcoming events at www.manorwalks.co.uk or by following Manor Walks Shopping & Leisure on Facebook and Instagram.