Clyst St Mary Primary pupils visit Crealy's field of 22,000 pumpkins

Clyst St Mary Primary School children made a very special visit to Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park’s pumpkin field on Friday last week (3 October).

Mrs Herbert and her Year 2 class were transported by tractor and trailer to a secret location where 22,000 pumpkins scatter the East Devon countryside.

Chris Down, Managing Director of Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park held the pupils’ morning lesson in one of his farm’s working fields.  He described the pumpkin growing process to the children in detail, from planting the pumpkins seeds through to harvesting the crop, for the popular autumn event of Halloween.

Each child carefully selected their own pumpkin from the field to take away with them, along with the knowledge of pumpkin growing and the importance of local farming and harvesting.

Mrs Herbert, Year 2 teacher at Clyst St Mary Primary School said: “The visit to the pumpkin field has been a real treat for me and the children. The class thoroughly enjoyed Chris Down’s talk about how the pumpkins are grown and we’d like to thank Chris and the Crealy team for the time they have spent with us. Several students from my class described our visit as the best school trip ever!”

Chris Down, Managing Director of Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park said: “It was a pleasure to have the pupils of Clyst St Mary Primary School visit our pumpkin field again this year.  It is a great opportunity for them to learn about their local area and its farming community, as well as the exciting things happening at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park around Halloween.”

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will be kick starting its Halloween festivities this half term with a selection of ‘spooktacular’ activities and events. Guests are invited to take a spooky trek through the ‘Land of the Witches’ to meet the famous Crealy Witches in their haunted cavern. The Trick or Treat station is also a must visit where new terrors and goodies are lurking behind each door.

Free pumpkins will be given to all children when visiting the Park. Guests can carve their pumpkins in the Animal Kingdom or take them home to make a spooky creation. Fancy dress is a must at Halloween. Arrive dressed as witches or wizards, ghosts or ghouls for a spellbinding adventure.

Taking a break from their latest mission on the streets of Monstro City, Katsuma & Poppet from Moshi Monsters will be visiting Devon’s Crealy on Monday 27th October. Say hello in the meet and greet sessions taking place at intervals throughout the day
No need to ask the age old question Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? The loveable Great Dane will be at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park on Halloween itself.

Everyone’s favourite canine will be meeting and greeting guests throughout the day. Scooby-Doo is sure to be a hit for all ages.

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park sees October Half Term out with a bang on Sunday 2 November with the fantastic End of Season Firework Finale taking place at 5.30pm.

Guests are invited to spend the day at the Park and marvel at the explosive spectacular in the skies above the Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park at the end of the day.  In addition, there will be live bands and entertainment and the park will be open until 8pm.