Pumpkin Picking Patch & Halloween Maze Fordingbridge

Maze a lot smaller and shorter than previous years. Clues very good and quite challenging. good games to play at end in central area.

The maze questions were very confusing mainly because they were in no obvious order and some of them too hard to find. Also too difficult for children and considering it was mainly an event for them that’s disappointing.

The craft items were good but with no defined craft area there was a shortage of tables as some were occupied by people eating and drinking.

Other than those observations it was an enjoyable experience for the two eleven year olds with me and a positive opportunity to get them outside in the fresh air.

We visited yesterday. Overall we enjoyed our time. I would say it was a shame that a lot of the games were broken, missing or not working. Also on the trail this was also the case with damaged or missing parts of it. I appreciate the fact the Maize failed to grow can not be helped maybe due to weather over the summer, who knows. Overall it cost a lot for what was there. I paid extra for roasting marshmallows & crafts, it was the morning we came and they had ran out of certain crafts, which limited what the children could choose, the crafts were cheap and have broken all ready. Sadly the cost in all, would mean I wouldn’t return but the staff were very friendly.

This was our first visit.
Parking was well organised.
Staff checking our ticket (online purchase) were friendly.
Maze entrance price @ £20 for 2 adults and 2 children aged 3 & 6 was expensive...the clues were beyond the children's understanding, though navigating through the maze entertained the 6yr old ...games available immediately on exiting the maze were disappointing as some things were broken and there didn't seem to be
anyone managing this area. We didn't stay to have lunch.
I don't think we will visit again.

Concept brilliant, however really tricky clues for little ones in the maze. Alot of props missing or broken. But some of the art. Absolutely brilliant. Just feel some areas needed to be thought out a little more.

Hands down one best pumpkin picking experience I’ve ever been too! The only suggestion I would have is with games have box for people to pick balls and box to leave at the end as people just walk off with the balls so otherwise was unable to play

I have spent many years coming to the fordinbridge pumpkin patch and is one of my families seasonal traditions.
We have always had so much fun and spooky maze has always been a highlight, however this year left us really disappointed. It felt as though it was just an afterthought this year, and it wasn't due the the corn not being at a sufficient height as we have been before when the corn had not grown. All the clues to the puzzle were practically in one area (the house) which left it confusing as it was quite crammed with other people. There was not really much else going on around the maze and I wouldn't justify spending spending 22.00 for a family ticket to go in there.
My teenage son loved the spray painting activity and we all enjoyed the toasted marshmallows and special hot chocolates for the van. We have our pumpkins ready to carve for Halloween.

The maze was just about justifiable but tired. The rest though was shocking on how over priced for such poor value. Everything was broken and tired.. the bubble wand pit had no water or bubbles left (10.15am we were at bubble area), the ribbon part all the scissors had gone, I paid £7.50 for my son to paint water paints on 2 cookies with fondant icing. A black coffee... £4.00. I think the pricing needs reviewing as if you charge high price, atleast provide a higher standard of quality.

My kids and I loved every second of it. Though very simple and basic the whole experience is well organised and the space allows for large groups without feeling crammed. The pumpkin picking was great and the variety and price of produce were amazing. The photo spots were very cute and memorable. Every corner and activity we enjoyed thoroughly.
If I can suggest one thing: the marshmallow sticks should be given back directly to the staff instead of being dropped in the barrel next to the stand. Some inconsiderate people used the barrels as rubbish bin and to drop the marshmallow sticks where other people had thrown discarded tissues and other stuff was a bit revolting. That being said, I witnessed the staff washing thoroughly the used sticks with hot water and soap so I have no doubt of their care. I just think it would be better to make sure the sticks are properly disposed of. A great thumb up to the staff, everybody was smiley kind and polite. We had fun, have suggested the experience to friends and will definitely be back again. 5 stars!

We’ve been going here for several years and it has always been amazing however this year, there wasn’t much of a maze which was a shame.

The craft station and game station was really good. Food and drink was a little on the pricey side compared to previous years.