Lanarkshire theme park launches annual fun Pumpkin Outdoor Festival

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M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park has launched tickets for its popular Pumpkin Outdoor Festival which takes place in October.A great hit with adults and children alike, this year’s Festival will feature a new ghostly story telling about Witch Wizbottom’s Magical Book by Folksy Theatre.

The theatrical tales will take place every 30 minutes.Also a favourite is the Bash a Pumpkin Game, where everyone receives a prize, as well as a Pumpkin Trail and the Pumpkin Patch where visitors can pick the pumpkin of their choice.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Children can also enjoy a trip on the Pumpkin Express Train as well as new Halloween themed arts and crafts.Jensen Taylor Connelly of M&Ds said: “The Pumpkin Festival has become a popular annual fixture as people look forward to celebrating the turn of the season.“Last year the event attracted people from far and wide and with new features added this year, it’s sure to be a great experience for visitors.”The Festival, will take place at the Strathclyde Park based theme park in Motherwell, on selected dates and times from Saturday, October 8 until Sunday, October 30.Dedicated ASN performances will also take place at 11am on Sunday, October 23 and 5pm on Thursday, October 27.Online tickets cost £8.50 which includes a hot drink or £10.95 which includes a pumpkin.