Ruffins Farm near Bury St Edmunds offers family-fun pumpkin patch and festive activities

sam.harrison@iliffepublishing.co.uk

Published: 17:32, 24 October 2023

| Updated: 15:10, 25 October 2023

A third generation family farm has attracted thousands of visitors this spooky season.

Ruffins Farm, which is about five miles south of Bury St Edmunds just off the A143, has welcomed families to pick their own pumpkins and kick off the Halloween festivities.

The farm also has a maize maze, farm animals, various food stalls and games for children.

Emilie, 2, from Clare. Picture: Mark Westley

Paul and Amy from Bury St Edmunds with Charlie, Lilly Rose and Autumn. Picture: Mark Westley

Jess and Ellie from Bury St Edmunds with Zeeva, 4, Ryka, 6, and Emilia, 11. Picture: Mark Westley

Dutchie Thompson, 5, from Haverhill. Picture: Mark Westley

This year saw a new addition with Trailer Rides which offer visitors the chance to cruise around the farm while be towed by a tractor.

Around 6,500 pumpkins in a selection of varieties were planted and the farm will be open from 10am to 4pm every day until Sunday, October 29.

It is free to attend which includes parking and organisers are recommending visitors wear wellies.

Samantha and Jake with Emilie, 2. Picture: Mark Westley

Kieran and Jasmine Pilbury from Sudbury with 11-week-old Oakley. Picture: Mark Westley

The Davidson and Norton families in the maze. Picture: Mark Westley

Isaiah Hadji, 2, with Louise Paul. Picture: Mark Westley

Andy King owner with family and helpers Hattie, Andrea, Tash, Lucy and Alex. Picture: Mark Westley

Card or cash payments are accepted and all the pumpkins are priced dependant on size and variety.

More information can be found here on the Ruffins Farm Instagram page.

Booking is not required to attend however dogs are not allowed due to the other animals on the site.

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