Giant pumpkins and Aardman adventure to take over Longleat

Giant pumpkins are set to take over Longleat <i>(Image: LLOYD WINTERS)</i>
Giant pumpkins are set to take over Longleat (Image: LLOYD WINTERS)
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Giant pumpkins and a new adventure from Aardman will take over Longleat this October.

The Wiltshire attraction will host Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’s Spooktacular Adventures from October 24 to November 1, inspired by the latest Aardman film which is released in cinemas on September 18.

Visitors can expect a giant pumpkin trail, Halloween-themed hoedown, and more seasonal fun.

Scott Ashman, head of operations at Longleat, said: "After the success of The Festival of Light in 2025 which featured many of the Aardman characters; we were delighted to build on that relationship and bring Shaun and the flock back to Longleat – we know just how very popular he is with our guests.

"Spooktacular Adventures will be a great seasonal event with lots of fun for all the family.

"There’s no better year for it than the 60th anniversary of Longleat’s Drive-Through Safari, Aardman’s 50th anniversary."

The event will bring the storyline of Shaun as a "mad scientist" to life, as he tries to save the flock’s pumpkin patch with muddled results.

Tickets and more information are available at longleat.co.uk.

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