With autumn officially underway, seasonal activities from pumpkin picking to spooky walks are popping up right across Mid Sussex.

Mid Sussex is home to some of the best and most beloved places for enjoying the beauty and festivities of autumn. As the leaves gradually turn amber, the region comes alive with seasonal activities perfect for all ages.

In preparation for Halloween happening at the end of October, here is a guide to some of Sussex’s favourite autumn activities:

Tulleys Pumpkin Festival

placeholder image — Pumpkin Patch (Image: Sarah Standing)

Tulleys Farm just outside of Crawley is the perfect place to find your perfect pumpkin amongst their collection of 1.5 million pumpkins and gourds at Europe’s Largest Pumpkin Festival.

This year the farm has launched the pumpkin valley, where guests can wander along winding paths, with wooden bridges leading across gentle streams and peaceful ponds. In the new land you will discover giant pumpkin sculptures, the charming Pumpkin Farm House and a picturesque Hobbit House, all surrounded by vibrant pumpkins and blooming chrysanthemums.

Daytime pumpkin festival dates are taking place from 9.30am -5.30pm on October 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 to the 24th and 9.30am-5pm on October 25th to 31st .

Ticket pricing and event details for the daytime and night time festivities can be found at https://pumpkinfarm.digitickets.co.uk/tickets.

Rowfant Trail HalGLOWeen

Armed with your very own UV torch, you'll light up the night and reveal glowing installations and hidden surprises in the Rowfant woodland.

Watch the forest come to life as the ultraviolet glow unveils hidden Halloween scenes created from over 90% reclaimed materials. With no permanent lighting in the woodland, this experience has a minimal environmental impact, making it an adventure you can feel good about.

HalGLOWeen takes place from Wednesday October 28 to Saturday October 31 2026, with time slots available starting from 5:00 PM / 5:45 PM.

Ticket pricing and event details can be found at https://www.rowfanttrail.com/events.

Goddenwick Farm

Just ten minutes away from Haywards Heath sits Goddenwick Farm. Expect pumpkin picking, spooky adventures, live music, street food and autumn days on the farm.

At just £5, it’s a great autumn festivity for the whole family to enjoy.

Ticket booking and event details can be found at https://goddenwickfarm.co.uk/goddenwick-pumpkin-festival/.

Macs Farm- The Little Academy of Witches & Wizards. On the 24th, 25th, 29th, 30th and 31st of October The Macs Farm based in Ditchling are summoning families to their Little Academy of Witches & Wizards.

Young apprentices will enter the Academy and take part in three enchanting lessons in wand making, magical plants and potions class.

Ticket booking and event details can be found at https://themacsfarm.co.uk/halloween-2026/.