But, sadly, due to Covid, the much-loved annual pumpkin display shut down for good in 2020, meaning 2019 was its last ever event. The annual spectacle was created by Ralph Upton in 1968 and saw visitors from across the world come to see the artistic displays. Ralph's son Robin Upton ran the operation after Ralph died in 2009. But, two years ago, he said it was no longer financially viable to put the event on and the display closed after 51 years.
Each year, the display took on a different theme, from dinosaurs to the RNLI. And guests could also buy pumpkins and gourds, as well as other Hallowe’en-themed merchandise.
Here, we look back in pictures at just some of the much-missed displays from over the past few years.
17. Slindon Pumpkins displays
Teacher Ruth Parnell and members of the pre-prep at Windlesham House School explore the display in 2015 Photo: Kate Shemilt
18. Slindon Pumpkins displays
Mark Ford exploring some of the pumpkins growing on the site in 2015 Photo: Kate Shemilt
19. Slindon Pumpkins displays
Robin Upton of Slindon Pumpkins who designed the central piece in 2014 Photo: Louise Adams
20. Slindon Pumpkins displays
Slindon Pumpkins man Ralph Upton with his dinosaur-themed display in 2007, after the worst harvest in more than 40 years Photo: Malcolm McCluskey