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Carve a pumpkin, drop it off, and then see it lit up in a Pumpkin Spectacular at Warstone lane Cemetery, outside in the catacombs circle on Friday 29th October from 4pm til 7pm.We’ll also have stalls and activities for you to enjoy including glowsticks and craft activity packs to take home, info about nocturnal wildlife and a stall from our local Fire Brigade team to chat to you about staying safe with bonfire and fireworks this time of year!
Want to get involved? Here’s how!
1. Have fun at home carving your pumpkin
2. Arrange a time to drop it off with us by emailing [email protected]. We can accept pumpkins from 22nd to 28th October but as our building is closed to the public during renovation works, you need to make an appointment so we can arrange to meet you.
3. On Friday 29th October we’ll create a beautiful display of all the pumpkins in the unique and atmospheric surroundings of the catacombs circle at Warstone Lane Cemetery. You can arrive from 4pm to come and see them all and visit the rest of the event including stalls and activities. You can some along even if you didn’t carve a pumpkin!
We'll have lots of thigs to do including:
- Meet the team from Ladywood Fire Station and learn about fire safety at this time of year with fireworks and bonfires
- Join Sustainable life to learn about bats and other nocturnal wildlife. They'll have bat detectors and craft kits to take home!
- Sustrans will be chatting to you about walking and cycling in the JQ. Make your own spooky cycling badge!
- Horizon Coffee are open late to provide all your refreshment needs including delicious homemade cakes and hot drinks including pumpkin spice lattes!
This event is fully wheelchair accessible and suitable for all ages, but takes place outside after dark. Please dress warmly and be aware that lighting levels in the cemeteries will be low – paths will be lighted to guide you from the entrance to the pumpkins but you may wish to bring your own torch or lantern too. This event is free of charge and booking is not required. Halloween costumes optional but encouraged!
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Warstone Lane Cemetery, Birmingham, UK, United Kingdom