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About Land of the Dead

Calling all Halloween enthusiasts! Step into the Land of the Dead Halloween festival and immerse yourself in a spine-tingling experience filled with thrilling activities and autumnal festivities! 

Things To Do

The Land of the Dead experience is the ultimate seasonal family fun day out! Wander through the enchanted land, find the spookiest pumpkin and take part in haunting games. 

Pumpkin Picking

Start your visit to pumpkin paradise with spooky pumpkin-picking. Land of the Dead has a bountiful supply of pumpkins ranging from perfect shiny pumpkins to quirky gourds and funky squashes. Whatever you are looking for, Land of the Dead has it all! (Even a blue pumpkin!). Get ready to choose the ideal pumpkin and carve your spooky masterpiece ready for Halloween.

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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Food Available iconFood Available
  • Wheelchair Friendly iconWheelchair Friendly
  • Dog Friendly iconDog Friendly
  • Pushchair Friendly iconPushchair Friendly
  • Card Payments Accepted iconCard Payments Accepted
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 10:00 - 22:00
  • Tuesday, 10:00 - 22:00
  • Wednesday, 10:00 - 22:00
  • Thursday, 10:00 - 22:00
  • Friday, 10:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 22:00
  • Sunday, 10:00 - 22:00

Land of the Dead opens from 10 am to 10 pm every day from 21st October to 29th October.

Please be aware that the fun fair closes at 9 pm.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (0-2) : Free

21st - 25th October Day Time

*Last Day Time entry is 4 pm.

Online Prices

£7.50 – Pumpkin Picking

£15.99 – Pumpkin Picking and Unlimited Funfair

£25.99 – Pumpkin Picking, Unlimited Funfair and Circus Included

On the Day Prices

£8.99 – Pumpkin Picking

£17.99 – Pumpkin Picking and Unlimited Funfair

£27.99 – Pumpkin Picking, Unlimited Funfair and Circus Included

21st - 25th October Night Time

*First Night Time entry is 6 pm.

Online Prices

£8.50 – Pumpkin Picking

£17.99 – Pumpkin Picking and Unlimited Funfair

£27.99 – Pumpkin Picking, Unlimited Funfair and Circus Included

On the Day Prices

£9.99 – Pumpkin Picking

£19.99 – Pumpkin Picking and Unlimited Funfair

£29.99 – Pumpkin Picking, Unlimited Funfair and Circus Included

26th - 29th October Day Time

*Last Day Time entry is 4 pm.

Online Prices

£8.50 – Pumpkin Picking

£17.99 – Pumpkin Picking and Unlimited Funfair

£27.99 – Pumpkin Picking, Unlimited Funfair and Circus Included

On the Day Prices

£9.99 – Pumpkin Picking

£19.99 – Pumpkin Picking and Unlimited Funfair

£29.99 – Pumpkin Picking, Unlimited Funfair and Circus Included

26th - 29th October Day Time

*First Night Time entry is 6 pm.

Online Prices

£9.50 – Pumpkin Picking

£19.99 – Pumpkin Picking and Unlimited Funfair

£29.99 – Pumpkin Picking, Unlimited Funfair and Circus Included

On the Day Prices

£10.99 – Pumpkin Picking

£21.99 – Pumpkin Picking and Unlimited Funfair

£31.99 – Pumpkin Picking, Unlimited Funfair and Circus Included

Children under 2 go free. Please be aware that pumpkins and squashes are sold separately.

On the Day Upgrades

£11.99 – Circus Tickets

£1.20ea – Funfair Tokens

£20.00 – 20 Funfair Tokents

(Circus upgrade subject to availability)

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

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Plan Your Visit

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 3 - 4 hours

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FAQs

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Parking

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Toilets

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Family Friendly Options

Food & Drink

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Accessibility Information

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Tickets & Bookings

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Private Hire & Birthday Parties

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Contact Details

Kings Farm
Margaretting Road
Writtle
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3PJ
England

Tel: 03332427912

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