Families are now on the lookout for pumpkins in the run-up to Halloween and we are featuring some photos from our archives of spooky fun at this time of year.
Lots of supermarkets stock pumpkins but there are other places you can go for scary celebrations.
Peach Croft Farm in Abingdon is always a popular location for buying pumpkins.
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Millets Farm in Frilford near Abingdon is also a good place to pick one up.
The Millets Farm website is advertising a Halloween Spook-Tacular and says: "Our pumpkin field will be open again this Autumn, packed full of plump pumpkins to pick, spooky props to explore and plenty of fun for the whole family to enjoy.
"This year we’ve got some new optional extras to add-on to your pumpkin picking experience to enhance your day out.
"Our pumpkin field will feature Halloween themed props and photo opportunities, a hay bale stack for children to play on and a Halloween themed merchandise shop located in the pumpkin patch.
"The Millets Farm team will also be serving up some delicious themed refreshments for during your visit."
The website adds: "Everyone who wants to enter the fields must have an admission ticket – booking in advance is essential as tickets sell out fast. (Toddlers and babies under two years old can enter the fields free of charge).
"Once in the field you choose the pumpkins you wish to take home with you and pay for these before leaving. Wheelbarrows will be available for you to use to transport your pumpkins to the exit desk.
"Pumpkins/squash prices vary depending on the size and variety of the pumpkins. Prices will be advised at entry to the pumpkin patch and again at exit."
Halloween is on Thursday, October 31.
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