The practice of carving pumpkins into ‘Jack-o’-lanterns’ is a great British pastime, but according to History.com, it actually stems from Irish folklore. Jack-o’-lanterns were originally made from turnips and potatoes in Ireland and Scotland, and large beets in England, before the tradition was introduced to America where our Atlantic neighbours discovered its native pumpkins made perfect lanterns. During October, pumpkins, apples and blackberries are available to pick and the team recommends wearing your wellies as the ground tends to be a bit muddy. Just a half hour drive from Manchester, Cockfields Farm Park encourages you to pick your pumpkin and carve it there. Kids can hand feed barn animals, join in on a Halloween-themed disco and could win a prize if they dress up. Just back from St. Ives Bay on the Cornish coast, Trevaskis Farm is a pick-your-own destination all year round. Currently offering pumpkins, sweetcorn and apples, other seasons provide delights like plums, strawberries, raspberries and sugar snap peas. Be sure to make some time to stop for lunch, the on-site Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant serves fresh meals made from thefarm’s produce. With over 100,000 pumpkins ripe for the picking, the seventh generation family-run Cattows Farm is the place to go when you want variety. Gallery: 30 beautiful photos show the fall foliage this autumn [INSIDER]
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