Get ready for hands-on Halloween fun as Pumpkin Carving 2026 returns to The Point in Eastleigh on Tuesday 27th October and Wednesday 28th October 2026! Located on Leigh Road in central Eastleigh (SO50 9DE), this festive 45-minute family workshop offers morning sessions at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM BST across both days. Designed for children aged 6 years and above alongside their families, the venue provides all the materials needed to design, carve, and decorate scary, funny, or spooky jack-o’-lanterns to take home. Tickets are priced at £5.00 for one pumpkin or £8.00 for two pumpkins, with accompanying adults attending free of charge unless carving their own pumpkin.
Pumpkin Carving 2026 Dates & Session Timings
Workshop dates and daily session times at The Point:
- Workshop Dates: Tuesday 27th October & Wednesday 28th October 2026.
- Daily Session Times: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM BST.
- Duration: 45 minutes per session.
What to Expect at Pumpkin Carving 2026
Key highlights of this October Half Term family activity:
- Hands-On Halloween Crafting: Design and carve your own scary, funny, or spooky jack-o’-lantern to take home.
- All Materials Provided: Fresh pumpkins, carving tools, stencils, and decorating supplies are fully provided on site.
- Mess-Free Family Fun: Enjoy all the creative excitement of pumpkin carving without making a mess at home.
- All-Ages Friendly: Suitable for children aged 6 years and above alongside their parents or guardians.
Pumpkin Carving 2026 Ticket Prices & Booking
Pricing details and entry rules:
- Single Pumpkin Ticket: £5.00 (includes 1 pumpkin and materials).
- Two Pumpkin Package: £8.00 (includes 2 pumpkins and materials).
- Accompanying Adults: Free entry for non-carving supervising adults (adults wishing to carve their own pumpkin must purchase a pumpkin ticket).
- Supervision Notice: All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the workshop.
The Point Address
Location and travel information for The Point in Eastleigh:
The Point Location
The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9DE.
How to Get to The Point
- By Car: Accessible via Junction 12 of the M3 or Junction 13 of the M27, leading straight into central Eastleigh along Leigh Road.
- By Rail: Eastleigh train station is approximately a 5-minute walk from the venue.
- By Bus: Bluestar and Solent Rangers bus routes stop in Eastleigh town centre, just a short walk from Leigh Road.
The Point Accessibility & Facilities
Venue amenities and accessibility features:
- Facilities: On-site café serving hot drinks and snacks, lounge seating, and accessible toilet facilities.
- Accessibility: Inclusive performances that are fully accessible for wheelchair users with level access throughout the venue.
The Point Parking
Parking options for visitors:
- Leigh Road Car Park: Located directly adjacent to the venue, offering pay-and-display parking spaces.
- Mitchell Road Multi-Storey Car Park (SO50 9FD): A short walk from the venue, providing covered multi-storey parking options.
- Swan Centre Car Park: Town centre multi-storey parking located within easy walking distance of Leigh Road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Pumpkin Carving 2026 taking place at The Point?
- The workshop runs on Tuesday 27th October and Wednesday 28th October 2026, with hourly sessions at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM BST each day.
- Where is the event located?
- The event takes place at The Point, located on Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire (SO50 9DE).
- How much are tickets for Pumpkin Carving 2026?
- Tickets are £5.00 for a single pumpkin or £8.00 for two pumpkins. Accompanying non-carving adults enter free of charge.
- Do adults need a ticket?
- Accompanying adults do not need to pay unless they wish to carve their own pumpkin, in which case a pumpkin ticket must be purchased.
- What age group is the workshop suitable for?
- The activity is suitable for children aged 6 years and above and all the family. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- How long does each workshop session last?
- Each workshop session lasts approximately 45 minutes.
- Are materials and tools provided?
- Yes, all necessary materials including fresh pumpkins, carving tools, stencils, and decorating supplies are fully provided on site.
- Can we take our carved pumpkin home?
- Yes, participants get to take their created jack-o’-lantern home to light up for Halloween.
- Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
- Yes, The Point is fully accessible for wheelchair users with level access throughout the facility and inclusive performance options.
- Where can I park near The Point?
- Convenient parking options include Leigh Road Car Park directly adjacent to the venue, Mitchell Road Multi-Storey Car Park (SO50 9FD), and the Swan Centre Car Park.