Knitted pumpkin display back for second year

Knitted pumpkins, gourds and other woolly vegetables are on display at Charlecote Park until 3 November

A handmade crop of more than 400 knitted pumpkins and seasonal vegetables is on display at Charlecote Park for the second year running.

The National Trust site, in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, has been phasing out edible gourds and pumpkins over the Halloween period to help reduce food waste.

The sustainable crop of vegetables has been knitted, felted and crocheted by dozens of people, including staff and volunteers.

Visitors could also take home their own handmade pumpkin for donation, which would contribute to the conservation of the site, a National Trust spokesperson added.

Colourful pumpkins have been scattered around the Victorian house, including in Charlecote’s library

The hand-knitted pumpkins can be spotted around the National Trust mansion, including in the Victorian kitchen and historic library.

The autumnal display at Charlecote Park is open daily between 10:30 and 16:30 until 3 November.

The entirely handmade crop is on display at the historic mansion until 3 November