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The Pumpkin Express at Oakfield Park

A ghost train and pumpkin patch in the gardens of Oakfield Park at Raphoe, running into the evening.

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Dates: Thursday 1 October 2026 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Where: Oakfield Park, Raphoe, Co. Donegal, Raphoe, Donegal (Outdoors)Directions
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Ages: Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated

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A ghost train and pumpkin patch in the gardens of Oakfield Park at Raphoe, running into the evening. The narrow-gauge railway carries families through the estate to the patch. Younger children are best brought in the earlier afternoon slots, when the whole thing is a good deal less ghostly.

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Oakfield Park, Raphoe, Co. Donegal, Raphoe, Donegal

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