A Character of Frankenstein's Monster high fiving a pumkin path explorer!

Knutsford Pumpkin Path Returns!

Get ready for a spooktacular night like no other! Knutsford’s favourite family-friendly Halloween event, Pumpkin Path, is back! Join us on Friday, 31st October from 4pm to 7pm as King Street transforms into a Halloween haven, filled with fun, excitement, and sweets!

This year’s event promises to be as fun filled as ever, with live performances to capture the imagination and entertain the crowds. Be sure not to miss out on a show from the amazing SMB Dance who will be bringing captivating choreography to life with a Halloween twist. The amazing Knutsford Beats Choir will be serenading visitors with haunting harmonies that are sure to get everyone in the Halloween spirit.

Of course, the much-loved Pumpkin Path is the heart of the night. Families can pick up an entry form and follow the map to discover 12 hidden pumpkins nestled along the streets. Each one is marked with a letter, spelling Trick or Treat but first you need to find the shop.

Don’t forget to also keep your eyes peeled for some special characters along the way, who will bring the streets to life with fun interactions that are perfect for all ages!

As ever a visit to Wallwood is a must where you can spot Minecraft Steve, Frankenstein, Mickey, and Minnie. These child friendly characters will also be wondering around the streets so keep your eyes peeled and don’t forget to take a picture.

While the event is free to enter, a voluntary donation of £1 per child would be warmly welcomed to help support the event. Entry forms will be available from Knutsford Olde Sweet Shoppe and from the welcome desks along King Street. The event is organised by Knutsford Town Council and generously sponsored by Travel Bag, Linden Stores and King Street Dental Practice.

Ray Balderstone, Manager of Princess Street based Travelbag said, “”We are absolutely thrilled to once again partner with Knutsford Town Council to sponsor the annual Pumpkin Path. This event is a fantastic tradition that brings so much joy and spooky fun to families across the town. As a local business, Travelbag Knutsford loves being part of initiatives that truly enrich our community, and we can’t wait to see all the creative costumes and happy faces on the night!”

So, mark your calendars, gather your costumes, and join us for an unforgettable night of Halloween magic, live performances, and family fun. We can’t wait to see you on the Pumpkin Path!

Event Information

To find out more about the event, visit www.discoverknutsford.com or email enquiries@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk, or alternatively you can call 01565 653 929.

Road Closures

To enable the Pumpkin Path to take place safely, road closures will be in place as follows:

King Street at the junction with Church Walk to the junction with Drury Lane

All affected residents have been contacted directly

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Views sought on walking and cycling in Knutsford

Residents are urged to take part in an active travel survey to inform a new, locally focused, infrastructure plan.

Knutsford Town Council has launched a new community-wide survey to gather input that will inform the development of a new Knutsford Active Travel Infrastructure Plan.

The focus of the new plan will be on everyday journeys – such as walking and cycling to work or school, visiting friends, and accessing local services. The plan will identify a range of practical measures to make walking and cycling easier, safer and more convenient.

“This survey will help us understand where changes are needed to make everyday travel on foot and by bike safer and easier for our residents” said Cllr Colin Banks, lead member of the council’s active travel infrastructure plan working group.

“The aim our plan will be to identify barriers that residents face in choosing to walk and cycle, from areas they feel unsafe crossing, areas of poor maintenance, or missing infrastructure like somewhere to park your bike or benches to rest along a route”.

The plan will incorporate work undertaken by Cycle Knutsford on a cycling infrastructure plan as part of the 2019 Neighbourhood Plan; and for the first time will create a plan with walking as a key focus. The survey will help inform the development of this plan, which will be subject to further consultation in 2026.

The Knutsford Active Travel Infrastructure Plan will be more locally focused than a similar plan being prepared by Cheshire East Council which looks at just three walking and cycling routes in the town. Whilst the CEC “Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan” looks at three walking routes in the town and three cycling routes from Knutsford to surrounding areas, the Knutsford specific plan will take a more holistic approach to promoting active travel across the town.

Improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in the town was a key message from consultation the council undertook in 2022 as part of developing its 10-year strategy and development of the active travel plan is a key part of the council’s aim to enable residents to choose to reduce their reliance on cars by improving the desirability of walking, cycling and using public transport.

The Town Council encourages anyone who lives, works, or regularly visits Knutsford to take just a few minutes to complete the online questionnaire. Input is welcomed from all age groups and abilities, whether you are a regular cyclist, an occasional walker, a wheelchair user or someone who currently relies entirely on the car.

The survey is open until 30th November and can be accessed online at www.knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/consultations. Paper copies of the survey will be available from 16th October and can be picked up at the Council Offices, Knutsford Library, The Welcome, Knutsford Market Hall and other locations across the town or requested by calling 01565 653 929.