We planted our first pumpkin over 30 years ago and are now one of the biggest pumpkin picking destinations in the north of England!
We're excited to welcome you to our family farm for the 2020 pumpkin season. This year it will run from Sat 3rd to Sat 31st October and to keep everyone safe we are limiting numbers to provide plenty of space for social distancing.
All visitors to any of our pumpkin areas - inside and outside - must book entry tickets in advance. They cost £1 or £2 per person depending on the date, and are the same price for adults or children. Infants under 18 months go free. Ticket holders can look forward to:
The farm shop, outdoor cafe, children's play area and toilets are all open and car parking is free. Unfortunately there won't be other fruit or veg to pick and the maze will be closed.
We're excited to welcome you to our family farm for the 2020 pumpkin season. This year it will run from Sat 3rd to Sat 31st October and to keep everyone safe we are limiting numbers to provide plenty of space for social distancing.
All visitors to any of our pumpkin areas - inside and outside - must book entry tickets in advance. They cost £1 or £2 per person depending on the date, and are the same price for adults or children. Infants under 18 months go free. Ticket holders can look forward to:
- Access to our outdoor patch, with over 15,000 pumpkins grown this year.
- Visiting our huge indoor display of ready-picked pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colours.
- Creating memories with our unique, pumpkin-tastic photo backdrops - new for this year!
- Use of a wheelbarrow to carry pumpkins in from the patch.
- Getting into the seasonal spirit with our Halloween characters, carving inspirations and pumpkin-themed food, drink and gift ideas.
The farm shop, outdoor cafe, children's play area and toilets are all open and car parking is free. Unfortunately there won't be other fruit or veg to pick and the maze will be closed.
We expect tickets to sell out very quickly and recommend purchasing your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- We cannot cancel, refund or move any bookings. Please check the date and time of your booking very carefully before purchasing.
- The price of the entry ticket does not include any pumpkins. They cost the same as in previous years: between £1 - £12 based on their size.
- We open in all weathers. In October it's often rainy and muddy: please come with coats and wellies.
- All visitors are required to follow the latest government covid advice during their visit. Face coverings are required to enter the indoor pumpkin display.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I pay by card?
Yes - we accept debit and credit cards as well as cash.
Can I bring dogs?
Unfortunately due to hygiene regulations we can't allow dogs in the pumpkin areas, play area or farm shop.
Is it accessible for prams/wheelchairs?
The farm shop, cafe and indoor pumpkin display areas are accessible for prams and wheelchairs, and we have disabled parking spaces and a disabled toilet with baby change facilities. Visitors with very sturdy prams/wheelchairs have accessed the outdoor fields in previous years and we're happy for you to do so, but unfortunately we can't promise it will be possible - it depends on the conditions underfoot.
How long does it take?
A visit to the pumpkin areas will take around 30-60 minutes. If you choose to carve your pumpkin here, this will take another 30 minutes or so. With a visit to the kids play area and/or cafe, we'd suggest allowing 1-2 hours for a visit to the farm.
When is the best time to come?
By controlling the number of visitors at the farm every 15 minutes, there should not be any days when we are especially busy or especially quiet this season. Our only tip would be that the earlier you come in the season, the less muddy the outdoor areas will be and the prettier the pumpkin patches look.
How many pumpkins are there?
We grow over 15,000 pumpkins in different patches across the farm. During October, the patches open to the public can start to run low. When this happens, we (the 'pumpkin fairies') top-up the public patches from our other supplies to ensure there is always a good choice of pumpkins in the fields for you to choose from.
Can I pay by card?
Yes - we accept debit and credit cards as well as cash.
Can I bring dogs?
Unfortunately due to hygiene regulations we can't allow dogs in the pumpkin areas, play area or farm shop.
Is it accessible for prams/wheelchairs?
The farm shop, cafe and indoor pumpkin display areas are accessible for prams and wheelchairs, and we have disabled parking spaces and a disabled toilet with baby change facilities. Visitors with very sturdy prams/wheelchairs have accessed the outdoor fields in previous years and we're happy for you to do so, but unfortunately we can't promise it will be possible - it depends on the conditions underfoot.
How long does it take?
A visit to the pumpkin areas will take around 30-60 minutes. If you choose to carve your pumpkin here, this will take another 30 minutes or so. With a visit to the kids play area and/or cafe, we'd suggest allowing 1-2 hours for a visit to the farm.
When is the best time to come?
By controlling the number of visitors at the farm every 15 minutes, there should not be any days when we are especially busy or especially quiet this season. Our only tip would be that the earlier you come in the season, the less muddy the outdoor areas will be and the prettier the pumpkin patches look.
How many pumpkins are there?
We grow over 15,000 pumpkins in different patches across the farm. During October, the patches open to the public can start to run low. When this happens, we (the 'pumpkin fairies') top-up the public patches from our other supplies to ensure there is always a good choice of pumpkins in the fields for you to choose from.