Looking for a pumpkin patch in Yorkshire? Somewhere to take the kids pumpkin picking?
There are lots of fab places to visit in Yorkshire to pick your own pumpkin – many have other activities going on for kids at the same time.
Have a look at some of our favourite pumpkin patches in Yorkshire.
Spilmans Pumpkin Festival
Church Farm, Thirsk YO7 3NB
Opening weekends 28th, 29th September, then in October, the 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th.
Then every day from the 22nd until the 31st of October 2024
Your event ticket also includes:
-Our NEW ‘Wizfords Academy of Witches and Wizards’ show
-PLUS our brand new Halloween fancy dress disco with Skelebones.
-PLUS we will give you a £4 credit voucher per person on arrival to spend on your pumpkins*.
-Cheaper activity prices when you book them in advance.
-All adults can accompany children in the carving barn and our famous spooky walk FOR FREE!
PUMPKIN NIGHTS
Back by popular demand, you can pick your pumpkins at twilight!
LIVE MUSIC from the amazing ‘DOUBTFUL BOTTLE’,
a bar (for the grown ups!) and various yummy street food to indulge in!
Running dates are 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th October.
Enjoy toasting marshmallows over the fire pits, taking pictures under the magical festoon lights and picking your pumpkins by moonlight!
SPILMANS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AND FIREWORK DISPLAY
The fireworks extravanganza returns for this years Pumpkin Festival on 27th October
This is an extra special festival night with an amazing LIVE ORCHESTRATED FIREWORK DISPLAY starting at 7:45 pm.
The firework display will be accompanied by music, and will last approximately 12 minutes from beginning to end!
Buy tickets from Spilmans.

Pick Your Own Pumpkins at The Balloon Tree
Stamford Bridge Rd, Gate Helmsley, York YO41 1NB
Our Pumpkin Patch will open on the 27th of September 2024 for you to come and find the perfect pumpkin. No bookings required.
Come and choose your own pumpkin for carving a scary face for Halloween. There are hundreds to choose from in the field. You could even do a family of pumpkins.
The Balloon Tree have a marvellous cafe and enclosed kids play area too. There are lots of pumpkins to choose from and you can pick your own from the field or simply buy from the shop. Make a day of it and have lunch in the lovely cafe too (we’ve reviewed the cafe here!).
We have reviewed the Pumpkin Patch at The Balloon Tree here.


Yorkshire Pumpkins
Lodge Farm, Cundall YO61 2RN
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th of October
Then every day from the 22nd until the 31st of October 2024
Yorkshire Pumpkins have grown even more varieties of pumpkins than before – from ginormous carving pumpkins, to delicious squash, to beautiful decorative gourds, as well as a new pink pumpkin this year! Don’t forget to ask farmers Rob and David any questions you have about growing pumpkins.
This year we will have our usual delicious home made refreshments, hot and cold drinks and a horse box pizza van (please note no pizza van Thursday 24th & Friday 25th October).
Tickets – everyone needs a ticket except babes in arms. A ticket costs £1.50 and you’ll need one for each member of your party except babes in arms. Eg 2 adults + 3 children = 5 tickets needed. Please note the entry ticket does not include a pumpkin. Please bring along your booking confirmation to show on arrival – either on your smart phone or printed out. The ten minute time you book is just your arrival time – you’re welcome to stay all day if you want to!
Pumpkin Picking at Castle Howard
Running from 1st – 31st October, open 10am – 5pm
The Castle Howard Garden Centre Pumpkin Patch is back for the fourth year running!
Explore the patch and choose your perfect pumpkin. Whether small, medium, or large, we’ve got varying sizes and colours for carving, decorating and making the most of the spooky season! Head to the Garden Centre when you arrive and follow the signs for PYO pumpkins.
Entry to the Pumpkin Patch at the Garden Centre is free. Pumpkin prices vary depending on size.
Pumpkin Picking at Bewholme
Homeland Farm, Catfoss Road, Bewholme, Driffield YO25 8DX
October 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st
All PYO events 10am-4pm
The Pumpkin Patch Produce began in 2010 with 0.25 acres of land hand-planted with one thousand pumpkin plants that were then sold from the farm gate. After seeing how well-received they were by locals and passers-by we increased numbers for the following year…and the next! Here we find ourselves thirteen years later growing over twelve acres of pumpkins of over forty varieties.
As well as various sizes of carving pumpkins, our crop has grown to include various culinary pumpkins and squashes alongside all manner of decorative gourds. Thankfully we no longer plant the pumpkins into the field by hand, although every seed is still hand-sown into its starter pot! Luckily, we’re not short of help and with four generations of the Butler family aged 2 to 92 getting stuck in to help with the growing and harvesting of each crop, we remain very much a family business.
Stockeld Park Pumpkin Picking
Wetherby Rd, Wetherby LS22 4AN
Every October weekend, plus daily 26 – 31 Oct / Last entry 5pm
Perfect for a family day or even a team day, Stockeld Park is thrilled to announce that Yorkshire’s best pumpkin picking activity is back for another great year together.
All our pumpkin picking activities are free with a Halloween Entry Ticket!
Capture unforgettable memories with us this Halloween in our pumpkin patch!
We know, it’s unboolievable! 🎃
William’s Den
Castle Farm, Wold Hill HU15 2LS
William’s Den‘s Spooky Adventures.
- Explore East Yorkshire’s only immersive interactive trick-or-treat street
- Bring your most chilling moves to the Monster Mash Disco dancefloor
- Try not to lose your head in a round of scarecrow golf
- Help Priscilla the Wise track down her lost spell book
- Decorate your own Sweet Apple treat*
- Pick up a pumpkin to take the magic home with you*
- And play all day indoors and out the William’s Den way
Will your Halloween costume be as spooky as William’s?
Thornton Hall Pumpkin Patch in Yorkshire
Thornton Hall Country Park, Church Rd, Thornton-in-Craven, Skipton BD23 3TS
PUMPKIN PATCH*
Grab your barrow and pick the perfect pumpkin in our new rustic pumpkin patch. Don’t forget to capture a hauntingly perfect Halloween photograph with one of our frightful photo opportunities! Don’t forget your wellies!
*Entry into the pumpkin patch is included. Pumpkins are not included with your ticket price and are an additional cost if required – purchase on the day.
PUMPKIN CARVING
Get creative and carve up the most chilling creation in our dedicated pumpkin carving area!
WEEKEND TICKETS: …includes FULL day farm park access from 10.00am – 4.30pm. Soft Play/Diner access is at a selected time slot you pick online.
WEEKDAY TICKETS: Term Time only. …includes FULL day farm park access to the farm, soft play, and Diner from 10.00am – 4.30pm. (soft play time slots not required weekdays.) The Pumpkin Patch is open at intervals on weekdays.
Piglets Adventure Park Pumpkin Festival
Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Ln, Towthorpe, York YO32 9ST
Pumpkin Festival
12th, 13th, 19th and 20th October & daily from 26th to 31st October 2024
Taking place on selected weekends in October at Piglets Adventure Farm.
Piglets are running their Pumpkin Festival again this year. Was always a big favourite with my two when they were a little younger. They have all the usual activities such as a bouncy pillow and adventure playground, but also pumpkin carving and shows. Don’t miss the Creepy Cottage or the corn cannon either! All the children get a free pumpkin.

Allerthorpe Lakeland Park
Melbourne Road, Pocklington, York YO42 4RL
Allerthorpe Lakeland Park – Enjoy Halloween Activities set in our Spooky Outdoor covered space, plus pick a Pumpkin to carve and take home, collect mysterious goody bag and map and follow our Pumpkin Trail and Orienteering course
£12 per child | Online booking available soon.
Suitable for Ages 3 – 14 yrs. Everything you need is included in the price.

Also have a look at our round up of the best Halloween events in Yorkshire, where to see a bonfire and fireworks near York and Christmas events in Yorkshire.