If you’re looking for a family day out pumpkin picking, we’ve got the low down on where to go locally in Leeds and ideas further afield.
Horsforth Pick Your Own
Pumpkin picking at Horsforth PYO – opening on Saturday 30th September with dates throughout October right up to Halloween. With over 70 thousand pumpkins planted this year and lots of different varieties to choose from, pick your pumpkins from the field they were grown in. Whether you wish your pumpkin mini, small or even jumbo, warty, white, pink, blue, yellow or orange of course, the choice is yours.
The Kemp family have been farming in Horsforth for over 70 years. Come along to their pick your own and join in the Halloween fun – the tractor and trailer ride will take you down to the picking fields to start your pumpkin adventure. Pick up a wheelbarrow and off you go. There are lots of Halloween photo opportunities around the farm to add to the occasion. Afterwards our talented face painters are ready to transform you (for an additional cost) into your Halloween favourite. Our pop-up café will also be open to provide refreshments.
Online booking is required with all dates, opening hours and prices detailed on the ticketing site at https://kemps.merlintickets.co.uk. Ticket prices include car parking, entrance and the tractor and trailer ride.
We are proud to be current finalists at the Farm Retail Association Awards 2024 PYO of the Year – come along and experience some Halloween magic with us.
Horsforth Pick Your Own, West End Lane, Horsforth, LS18 5ES
Piglets Adventure Farm Pumpkin Festival, York
October 7- November 3
There’s lots of Halloween family fun with free homegrown pumpkins for every full paying child. Plus lots of spooky activities including Pumpkin Carving, Mysterious Maze, Bouncing Pillows, Pumpkin Slingshot & Corn cannon, The Beach and much more! Plus all the usual fun of the farm.
Pre-booking now open.
After the 31st October the Pumpkin patch will be closed, but you can still join in the rest of the fun at a reduced price ticket! See WEBSITE for further details! We close on Friday 3rd November.
Piglets Adventure Farm Park, Towthorpe Moor Lane, York, YO32 9ST
Spilman’s Family Farm, Thirsk
The Spilmans Festival is on a real authentic farm where you can pick your pumpkin from the field it was grown in (as well as sunflowers and potatoes on selected dates). There’s a Rainbow Maize Maze, Corn Cannon, Tractor Rides, a Bale Mountain and Fairground Rides. More details here.
Church Farm, Sessay Nr Thirsk, YO7 3NB
Humble Bee Farm’s Pumpkin Patch
A little further afield for a full day out, the glamping site in Flixton, near Scarborough, will be open to the public (not just guests) for October half term, for families to enjoy their Halloween event. Come and join us at the farm to pick a pumpkin, carve it, and then take an exciting walk around our Halloween Nature Trail. Food and drink will also be available to purchase from our NEW Cafe Bar The Hive! The beach is just 5 minutes away of you’d like to combine it! Or stay over 🙂
Humble Bee Farm, Flixton, Scarborough YO11 3UJ
Swithens Farm, Rothwell 
You can head out into our lovely large pumpkin patch, pick a pumpkin, say hello to our resident witch Jules, and have pictures taken with her. There’ll also be spot prizes for the best fancy dress costumes. Plus follow the clues on our Halloween trail, find the hidden word & collect your prize.
Pre-booking required.
Swithens Farm, Rothwell, LS26 0BT
Birchfield Pumpkin Festival, Harrogate
Head down to the farm and pick your perfect pumpkin from the patch, there are 1000s to choose from! Then head to the carving shed where you can get creative and design a spooky face.
Other activities include – Ride the ‘Grain Train’ through the corn maze and see what’s hiding, Corn Cannon, Pig Racing and the pumpkin express.
Drop-in event. No booking required.
Birchfield Farm, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4JS
Farmer Copley’s Pumpkin Festival, Pontefract
There will be a rainbow of pumpkins to pick, carve and eat! The ‘Not So Wicked Witch’ is back and storytelling throughout the day with her fellow witches, and this year the Pumpkin Princess will be waiting to meet children. Other activities include The Tractor ride, Corn Cannon and Tea Cups! Plus much more.
Pre-booking required.
Farmer Copleys, Pontefract Road, Pontefract, WF7 5AF
Castle Howard Garden Centre Pumpkin Patch
The Castle Howard Garden Centre Pumpkin Patch is back for the third 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.
Castle Howard, The Estate Office, Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA
Cannon Hall Farm Pumpkin Picking, Barnsley 
Join us this Halloween half term for a fabulous, family-friendly day of Pumpkin Picking at Cannon Hall Farm. Our farm is stunning in Autumn, with our animal foot safari providing a closer-than-ever peek of our most famous animals and our brand new pumpkin patch providing a completely new experience for our visitors.
PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Cannon Hall Farm, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT
Thornton Hall Country Park, Thornton-in-Craven
Pumpkin picking with your mini wheelbarrow! See the giant spider Fred Web and spooky characters in the enchanted pumpkin patch. Spooky demonstrations and shows
Pre-book online.
Thornton Hall Country Park, Thornton-in-Craven, BD23 3TS
Bert’s Barrow, Hillam 
Homegrown PYO pumpkins with lots of varieties, big ones, small ones, fat ones, ugly ones white ones, blue ones, plus squashes & gourds… the perfect pumpkin for everyone! Food available, outdoor mini playground & farm shop stocked with local goodies, freshly ground coffee & ice cream
No entry ticket required. Open 10am-4pm.
Bert’s Barrow, Austfield Farm, Austfield Lane, Hillam, Leeds, LS25 5NQ
Balloon Tree, York
Choose from hundreds of pumpkins and there is even a wheelbarrow to help you get it to your car if you go for an extra large one! The Balloon Tree also has a café and outdoor play area if you fancy making an afternoon of it. Pumpkin prices depend on size.
Pre-booking essential for weekend visits and half term.
A166, Gate Helmsley, York, YO41 1NB
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