From stately estate grounds in North Yorkshire to family-friendly farm patches in East Yorkshire, here is your definitive guide to harvesting your own pumpkins across the region.
Whether you’re after carving-sized giant pumpkins, colourful squash or a full day out with tractor rides and Halloween trails, pick-your-own patches are opening right across Yorkshire for 2026.
Grab your wellies and wheelbarrows – here is where to find the best pumpkin fields across Yorkshire this October.
Where to go pumpkin picking in North Yorkshire
Spilmans PYO Pumpkins
For a day of pumpkin picking and family fun, head to Spilmans. This Yorkshire farm has a 10-acre patch with over 125,000 ripe beauties of 35 varieties ready for you to inspect, including white ones, as well as gourds and squashes.
Just grab a wheelbarrow, choose your favourite, then carve it in the barn. There’s plenty to keep the little ones entertained too, with tractor rides, corn cannons, potato slingshots, spooky walks and giant pipe rolling.
Where? Spilmans, Church Farm, Sessay, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3NB.
When? Select October dates: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th and 23rd–31st October 2026. Basic PYO picking is available on non-festival mid-week days.
How much? Basic picking tickets start from £4.90 (includes a £2.50 pumpkin voucher).
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is essential.
Bert’s Barrow Pumpkin Picking
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Bert’s Barrow is a family-run farm in Hillam, just 30 minutes outside of Leeds, and the perfect spot to go pumpkin picking. The patch is free to enter, you simply pay for what you pick, with over 30,000 pumpkins and prices starting from £1.
They also have an activity barn where you can carve or paint your pumpkin. They’ve got everything you need to create your perfect jack o’ lantern, as well as food, drink, rides and a Halloween scarecrow trail, so you can make a day of it and really get into the Halloween spirit.
Where? Bert’s Barrow, Austfield Lane, Hillam, Selby, North Yorkshire, LS25 5NQ.
When? 4pm–8pm Friday and 9am–4pm Saturday and Sunday during October.
How much? Entry to the patch is free for most of the month, though there’s a £5 car parking fee for the final weekend of October. Pumpkin prices range from £1 to £12 depending on size.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is only required for the final weekend of October, otherwise, just turn up.
Humble Bee Farm Pumpkin Festival
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Humble Bee Farm is a fully functional farm and holiday hotspot with cabins, cottages and yurts on site, providing top-quality accommodation from which you can explore the wonders of the Yorkshire Wolds.
Every autumn they throw a fabulous pumpkin festival, for overnight guests and one off visitors alike. The festival runs for at least one day every weekend in October and is extra spooky with a Cauldron session led by the Humble Bee Witch. Once you’ve got your special pumpkin, head to the undercover barn which will be decked out with Halloween decor and get to carving!
Where? Humble Bee Farm, Flixton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3UJ.
When? 17th, 18th and 24th–31st October 2026.
How much? Tickets are £6 for adults and £12 for children.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is essential.
Pumpkin Picking at Thornton Hall Country Park
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This halloween, Thornton Hall Country Park has a bigger than ever pumpkin patch, with more than 7,000 pumpkins to choose from. With other attractions including Halloween Toddler Parties, family-friendly Spooks which features amazing shows and Trick Or Treat Town, not to mention Screams! At Thornton Hall for the grown-ups, there’s something to suit everyone’s fear-fancy.
Plus, you can visit the animals and even feed them, with llamas, donkeys, piglets and ponies all waiting to wow the kids.
Where? Thornton Hall Country Park, Thornton-in-Craven, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3TS.
When? The pumpkin patch is open at select times for all daytime visitors to Thornton Hall Country Park during October (closed 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and 20th October).
How much? Farm Park entry is from £6.99 for adults (16+) and from £7.99 for children (ages 1-15), which includes entry to the farm. Booking fee applies online, however online prices are cheaper than on-the-door prices. Event prices vary.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is strongly recommended to save money and guarantee entry.
Yorkshire Pumpkins
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When you call yourself Yorkshire Pumpkins you better bring the goods and boy, do they. There are more pumpkins to pick this year than ever before at Lodge Farm outside York.
They range from tiny ones toddlers can pick to massive ones you’ll need to grab a wheelbarrow to carry. But that’s not all – you can climb the hay bale mountain, enter the rope maze and visit the pumpkin wash, while there’s also a cafe where you can grab a hot chocolate post-picking.
Where? Yorkshire Pumpkins, Lodge Farm, Cundall, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 2RN.
When? Open 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th and 22nd–31st October 2026.
How much? Entry is £2.10, while pumpkins range from £1 to £12 each.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is essential.
Autumn Pumpkin Festival at Piglets Adventure Farm
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Bring the whole brood to Piglets Adventure Farm for a pumpkin picking experience all the family will love – the kids even get a pumpkin included with their ticket!
Once the little ones have made their pick, you can head to the carving tent to scoop out the flesh and turn it into a seriously spooky jack o’ lantern. But make sure you leave time for the massive array of activites, including the Ultimate Monster Ball Shows, meet and greets, petrifying portraits experience, spooky barrel ride, craft tipi, mysterious animal encounters and our daily fancy dress Batwalk. You will struggle to fit everything into one day!
Where? Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe Moor Lane, Towthorpe Grange, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 9ST.
When? Select October weekends and throughout half term.
How much? Entry starts from £12.95 for adults and £13.95 for children.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is advised.
Pumpkin Picking at The Balloon Tree
Located in Gate Helmsley just 15 minutes east of York, The Balloon Tree is an ideal spot for a traditional, hassle-free day out on a working farm. You can grab a wheelbarrow at the entrance and wander through fields filled with thousands of homegrown pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colours.
Afterwards, pop into the award-winning farm shop for local produce and autumn treats, or head to the on-site cafe for lunch and hot drinks.
Where? The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe, Stamford Bridge Road, Gate Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, YO41 1NB.
When? Friday 18th September to Saturday 31st October 2026 (open daily 9am–5pm).
How much? Entry is £1.50 per person (children under 2 enter free). Pumpkins are weighed and paid for individually based on size before leaving the field.
Do I need to book? Walks-ins are welcome.
Where to go pumpkin picking in South Yorkshire
Pumpkin Picking at Cannon Hall Farm
Cannon Hall Farm is one of the best places to go pumpkin picking with the kids in Yorkshire, with over 10,000 to choose from. They’ve got mini wheelbarrows so the little ones can whizz around the field with their freshly picked pumpkins.
Kids and adults pay the same, but that ticket includes an entire day of Halloween fun, as well as a pumpkin for every child. Soft play, fancy dress and pumpkin decorating are combined with all the cuteness of the petting zoo. Need to load up on pumpkins for a spooktastic Halloween? They’re priced at a flat rate of £3 per pumpkin.
Where? Cannon Hall Farm, Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4AT.
When? 10th October to 31st October 2026.
How much? Entry is £12.95 per person. £3 per pumpkin flat rate, you can head to the craft area to decorate your pumpkin for free.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is essential.
PYO at Eastfield Farm
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Eastfield is usually a soft fruit farm, but every October their fields are full of pumpkins, primed and ready for you to pick. Entry to the South Yorkshire farm is free, so all you need to do is wrap up warm, put on your wellies and get ready to harvest your favourite. A top tip from the farmers – the further you walk, the better the pumpkins. And why not take on the challenge of finding the biggest on the patch? Then you can reward your hard work with a pumpkin spice latte at the tearoom – yum!
Between Eastfield Farm and its sister farm, based at School Farm over in Nottinghamshire, the team has planted nearly 200,000 pumpkins – over 60 different varieties, all different shapes, colours and sizes so you’re sure to find your perfect pumpkin.
Where? Pick Your Own at Eastfield Farm, Doncaster Road, Tickhill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN11 9JD.
When? 2nd October onwards.
How much? Entry is free and pumpkins are priced according to their size.
Do I need to book? Walk-ins are welcome.
Where to go pumpkin picking in East Yorkshire
Scalby Grange Pick Your Own
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Established over 30 years ago, Scalby Grange farm is a family-run, family-friendly farm in Gilberdyke near Hull. Their fields of fresh, organically grown produce are open for picking at different times during the year, with strawberries, raspberries, sunflower seeds and of course pumpkins all on offer.
During autumn, the fields are covered in hues of orange, yellow and white from the abundance and range of pumpkins all around. They operate Cruck Tent on site so you can get a tasty hot drink once you’ve found the pumpkin of your dreams, plus, their twilight picking sessions on Thursdays and Fridays provide a truly spooky pumpkin picking experience. Kids are catered for on weekends with a pumpkin cannon and a petting farm for post-picking fun.
Where? Scalby Grange Farm, Scalby Lane, Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU15 2UJ.
When? From 1st October.
How much? Admission is free and the pumpkins are priced according to size.
Do I need to book? No need to book.
Where to go pumpkin picking in West Yorkshire
Pumpkin Festival at Horncastle Farm
Located in Wakefield, family-run Horncastle Farm is stepping up its annual Pumpkin Festival for 2026 with a full day of entertainment, food stalls and seasonal drinks. You can head out to the patch to harvest your own pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, then head to the undercover carving barn to craft your jack-o’-lantern on-site.
The site features Halloween photo props, a straw bale pyramid, tractor rides, face painting, live entertainment, and a “Cocktail Baa” serving up themed drinks for grownups.
Where? Horncastle Farm, Horncastle Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2HN.
When? 9th–11th, 16th–18th, 23rd–24th and 30th–31st October.
How much? Ticket prices vary by date/session (children under 2 enter free). Tickets cover entry, parking, carving barn access, photo ops and live entertainment. Pumpkins, tractor rides and face painting cost extra.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking online is essential – timed entry slots ensure smooth access, though you can stay as long as you like once you’re inside.
Horsforth Pick Your Own
Credit: Horsforth PYO
Credit: Horsforth PYO
Over 70,000 pumpkins were planted earlier in the year at Horsforth Pick Your Own, and now’s the time to harvest them. Visit the popular Leeds farm during October and you can get involved, heading out into the fields with your wheelbarrow to find a pristine pumpkin.
There are loads of varieties to choose from, with plenty of photo opportunities along the way. You’ll even get a tractor ride included in your ticket price. After you’re done in the pumpkin patch, head inside for a coffee and a snack – you’ve earned it!
Where? Horsforth Pick Your Own, West End Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5ES.
When? Select dates from 26th September to 28th October.
How much? Entry starts from £4, with pumpkin prices ranging from £2 to £12.50 depending on what you pick.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is essential.
Looking for more pumpkin picking in West Yorkshire? Check out our guide to pumpkin picking spots near Leeds.
Pumpkin picking seasons vary depending on weather and crop conditions. We recommend checking directly with farms for the latest opening dates and picking updates before setting off. This article was last reviewed in September 2026.
