2026 season
- Dates
- 26 Sept – 30 Oct 2026
- Opening times
- 26 Sep; 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 Oct; 23–30 Oct Pumpkin Nights 10, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 Oct (open to 9pm) Fireworks 28 & 29 Oct 'Back to Basics' pumpkins-only days 13–16 & 20–22 Oct Event days Wed–Fri 11am–4pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4pm (festival may run to 7pm)
- Prices
- Festival tickets from £7.95 incl. £5 pumpkin voucher; pumpkins from £2.50; activities £2 each
- Booking
- Book in advance
- Dogs
- Dogs on leads
- Things to do
- Pumpkin picking
- Maize maze
- Tractor and trailer ride
- Pumpkin cannon
- Spooky walk
- Carving barn
- Jumping pillows
- Fairground rides
- Fireworks
- Pumpkin Nights (twilight)
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Baby changing
- Café
- Farm shop
- Pizza tent
- Pumpkin wash stations
- Free pumpkin carriers
- Car park
- Card and cash accepted
- What to bring
- Booking confirmation; wellies and waterproofs; cash or card (contactless preferred)
Checked 22 October 2026 using spilmans.co.uk. Farms change plans at short notice, especially in bad weather, so check before you set off.
About Spilmans
10th-anniversary Pumpkin Festival 2026 with PYO pumpkins, lots of farm activities, twilight Pumpkin Nights and fireworks nights; pre-booking essential.
Our older description (written for a previous season)
Spilmans Pumpkin Festival 2023 offers an enchanting experience on their 25-acre family-run farm, boasting 125,000 vibrant pumpkins in various hues and textures. Visitors can explore the expansive pumpkin patch, selecting from orange, green, yellow, blue, warty, and stripey varieties, alongside gourds and squashes. The event includes a delightful family-friendly show, "Halloween Fright Delight," and a £5 voucher for pumpkin purchases and activities. Free attractions encompass pumpkin washing stations, Bale Mountain climbing, and numerous photo spots. Additionally, paid activities like pipe-rolling, barrel train rides, carving tents, tractor tours, corn cannons, and a spooky walk enhance the festival experience. Late-night events feature live music, a bar, street food, and festoon lighting. Please check the farm's schedule for specific dates and activities.
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