Pumpkin Picking at Spilmans
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
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Spilmans isn't just any pumpkin patch; it's a family-owned gem that radiates warmth and genuine hospitality. From the moment you step onto the farm, you're welcomed by the Spilman family themselves.
Spilmans Pumpkin Festival
This year is HUGE, with a pumpkin farm harbouring over 150,000 pumpkins!! Pumpkin picking at Spilmans Farm is an adventure that sparks the imagination of both young and old.
This pumpkin field is filled with rows upon rows of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, you'll feel like you've stumbled into the heart of a storybook pumpkin patch. Head to any crop of pumpkin and start searching for your perfect one! Whether you want the misshapen, knobbly green pumpkin, to the rounded and brightest!
Activities to do while onthe farm: Giant pipe rollin, Giant maize pit, Bale mouintian,
Spooky Season Starts Here!
Dare to enter the patch? This October, Spilmans Farm transforms into a spook-tacular playground filled with pumpkins, thrills, and autumn chills!
Pick your perfect pumpkin, explore eerie displays, and enjoy frightfully good food and drink. Little ghouls and grown-up goblins alike will love the Halloween-themed fun, from twilight Pumpkin Nights to our jaw-dropping Firework Extravaganza.
It’s a fang-tastic day out on our family-run farm — and don’t forget, your dogs are welcome too (costumes encouraged!).
Wicked fun, fresh air, and pumpkins galore… this is one festival you don’t want to ghost. Book now if you dare!
Pumpkins, Fireworks & Autumn Magic — Spilmans Festival is Calling!
This October, step into a world of colour, crunching leaves and pumpkin perfection at Spilmans Farm — your go-to spot for all things autumn.
From classic Pick Your Own Pumpkins in our sprawling patch to our legendary Pumpkin Festival and Firework Extravaganza, there’s something for the whole family — even your dog (yes, we’re dog-friendly!).
Don’t miss our magical Pumpkin Nights, where lanterns glow and pumpkins light up the twilight skies.
With seasonal food, spooky fun, and a warm welcome from our long-standing family farm, your perfect autumn day out starts here.
Book early to secure your spot!
Pumpkin Festival Fun!
Get ready for a pumpkin-packed celebration at Spilmans Farm’s Pumpkin Festival!
Pick your own pumpkins straight from the patch, enjoy delicious seasonal food, and let the kids run wild with autumn-themed activities and photo spots galore. With tractor rides, tasty treats, and cosy café vibes, there’s something for every member of the family — even your four-legged friends (yes, dogs are welcome!).
From daytime adventures to our Pumpkin Nights and spectacular Firework Extravaganza, it’s more than a visit — it’s a full-on autumn experience.
Join us on our family-run farm for a tradition loved by thousands. Book your tickets early and don’t miss the autumn magic!
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (2-18+) : £4.32
- Adult (17-18+) : £4.32
PLEASE NOTE THAT UNDER 2s TICKETS ARE FREE - PLEASE CHOOSE ALL PAID FOR TICKETS FIRST AND PROCEED TO THE NEXT PAGE TO BOOK YOUR FREE UNDER 2s TICKETS IF REQUIRED.
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Toilets
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Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
Church Farm
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 3NB
England
Use our postcode to get here. Turn off the A19 at the Hutton Sessay Crossroads and follow the signs.
Tel: 07754857284
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