It wouldn’t be Halloween without the perfect pumpkin, so here’s where you can get yours…
Whether you’re searching for towering jack-o’-lantern candidates, mini squashes or a full family day out with tractor rides and Halloween trails, we’ve rounded up the top pick-your-own pumpkin patches in Leeds and within a short drive of the city centre.
Grab your wellies and wheelbarrows – here is where to harvest your pumpkins this Halloween.
Horsforth Pick Your Own
Credit: Horsforth PYO
It’s pumpkins galore at Horsforth Pick Your Own! Over 70,000 were planted earlier in the year, and now it’s time for you to harvest them.
You can spend a good couple of hours exploring the patch at the heart of this Leeds working farm, and you’ll need every minute because there are loads of different colours and varieties to choose from. We’re talking purple ones, striped ones and even warty ones.
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.
Brookleigh Pumpkins
Brookleigh Pumpkins are based in Menston just north of Leeds. After a wildly successful pumpkin picking season with a new a Halloween trail last year, they’ve added more pumpkins, spooky fun and photo moments to their farm this time around.
It’s got a real country fete vibe, brought to life with all manner of spooky characters. It’s family-friendly through and through, making it the perfect patch if you’ve got little ones in tow. While you’re here, you can grab refreshments from the pop-up cafe – because what’s better than a hot chocolate on a cool autumn day?
Where? Brookleigh Pumpkins, Brookleigh Farm, Burley Road, Menston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS29 6NS.
When? From 10th to 31st October.
How much? Entry to the patch is free, and it’s £7.75 to enter the Halloween trail. Individual pumpkin prices start from £3.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is recommended.
Pumpkin Picking at Stockeld Park
Credit: Stockeld Park
Stockeld Park is one of Leeds’ premier family attractions, and every Halloween their sprawling estate opens a massive pumpkin meadow alongside the Enchanted Forest and Magical Maze.
Pick your own pumpkin straight from the field (charged by weight from 80p per kilo), then explore the park’s wider seasonal activities and adventure playgrounds. New to Stockeld Park’s Halloween line up this year – Pumpkin Nights, taking place on 17th and 24th October.
Where? Stockeld Park, Wetherby Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 4AN.
When? Halloween activities are weekends only from 3rd October, then every day in October half term from 24th October to 1st November. Pumpkin Nights are on 17th and 24th October.
How much? Tickets that include Playhive and all of the Halloween and pumpkins activities start from £17.75. Pumpkin Nights are £15 per person.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is essential.
Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Swithens Farm
Every year, Swithens Farm transforms into an autumn playground complete with spooky tractor rides, a haunted woods trail and a resident witch for their annual Pumpkin Festival.
You can pick your squash straight from the patch and carve it on-site – the farm team will even clear up the messy seeds and feed them to the farm animals. Afterward, kids can burn off remaining energy in the indoor play barn.
Where? Swithens Farm, Swithen’s Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0BT.
When? 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th October and every day from 24th to 31st October.
How much? Entry is £11 for kids and adults, while pumpkin cost varies depending on the size of the pumpkin you pick.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is essential.
Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival
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Celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary, Farmer Copleys is home to one of the biggest pumpkin festivals in the UK. With over 300,000 homegrown pumpkins spread across its fields, you can spend hours hunting for your perfect pick.
They’ve planted 40 different varieties – from classic orange to red, blue, green and spotty gourds. Alongside tractor rides, live character shows, and photo ops like the famous Pumpkin House, grownups can also visit Twilight Pumpkin Picking & Pumpkin Nights for picking under the stars, street food and live country music.
Where? Farmer Copleys, Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AF.
When? Select dates from 26th September to 1st November.
How much? Entry starts from £6, with pumpkin prices ranging from £1.50 to £12.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is essential.
Pumpkin Festival at Lineham Farm
Credit: Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm
Located in Eccup just 20 minutes north of Leeds city centre, Lineham Farm’s popular Pumpkin Festival returns for its third year, expanding to a three-day event following last year’s sell-out run.
Tucked away near Golden Acre Park, families can head to the dedicated patch to choose their own pumpkin, tackle a woodland trick-or-treat trail and enjoy autumn crafts. Best of all, every ticket directly supports Leeds Children’s Charity in providing residential breaks for local children in need.
Where? Lineham Farm, Swan Lane, Eccup, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 8AZ.
When? From 29th to 31st October.
How much? Early Bird (until 30th Sept): £12 children (includes a pumpkin), £5 adults. Standard (from 1st Oct): £15 children (includes a pumpkin), £8 adults. Babies in arms enter free.
Do I need to book? Pre-booking is essential (session times run 10am–12pm and 12pm–2pm).
