If you’re looking to visit a pumpkin patch in North Yorkshire, then check out the Pumpkin Festival at Piglets Adventure Farm. Piglets is known as one of the best places to enjoy the great outdoors with your kids – it’s the perfect place to create lasting memories. The farm is located just off Towthorpe Moor Lane, about 5 miles north of York city centre.
Piglets have loads of activities for all ages. They have seasonal events and our latest visit to Piglets was for its famous Pumpkin Festival. Let’s have a look at what awaits you at Piglets Adventure Farm this Halloween.
- Piglets Adventure Farm Pumpkin Festival
- Pumpkin Picking
- The Mysterious Maze
- Professor Dan’s Magic Show
- The Bat Walk
- The Normal Attraction At Piglets Adventure Park
- Dining Options
- Ticket Prices and Operation Hours
- Address
- Frequently Asked Questions: Piglets Adventure Farm
- When is the Piglets Adventure Farm Pumpkin Festival?
- How much does Piglets Adventure Farm cost?
- Do children get a free pumpkin at Piglets?
- Is Piglets Adventure Farm suitable for toddlers?
- Do you need to book Piglets Pumpkin Festival in advance?
- Is there parking at Piglets Adventure Farm?
- What Is Farmer Ed’s Pumpkin Patch?
- Is Piglets Adventure Farm Cashless?
Piglets Adventure Farm Pumpkin Festival
During the weekends of October and the week before Halloween, Piglets Adventure Farm has its famous Pumpkin Festival. The farm is decorated for Halloween and is the ideal place to have great fun for the full day during Halloween. It’s not just a Pumpkin Picking Patch – but you get to enjoy the whole park where you can do fairy trails, play in the indoor play barn, and have some hands-on animal fun this spooky season.
Pumpkin Picking
The main event for the Pumpkin Festival at Piglets Adventure Farm is the opportunity to pick your own perfect pumpkin. During The Pumpkin Festival, a large tent is built inside the farm animal area. You go through the tent to pick your pumpkin. Each child gets a free pumpkin with their child ticket, with the option to pay for more. For 2026, they’re all grown on the farm.
Once you have found your perfect pumpkin, you pay at the desk in the tent – there’s even a pumpkin polishing station where you can give your pumpkin a wash if it’s a bit muddy. Then you can enter the pumpkin carving area. Carve out your pumpkin and put it in the Pumpkin Creche where it will be safely kept while you enjoy the rest of the fun at the adventure farm – come back and collect it before you leave!
We didn’t carve our pumpkin there because our toddlers were a bit young for that and ready to go home.
The Mysterious Maze
Another top attraction at the farm is the Maize Maze. Over Halloween, this turns into the Mysterious Maze where you can have a thrilling adventure. During the Pumpkin Festival, you will be greeted by a witch who will invite you to join the ‘Gruesome Ghosts of York’ challenge. You have to navigate through the maze, uncovering clues and information about each ghost. Each ghost has a link to York – it’s a great way to have some fun while learning about a bit of York’s history.
Our toddlers enjoyed exploring the maze and we let them pick the way. We ended up back at the entrance after about 30 minutes and decided to leave then as our children are only 2 years old and that was enough time for them! They each got a packet of Haribo for completing the maze!
Professor Dan’s Magic Show
There’s a magic show in the marquee twice a day. We didn’t go to this though as our children are a bit too young. Maybe next year!
The Bat Walk
Next to the Mysterious Maze, there’s a stage that features a Bat Walk (or catwalk), this is a great photo opportunity for your Halloween costumes, once a day there’s music played here and your child can show off their costume in front of everyone.
The Normal Attraction At Piglets Adventure Park
You can still enjoy the normal attractions of Piglets. I’ve written about these in more detail in my Piglets Adventure Park Review post, but here’s a summary:
Trailer Tractor Rides:
The tractor rides at Piglets Adventure Farm are the star attraction. You can jump onto the trailer behind a blue tractor which takes you to the indoor play barn!
Indoor Play Barn
There’s a large indoor sand pit, slides and ride-on tractors here for a bit of indoor fun. Also a cafe for the grownups!
Farm Animals
Visit the farm animals such as pigs, sheep, chickens, donkeys and more. There’s the Animal barn where you can get a closer look and even a Maternity Ward where you can visit piglets!
Animal Encounters
At Piglets Adventure Farm, you’ll have the chance to get up close with a variety of farm animals. From brushing a wild boar to meeting newborn piglets and guinea pigs. Plus, there are plenty of photo opportunities to capture these precious moments. We didn’t do the animal encounter as I’ve tried it before with my toddler and there was a bit of waiting so he got bored. It’s great for older kids though!
Outdoor Activities
The outdoor adventure at Piglets isn’t limited to tractor rides and animal encounters. The farm also features a mini golf course, bouncy pillows, pedal ride go-karts, and a fairy trail in an enchanted forest. There’s also a lot of outdoor play equipment such as climbing frames, a zip line and big tractors to pretend to drive.
The Beach
The beach is a great place to do a bit of digging and water play. Splash suits are required for this as it can get wet!
Dining Options
After a fun day of activities, you can grab a bite at the farm’s onsite food stall. You can get pizza, toasties ice creams, as well as kids’ meals from the dining area. There was an extra food van there during the Pumpkin Festival which sold burgers and bacon sandwiches.
The food is okay but it’s not amazing. There are plenty of picnic benches so you can bring your own packed lunch if you prefer.
Ticket Prices and Operation Hours
The ticket price for Piglets Adventure Farm varies depending on the time of year. You should book online during the Pumpkin Festival to avoid disappointment (and get an online discount). We picked 10am and we’re so glad we did, as we didn’t leave until 3:30pm.
Here are the 2026 Spooktacular prices:
| Category | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Child (1-16 years) | £13.95 online (£16.45 on the day) |
| Adult (17-64 years) | £12.95 online (£15.45 on the day) |
| Concession (OAP 65+, Disabled Visitor, Carer, NHS, Blue Light, or Family Max Card) | £11.95 online (£14.45 on the day) |
| Entry for Children Under 1’s | Free |
Address
Piglets Adventure Farm is located at Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Lane, Towthorpe, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 9ST, England. It’s easily accessible by car, but there’s no bus route that goes directly to the farm. Free parking is available onsite for both cars and coaches.
Fun for the whole family
The Pumpkin Festival at Piglets Adventure Farm is the perfect place for a family day out. From tractor rides to pumpkin picking, there’s fun for the entire family. So, pack your wellies and raincoats and prepare for a fun day out,
We had a lovely time at Piglets Adventure Farm Park and could easily make this our yearly Halloween Activity! It’s a wonderful place for kids, and we had great fun in the pumpkin picking tent, the maze, the bouncing pillows and the fairy trail.
Frequently Asked Questions: Piglets Adventure Farm
When is the Piglets Adventure Farm Pumpkin Festival?
The Halloween event at Piglets, now called Spooktacular, runs on selected weekends in October and every day over October half term. Check pigletsadventurefarm.com for this year’s exact dates.
How much does Piglets Adventure Farm cost?
For 2026, Spooktacular tickets are £13.95 for children, £12.95 for adults and £11.95 for concessions if you book online. On the day, they’re £2.50 more. Under 1s go free.
Do children get a free pumpkin at Piglets?
Yes, for 2026 every child gets a free homegrown pumpkin, grown on the farm. You can carve it there or take it home uncarved.
Is Piglets Adventure Farm suitable for toddlers?
Yes, we took two two-year-olds and they loved it. The pumpkin picking, maze, bouncing pillows and farm animals all work well for young children. Some attractions are better suited to older kids, but there’s plenty to keep toddlers happy for a full day.
Do you need to book Piglets Pumpkin Festival in advance?
Yes, you should book online in advance, particularly for weekends, as it’s popular and sessions can sell out. It’s also up to £2.50 cheaper per ticket than paying on the day, and you pick a 30-minute arrival slot when you book.
Is there parking at Piglets Adventure Farm?
Yes, free parking is available on site for both cars and coaches. The address is Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Lane, Towthorpe, York, YO32 9ST.
What Is Farmer Ed’s Pumpkin Patch?
Farmer Ed’s is a separate pumpkin patch on the Piglets site that opened in 2025. It’s much bigger, with over 100,000 home-grown pumpkins across three patches, plus street food, a carving tent and pumpkin crazy golf. Entry is £4.95 per person including a £2 pumpkin voucher, and dogs on leads are welcome. If you want more ideas, I’ve rounded up all the best places for pumpkin picking in York and North Yorkshire.
Is Piglets Adventure Farm Cashless?
Yes, it’s completely cashless, so you’ll need a card for food, drinks and anything else on the day.
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This looks like such a fun family day out! I like the look of the menu for Piggy’s Pizza! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
The Pumpkin Festival looks so fun, and I love that the maze has a challenge! Also, my daughter would love to see the magic show and the animals!