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EARLY BOO-KING TICKETS ARE HERE...
Book in August & Save 10%
Plan your October early and save 10% off your tickets when you book during August.
Early BOO-king tickets are limited, so don’t let your preferred date vanish into the night!
Spooky season at Lillingstone will be back in...
October 2025!
Keep updated via our social pages and website for our updates on Spooky Season 2025! It’s going to be spook-tacular!
Meanwhile, be sure to check out our other events throughout the year for other family-friendly experiences.
Many thanks,
Farmer Tom
Choose Your October Adventure
Daytime or Twilight?
Daytime
Big autumn days out for little ghouls and grown-ups, with pumpkin picking, spooky science shows, special characters, seasonal treats and plenty of farm fun.
Twilight
See the farm after dark, with torchlit pumpkin picking, live music, fire shows and magical guest appearances beneath the Halloween night sky.
What's on?
Daytime Visits
There’s plenty to pick,play, explore and enjoy when you visit this autumn.
Daytime tickets are available through most weekends in October, plus the whole of half term week. This calendar is for guidance, and new dates might be added.
Your daytime tickets give you access to:
Opening Days in October:
Weekends:
3th – 4th
10th – 11th
17th – 18th
24th – 25th
Half-term Week:
26th – 31st
SEND Morning:
Mon 26 Oct | 10-12pm
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
With over 50+ varieties of pumpkins and gourds! Collect a wheelbarrow and head up to our Pumpkin Patch and choose from lots of weird and wonderful pumpkins!
Fa-BOO-lous Photo Ops
Bespoke photo opportunities dotted around the farm to capture your perfect pumpkin shots!
You can also book professional photography here.
Tractor Trailer Rides
Climb-aboard for a
SPOOK-TACULAR ride!
Play Patch & Zip Wire
Climb, dig and zip in our play patch.
Spooky Trail
SPINE-TINGLING spooky scenes!
Marshmallow Toasting
Toast marshmallows over the firepit!
Dutch Barn Kitchen
Serving delicious Autumnal treats.
Halloween Gift Shop
Filled with GHOULISH delights.
Some activities carry a small extra charge, so please check your chosen date when booking.
10th, 11th, 18th, 24th–26th & 30th–31st October
Mini Photoshoots
with Award Winning Angela Leeding Photography
Pop into the barn for a relaxed mini photoshoot with Angela and Tom.
This Lillingstone only offer is only £25 and includes two high resolution 10 x 8 digital portraits.
Farm entry tickets must be booked separately
Plus - On Selected dates
Special Daytime Events
A little extra spooky magic for your visit.
Day Ticket prices vary on these event dates, with the additional entertainment reflected in the price shown on our booking page. Entertainment and timings may be subject to change.
10th & 11th October | 10-4:30pm
Pumpkin Circus
High-energy circus fun with a seasonal twist. Expect jaw-dropping skills, laughter and plenty of audience smiles with Chris Welford and The Juggling Gent.
17th & 24th October | 10-4:30pm
Halloween Performers
Roaming stilt walkers and spooky characters bringing surprise encounters and brilliant photo moments across the farm.
18th, 25th, 30th October | 10-4:30pm
Roaming Characters
Meet our special guests as they roam the farm for magical moments, singalongs and photographs:
18th – Pumpkin King & Halloween Ragdoll
25th – Bubble Witch & Green Witch
30th – Glass Slipper Princess & Pumpkin King
28th & 29th October | 10-4:30pm
Spooky Science Show
Award-winning Einstein’s Entertainers bring spooky science to life with bubbling potions, eerie experiments and Halloween mischief.
What's on?
Twilight Nights
When evening falls, Halloween comes to life.
from torchlit pumpkin picking and live music to fire shows and special guest appearances, our Twilight Nights bring a little extra magic to October evenings.
Opening Days in October:
Weekends:
Sat 17th
Sat 24th
Sun 25th
Half-term Week:
Fri 30th
17th & 24th October | 6:00-10:00pm
Twilight by Torchlight
Live Music & Fire Shows
Pick your pumpkins by torchlight, enjoy live music and watch our fire performers fill the night.
Our licensed bar will be open, with wood-fired pizzas and autumnal food available throughout the evening.
25th & 30th October | 6:00-10:00pm
Special Guest Appearances
Step into the pumpkin patch after dark for two magical evenings with our special guests.
25th October – Bubble Witch & Green Witch.
30th October – Glass Slipper Princess & Pumpkin King.
Pick your pumpkins by torchlight, then enjoy stories, singalongs, dancing and plenty of photo opportunities.
Professional Photography
Our pumpkin patch makes a wonderful backdrop for seasonal photoshoots. This October, professional photographers can choose from two one-hour sessions, available between 5pm and 8pm.
Shared Photography Sessions
Book a one-hour session alongside up to four other professional photographers, with plenty of time and space to capture your clients among the pumpkins.
Exclusive Private Hire
Enjoy exclusive use of the farm for one hour. This option is also required for photoshoots involving horses or dogs.
Need a little longer? Simply book consecutive time slots when purchasing your tickets.
What our Visitors Say
“Nothing beats the love and laughter at the pumpkin patch. It’s great fun. you must go and enjoy your time with your loved ones.”
Neelmani
“In the last year I’ve been here strawberry picking in June, and I’ve been to the pumpkin patch twice now, really friendly staff, great quality strawberries and amazing pumpkins!”
Lianne
“The farm is so beautiful and I got some great photos. Honestly had the best time and I’m sure we will be back for other events. Thank you!”
Anna
Tickets & Visiting Info
Dates:
Running through October
Times:
Daytime | 10am – 4:30pm
Evening Events | 6pm – 10pm
Tickets:
Advanced booking required.
Car parking & facilities:
On-site parking, toilets, café, play areas.
Yes, booking is essential.
Some dates include additional entertainment, such as our Pumpkin Circus, roaming performers, character appearances or Spooky Science Shows. Ticket prices reflect what’s taking place on the farm and will be shown when you select your date on our booking page.
Your booking time is an arrival time, you can stay as long as you wish. Our gates close at 4.30pm for our daytime events and 9pm for our evening events.
There are some additional activities that you may wish to purchase on the day of your visit such as; pumpkins, spooky tractor ride, marshmallow toasting, and spooky crafts for example.
Absolutely! However, dogs are not allowed on site.
Each Mini Photoshoot is a relaxed 15-minute session for capturing a lovely autumn memory among the pumpkins. Sessions are booked separately from your Day Ticket.
Yes! Our Dutch Barn Kitchen will be serving some delicious autumnal dishes along with homemade cakes and barista coffee!
There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing! We will be open whatever the weather so please dress appropriately as this is an outdoor activity.
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