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
This October...
For little ghouls & grown adventurers
The fields are full and the pumpkins are waiting!
Visit by day for pumpkin picking, playful photo spots, a spook-tacular tractor rides, friendly animals, cosy autumn treats and so much MORE.
As dusk settles, our twilight evenings begin. The farm glows for torchlit pumpkin picking, with live music on selected dates, character nights, fire displays and delicious food and drink.
What's on?
Daytime Visits
There’s plenty to pick, play, explore and enjoy when you visit this autumn.
Make a proper autumn day of it. Daytime tickets are available every weekend in October, plus the whole of half term week.
Some activities run on selected days or carry a small extra charge, so please check your chosen date when booking.
Opening Days in October:
4th – 5th
11th – 12th
18th – 19th
25th – 31st
SEN-friendly morning: Mon 27th Oct.
Your daytime ticket gives you access to:
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
With over 50+ varieties of pumpkins and gourds!
Collect a wheelbarrow and head up to our Pumpkin Patch bursting with lots of weird and wonderful pumpkins and squashes to choose from!
Available for private hire and professional photographers – please contact us via our Contact Page us to enquire.
Pony Rides
With The Little Shetland Company.
Get up-close and personal with the ponies and stroll through the rolling Autumnal fields on the farm on horseback!
Pony ride tickets must be booked in advance HERE.
A Spooky Season daytime ticket MUST also be purchased to allow entry onto the farm.
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!
Fa-BOO-lous Photo Ops
Bespoke photo ops to capture your perfect shot.
Marshmallow Toasting
Toast marshmallows over the firepit!
Dutch Barn Kitchen
Serving delicious Autumnal treats.
Farm Cafe
From pumpkin-spiced barista lattes to delicious homemade cakes.
Halloween Gift Shop
Filled with GHOULISH delights.
Plus - On Selected dates
Special Daytime Experiences
A little extra spooky magic for your visit. These performances are included in your Day Ticket unless noted at checkout.
11 & 12 October | 10-4pm
Pumpkin Circus
High-energy circus fun with a seasonal twist. Expect jaw-dropping skills, laughter and plenty of audience smiles with Lucas Jet.
19 & 26 October | 10-4pm
Hocus Pocus Magic
Cheeky, charming and very clever. Magic Carl’s family shows are bursting with wow moments.
18 & 25 October | 10-4pm
Halloween Performers
Stilt walkers and spooky characters bringing surprise encounters and brilliant photo moments across the farm.
Daytime: Dates & Info
Day tickets are available on:
🎃 4-5th October
🎃 11-12th October
🎃 18-19th October
🎃 25-31st October (half term week)
Opening times:
10am – 4pm
Tickets:
Advanced booking required
Good to Know
Car parking & facilities:
On-site parking, toilets, café, play areas
Tractor trail runs regularly throughout the day.
Pony rides are available on selected dates. Please book your pony ride ticket seperately, as well as your day ticket for access to the farm.
Please dress for the weather and bring sturdy shoes. Fields can be muddy!
Professional Photography
with Angela Leeding
Angela Leeding Photography will be joining us throughout October for Halloween family photoshoots. Angela has been with us since we first began in 2018! Her professional, friendly and personal nature will put you at ease and ensure you go away with memories to treasure forever!
To book your photoshoot, please visit the Photography Booking Page. This activity must be booked in advance. A Spooky Season daytime ticket MUST be purchased to allow entry onto the farm.
What's on?
Twilight Events
There’s plenty to pick, play, explore and enjoy when you visit this autumn.
When evening falls, Halloween comes to life.
Join us at dusk for family-friendly twilight events on selected October evenings. Wander the patch by torchlight, meet favourite characters, enjoy live music and watch fire dancers light up the night, with good food and drink close by. Please check your chosen date for what’s included.
Opening Days in October:
18th
24th & 26th
29th & 30th
Here's what's on:
Sat 18 & Sat 25 Oct | 6-10pm
Twilight by Torchlight & Fire Shows
Join us at dusk for torchlit pumpkin picking and unforgettable evenings on the farm. On both nights, our fire performers light up the darkness with mesmerising shows and plenty of gasp-worthy moments. The pumpkins glow, the licensed bar is open, and wood-fired pizza and autumnal bites keep hands toasty…all under the light of the moon!
26 | 29 | 30 Oct | 6-10pm
Special Guest Appearances
Join us for three spellbinding evenings with our princesses and storybook friends:
Wicked Characters: Glinda & Elphaba
Sunday 26th October
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Jack & Sally
Wednesday 29th October
Jack & Cinderella
Thursday 30th October
They’ll be reading stories, leading songs and dances, and pausing for photos throughout the evening.
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 – 4pm
Evening Events | 6pm – 10pm
Tickets:
Advanced booking required.
Car parking & facilities:
On-site parking, toilets, café, play areas.
Yes, booking is essential.
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.
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.