Ernespie Farm at Castle Douglas, in Dumfries and Galloway, is a family dairy farm that grows its own pumpkins and runs a pick-your-own event each October. Each ticket includes a homegrown pumpkin of your choice, with carving stations, animal encounters and outdoor play. It is a friendly family pick-your-own in south-west Scotland, booked in advance.
About Ernespie Farm
Ernespie is a family-run dairy farm at Castle Douglas, established in 1947, with a farmhouse kitchen, soft play, garden centre and animal encounters (including alpacas and emus). It plants its pumpkins in spring for the autumn pick-your-own.
Pumpkin Picking at Ernespie Farm
The pumpkins are grown on the farm, and each ticket covers one homegrown pumpkin of your choice, plus carving and decorating stations, outdoor play and a sweet treat. Entry is by a pre-booked ticket via Ticket Tailor, with online booking closing the day before each session.
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin event runs across October (in 2024 from 12 to 30 October), on pre-booked sessions. Tickets have ranged from around £5 to £15, including a pumpkin. The exact dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s website to book.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Ernespie Farm, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7.
- Booking: pre-booked via Ticket Tailor; online booking closes 24 hours before each session.
- Facilities: farmhouse kitchen, soft play, garden centre and animal encounters on site.
Contact
Address: Ernespie Farm, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7
Phone: +44 1556 502773
Email: info@ernespiefarm.co.uk
Website: ernespiefarm.co.uk
Facebook: @ErnespieFarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, Ernespie plants its pumpkins in spring and you choose a homegrown pumpkin as part of your ticket.
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry is pre-booked via Ticket Tailor, with online booking closing the day before each session.