Rosepark Farm is a family-run pick-your-own pumpkin patch near Ballymoney in North Antrim, and one of the most popular family farms in Northern Ireland. Each October it opens a pre-booked Halloween pumpkin event where you take a wheelbarrow, walk the patch and choose your own pumpkins, alongside a packed line-up of children’s activities. It tends to sell out, so it is one to book early.
About Rosepark Farm
Rosepark is a 70-acre family farm about 4 miles outside Ballymoney, with woodland and rose walkways spread across the site. It runs seasonal family events from spring through to Halloween and has been named a top family farm in Northern Ireland by TripAdvisor. The Halloween pumpkin event is the autumn highlight, built around a genuine pick-your-own patch plus a large indoor and outdoor activity offering, so there is plenty to fill a visit whatever the weather.
Pumpkin Picking at Rosepark Farm
This is a true pick-your-own: you grab a wheelbarrow, head into the patch and choose your own pumpkins to take home and carve. A scavenger hunt with riddles and clues is woven through the experience, with a treat for solving it, which keeps children engaged. The event is run on timed slots, and because spaces are limited it usually sells out, so booking ahead is essential.
Things to Do on the Day
- Pick-your-own pumpkins from the patch with a wheelbarrow
- Scavenger hunt with a treat for finishing
- Halloween crafts
- Bouncy castles, outdoor play parks and an indoor toddler play area
- Animal encounters such as reptile handling or bunny cuddling
- Ruby’s Tearoom for homemade scones, shortbread and traybakes
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin event runs on selected dates across October, on timed slots through the day. The farm has confirmed it will hold its pre-booked Halloween event again this year, but the exact dates had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s website and Facebook page, where tickets are released, before planning your visit.
Tickets must be pre-booked online and tend to sell out. In 2025 the main ticket, which included activities, a pumpkin and a treat, was around £13 per person, with a lower-priced option for limited activities; prices for the coming season may differ, so check the current prices when you book. Tickets have been non-refundable, with changes allowed up to a week before your visit.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: 98 Bravallen Road, Ballymoney, BT53 7DU, about 4 miles outside Ballymoney in North Antrim.
- Booking: pre-booked online with timed slots; arrive within your booking window, as late arrivals may miss entry.
- Parking: on-site parking is available.
- Accessibility: the farm describes itself as pram and wheelchair accessible, and there are accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities on site.
- Dogs: dogs are not permitted.
- What to wear: warm clothes and sturdy footwear are recommended for the patch.
Contact
Address: 98 Bravallen Road, Ballymoney, BT53 7DU
Phone: +44 7961 124136
Email: rosepark_farm@hotmail.com
Website: roseparkfarm.co.uk
Facebook: @roseparkfarmballymoney
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes. The pumpkin event is pre-booked online on timed slots and usually sells out, so book as early as you can once dates are released.
When is it open?
It runs on selected dates across October. The farm has confirmed the event will return this year, but the exact dates had not been published at the time of writing, so check its website and Facebook page closer to the time.
Is it suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs?
The farm describes itself as pram and wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets on site. As the patch is outdoors, warm clothes and sturdy footwear are still a good idea.
Can I bring my dog?
No, dogs are not permitted at the farm.
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