Spilmans runs an annual Pumpkin Fest at Church Farm, Sessay, near Thirsk in North Yorkshire, built around a genuine pick-your-own pumpkin field. You take a wheelbarrow into the field and pick your own, with a festival of shows, games and rides wrapped around it. It is a ticketed, pre-booked event, with twilight Pumpkin Nights on some dates.
About Spilmans Pumpkin Fest
Spilmans (Spilman Farming) is a working farm at Sessay, near Thirsk, that runs its Pumpkin Fest each autumn. The pumpkins are grown on the farm, and the picking sits within a wider family festival of activities.
Pumpkin Picking at Spilmans
You take a wheelbarrow into the working field and pick your own pumpkins. The entry ticket includes a credit towards your pumpkins, which are then priced per pumpkin (from around £2.50). A “Back to Basics” ticket strips out the activities for simpler, cheaper access if you just want to pick. Pre-booking is mandatory, with timed entry.
Opening Times & Prices
Pumpkin Fest runs from late September through October (the farm has listed dates from 27 September, then October weekends and the run-up to Halloween, plus Pumpkin Nights on selected evenings). Entry started from around £7.95 including a £5 pumpkin voucher, with pumpkins from £2.50. Pre-booking is mandatory and a missed slot means no entry. The current season’s prices had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Church Farm, Sessay, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3NB.
- Booking: mandatory, with timed entry; a missed slot means no entry.
- Parking: on-site grass and hard-standing parking.
- Dogs: dogs are welcome on a lead.
Contact
Address: Church Farm, Sessay, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3NB
Phone: +44 7754 857284
Email: hellospilmans@gmail.com
Website: spilmans.co.uk
Facebook: Spilmans
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, pre-booking is mandatory with timed entry. The entry ticket includes a credit towards pumpkins; a “Back to Basics” ticket is available if you just want to pick.
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, the pumpkins are grown on the farm, and you take a wheelbarrow into the field to pick your own.
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