The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe at Gate Helmsley, near York, is a working farm that grows its own pumpkins and opens a pick-your-own patch each October. You pick your own straight from the outdoor patch, with a farm shop and cafe on site, and dogs are welcome in the patch in autumn. It is a relaxed, walk-in pick-your-own a short drive from York.
About The Balloon Tree
The Balloon Tree is a family farm, farm shop and cafe at Gate Helmsley, growing pumpkins as part of its core pick-your-own crops alongside soft fruit, apples and a sunflower field. The pumpkins are grown on site.
Pumpkin Picking at The Balloon Tree
You pick your own pumpkins from the outdoor patch, with a small per-person entry and the pumpkins paid for by pick. No booking is needed; it is walk-in. The farm shop and cafe are open alongside for the rest of a visit.
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin patch runs through October. A small per-person entry has applied (around £2.50), with the pumpkins paid for separately. No booking is required. The exact dates and current prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing, so check the farm’s website or Facebook page.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: The Balloon Tree, Stamford Bridge Road, Gate Helmsley, York, YO41 1NB.
- Booking: no booking required (walk-in).
- Dogs: dogs are welcome in the pumpkin patch in autumn.
- Facilities: farm shop and cafe on site.
Contact
Address: The Balloon Tree, Stamford Bridge Road, Gate Helmsley, York, YO41 1NB
Phone: +44 1759 373023
Email: info@theballoontree.co.uk
Website: theballoontree.co.uk
Facebook: @theballoontree
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, The Balloon Tree grows its own pumpkins, and you pick your own from the outdoor patch. Dogs are welcome in the patch in autumn.
Do I need to book?
No, it is walk-in. Check the farm’s website or Facebook page for the current dates and prices.
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