Walby Farm Park at Crosby-on-Eden, near Carlisle in Cumbria, grows its own pumpkins and runs a Pumpkin Picking season each October as part of its family farm park. The pumpkins are grown on site by the farm, and you pick from the patch, with a free pumpkin for each paying child plus all-day access to play areas and animals. It is a farm-park day out, booked online.
About Walby Farm Park
Walby Farm Park near Carlisle is a family attraction with indoor and outdoor play, farm animals and a sunflower field. It grows its own pumpkins (several varieties) for the October Pumpkin Picking season.
Pumpkin Picking at Walby Farm Park
The pumpkins are grown on the farm, and you pick from the patch. The model is a farm-park day ticket: admission includes all-day access to the play areas and animals plus one free pumpkin per paying child, with additional pumpkins sold separately. There are also separate After Dark evening sessions on some dates. Advance online booking is required.
Opening Times & Prices
Pumpkin Picking runs across October (in 2025, 4 to 31 October). Day tickets started from around £13 to £15 per person, including all-day access and one free pumpkin per child, with extra pumpkins paid for. Separate After Dark evening sessions ran on selected dates at around £7.50. Advance online booking is required. The dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4QL.
- Booking: advance online booking is required.
- Dogs: dogs are not permitted (assistance dogs only), to protect the farm animals.
Contact
Address: Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4QL
Phone: +44 1228 573056
Website: walbyfarmpark.co.uk
Facebook: @WalbyFarmPark
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes, the pumpkins are grown on the farm, and you pick from the patch. A day ticket includes one free pumpkin per child, with extras to buy.
Do I need to book?
Yes, advance online booking is required. The day ticket includes all-day access to the farm park plus the pumpkin picking.
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