Back by Popular Demand: Adults-Only Date Night
Celebrate the end of summer with one final after-hours evening at Pensthorpe.
After two hugely popular evenings earlier this summer, our Adults-Only Date Night is back for one final event of the season.
As summer gives way to autumn, we’re opening the reserve exclusively for grown-ups to enjoy Pensthorpe in a completely different light. Wander through five stunning gardens, discover incredible wildlife, enjoy exclusive keeper talks and activities, tackle our giant Maize Maze and relive your childhood in our award-winning outdoor play areas.
Whether you’re planning a unique date night, an evening with friends or simply fancy experiencing Pensthorpe after hours, this is your last chance to enjoy the magic of the reserve at sunset this year.
Your ticket includes:
- Full access to the reserve and all five gardens
- Pond dipping
- Flamingo talks
- Wader Aviary talks
- Access to our giant Maize Maze
- Unlimited access to our outdoor play areas (yes, adults are encouraged!)
Food, Drinks & Sunset Views
Make an evening of it with delicious stone-baked pizzas and loaded fries from our Courtyard Café, available to purchase throughout the event.
Our licensed bar will also be open, and as the evening cools, you can relax around the fire pits with optional marshmallow toasting while watching the sun set over the reserve.
Tickets
£10.95 per person
£6 for Annual Members
Pre-booking is essential.
Annual Members
To receive your discounted member ticket, please ensure you’re logged into your online membership account before booking.
Select your membership name on the booking page to apply the £6 member rate.
Please do not select “Additional Tickets”, as these are charged at the standard admission price.
Upcoming Events
The Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival
From 23rd October to 1st November, join us for The Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival – our biggest autumn celebration yet, bringing together pumpkins, family activities, picture-perfect autumn moments and a new spooky twist on our much-loved maize maze.
23/10/2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Festival After Dark (Family Night)
The Pumpkin Festival is staying open after dark – and the whole family is invited! ?
Wrap up warm and join us for a special evening adventure as we light up the Pumpkin Festival, maize maze and outdoor play for a family night unlike anything else this October half term.
There’ll be pumpkins to choose and carve, a maze to brave, fire performers to watch and plenty of opportunities to play and explore after the sun goes down.
29/10/2026
5:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Pumpkin Festival After Dark (Adults Only Night)
For one night only, we’re opening The Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival After Dark exclusively for grown-ups, giving you the chance to experience our autumn event after sunset.
Grab your partner, round up your friends and join us for an evening of pumpkins, fire, food and after-dark adventures.
30/10/2026
5:45 pm – 9:30 pm
