This May Half Term…
Buzz over to Pensthorpe and learn all about the fantastic and unusual pollinators, and their importance, and uncover the Power of Pollination!
Bzzz… Come and bee a brilliant explorer at Pensthorpe this June and uncover the Power of Pollination.
Did you know butterflies use their feet to taste?
Or that one honey bee colony can pollinate 300 million flowers in a day!?
Or, that in fact moths are the largest pollinators?!
Learn more about our wonderful and whacky pollinators at our May half term event with a fun and interactive trail on the reserve.
- Discover the Power of Pollination with a fun and interactive trail on the reserve
- Uncover facts
- Crack clues
- Before heading to the show to collect your reward for having completed the trail
- Plus, smaller trail for little explorers with our WildRootz Trail
- Access to Hootz House
- Butterfly and Bee themed treats in the cafe
- And much more…
It’s a full day out for the all the family to enjoy – with your pay-once, enjoy-all-day ticket to Pensthorpe
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
