The Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival
Three ways to experience our biggest pumpkin festival to date!
The Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival is here
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.
Whether you’re simply searching for the perfect pumpkin, looking for a great-value autumn day out, or want to experience the best of both, there are three ways to enjoy October half term at Pensthorpe.
Individual Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are sold separately when in the Pumpkin Patch area.
Pick your perfect half term
? Pumpkin Patch – from £5
Just here for pumpkins? Enjoy the Pumpkin Festival without full Pensthorpe admission.
?? Pumpkin + Play – from £12.95 | BEST VALUE
The complete experience, combining the Pumpkin Festival with a full day at Pensthorpe.
? Autumn at Pensthorpe – from £9.95
Enjoy wildlife, gardens, play and the beauty of Pensthorpe in autumn, without the Pumpkin Festival.
The Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival runs from 23rd October – 1st November 2026.
Individual Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are sold separately when in the Pumpkin Patch area.
Upcoming Events
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
Christmas Wreath Workshops
Get creative this Christmas and make your own beautiful festive wreath at Pensthorpe
Join us for a relaxed and creative Christmas wreath-making workshop, led by our very own gardening expert, Lesley.
Over three hours, Lesley will guide you step by step as you create your own personalised Christmas wreath to take home and proudly hang on your door for the festive season.
26/11/2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
