Cannon Hall Farm’s incredible pumpkin patch is returning this October – and is full of instagrammable family moments.

The patch – which was voted the no 1 patch to visit in the UK in a study by Austen and Blake in 2023 – sees almost 10,000 pumpkins available for visitors to pick and our expert carvers will shape out those toothy grins for you.

As well as amazing outdoor and indoor playgrounds and animal talks, our pumpkin patch is the perfect place for you to capture those insta-worthy pictures. 

Children who have a paid ticket are entitled to one free pumpkin each (no matter how big it is) and will be allocated a token on arrival. Extra pumpkins for everyone else in your party can be purchased on checkout.

Visitors are also encouraged to wear fancy dress – and spot prizes will be offered by farm staff to those who have made a special effort. Don’t forget our carvers will also be happy to help create your lantern by carving it for you. And for even more fun, the kids are given a spooky quiz sheet which they can trade for a treat from our friendly witch.

EXTRAS: New for 2024! Jump on the VR Spooky Halloween Pumpkin Ride. A spooky surprise of Halloween fun. Join us for a 360 adventure as the Halloween train tilts, forwards, backwards and side to side with VR headsets creating an adventure full of petrifying (not really) pumpkins, ghouls and scarecrows. Suitable for those age two and over. Children age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult with a ride ticket. Tickets are £5 per person and are available online.

We are thrilled to reveal that our pals from costumes.com will be joining us for the duration of this year’s pumpkin festival with a fancy dress costume pop-up shop.
Want to prowl the night in style as Batman? Hang in Avengers HQ with Cap and Iron Man? Scare the neighbourhood children as an inflatable T-Rex? Make sure you call in to the pop up in this year’s patch.

Pumpkin Picking runs until October 31. Our last arrival, to ensure you have plenty of time to experience the event, is 2.30pm each day.

Adults: £14.95

Children Two and Over £14.95 and includes free pumpkin

Under Twos: Free

Tickets include all day admission to the farm, outdoor adventure play and indoor soft play, sheep and ferret racing, animal talks and our reptile and mammal house.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does everyone get a free pumpkin?

Every paying child with a full price ticket is entitled to choose a free pumpkin (no matter how large) from our patch. Extra pumpkin tokens can be purchased online at a flat cost of £3 each.

Can I change the date of my visit?

Yes: if you book with a passport account, our systems allow you to log in and manage your booking right up to 48 hours before your scheduled arrival time.

I’ve purchased a VR Spooky Pumpkin Ride Ticket – where do I go?

You will experience the spooky pumpkin ride in our pumpkin carving room. You can leave your pumpkins on the storage rack while you ride.

Is the VR Spooky Pumpkin Ride Wheelchair Accessible?

Unfortunately there is not wheelchair access for this ride and there are small, multiple steps to enter the cart. However, if you wish to sit at the aside of the ride and use the VR headset then you are more than welcome to do this (though we must stress you will unfortunately not be able to enjoy the full experience.)

What age do you have to be to ride and are there any restrictions?

Our VR Ride is for those aged two and over. This ride is not recommend for those with motion sickness or dizziness, vertigo, those who have a history of seizures or epilepsy. Guests who are pregnant can use our VR Ride with our any problem, however we advise that you consult with a medical professional before taking part. If you go on the VR ride without seeking medical advice then you do so at your own risk.

Event date

October 26th 2024 - October 31st 2024

Location

Cannon Hall Farm, Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT

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