Pumpkin Festival 2026

Mess-free pumpkin picking and carving at White Post Farm & Zoo, plus full farm and zoo access.

Head to the Pumpkin Patch at White Post Farm & Zoo for mess-free pumpkin carving this Halloween. Pick your pumpkin, pop it on the scales to be weighed, and hand it to a farmer for scooping out before taking a seat in a pumpkin pod to carve your design, or carry it home to do later. Prices depend on the weight of the pumpkin chosen, and all paying children get a voucher for 50% off theirs. Ticket holders get full access to the Farm & Zoo for the whole day, with timetabled extras such as "Magnificent Minibeasts" and marshmallow toasting running throughout, plus plenty of spooky photo spots around the patch. There are also SEN-friendly pumpkin patch sessions from 10 to 11am on Sunday 18th, Wednesday 21st, Sunday 25th and Wednesday 28th October, offering a calmer, less busy picking and carving experience.

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White Post Farm & ZooFarm animals, keeper talks and tractor-trailer rides around the site, open daily from 10 to 5.Farnsfield · from £15 · birthday parties · café · free parkingSee full listing →