If you are looking for the best pumpkin patches Leeds has to offer this autumn, you are in the right place. I have rounded up 11 farms in and around the city, including the outer Yorkshire area with their 2026 dates, prices and booking rules.
Just like the pumpkin patches in Manchester and nearby, there are various pumpkin picking places in Leeds, from free fields where you just turn up, pick some pumpkins and go home, to full Halloween festivals with shows and fairground rides. Six of these are within the Leeds boundary and most of the rest are within a 30 to 45 minute drive. I have grouped them by area so you can find the one closest to you.
All details were correct for the 2026 season at the time of writing (October 2026). Farms do change things at short notice, especially if the weather turns bad, so always check their own website before you set off.
Quick tips for pumpkin picking near Leeds
- Book the big ones early. Farmer Copley’s, Horsforth Pick Your Own, Swithens Farm and Lineham Farm all sell tickets in advance, and the half term slots (24 to 31 October 2026) go first.
- Check how you are paying. Some farms charge entry, others are free to enter. Some price each pumpkin by size but Stockeld Park for example weighs your haul.
- Dress for a Yorkshire hilltop. Fields here can be exposed and very muddy, so wellies and a waterproof are a must, even if you think they aren’t!
- Go early in the season for choice, late for atmosphere. The first weekends have the biggest pumpkins; half term week brings the fancy dress, the shows and the golden autumn leaves.
Pumpkin patches in Leeds
These six are all within the Leeds boundary, so you can be standing in a pumpkin field in well under half an hour from the city centre.
1. Horsforth Pick Your Own, Horsforth
Known locally as Kemps Farm, this is the classic north Leeds patch and it goes big on variety. Over 85,000 pumpkins were planted this year, and alongside the usual orange carvers you will find purple, striped and wonderfully warty ones that look brilliant on a doorstep.
A tractor ride takes you out to the field, which is an attraction in itself for little ones. It is one of the most popular pumpkin patches in Leeds, meaning half term slots and weekend slots tend to go quickly so book asap!
Where: West End Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5ES
When: Selected dates, 26 September to 28 October 2026
Cost: Entry from £4, pumpkins £2 to £12.50
Booking: Essential, via Horsforth Pick Your Own
2. Swithens Farm, Rothwell
Swithens is the one for families who want a full Halloween adventure and day out rather than a quick pick. Spooky tractor rides take you out to the patch, then there is a haunted woods trail and an on site carving area so the messy part stays at the farm.
The indoor play barn is a lifesaver if it’s raining, and the farm animals make it a great all day option for younger children. Your entry ticket covers the activities, and pumpkins are priced by size on top. This one is for people looking for family friendly pumpkin patches in Leeds!
Where: Swithen’s Lane, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0BT
When: 10, 11, 17 and 18 October, then daily 24 to 31 October 2026
Cost: Entry £11, pumpkins priced as extra
Booking: Essential, via Swithens Farm’s website
3. Lineham Farm, Eccup
This is the pumpkin festival with a heart. The event supports Leeds Children’s Charity, so every ticket helps Leeds Children’s Charity create brighter futures for children across Leeds. It only runs for three days right before Halloween with 2 set daily sessions, which gives it a real sense of occasion.
Children get a pumpkin included in their ticket, then head off on a woodland trick or treat trail, try some autumn crafts and even make their own wand. Sessions are short and sweet, and they do sell out.
Where: Swan Lane, Eccup, Leeds LS16 8AZ
When: 29 to 31 October 2026, sessions 10am to 12pm or 12pm to 2pm
Cost: Early bird £12 per child (pumpkin included) and £5 per adult; standard £15 and £8
Booking: Essential, online in advance
4. Brookleigh Pumpkins, Menston
Out on the edge of Menston with the moors rising behind, Brookleigh is one of the fun pumpkin patches in Leeds, with lots of photo opportunities, Halloween-themed trail, family friendly fun and refreshments and treats.
This is a place for embracing the Halloween and autumn spirit making some great memories along the way, especially on their Halloween-themed trail.
Where: Burley Road, Menston LS29 6NS
When: 10 to 31 October 2026
Cost: £8.50 pp entry to the patch & Halloween trail / £30 family ticket for 4 people
Booking: Recommended, via Eventbrite
5. Redwood Farm, Tingley
Redwood Farm is a simple but fun and friendly pick your own field near Ardsley Reservoir and the bonus is that you do not need to book tickets for this Leeds pumpkin patch, you just turn up which helps if you don’t want to commit to expensive entry tickets!
It is a lovely low key option however they also have hot and cold drinks to autumn homeware here so there’s more than just the pumpkin picking and most dates there will be a face painter!
Where: Haigh Moor Road, Tingley WF3 1EE
When: October 2026 (opening dates are announced on their Facebook page)
Cost: Free entry, pumpkins priced by size
Booking: Not needed. Updates via Redwood Farm on Facebook
6. Stockeld Park, Wetherby
Stockeld Park turns pumpkin picking into a whole day out and an immersive autumnal activity. A tractor and trailer takes you to the pumpkin meadow, and your ticket also covers the Enchanted Forest and the Magical Maze, so there is plenty to fill the hours before and after.
Pumpkins are sold by weight at 80p a kilo, which turns the weigh in into a fun bit of maths for the kids. For something a little more magical, Pumpkin Nights on 17 and 24 October let you explore after dark.
Where: Wetherby Road, Wetherby LS22 4AN
When: Weekends from 3 October, then daily 24 October to 31st October 2026 and open for halloween activities on 1st November
Cost: Tickets from £17.75, Pumpkin Nights £15 per person, pumpkins 80p per kilo
Booking: Essential, via Stockeld Park
Pumpkin patches near Leeds
Head out of the city for 25 to 40 minutes and the fields get seriously big. These three are some of the best pumpkin patches near Leeds, and one of them is among the biggest in the country.
7. Farmer Copley’s, Pontefract
If you only visit one pumpkin patch this year, make it this one! This is the one I’m most likely to visit near Leeds! Farmer Copley’s grows over 300,000 pumpkins across more than 40 varieties, making its Pumpkin Festival one of the biggest in the UK.
There is a packed programme too, with live shows, Witches’ Storytime, archery, vintage fairground, rides tractor rides and a fancy dress competition every day. On selected evenings, Pumpkin Nights add street food and live music, and the farm shop and café are right there for lunch.
Prices vary depending on whether you visit off peak or at peak times to benefit those that can visit early in the morning.
Where: Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, Pontefract WF7 5AF
When: Selected dates, 26 September to 1 November 2026
Cost: Entry from £6.70 – £11.50, pumpkins £1.50 to £12
Booking: Essential, via Farmer Copley’s
8. Bert’s Barrow, Hillam
Bert’s Barrow has a wonderfully laid back feel. Entry is free and there is no need to book; you simply pay for the pumpkins you pick from somewhere between 70,000 and 80,000 homegrown ones. Dogs on leads are welcome too, so the whole family can come.
When you are done in the field there are mini fairground rides, food and a bar for the grown ups. The Friday evening sessions, open until sunset, are perfect for a golden hour pumpkin photo.
Where: Hillam, near Selby LS25 5NQ
When: Weekends throughout October 2026 9am to 4pm & Fridays 4pm to sunset
Cost: Free entry, pumpkins £1 to £12.50
Booking: Not needed. Details at Bert’s Barrow
9. Pumpkins on T’Hill, Ripponden
High on a hill above Ripponden, with sweeping views across the Calderdale valleys, this patch wins the prize for the most dramatic setting. It feels very Yorkshire in the best way, and the name says it all.
As well as picking your own, there are tractor rides, a bouncy castle, face painting and pumpkin themed hot drinks all surrounded by spooky decorations. Dogs on leads are welcome outside the barn. Wrap up warm, because it gets breezy up there.
Where: Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge HX6 4NU
When: October weekends and half term until 31st October, 10am to 4pm
Cost: £15.00 Family Booking. (Up to 5 People)
Booking: Required, via Events on T’Hill
Worth the drive: pumpkin picking in North Yorkshire
These two sit a little further out, roughly 40 to 50 minutes from Leeds, but both are lovely spots to turn into a full family day out.
10. Piglets Adventure Farm, York
On the edge of York, Piglets is aimed squarely at younger children and they offer a full day out full of activities and farm fun inside and outside. What’s great is that every child gets a free homegrown pumpkin included in the ticket.
There’s a pumpkin carving area so the mess can stay there, their spooky barrel ride, maize maze, farm animals and plenty of indoor and outdoor play. It makes a brilliant Halloween day out for under 10s.
Where: Towthorpe Grange, York YO32 9ST
When: Weekends from 10th Oct and throughout October (maybe half term, check their website)
Cost: Child – £13.95, Adult £12.95
Booking: Required via their website
11. Birchfield Farm, Harrogate
Tucked away in Nidderdale near Summerbridge, Birchfield is a family run dairy farm best known for its ice cream, and in October its fields fill with thousands of pumpkins and lots of photo opportunities. Entry to the patch is free and there is no booking, so you can simply grab a wheelbarrow and pick at your own pace.
If you want to stay longer, the farm has a maize maze and farm animals to visit (farm charges apply). And make sure you get an ice cream before you leave!
Where: Birchfield Farm, Summerbridge, Harrogate HG3 4JS
When: Weekends in October 2026 from 10:00am
Cost: Free entry to the pumpkin patch, pumpkins priced by size, extra activities charged separately
Booking: Not needed. Details at Birchfield Ice Cream Farm
Pumpkin Patch Leeds FAQs
When do pumpkin patches in Leeds open in 2026?
The earliest openers this year are Horsforth Pick Your Own and Farmer Copley’s, both from 26 September 2026. Most others start in the first or second weekend of October, and almost all close on 31 October. Stockeld Park and Farmer Copley’s are the late ones, staying open until 1 November.
Which pumpkin patches near Leeds don’t need booking?
Bert’s Barrow, Redwood Farm and Birchfield Farm are all free to enter with no booking, so they are perfect for a spur of the moment trip. Pretty much everywhere else asks you to book tickets online.
What is the biggest pumpkin patch near Leeds?
Farmer Copley’s in Pontefract, by a long way. It grows over 300,000 pumpkins across more than 40 varieties, and its Pumpkin Festival is one of the biggest in the UK. You might recognise them for their huge tulip festival in spring.
Can you go pumpkin picking in Leeds in the evening?
Yes, and it is a lovely change from the usual daytime scramble. Try Stockeld Park’s Pumpkin Nights on 17 and 24 October, Farmer Copley’s Pumpkin Nights with street food and live music, or Bert’s Barrow on a Friday evening for a sunset pick.
I hope this helps you find the best pumpkin patches in Leeds and nearby!