Arnprior Farm Pumpkin Festival
Visitors can wander the farm fields to select their own pre-cut pumpkins from tens of thousands grown on site. Family attractions include a pumpkin cannon, quad pod rides, a bale mountain, an indoor hay barn, and a bouncy castle. Local food vendors serve warm dishes such as pumpkin soup, burgers, and pizza, alongside sweet treats and a polytunnel pop-up shop.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Ticket per car: £14.90 plus a 0.80p booking fee. The page also says the car parking ticket is £14.90 plus a 0.80p booking fee, and that £5 from a parking ticket (or £20 if you bought 4 cars) is redeemed against a pumpkin order. Pumpkins start at £5 for a small one and go up to £12 for a large one; munchkins are £1.50. Optional quad pod ride: £3.50. Pumpkin cannon: 1 shot £2, 2 shots £4, 3 shots £5.
Hours
Daily hours 9am - 5.30pm; bookable slots 9am–11.30am, 12pm–2.30pm, and 3pm–5.30pm; 6pm–8.30pm only Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd October.
Ages
All ages (children must be accompanied by a paying adult for some activities)
Neighborhood
Arnprior Village
Food & Drink
Local vendors serve hot pumpkin soup, burgers, pizza, donuts, home baking, hot chocolates, and gin fizz.
Parking
A car parking ticket costs £14.90 plus a 0.80p booking fee. If arriving by bus, visitors do not need a ticket There is a bus stop in Arnprior, described as “meters form the farm,” and the X10 bus runs from Stirling or Glasgow. Pod parking is only open to pod guests. Visitors seeking disabled parking are asked to email ahead; another section says to notify parking attendants on arrival.
Accessibility
Gravel pathways provide wheelchair access across the site and catering area, alongside accessible toilets and disabled parking.
Pets
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.
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Tips & Advice
- Wear sensible footwear such as wellies or waterproof boots, as the field ground can become muddy and uneven.
- Keep your picked pumpkins outside until you are ready to carve them to help them last longer.
- If traveling by car, you must pre-book a parking ticket in advance, though visitors arriving by bus or taxi do not need one.
Special Events & Promotions
- Limited ASN tickets are available for quieter sessions with fewer visitors, less noise and fewer activities.
- A later 6pm–8.30pm slot is offered only on October 22 and 23.
- £5 from a parking ticket, or £20 for four cars, is redeemed against a pumpkin order.
- After-school sessions run October 26–30.
Links & Contact
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed at the patch?
Yes, dogs are welcome but must remain on a lead at all times.
Do visitors cut pumpkins directly from the vine?
No, all pumpkins are pre-cut by farm staff for health and safety reasons.
Do the food vendors cater to dietary requirements?
Yes, the local food vendors accommodate dietary requirements.
What makes additional support needs (ASN) sessions different?
ASN sessions are quieter times with reduced visitor numbers, less noise, and fewer activities.
Are pushchairs and prams practical in the field?
While pathways and catering areas have gravel surfaces, the pumpkin patch is an open field, so using a baby carrier is recommended for infants.
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