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Pennywell Pumpkin Festival 2025

Join in with all your favourite activities, animal interaction, and rides, PLUS the Pennywell Pumpkin Festival is included in your ticket price. This event is a must-see for you and your family!

4.8 out of 5, based on 11,000+ reviews

Devon's #1 Pumpkin Experience - Includes Full Access To Pennywell Farm!

What's included:

🎃 Access to the Pumpkin Patch

🎃 Access to the Pumpkin Patch

Fill a Wheelbarrow with the Perfect Pumpkins this Autumn!*

📸 Countless Instagrammable Moments

📸 Countless Instagrammable Moments

Step into a world of autumn magic with our incredible Pumpkin photo ops – the perfect place to make memories!

🍂  Fabulously Fun Pumpkin Trail

🍂  Fabulously Fun Pumpkin Trail

Have fun exploring the farm with Paddy the Pumpkin's Autumn Trail. Complete the trail to earn a sticker and a little treat!

🔥 Marshmallow Toasting Experience*

🔥 Marshmallow Toasting Experience*

Warm by our Fire Pits and toast a delicious marshmallow!

🎶 Live Music*

🎶 Live Music*

Enjoy cosy Autumnal acoustics from talented local musicians, and maybe even have a boogie in the Patch!

🏆Find the Golden Pumpkin

🏆Find the Golden Pumpkin

Somewhere on the farm, a golden pumpkin is waiting to be found… Will you be the one to find it?

🎲 Paddy the Pumpkin's Games

🎲 Paddy the Pumpkin's Games

Jump into the fun with Paddy the Pumpkin’s family games – the perfect way to add giggles to your day!

🥇Stickers, Giveaways & More

🥇Stickers, Giveaways & More

Four stickers to earn and collect, guess the weight of the HUGE Pumpkin and so much more!

🧺 Selection of Gourds and More to Choose From

🧺 Selection of Gourds and More to Choose From

Roam our Pumpkin Village and discover a huge range of Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squashes ready to choose from!

*Please note that Live Music, Marshmallow Toasting and some other food and drink options will be limited to the weekends and October half term only. Pumpkins, Food & Drink items are available to purchase, and not included in the ticket price.

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    9:00
    Meet your pennywell Farmer 🧑‍🌾

    Main Farmyard

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    9:30
    Meet the Ponies 🐎

    Miniature Pony Centre

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    10:00
    Ferret Racing 🏆

    Quad / Main Barn

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    10:30
    Pig Feeding 🐖

    Meet in the Farmyard

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    11:00
    Bottle Feeding 🍼

    Quad

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    11:30
    Goat Milking 🐐

    Main Barn

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    12:00
    Meet the Hedgehog 🦔

    Main Barn

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    12:30
    PIG Racing 🐖

    The Show Field

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    13:00
    Meet the Heavy Horses 🐎

    Main Farmyard

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    13:30
    Meet The Donkeys 🫏

    Meet In The Farmyard

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    14:00
    Meet The Goats 🐐

    Quad

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    14:30
    Deer Feeding 🦌

    The Deer Park

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    15:00
    Bottle Feeding 🍼

    Quad

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    15:30
    Say Goodnight to the Pets 💤

    Pennywell Theatre

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    16:00
    Home Time! 🚗

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    9:00
    Meet your pennywell Farmer 🧑‍🌾

    Main Farmyard

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    9:30
    Meet The Donkeys 🫏

    Meet in the Farmyard

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    10:00
    Pig Feeding 🐖

    Meet in the Farmyard

  • On right now! On next!
    10:30
    Ferret Racing 🏆

    Quad / Main Barn

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    11:00
    Bottle Feeding 🍼

    Quad

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    11:30
    Meet The Hedgehog 🦔

    Main Barn

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    12:00
    Big Show 🎪

    The Orchard / Main Barn

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    12:30
    Pig Racing 🐖

    The Show Field

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    13:00
    Meet The Goats 🐐

    Quad

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    13:30
    Goat Milking 🐐

    Main Barn

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    14:00
    Meet Pippa the Pennywell Mascot!

    The Orchard

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    14:30
    Big Show 🎪

    The Orchard / Main Barn

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    15:00
    Bottle Feeding 🍼

    Quad

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    15:30
    Meet the Deer 🦌

    The Deer Park

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    16:00
    Home Time! 🚗

  • Please be aware that the activity schedule may change slightly from day to day - always check the activity board upon arrival!

    World-Famous Farmyard Fun

    Activities

    From pig racing to bottle feeding, pony pampering to goat walking, every day is packed with a new hands-on activity every 30 minutes! One of Pennywell's most popular activities is cuddles with the world famous Pennywell Miniature Pigs. We also have the fluffiest rabbits, sweetest Guinea Pigs, and tiniest Mice ready to meet you! For the welfare and comfort of our animals, we ask that you use a blanket for pet and piggy cuddles. You are welcome to bring your own blanket/small towel, or our pet blankets are available to purchase in the Pennywell shop for £3.50.

    🐷 Piggy Cuddles

    🐷 Piggy Cuddles

    One of Pennywell's most popular activities is cuddles with the world-famous Pennywell Miniature Pigs.

    🦌Deer Feeding

    🦌Deer Feeding

    Get up close to our gentle deer and enjoy the magical moment of hand-feeding these graceful creatures.

    🍼Bottle Feeding

    🍼Bottle Feeding

    Bottle-feed our playful baby goats – the cutest way to make a new friend!

    🐷Pig Racing

    🐷Pig Racing

    Everyday at 12:30pm! Join in with the phenomenon that is Pennywell miniature pig racing.

    🏆Ferret Racing

    🏆Ferret Racing

    Cheer on your favourite ferret as they dash through the racing tubes – who will take the crown?

    🐑Hand-Feed The Animals

    🐑Hand-Feed The Animals

    Feed the animals by hand and feel their little noses nibble – it’s farmyard fun you won’t forget!

    🍼Goat Milking

    🍼Goat Milking

    Get hands on and try your hand at milking one of our cheeky goats – it's udderly brilliant!

    🐸Pond Dipping

    🐸Pond Dipping

    Grab a net and discover the hidden wonders beneath the water in our fun-filled pond dipping activity!

    🐷Pig Feeding

    🐷Pig Feeding

    Feed our world-famous miniature pigs and discover the fascinating story behind their adorable origins!

    🐴Pony Pampering

    🐴Pony Pampering

    Pick up a brush and pamper one of our gentle miniature ponies – a calm, cuddly moment they’ll love just as much as you will!

    Hundreds Of Cute Animals To Meet

    Animals

    From cheeky goats to cuddly piglets, Highland cows to miniature ponies, there are hundreds of friendly animals here at Pennywell just waiting to meet you. Whether you're bottle-feeding a goat kid or giving the miniature donkeys a gentle groom, it’s all part of the fun. Enjoy the most hands-on animal fun you’ve ever had with the true stars of the farm. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, there’s always a new friend to meet at Pennywell.

    🐷Pennywell Miniature Pigs

    🐷Pennywell Miniature Pigs

    Meet and cuddle our adorable Pennywell Miniature Pigs - you can even cheer them on in their race at 12:30pm!

    🐐 Goats & Goat Kids

    🐐 Goats & Goat Kids

    Hand feed these cheeky goats as they play in their Goatarama and hear the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff.

    🐰 Fluffy Rabbits

    🐰 Fluffy Rabbits

    Cuddle up with friendly rabbits, guinea pigs, and mice in our cosy pets area.

    🫏 Miniature Donkeys

    🫏 Miniature Donkeys

    Say hello to Pedro, Diva, and their family of miniature donkeys.

    🐮 Highland Cattle

    🐮 Highland Cattle

    Wave to our Highland cows and calves on your tractor and trailer ride through the fields.

    🐴 Miniature Ponies

    🐴 Miniature Ponies

    Groom and cuddle our miniature ponies while enjoying views across the Dart Valley.

    🐑 Lambs & Kids

    🐑 Lambs & Kids

    Bottle feed our adorable lambs and baby goats – many of them orphaned and raised at Pennywell.

    🐢 Tortoises

    🐢 Tortoises

    Our retired tortoises are living their best slow-paced life here at Pennywell.

    🦙 Alpacas

    🦙 Alpacas

    From sociable Tommy to shy Tigger, meet our loveable alpaca quartet.

    🦔 Hedgehogs

    🦔 Hedgehogs

    Get to know our friendly African Pygmy hedgehogs and discover what makes them unique.

    🐎Heavy Horses

    🐎Heavy Horses

    From the mighty to the miniature! Our heavy horses take centre stage in the farmyard.

    All Included in your Ticket

    Rides

    We have three fantastic rides at Pennywell Farm, and the best part? They're all completely free with your admission! From thrilling blasts around the showfield to gentle journeys through scenic countryside, there’s something for every age and energy level. Climb aboard and make some unforgettable memories!

    🚀 Red Rocket Ride

    🚀 Red Rocket Ride

    Blast around the showfield in our Red Rocket – perfect for thrill-seekers aged 4 to 104!

    🚜 Tractor & Trailer Ride

    🚜 Tractor & Trailer Ride

    Hop aboard for a bumpy, beautiful ride through the most scenic part of the farm, with views stretching to Dartmoor. Spot Autumnal Characters to earn a sticker!

    🌈 Rainbow Railway

    🌈 Rainbow Railway

    All aboard! A gentle train ride that’s perfect for little ones and fun for the whole family. Spot the Pumpkins hidden around the track to earn a sticker!

    And So Much More!

    Don’t forget to snap a photo of the activity board when you arrive so you don’t miss a single moment!

    🎪Indoor Play Barn

    🎪Indoor Play Barn

    Rain or shine, the fun never stops – dive into our indoor bouncy castles and let the jumping begin!

    🌳 Treetops Towers

    🌳 Treetops Towers

    Climb, slide, and scramble through our brand-new play towers – with stunning views and a takeaway nearby.

    🎭 The Big Show

    🎭 The Big Show

    On weekends and school holidays, enjoy dazzling entertainment twice a day, think magic, comedy, juggling, and more!

    🚜Tractor Village

    🚜Tractor Village

    Take the wheel in Tractor Village, where young farmers rule the road and imagination leads the way!

    🪵Giant Outdoor Play

    🪵Giant Outdoor Play

    Burn off some energy in our action-packed outdoor play area – it’s big, bold and built for adventure!

    📷 Memory-Making Moments

    📷 Memory-Making Moments

    Capture the joy, share the laughter – Pennywell is where magical memories are made every day.

    🛝Giant Slides

    🛝Giant Slides

    Big smiles and even bigger slides – a must-do for little adventurers with a need for speed!

    Don’t take our word for it, take theirs...

    4.8 out of 5 Based on 11,000+ reviews

    Gemma L

    Nov 7, 2024

    Second time visiting, absolutely fab day out for the whole family, so much to do and the pig cuddles are just the best! Love that there are so many different activities & hands on too! Also, we went in Oct half term & the pumpkin patch area was great at no extra cost!

    Debbie Broadley

    Nov 4, 2024

    We went as a family to the pumpkin patch. Lots of activities for children and adults and all very well organised.

    TheBlueCatCleo

    Nov 1, 2024

    Really lovely pumpkin experience and lovely alternative to Halloween. We really enjoyed this family friendly experience!

    Jaf69

    Oct 30, 2024

    We went to the pumpkin patch and it was amazing, the children loved it, so did we! Lots to do. Lovely pizzas and hot chocolate.

    Sam

    Oct 30, 2024

    Lovely day out, friendly staff had a great time, went for pumpkin picking, affordable and lots of pictures taking opportunities

    Kylie Hallett

    Oct 29, 2024

    We visited during the pumpkin festival and it was absolutely gorgeous! Really friendly staff, something to do for all ages, totally worth the money!

    Magda Bednarz

    Oct 29, 2024

    We went for a pumpkin festival and had a great time. We spent 5 hours there and enjoyed every bit. Good choice of snacks, drinks, and lots of fun for a little ones! Blow-up slides were a bonus! We cuddled piggiees and fed baby goats. The pumpkin festival was great! We enjoyed picking pumpkins and live music. 

    Yasmin Y

    Oct 29, 2024

    Absolutely amazing 👏 my Grandchildren loved it we came from Truro,The live Music the Pumpkin Patch and Beer 🍺 made it Perfect Day for all my Family followed by hotel in Plymouth totally a day to remember ❤️

    Michelle H

    Oct 28, 2024

    Always a great time at Pennywell. I thought the pumpkin patch was beautiful, the love singer was incredible too. A really wholesome family day which we were there for celebrating my niece's birthday, so all together a magical memory making day

    Go51117629439

    Oct 28, 2024

    A brilliant day with lots to do! We felt like we were farmers for the day! Thoroughly enjoyed all the activities involving the beautiful animals, the staff were friendly and informative and the pumpkin patch scenery was absolutely gorgeous with plenty of photo ops. I Highly recommend it for all animal lovers and it is suitable for all ages.. Now matter the weather. Awesome family day out! :)

    Delicious Food & Treats

    Delicious Food & Treats

    Food & Drink

    Delicious Food & Treats

    No visit to Pennywell is complete without sampling our farm’s food and treats! Whether you’re craving barista coffee, pasties, stonebaked pizza, gourmet hot dogs, or a classic Devonshire Cream Tea, there’s something for everyone. We’ve got hot and cold options, local snacks, plenty for the kids, and a seasonal ice cream parlour—all designed to keep you fuelled for adventure!

    Pumpkin Festival FAQ

    Yes. All tickets must be booked online in advance due to limited capacity. Pumpkin festival is one of our most popular annual events and we expect it to sell out quickly.

    No, but our daytime Pumpkin Festival is included so you can still make the most of all this Pumpkin fun!

    Yes - where availability allows! If plans change, you can book new tickets for your preferred date, then email us with both order reference numbers. We’ll refund the original booking (excluding the booking fee).

    Tickets are non refundable. If you cannot attend, please contact us as soon as possible and we will do our best to help within our policy.

    Your booking confirmation and QR code will be emailed to you. Please have it ready on your phone at entry. Don't have your email confirmation? Please contact us on info@pennywellfarm.co.uk.

    Your day ticket gives you full access to everything that makes a visit to Pennywell Farm magical. Enjoy a full day of hands-on farm activities and animal encounters, with a new show or experience every 30 minutes — from bottle-feeding goat kids to helping groom our miniature ponies. You’ll also get to FREE rides, access to both indoor and outdoor play areas, and a seat at the legendary pig racing at 12:30pm. Plus, there are unlimited animal cuddles with our friendly pigs, donkeys, rabbits, and more.

    PLUS any day tickets for 27th September - 2nd November will include the Pumpkin Festival for FREE - Access to the Pumpkin Patch, Instagrammabel Moments, The Pumpkin Trail and Paddy's Pumpkin Games and so much more.

    Please note that live music and some food and drink options are only available at weekends and during the October Half Term.

    Optional extras like pumpkins, food and drink from our farm cafe, keepsakes from the gift shop, and £1 coin-operated rides are available on-site but not included in the ticket price.

    Yes. Choose from a wide range of pumpkins, squashes and gourds. Pumpkins are priced by size and paid for separately.

    Marshmallows are available to purchase so that you can enjoy the marshmallow toasting experience at the fire pits. Please note that Marshmallow Toasting and some other food & drink options will only be available at weekends and during the October Half Term Holiday.

    Yes. Options will vary depending on the date you are booked for. The Coffee Cabin will be open every day serving Pasties, Sandwiches and a range of drinks and snacks. During weekends and school holidays you can expect hot dogs, pizza and more, plus sweet treats including fresh donuts & marshmallow toasting. The horsebox bar serves alcoholic drinks at these times. Items are purchased separately.

    We aim to offer some vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly choices where possible. Options vary by day. Please speak to our team on arrival or contact us in advance on info@pennywellfarm.co.uk.

    You are welcome to bring a picnic. You are not permitted to bring your own alcohol onto the site. You will not be permitted to toast your own marshmallows at the fire pits.

    Main areas are step free and the play barn is indoors. Some outdoor surfaces are uneven. An all terrain pushchair or wheelchair is recommended.

    Yes. We have accessible parking close to the entrance and accessible toilets on site.

    Yes. Baby changing is available in our toilets.

    Yes, but please be mindful of other visitors in crowded areas.

    Our Pumpkin Festival is a family friendly autumn event. There are no scare actors or jump scares.

    Yes. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Age and height restrictions apply to some attractions.

    Check your spam or junk folder. If you still cannot find it, contact info@pennywellfarm.co.uk with the name and email used for booking.