Tulleys Pumpkin Festival 2026: Your Ultimate Guide

I visited Tulleys Pumpkin Festival 2026 – here’s everything you need to know.

Tulleys Pumpkin Festival is back for 2026, and for autumn lovers, this is the ultimate seasonal activity to enjoy within around 90 minutes of London.

The festival celebrates all things pumpkin, with over 1.5 million pumpkins and gourds for 2026, along with a brand-new, picture-perfect Pumpkin Valley and over 30 different photo opportunities.

It’s also dog-friendly, and there’s plenty to do for all the family, from live performers and entertainment to a giant observation wheel, amusements and plenty of food.

So, what can you expect from Tulleys Pumpkin Festival in 2026? Well, I sent “Pumpkin Girl” to visit, and here’s everything you need to know!

Tulleys Pumpkin Festival 2026: Dates, Location and Tickets

Tulleys Pumpkin Festival takes place at Tulleys Farm in Crawley, West Sussex, running from 19 September until 31 October 2026, on selected dates.

There are two different experiences to choose from: the daytime Pumpkin Festival and Pumpkin Nights, which takes place on selected evenings from 26 September until 31 October 2026.

Pumpkin Nights offers visitors the opportunity to experience the festival after dark, with illuminated pumpkin displays, live music, atmospheric lighting and a woodland walk.

Daytime tickets cost between £12.95 and £21.95 per person, while Pumpkin Nights tickets range from £14.95 to £25.95 per person, depending on the date you visit.

The festival is also dog-friendly, with dogs welcome on leads, and there is free parking available on-site.

Location: Tulleys Pumpkin Festival, Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PD.

You can find more information and book tickets on the official Tulleys Pumpkin Festival website.

How Much Does Tulleys Pumpkin Festival Cost?

Ticket prices vary depending on when you go, with peak times being more expensive than off-peak dates.

In all honesty, how much you spend on a day out at Tulleys depends on what you do.

Of course, if you’re going on the observation wheel, getting food and enjoying the additional attractions, it’s going to cost more than if you were simply going to explore the photography opportunities, have a stroll around and enjoy the festival without buying anything.

For example, the carousel costs £5 per ride, while the observation wheel costs £8 per ride for adults. Food prices ranged between approximately £5 and £15 on average, I found.

Pumpkins are also purchased separately, with prices ranging from £1 to £25 depending on their size.

But the good news is that all the photography opportunities are included in the price of your admission ticket, so you don’t need to spend anything extra to enjoy these.

Food and Drink at Tulleys Pumpkin Festival

Now, of course, there are plenty of food and drink spots at Tulleys, but you can also bring your own food if you want to.

In terms of what you can expect to find, there’s a wide variety of food vendors, from Greek street food and pizza to hot dogs, burgers and doughnuts.

They also have a bar, not to mention the kiosk where you can get the viral drinks served in a pumpkin!

These include options such as a Coke float, iced matcha and iced chocolate, with prices averaging around £12.

But do expect quite a long wait for these drinks. Queues can take around 20–30 minutes, especially during the weekend, as this is a very popular stand at the festival.

Drinks cost roughly £10 for a cocktail, but there are plenty of other options available, including soft drinks, cider, beer and more.

What Is There to Do at Tulleys Pumpkin Festival 2026?

As I said, one of the main appeals of going to Tulleys Pumpkin Festival is, of course, the photo opportunities and pumpkin picking.

They have a huge pumpkin field with lots of different photo opportunities, from rustic tractors to spooky setups. The brand-new Pumpkin Valley also has so many beautiful photography spots, including a house made of pumpkins and the very popular Hobbit House for 2026.

The Pumpkin Valley is included in the price of both daytime and Pumpkin Nights tickets, depending on when you visit, so you’ll always be able to explore this new attraction.

There’s also live entertainment, with performers and characters milling around the festival that you can meet and have your photograph taken with.

And, of course, there are the pumpkin fields themselves, where you can grab a wheelbarrow and choose your favourite pumpkins to take home.

With over 100 varieties of pumpkins and gourds, there’s certainly plenty of choice!

What’s New at Tulleys Pumpkin Festival for 2026?

One of the biggest additions to Tulleys Pumpkin Festival for 2026 is the brand-new Pumpkin Valley, which is definitely one of the highlights of this year’s festival.

The beautifully landscaped area features winding pathways, wooden bridges, stream

s, ponds and giant pumpkin sculptures, all surrounded by autumnal displays.

There are also two particularly charming attractions: the Pumpkin Farm House and the Hobbit House.

It’s an incredibly picturesque area to explore, and there are so many different places to stop and take photographs.

The Pumpkin Valley is also illuminated during Pumpkin Nights, giving visitors a completely different experience after dark.

How Busy Does Tulleys Pumpkin Festival Get?

How busy it gets really depends on what time of day you visit.

If you go during a weekend, like we did, it can get very busy. However, visiting during the week can generally be a lot quieter.

If you’re particularly interested in getting photographs at some of the more popular spots, I would recommend arriving earlier in the day to avoid the busiest periods.

What Are the Best Photo Opportunities at Tulleys Pumpkin Festival 2026?

One of the biggest attractions at Tulleys Pumpkin Festival is undoubtedly the photography opportunities.

Some of the photo highlights this year definitely have to be the Hobbit House, as well as the hot air balloon and, not to mention, the Pumpkin House.

There are also plenty of other beautiful setups to discover, from rustic tractors surrounded by pumpkins to giant pumpkin displays, charming autumnal scenes and slightly spookier Halloween-inspired backdrops.

Is Tulleys Pumpkin Festival 2026 Worth Visiting?

When it comes to pumpkin picking, Tulleys definitely has the most going on.

Unlike other locations that simply have a pumpkin field, there’s plenty to do here, and you could easily spend a few hours exploring, taking photographs and enjoying the atmosphere.

Having been to so many different pumpkin patches around London, this one definitely has the most to offer.

And I think 2026 is definitely its most Instagram-worthy year yet!

Have you visited Tulleys Pumpkin Festival? Share your tips below!

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