Spooky season has officially arrived across Leeds, and doorstep displays across the district are getting a serious upgrade this October.
What was once a quick trip to the local supermarket has transformed into a proper autumn tradition - complete with spooky tractor rides, haunted woodland trails, golden-hour photo ops, and tens of thousands of field-fresh gourds scattered across the West Yorkshire countryside.
Grab your wellies and a wheelbarrow - these seven top spots in and around Leeds are well worth a visit ahead of Halloween 2026.
1. Farmer Copley’s, Pontefract
Just 30 minutes outside Leeds, Farmer Copley’s hosts one of the largest pumpkin festivals in the UK, with over 300,000 gourds across 40 varieties. 🎃 Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, Pontefract WF7 5AF
2. Horsforth Pick Your Own, Horsforth
Head to West End Lane Farm in Horsforth to pick your own pumpkin this Halloween. Open now until Thursday 31, every day from 10am to 5pm. There is no entry fee and pumpkins cost 2.50 to 7.50 for standard to jumbo sizes. 🎃 West End Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5ES
3. Swithens Farm, Rothwell
Swithens is a firm favourite for anyone wanting a complete Halloween day out rather than a quick pick. Families flock here for the spooky tractor rides, haunted woods trail, indoor play barn, and on-site carving area - meaning all the messy pumpkin seeds stay firmly at the farm. 🎃 Swithen’s Lane, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0BT
4. Lineham Farm, Eccup
Running for just three days right before Halloween, it proves popular for its intimate, event-like feel, featuring woodland trick-or-treat trails, wand-making, and autumn crafts alongside pumpkin picking. 🎃 Swan Lane, Eccup, Leeds LS16 8AZ | Bruce Rollinson
5. Redwood Farm, Tingley
Tucked near Ardsley Reservoir, Redwood Farm is hugely popular for its relaxed, spontaneous vibe. It is one of the few local patches that requires no advance ticket booking, making it ideal for an impromptu afternoon out complete with face painting, hot drinks, and autumn homeware stalls. 🎃 Haigh Moor Road, Tingley WF3 1EE
6. Stockeld Park, Wetherby
Stockeld Park turns pumpkin picking into an all-day festival experience. It draws huge crowds because your ticket grants access to the Enchanted Forest and Magical Maze alongside the pumpkin meadow, with special 'Pumpkin Nights' letting visitors explore illuminated grounds after dark. 🎃 Wetherby Road, Wetherby LS22 4AN | Stockeld Park