Europe's largest pumpkin festival, Tulleys Pumpkin Festival, is open near Crawley, West Sussex, until Saturday, October 31, offering pumpkin picking, seasonal food and drink, live entertainment, and more than 30 photo opportunities. This year's major new attraction is Pumpkin Valley, a landscaped area with streams, bridges, giant pumpkin displays, and a Hobbit House.
Ticket Prices and What's Included
Daytime tickets start from £8 and rise to £13.95 depending on the date and time selected. Entry to Pumpkin Valley and the pumpkin fields is included in the daytime ticket price. For evening visits, separate Pumpkin Nights tickets are required, starting from £11.95 and costing up to £16.95. Children under two enter for free, and carers receive complimentary admission.
Certain parts of the festival are only open to daytime ticket holders, while others are exclusive to evening visitors. The carousel costs £5 per ride, and the Observation Wheel, which stands at 33 metres, costs £8 per ride. Visitors can also meet performers such as the Pumpkin King and Pumpkin Queen, as well as live musicians, who wander around the festival throughout the day rather than staying in one designated area.
Food, Drink, and Photo Spots
The festival offers a broad mix of food and drink, from hot dogs and burgers to pizza and Greek street food, plus hot doughnuts. There is a bar on site serving beer, cider, wine, and cocktails, with alcoholic drinks priced between £8 and £10. Food prices vary, with the most expensive item found at around £14.95, depending on the stand. Seating is available throughout the site but can become busy during peak periods.
Among the photo opportunities not to miss are the Hobbit House, the hot air balloon, and the rustic pumpkin house near the pumpkin drinks stand. Pumpkin Valley is great for photographs but can become busy, especially at weekends; photo spots within the pumpkin fields tend to be quieter. The viral pumpkin drinks, served inside real pumpkins from a kiosk next to Pumpkin Valley, cost around £12 each, with options including iced chocolate, iced matcha, Coke Float, and Fall Spritz. Expect to wait at least 20 minutes for one, as there is only one kiosk selling them and queues can become lengthy, especially at weekends.
Pumpkin Varieties and Getting There
A huge variety of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, as well as gourds, can be picked directly from the fields or selected from large crates near the exit. The festival is also dog-friendly.
Tulleys Farm is located on Turners Hill Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE. The attraction is easiest to reach by car and offers free parking on site. For public transport users, the nearest railway station is Three Bridges, served by regular trains from London and the South East. During the festival season, shuttle buses usually run between the station and the farm. The festival runs until Saturday, October 31, with Pumpkin Nights returning after dark for evening visitors.
