Family Day OutIdeas

Galway Pumpkin Patch

Pick pumpkins, meet farm animals and play farmyard games at Castletaylor Demesne this October.

Good to know

Dates
Thursday 1 October 2026 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Where
Castletaylor Demesne, Ardrahan, Co. Galway (Outdoors)Directions
Book now

Plan your visit

Family practicalities

Suits all agesTime: 2-3 hoursOutdoors
  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)
  • Café on site
  • Toilets (likely)

Getting there

Checking nearby stops…

Driving directions
Things to do near Ardrahan, Co. Galway

What to expect

A Halloween day out on the Whelan family farm at Castletaylor Demesne in Ardrahan, open weekends through October. As well as picking a pumpkin there are decorations and fancy dress, face painting and farmyard games including crazy golf, bowling and ring the bull, plus goats, unusual breeds of sheep, a Shetland pony and hens. Tea, coffee and spooky treats are served on site. Tickets must be pre-booked and have sold out in previous years.

More information

Official information
Official website
Time to allow
2-3 hours
Listed by
Added by hand

Categories

  • halloween
  • pumpkin patch
  • farm
  • outdoor

Best hotel deals nearby

Stays near Galway Pumpkin Patch

Allow optional services to see live results hereThe results are supplied by Stay22, so we only load them after you allow affiliate services in our cookie settings.
Cookie settings

Affiliate accommodation results and links. Availability, prices, rooms and terms are supplied by Stay22 and its booking providers, not Family Day Out. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you; this never affects which day-out results appear or how they are ranked.

Reviews

Loading reviews…

More things to do near Ardrahan, Co. Galway

EventCheck the day’s forecast
Built for families
Recommended

Galway Pumpkin Patch 2026

10 dates between Sat 10 Oct and Sat 31 Oct 2026 · Check official times Galway Pumpkin Patch · Galway 4 min drive €15
AgesSuits all agesAllow2-3 hoursSettingMostly outdoorBookingBooking available

Why it matchesMeet farm animals, explore the pumpkin house, enjoy toddlers' play areas, mini-golf, and carnival games.

View details Book Official website
Activity & attractionCheck the day’s forecast
Built for families
Recommended

The Point Pony Trekking

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballyconneely · Galway 19 min drive Check price
AgesBest for ages 6 and upAllow2-3 hoursSettingMostly outdoorBookingCheck opening details

Why it matchesGuided horse and pony treks along the sandy beaches and countryside of Ballyconneely.

View details Official website
Showing 4 of 15

Add to which idea list?

Choose where you want to keep this place.

Remove this idea?

Remove this place from the list, or keep it and help another family with a quick review.