Halloween 2026 at Poplars Farm
We kick off 3rd & 4th October and are then open every weekend & selected dates in October 1/2 term(s) right through until Halloween itself 🥰🎃 You can expect all of our usual activities included in your ticket price, alongside some lovely new ones & the return of some old favourites: 🚜 Tractor & trailer ride 🌻 Sunflower & maize wander 🎶 Mini music makers 🏖️Digger sand pit 🚜 Pedal tractor arena 🎳 Pumpkin bowling 🌾 Bale pyramid 👻 Spooky inflatable walk through 🚙 Ample free parking 🎃 PYO pumpkins from our 22 acre pumpkin patch and pay per kilo at the weigh stations 🍺 Hot n cold drinks to purchase from our licenced bar 🍔 Delicious grub from our pop up food vendors
Meet The Machines
With every grain of harvest 2026 safely in the shed, we need to celebrate with a COLD BEER & a STONEBAKED PIZZA!! 🍺🍕 And hey let’s go hard or go home with two nights! (We do owe you a July event cos we were too busy with harvest 🚜🌾) Who’s in?!?? 🚜 Fri 28th & Sat 29th August 6pm onwards 🎟️ £1pp ticket entry 🍕 Redeem your ticket price off our infamous stone baked pizzas (x1 ticket per pizza) 🍺Enjoy a cold beer whilst you learn all about harvest on one of Farmer Richard’s talks 🚜 Climb aboard our many machines out on the yard to see what it’s really like being a farmer at harvest time
Berry Chilled Vibes
Join us on our opening weekend of PYO Strawberries for…”Berry Chilled Vibes” Think prosecco ‘n’ strawberries, stone baked pizza & a cold beer whilst listening to live music as the sun goes down. Now sit yourself on a straw bale in the strawberry field and you got yourself “Berry Chilled Vibes” If a cold Hawkstone lager isn’t your thing, go for a pink prosecco, Bond Street Distillery Strawberries ‘n’ cream G&T or a Napton Cidery fruity cider. Wash it down with one of our berry based cocktails and you’re settling in for a fab night with friends. Tickets are limited so book now (and us Farmer’s are always have one eye on the weather, so check out our ‘Gazebo ticket’ option too, you’re welcome….)
Valentine's Dinner 2026
Valentines at The Cow Shed Cafe! We cannot wait to welcome local legend Ben to his debut with us at the Cow Shed Cafe. Come join us for a romantic dinner for 2 in our 250 year old barn... Enjoy a glass of something cold from local Blabers Hall Estate or maybe a bottle from Napton Cidery whilst Chef Ben cooks up a storm. We are limiting numbers to ensure everybody enjoys our intimate venue, so please choose our 5pm or 8pm sitting. Please pre-order your menu choice and drop us a message us via Facebook Messenger
Band, Beer, Bales
Come join us for.... Live music with 'The Wild Irish' Stone baked pizza* Local wine, beer, cider and gin* Autumn vibes in the pumpkin field No smoking site No dogs Gates open 6:30pm, live band starts 7:30pm *not included in ticket price
Greek Night
Feeling the 'Summer Blues' now we are in the 'ber months? Fear not, we are clinging onto that summer feeling with Greek Night Think freshly cooked authentic Greek souvlaki tucked in a tasty flatbread with tzatziki with all the trimmings. Add a few cold beers or some bubbles, close your eyes and we are back on the Greek Isles... Select your time slot to arrive within, purchase a ticket per person with your choice of meat, veggie or vegan kebab & we will cook it fresh for you on the night. Please DM us with Gluten Free requirements and allergens via our Facebook Page
Valentines night
Valentines at The Cow Shed We are so excited to invite Chef Ryan Finch to The Cow Shed to create some exquisite dishes with our HOME GROWN VEG!! Come & cosy up in our 250 year old barn, enjoying a tipple, whilst Chef Ryan serves up a delicious 3 course Valentines meal. Tickets are limited so we ensure a perfect cosy evening at The Cow Shed…book now to avoid disappointment! Min booking 2 people, max table of 6. £10pp non-refundable deposit.
Stone baked pizza party
Join us to celebrate the end of dry January! Enjoy home made stone baked pizzas on our terrace, snuggled up around the fire pit! With a winter warmer or hot toddy!
Halloween 2025
Come and join us down on the farm for our favourite time of the year….PYO pumpkins! Walk through our spooky tent to find lots of fun activities, our pedal tractor arena, bale maze, digger sandpit, music makers, bale pyramid & toys and sweet stall before hopping aboard our tractor n trailer ride taking you up the field to pick pumpkins galore! We have under cover play areas & seating, woodchip covered walkways, sunflower fields, food vendors and a fully licensed bar so come & spend a wholesome few hours out in the fresh air with all the family. We are a working family farm opening our doors to the public so please look out for and adhere to safety instructions. As always with British Farming, we are subject to ‘The Great British Weather’ so please dress accordingly - our event continues whatever the weather! Keep an eye on social media for regular updates and information! 0-3 Years of age are free and don't need a ticket.
Gin tasting at The Cowshed
Come & join us as we team up with Hinckley’s iconic Bond Street Gin Distillery for a unique gin tasting experience. Learn how their award winning gin is made, just 3 miles from The Cow Shed Cafe & let Bond Street’s incredibly knowledgable Stuart guide you through the delicious aromas & flavours of their beautiful gins.