– The Trail takes approximately 50 minutes to walk round, depending on how fast you run from our creatures!!
– There are two car parks at Golden Acre Park: Otley Road and Arthington Road. However, for the Frightmare Trail, you will need to use the Otley Road car park to get to the trail entrance. There are two bus stops on Otley Road close to the entrance to the park, with the X84 between Leeds and Ilkley stopping here regularly through the evening. Click Here for the bus timetables.
– We have a maximum of 12 people per group. This is so that you can get the most out of the event.
– As if you’re going for a walk outdoors in October in the UK! Wrap up warm, with sensible shoes as some parts of the trails may be muddy and uneven.
– No. We have loud, sudden sound effects, pyrotechnics and live actors jumping out. These are unsuitable conditions for dogs. Although you may trust that your dog may be okay, we do not know your dog, and we cannot compromise the safety of our team or other members of the public if your dog reacts badly.
– You’ll be subject to disorientating sound, strobe lights, lasers, pyrotechnics and theatrical special effects. You will interact with characters and move through very dark areas of the park.
– Notify the nearest steward, anyone in a hi-vis jacket, and you’ll be escorted back to the entrance.
– You can, however it may ruin the effect of some scenes that are designed to be dark and scary. Lighting will be in place where it is needed for safety.
– No. If you’re intoxicated you will be turned away, for your own safety and the safety of our team.
– No, tickets are not needed for the Pumpkin Trail.
– Entry is FREE! You can purchase a Trail Sheet for £2 at the entrance – complete it to be entered into the prize draw. There may also be some paid activities and stalls, and there will be donation buckets throughout the trail, as this is a fundraising event for local charities & good causes.
– You can go round the Trail at your own pace, and get involved with as many activities as you like. You can stay for half an hour or four hours, it’s up to you!
– There are two car parks at Golden Acre Park: Otley Road and Arthington Road. The Otley Road car park is larger and is approx. 6 mins walk to the Trail entrance. The Arthington Road car park has fewer spaces and is approx. 5 mins walk to the Trail entrance. Parking is often limited during the Pumpkin Trail so street parking on Otley Road is permitted, however please use public transport where possible.
– There are two bus stops on Otley Road close to the entrance to the park, with the X84 between Leeds and Ilkley stopping here regularly on both Saturday and Sunday. Click Here for the bus timetables.
– YES! Well behaved dogs on leads are more than welcome on the Pumpkin Trail.
– The games and activities are aimed at children aged 10 and under, but the whole family is welcome!
– As if you’re going for a walk outdoors in October in the UK! Wrap up warm, with sensible shoes as some parts of the trails may be muddy and uneven.
– The path up to the Trail is paved and suitable for pushchairs, however some activities are in the wooded areas, so there will be a place to park pushchairs while you go round the trail.