Disabled access

The event is held across various fields, beacuse of this the ground is uneaven and can be soft. If you are used to these conditions in your chair then acsessibilty will be ok, we don't reccomend participating if you arent confident in outdoor conditions.

That said, we are delighted to let you know that the team at Beach Wheelchairs in North Berwick have kindly agreed to support us in making our Balgone Sunflower Trail as accessible as we can this year. We will have two Beach Wheelchairs available for use which will hopefully make manoeuvring around the trail for wheelchair users a little easier. Availability of the wheelchairs will be limited but we hope that this will make a difference to some.

The details: We will have one small sized Hippocampe chair (to fit approximate age 2-12 years). See more information on the Hippocampe chairs here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ETP3OdaVCgA We will also have a Debug chair which is an adult manual chair. It has a fixed footplate and swing-away arms for easy transfer Each chair will be available to be booked for a 60 minute slot There will be no hoist availability on site, so users must be able to self-transfer or be transferred manually by carers Availability of the chairs is limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Email ​david@balgoneestate.co.uk to book a slot. Bookings will be taken on a first come, first serve basis

Booking can be made here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20501848&appointmentType=68910254

Can I bring Dogs?

Dogs are very welcome around the lakes provided they are on a lead and are fine in crowds/ with other dogs. We have a marked off area inside the patch that is dog free (for the pumpkin patch).. Please collect any dog fowl along the way. If your dog is not so good with crowds or other dogs then we'd reccomend not bringing them. Dogs are also welcome anywhere at sunflower trail but following the same advice as above.

How do I pay?

Cash or Card

Do I need a ticket to attend the event?

Yes,we ask this to make sure everyone has a fantastic and safe experience. The ticket is non refundable however we may be able to change your time slot if there is space.

What should I wear?

To fully enjoy what’s on offer we recommend you wear some wellies and wrap up in some warm clothes. Whilst the Path's are in great conditon you should definitely come with suitable walking footwear.

Where is the event?

The Patch is located on Balgone Estate just outside of North Berwick. We will have lots of signs up to help you find us. We are using a one-way system so please lookout for our signs directing you on how to enter the farm!

Do you offer refunds?

Currently we do not accept refunds for bookings unless there is a major cancellation of a day. We do not offer refunds for the purchases of pumpkins, please be aware pumpkins will not last forever, especially once carved.

Is there Parking?

Parking for the pumpkins is in a grass paddock next to it. Please note that there is no parking on the roads around the farm. Due to Scotland being wetter then other places we cannot guarantee there will be no mud but we’ll try our best to keep everything running smoothly with designated parking personnel. If you have mobility issues and need to park close please let them know and they will direct you to a parking spot as close as possible.

Is the Path and Patch safe to walk around?

The Patch and Path are on stable ground however if you are not confident on your feet or feel that a part of the event is beyond your capability we ask that you refrain from participating in the activity. The events are held in fields so we can't guarentee city style access.

Do all the pumpkins come from Balgone?

All Pumpkins are grown on site, we have our large patch that you will walk around and another field not too far away

Can I smoke on the Estate?

We have a strict NO SMOKING policy across the estate

Are there toilets?

Yes, there are toilets available on site