Where To Find Pumpkin Patches 2023

Finding pumpkin patches to visit and select your own pumpkins ready for Halloween is a fun day out. There are many pumpkin patches across the UK, many with additional activities happening. When you put pumpkin patch near me into Google, these great locations come up and more.

Some pumpkin patches even offer spooky night time opening hours. Don’t forget to wear you wellies, as by October the pyo pumpkin fields can be a little muddy.

Did you know a pumpkin will last for ages without going rotten if it hasn’t been cut into. If you’re visiting a pumpkin patch in early October, store your pumpkin out of natural light in a cool place. This will keep it at its best before carving at Halloween.

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Pumpkin Patches In Bedfordshire

Graveley Fruit Farm

Graveley, SG4 7EH

As well as pumpkin picking during October, you’ll also discover crazy golf, an adventure playground and cafe. 

Secret Pumpkin Farm

Blunham Rd, Moggerhanger, Bedford MK44 3RA

At the Secret Pumpkin Patch you’ll find a host of events in October. PYO pumpkins are available with a range of gourds and pumpkins.

Mead Open Farm Freaky Funfest

Stanbridge Rd, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JH

You can enjoy pumpkin carving as part of the Freaky Funfest. Your ticket includes a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch to carve.

pumpkins in a field

Pumpkin Patches In Berkshire

Copas Farm Fruit Fields

Off Long Ln., Cookham, Maidenhead SL6 9RF

Pumpkins are available during October. Your entry ticket price gives a discount against any pumpkins purchased. Don’t forget to visit during the Summer for some strawberry picking.

Wasing PYO Pumpkins

Aldermaston, RG7 4LY 

You’ll find pick your own pumpkins and a woodland trail at Wasing. The pyo field also has scarecrows amidst all the Jack O Lantern pumpkins. 

Refreshments are available including pizza and hot and cold drinks.

Newbury Pumpkin Patch

You’ll find Newbury Pumpkin Patch near the village of Bagnor in Berkshire. When you visit, grab your wheelbarrow and find your perfect pumpkin to take home.

Pumpkin Patches In Bristol

St. Aldams Farm Nursery

Westerleigh Rd, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9PY

Pumpkins will be ready for picking at St. Aldams Farm Nursery during October. No booking is required and no admission fee is charged.

Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park

Between 1st and 30th October the pumpkin patch is back at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park. Grab a wheelbarrow and roam through the massive pumpkin patch to pick your perfect pumpkin. There’s also plenty of entertainment around the park for the whole family.

Triggols Farm

181 Clevedon Road, BS21 6RG

Dates: October 2023

Once the pumpkins are ready, Triggols Farm in Bristol will be open daily between 10am – 5pm for your pumpkin picking.

Multiple varieties of pumpkins are available including the spaghetti squash as well as traditional orange pumpkins.

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Pumpkin Patches In Buckinghamshire

Farmer Paul’s

Weedon Hill Farm, Buckingham Road, Weedon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4DP

If you’re looking for giant pumpkins and the classic orange jack-o-lantern pumpkins, then Farmer Paul’s is the place to go. 

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Peterley Manor Farm

Peterley Lane, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0HH

The pumpkin patch will be open during selected dates in October to get ready for those all important Halloween pumpkins. 

Lillingstone Pick Your Own

A413, Lillingstone Dayrell, Buckingham MK18 5AF

Collect a wheelbarrow and head down to the Pumpkin Patch bursting with home-grown pumpkins and squashes! With so many varieties! From giant whoppers, to funky and quirky little gourds, there is sure to be the perfect pumpkin waiting for you!

Odds Farm Park Pumpkin Festival

Wooburn Common, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP10 0LX

Dates: 21st – 29th October 2023

There are plenty of Halloween crafts, spooky surprises and the pumpkin patch to discover at Odds Farm this Halloween.

Pumpkin Patches In Cambridgeshire

Hill Farm PYO

Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE7 3UA

Pumpkin Patches In Cheshire

Kenyon Hall Farm

Winwick Lane, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7ED

The pumpkins have been growing every year for over 30 years at Kenyon Hall, and is one of the biggest pumpkin patches in the North West.

Pumpkin Patches In Cornwall

Trevaskis Farm

Connor Downs, Hayle, TR27 5JQ

Farm entrance is free to Trevaskis PYO in Cornwall. The pick your own fields are open between 10am – 5pm every day

Smeaton Farm

You’ll find a pumpkin patch at Smeaton Farm, as well as the famous Cornish maize maize.

There’s also the pumpkin maze on Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th and Saturday 21st – Sunday 29th October 2023.

Dunham Massey Ice Cream Farm

34 Station Rd, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, WA14 5SG

During October why not visit the Dunham Massey Ice Cream Farm for the great pumpkin patch. Obviously not forgetting to try the unique ice cream flavours on offer too.

Pumpkin Patches In Cumbria

Walby Farm Park

Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4QL

The pumpkin picking event happens at Walby Farm park between 1st – 31st October. There will be spooky specials in the Cowshed Cafe and plenty of great activities happening too. 

There is a FREE pumpkin for every paying child. Tickets for the pumpkin event need to be purchased in advance.

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Pumpkin Patches In Derbyshire

Ashover Family Farm

Eastwood Hall Farm, Eastwood Ln, Chesterfield S45 0BD

In October there will be over 20,000 pumpkins to choose for cooking or carving! They will be open every day from 24th of September to 31st of October for pumpkin picking, 10am to 4pm!

Village Pumpkins

Pick your own pumpkins every weekend in October and then every day from 16th until Halloween in Derbyshire.

Pumpkin Patches In Devon

Strawberry Fields

Lifton, Devon, PL16 0DE

Dates: 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th, 21st – 29th October 2023

The annual pumpkin fest will be back in 2023 at Strawberry Fields in Devon. As well as the PYO fields, the maize maze will be transformed into a haunted maize maze and there will also be plenty of other activities happening.

Jolly Pumpkin

Jolly Pumpkin will be back in October with its pick your own pumpkins and some Halloween filled fun!  There are over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash on offer, from large to small.

Darts Farm Pumpkins

The pumpkin patch is located near to the Hen House on the front fields at Dart’s Farm. With opening dates in October, it’s the perfect time to pyo pumpkins.

Pips Pick Your Own

Pumpkins are available for picking during October. When visiting Pips PYO you’ll also find toilets, picnic benches, a large car park and a small selection of animals.

Pumpkin Patches East Sussex

Sharnold Farm

Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, Eastbourne, BN24 5BU

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Pumpkin Patches In Essex

Foxes Farm Pumpkin Picking

Enjoy pumpkin picking at Colchester and Basildon pumpkin patches in Essex. There’s lots to see and do including the event village. There are food stalls, a face painter, photo opportunities including Fergie tractor and swing.

Lots of traditional games including tug of war, drainpipes, giant twister and mini tractors in the field of fun! 

Lathcoats Farm

Beehive Lane, Galleywood, CM2 8LX

Visit Lathcoats Farm on selected dates in October for their pumpkin festival. You can carve your pumpkin and take part in the Halloween hunt.

Hatters Farm Pumpkins

You’ll find over 25 varieties of pumpkins, from knobbly ones, giant ones, tiny ones or colourful ones at Hatters farm in Essex.

If you like spooky night time pumpkin picking, then there are also sessions available through October to book as well. Don’t forget your torch!

Hurley’s Pumpkin Forest

When you visit Hurleys Farm in Essex during October, you’re getting much more than just PYO pumpkins. You can take part in some pumpkin bowling and navigate the witches maze as well.

Pumpkin Village

The pumpkin village in Essex is open from early October. You will find sessions including dog friendly pumpkin picking, and twilight pumpkin picking sessions too. There’s free parking on site and more squash’s gourds and pumpkins than you may know what to do with.

Pumpkin Patches In Gloucestershire

Over Farm Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Cattle Country Farm Park Pumpkin Patch

The pumpkin patch is open between during October with thousands of home grown pumpkins to pick. You’ll also find pumpkin carving and decorating, marshmallow toasting and a seasonal menu in the GRAZE cafe.

Pumpkin Patches In Hampshire

Goodalls Strawberry Farm

Bamptons Farm, South Baddesley Road, Lymington, SO41 5SH

The pumpkin patch at Goodalls Strawberry Farm is open during October. There’s even a great photo booth for those spooky photos.

Picking Patch Fordingbridge

Bickton, Fordingbridge SP6 2HA

There are 10 acres of pumpkins to pick at the Fordingbridge pumpkin patch. Also on offer is lots to create, make and take home. If you’re feeling brave, why not try the Halloween Maize Maze as well.

There is free parking and free entry, as well as refreshments available during your visit. as The Halloween maze requires pre booking.

Also in 2023 is the Twilight Halloween maze. For some spooky fun, book your tickets and explore until 9pm at night.

Bourne Valley PYO

Egbury Rd, St Mary Bourne, Andover SP11 6DQ

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Pumpkin Patches In Hertfordshire

Cammas Hall Farm

Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak CM22 7JT

There’s a wide selection of ready picked pumpkins at Cammas Hall Farm so there’s something for everyone. 

The Pop Up Farm

M1 Junction 9, Flamstead, St Albans AL3 8HT

Grab a wheelbarrow and explore the patch to find your perfect pumpkin. There are plenty of different varieties to choose from! 

Willows Activity Farm Pumpkin Festival

During selected dates in October, visit Willows Activity Farm for their pumpkin festival. There’s also a Pumpkin Hunt to enjoy with a prize badge for all those taking part.

Lower House Farm

Gilbert’s Farm, Lilly Hall Lane, Little Marcle, HR8 2LD

The pumpkin patch will be open from 7th October 2023. Picking you pumpkins early means you have the best of the crop. Your pumpkin will stay fresh when you store it inside.

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Pumpkin Patches In Kent

Stanhill Farm

Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7HD

Pre booking is essential for the pumpkin patch at Stanhill Farm in Kent. Wheelbarrows are available to borrow to transport your pumpkins back to the car.

There is also a farm shop on site for your locally, home grown produce. You’ll also find a google selection of hand dispensed dried goods.

Meopham PYO

Broomfield Fruit Farm, Ifield Road, Meopham  DA13 0QH

Beluncle Farm

Stoke Road, Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9LU

Dates:

Visit Beluncle Farm this year during Halloween. There are many different varieties, sizes and colours of pumpkins and squash ready for picking in October.

The pumpkins have been planted on the high grounds this year making the fields accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs as long as the weather behaves itself. Pre booking is essential.

Pumpkin Patches In Lancashire

Windmill Animal Farm

Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire L40 1UQ

There are over 20,000 pumpkin plants in the fields waiting to be picked during October. Every ticket purchased includes a whole day admission to Windmill Animal Farm and access to the Pumpkin Picking Adventure.

You can pick your own pumpkin from the fields that they are grown in. You are welcome to access our pumpkin field at any time throughout your visit. One pumpkin per ticket is included. 

Mrs Dowsons Pumpkin Patch

The pumpkin patch is open on selected dates between during october. There are also adult on pumpkin picking nights as well this year.

Farmer Teds Pumpkin Festival

During October, the pumpkin festival at Farmer Teds is a great place to visit. There will be plenty of spooky activities as well as the ghost hunters paintballs sessions.

As part of your visit there will be the chance to carve your pumpkins, fancy dress competitions and photo opportunities.

Pumpkin Patches In Leicestershire

Cattows Farm

Swepstone Road, Heather, Leicestershire, LE67 2RF

Pumpkin Patches In Manchester

Cockfields Farm Park

Lees Rd, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 8AR

Dates:

Grab a Wheelbarrow and head onto the Pumpkin Patch to Pick the Perfect Halloween Pumpkin. Once you’ve chosen your pumpkin take it along to the Spooky Carving Cave and create a masterpiece to take home with you.

Zelda Zapoffs Scarecrow Scareshow was also new in 2022, and you can also enjoy tractor trailer rides around the farm too.

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm

Middleton Road West, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2TG

Discover the giant pumpkin patch and choose your own pumpkin to pick and take home. You can also visit the haunted house and listen to a spooky tale from the wicked witch.

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Pumpkin Patches In Norfolk

Wroxham Barns Pumpkin Festival

During October, you can choose one of over 10,000 home grown pumpkins at Wroxham Barns. There’s also a carving barn to take home carved pumpkins if you like.

Also for adults, there’s the chance to enjoy the pumpkin festival by night on selected dates in October.

Pumpkin Patches In Northamptonshire

Wappenham Farm Pumpkin Spectacular

There’s a daytime and twilight pumpkin spectacular at Wappenham Farm in Nottinghamshire.

Pumpkin Patches Northumberland

Brocksbushes 

Corbridge, Northumberland, NE43 7UB

Pumpkins are available to be picked during October.  

Pumpkin Patches Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire Pick Your Own Pumpkins

You wont be short of pumpkins with over 40,000 to choose from during pumpkin season.

Pumpkin Patches Oxfordshire

Rectory Farm PYO

Stanton St John, Oxford, OX33 1HF

The first pumpkin season at Rectory Farm was in 2021, and was a big success. PYO pumpkins will be available during the whole of October and during October half term. You’ll find orange, white, green, multi-coloured and dinky pumpkins. 

On site you’ll also find the Tractor Shack cafe serving freshly baked pastries, cakes and ice cream.

Millets Farm

Kingston Road, Abingdon, OX13 5HB

The pumpkin patch is open during October at Millets Farm in Oxfordshire. There is a designated PYO car park when arriving at the site.

Hadsham Farm Pumpkin Picking

There’s lots of different sized pumpkins on offer at Hadsham Farm, all priced per pumpkin depending on size. Once you’ve selected your pumpkin, why not take it to the carving barn.

Pumpkin Patches In Somerset

Frogmary Green Farm

West St, South Petherton TA13 5DJ

Palette and Pasture

Pyle Farm, Trudoxhill, Near Frome, Somerset. BA11 5DL

There will be 8 acres of pumpkins at Palette and Pasture in 2023. Wheelbarrows will be available to borrow to collect your pumpkins. Pre booking is essential.

Picking Patch Bath

Newbridge Rd, Newton St Loe, Bath BA1 3NB

Thurloxton Farm

Keirles Farm, Thurloxton, Taunton, TA2 8RH

Entry tickets for the pumpkin patch at Thurloxton Farm include one pumpkin per ticket. There’s also a spooky walk and carving barn on site. There’s plenty to do for a fun morning or afternoon out during October.

Pumpkin Patches In Staffordshire

Essington Farm

Bognop Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2AZ

Manor Farm Fruits Pumpkin Fest

Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, B78 3DF

There will be 8 acres of pumpkins, producing over 60,000 pumpkins, squashes and gourds. With shiny orange pumpkins, knobbly gourds and quirky shaped squashes, there’s something for everyone.

Lower Drayton Farm

You’ll find mini pumpkins, large pumpkins, white pumpkins, and all sizes in between at Lower Drayton pumpkin patch. Open every weekend from the beginning of October and then daily from Friday 14th.

Pumpkin Patches In Suffolk

Undley Farm Pumpkin Event

Beck Row, Lakenheath, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 8BX

The pumpkin patch is open during weekends and in half term in October. There’s lots on offer including refreshments and activities for the whole family alongside pumpkin picking.

Frogs Farm

Norwich Rd, Eye, IP23 7ED

Whilst you’re selecting your perfect PYO pumpkin to take home and carve, don’t forget to stop by the pumpkin photo prompts too.

Pumpkin Patches In Surrey

Secretts

Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Surrey, GU8 5HU

Crockford Bridge Farm

New Haw Road, Addlestone, Nr. Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2BU

Every October the Pumpkin Festival opens in Crockford’s Corner. 

Pumpkin Patches In Wales

Bellis Brothers Pick Your Own Pumpkins

During October you can visit Bellis Brothers PYO for the pumpkin patch and spooky maize maze.

Manorafon Farm Park Pumpkin Fest

During October half term you can pick your own pumpkin from The Pumpkin Patch and then carve it with Dr Pumpkin in his Guts Kitchen. Help find the ghoulish ghosts around the farm and decorate your own yummy Ginger Mummy.

Pembrokshire Pumpkins

As well as the pumpkin patch, there’s also a woodland play area which is perfect for playing hide and seek. The Halloween grotto and pumpkin barn are also available for that truly spooky experience.

Pumpkin Patches In West Sussex

Pumpkin Patch Sompting

Halewick Ln, Sompting, Lancing BN15 0NE

Tullys Farm Pumpkin Picking

Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PD

There’s lots for everyone at Tully’s pumpkin events near Gatwick. You can experience PYO pumpkins under the moonlight at the special night time events. Or find your perfect pumpkin among the thousands in the fields. You may even find some special guests wandering about.

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Pumpkin Patches In Worcestershire

The Great Worcester Pumpkin Patch

Upton Road, Powick, Worcester, WR2 4QZ

There’s no advanced booking required and no entrance fee to the pumpkin patch. Turn up and grab a wheelbarrow to carry your pumpkins from the fields. 

Pumpkin Patches In Yorkshire

Birchfield Family Dairies

Summerbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4JS

There isn’t a charge to enter the pumpkin patch at Birchfield Family Dairies. You just pay for what you pick on the day. The site is open seven days a week between 10am and 4pm and weekends are busier than week days. 

Spillmans Pumpkin Fest

Church Farm, Sessay, Thirsk, YO7 3NB

There will be over 100,000 pumpkin waiting to be picked at Spillman’s Pumpkin Fest. The site will be open weekends in October and every day between 18th – 30th. On site activities include a pumpkin carving barn to carve your pumpkins on site, a pumpkin live performance show for the whole family and plenty more.

The Balloon Tree

Stamford Bridge Road, Gate Helmsley, York, YO41 1NB

Visit The Balloon Tree in York during pumpkin season to select your very own PYO pumpkin to take home with you.

Thornton Hall Country Park Pumpkin Patch

On selected dates in October, you can grab a barrow and pick the perfect pumpkin in the MUD FREE pumpkin patch.

Don’t forget to capture a hauntingly perfect Halloween photograph with one of the frightful photo opportunities!


Written By Angela Spicer

Angela Spicer has been enjoying family travel for over ten years. She has been on multiple trips to Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and also exploring various locations in the UK.

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