If you’re on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin-picking destination across England this autumn, look no further! Here’s a comprehensive list of top farms and pumpkin patches, each offering a delightful and festive day out for visitors of all ages.
Whether you’re seeking the biggest and best pumpkin for carving, or simply wish to soak up the enchanting Halloween atmosphere, these locations promise a spooktacular experience. From family-friendly activities to autumnal fun in the fresh countryside air, there’s something for everyone at these fantastic spots! Get ready to embrace the season and make lasting memories.
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The list is alphabetically ordered by county so scroll through and find your perfect pumpkin picking location in England.Â
Pumpkin Patches in England For 2026
1. Bedfordshire, Moggerhanger
The Secret Farm, Pumpkin Picking, Blunham Road, Moggerhanger, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RA
A fun-filled Halloween pumpkin picking event, featuring parking on-site, complimentary wheelbarrow use, a straw maze, straw bale climbing, a pumpkin cannon, pumpkin carving stations, and a pumpkin wash.
Enjoy a spooky graveyard, the thrilling ‘Hunt the Golden Pumpkin’ game, mini tractors, Burg pedal go-karts, climbing equipment and swings, space hoppers, and plenty of photo opportunities. Kids can enjoy the activity trail, colouring stations, and explore Spooky Beach. Toilets are available on-site.
2. Berkshire, Aldermaston
Wasing Estate , Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, RG7 4LY
Visitors are invited to follow the enchanting decorated woodland trail through Wasing’s stunning autumnal woodland then head for the pumpkin patch where a fairytale pumpkin carriage awaits and where you can choose your perfect pumpkin, nestled in our organic field left just as nature intended, to take home & carve. Afterwards, enjoy tasty seasonal snacks and hot & cold drinks under our beautiful stretch tent.
3. Buckinghamshire: Peterley
Manor Farm, Peterley Manor Farm, Peterley Lane, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0HH
Head to Peterley Manor Farm this October, where around 15,000 homegrown pumpkins await across the patch, open every weekend from 3rd October and daily during half-term (27th–31st).
Entry is free with no booking needed, and you’ll find free on-site parking, wheelbarrows galore, and a warm welcome for leashed dogs. Little ones can enjoy face-painting, photo opportunities and pop-up food vans, while half-term visitors can book into the ticketed Little Farmers experience in the Dutch Barn. Round it off with a bite at the Barn Kitchen – just be sure to book ahead, as tables go fast.
4. Cambridgeshire, Wimblington
The Pumpkin Patch at Skylark Maize Maze,
A large selection of pumpkins, along with activities like a giant maize maze and other Halloween fun. Experience a frightfully fun family day at the Week of Wickedness! From pumpkin picking and carving to daily spooky comedy and magic shows, there’s something for everyone. Brave our eerie Maize Maze and enjoy all our thrilling Funyard attractions.Â
5. Cheshire: Macclesfield
Pumpkin picking season kicks off October 3rd at Libby’s Patch Farm, with a bumper harvest of pumpkins in every colour, shape and size despite a tricky growing year. Entry stays at just £10 per car for the third year running.
Once you’ve found your perfect pumpkin, refuel with wood-fired pizzas, homemade cakes, hot and cold drinks, snacks and campfire marshmallows. Doors open from 9am–5pm on opening weekend.
6. Pumpkin Picking & Halloween Maze, Cornwall, Saltash
The Cornish Maize Maze, Smeaton Farm, Pillaton, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6RZ
Grab your wellies this October half-term for Smeaton Farm’s annual pumpkin picking event at The Cornish Fun Farm, a relaxed, family-friendly day made for little ones. Wander the patch to find your perfect pumpkin (priced by size), take on the gentle mini-maze and Halloween quiz, and say hello to the resident farm and rare breed animals in their autumn coats.
There are colourful pumpkin displays for photos too, making it a lovely spot for family memories. Tickets must be booked in advance.
7. Cumbria,Carlisle
Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4QL
Looking for the best pumpkin picking near Carlisle or the Lake District, Walby Farm Park’s 2026 patch is back from 3rd–31st October, bigger and spookier than ever. Grown right on the farm by Farmer Neil, this is one of Cumbria’s biggest pumpkin patches, with thousands of pumpkins across 12 varieties, plus fresh photo spots throughout.
Your day ticket unlocks the full farm park too, from the Indoor Adventure Play Barn to the Animal Barn, with pumpkin carving, s’mores, a pumpkin cannon and slingshot all on offer (small charges apply). Every paying child gets a free pumpkin, but this one sells out fast, so booking ahead is a must.
8. Derbyshire: Spondon
Bluebells Dairy, Bluebells Farm Park & Ice Cream Parlour, Locko Road, Spondon, Derby. DE21 7AR. Get Tickets Here.
One of Derby’s best pumpkin patches, the colourful Pumpkin Village returns this autumn with over 40 varieties of pumpkins and squash, from traditional carving pumpkins to weird and wonderful finds, running 3rd–5th, 9th–12th and 16th–23rd October.
Grab a wheelbarrow and explore picture-perfect displays and photo spots throughout, take on the Pumpkin Catapult or Bottle Smash (small charges apply), and let little ones loose on Straw Bale Mountain. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome, and visitors can upgrade to a full day of farm fun for just £8 each. Note: this ticket covers Pumpkin Village access only, not the wider farm, animals or play areas.
9. Devon, Buckfastleigh
Pennywell Farm, Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0LT. Â
This Pumpkin Village promises a full day of autumn magic, from hunting for the elusive Golden Pumpkin to joining Paddy the Pumpkin’s family games, earning stickers and giveaways, and guessing the weight of the HUGE pumpkin.
Roam the patch to fill a wheelbarrow with your favourites from a huge range of pumpkins, gourds and squashes, follow Paddy’s Autumn Trail for a sticker and treat, and snap countless photo-worthy moments along the way. Weekends and half-term add extra cosiness with marshmallow toasting, live music and acoustic sets by the fire pits. Pumpkins, food and drink are available to purchase separately.
10. Dorset, Poole
Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset BH16 6EU
Not pumpkin parking, but a frightfully fun Halloween event featuring the thrilling ‘Soak-a-Spook’ tractor rides, picturesque pumpkin picking, witches races, a spooky Maize Maze, and a spooky Dance Time to get everyone moving.
11. Durham, High Shincliffe,Â
East Grange Farm, Durham, DH1 2TB
Head to Eastg Gange this October for one of the season’s biggest patches, with over 100,000 pumpkins across 20 acres in 17 varieties, six colours and sizes from 500g to a hefty 12kg.
Open for picking on 11th/12th, 18th/19th and from 24th until stock runs out (10am–4pm), with atmospheric Twilight and Torchlight evenings on 18th, 24th and 25th (4pm–6pm) for those keen to pick by torchlight. Entry is booked in advance at £5 per car or walk-in group, fully redeemable against your pumpkins, with wheelbarrows on hand to help carry the haul.
12. Sussex, Crawley
Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill Rd, Turners Hill, West Sussex
Famous for its expansive pumpkin patch and popular Halloween festival featuring haunted attractions.
Tulleys is back with 1.5 million pumpkins and gourds to explore, wheelbarrows at the ready. New for 2026 is The Pumpkin Valley, a brand-new land of giant pumpkin sculptures and peaceful ponds, alongside street theatre, seasonal street food, bars, live music and views from the 33m Observation Wheel. With something for families, friends, couples and dogs alike, it’s a fall day out on a genuinely epic scale.
13. Gloucestershire, Guiting Power Pumpkin Picking 2026
Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham, GL54 5FL
Cotswold Farm Park’s much-loved Pumpkin Patch is back every Friday to Sunday in October plus half-term, 9.30am–5pm, with pick-your-own and carving, weekend face painting and plenty of selfie stations for the whole family, dogs included.
Fancy going further? A VIP Experience adds food, drink and a wildflower seed gift, while professional photography sessions capture it all in style. Round off the day with pumpkin spiced lattes, pie and mash, and waffles from the onsite food trucks – and for full farm access too, Farm Park tickets cover Pumpkin Patch entry on event days.
14. Hampshire, South Downs
Rogate Pumpkin Patch, A272, Rogate, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 5EG
Set within the South Downs National Park, Rogate Pumpkin Patch runs from Friday 16th October to Sunday 1st November, with pick-your-own pumpkins, themed play areas, family activities and free parking all part of the mix, alongside fresh surprises for 2026.
Little ones will love the pumpkin-themed Pumpkin Garden photo scenes, while the whole family can enjoy included games, outdoor entertainment and the immersive DIG IT! attraction. The season wraps up in spectacular style on Sunday 1st November with the Rogate Pumpkin Smash, a one-day finale of smashing, slinging and chucking leftover pumpkins before they go to feed the farm’s cattle.
15. Pumpkin Picking And Halloween Events, Herefordshire, Ledbury
Pumpkin Pete’s, Moor Court Farm, Stretton Grandison, Ledbury.
Pumpkin Pete’s in the Herefordshire countryside is going bigger than ever this year, with over 20 varieties of pumpkins and gourds and a run of themed weekends to match, from The Beefy Boys’ food on 4th/5th October to Circus fun on 11th/12th, Farmfest tractors on 18th/19th, animal encounters on 25th/26th, and craft activities from Wyevalleymakers running 27th–30th. Every day brings face painting, a barrel train, coffee, cakes and craft stalls, with tickets sold per car (up to six people) and prices varying by weekend from £6 to £17.
16. Hertfordshire, Bishop’s Stortford
Hatter’s Farm, Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford.
A top-rated pumpkin patch easily reached from Hertfordshire and London, Hatters Farm in Essex offers over 100,000 home-grown pumpkins and squash across 75 varieties, from knobbly and giant to tiny and white. Grab a wheelbarrow and explore, keep an eye out for roaming street actors, and snap memorable photos at spots like the giant welly boot and vintage Morris Minor.
Beyond the patch, there’s plenty more to enjoy, including Hatter’s Haunted Mad House, a seven-acre Maize Maze, the Hay Bale Maze and Bale Mountain, an indoor farm play area, and a pumpkin cannon (additional charges apply for some attractions). New for this year, refuel at the Pumpkin Bar or cosy up by the open fire pits for marshmallow roasting, alongside burgers, waffles and hot drinks from the food court.
17. Kent: Stanhill Farm, Dartford
Stanhill Farm, Birchwood Road  Wilmington, Dartford
Now in its thirteenth year, Stanhill Farm’s Pumpkin Patch returns for 2026, opening on weekends from 3rd October plus daily from 20th–30th October (pre-booking essential, £7.50 per vehicle or walk-in group of up to eight, including parking, wheelbarrow use and photo opportunities). Grab a wheelbarrow and wander the patch to find your perfect pumpkin amid a sea of autumnal orange, ready for carving, soups, pies or muffins at home. Please note dogs aren’t permitted anywhere on the farm.
18. Lancashire, Burscough
Windmill Animal Farm, Fish Lane, Burscough Lancashire L40 1UQ
This Halloween, Windmill Animal Farm reinvents pumpkin picking with a no-mud, no-mess twist, where one pumpkin per child is included alongside full access to the farm’s attractions. Beyond the pumpkin picking, families can meet the farm animals, explore indoor and outdoor adventures, hop aboard the farm train and catch the live Heebie Jeebie Shows, complete with spooky characters bringing the Halloween magic to life. It’s a full day out built for families chasing festive fun without the wellies.19. Leicestershire,Heather
Cattows Farm, Normanton Lane, Heather, Leicestershire, LE67 2TD
What began as a humble pumpkin patch has grown into Cattows Farm’s biggest seasonal draw, with over 100,000 pumpkins grown on-site each year. Their Halloween Farm event has since blossomed into a month-long family festival, running from 26th September to 1st November 2026.
Complete with children’s activities, an on-site restaurant and bar, and free parking. Thrill-seekers can also head along for Halloween Afterdark, a spookier after-hours experience running every Saturday in October from 5pm to 10:30pm. Tickets are in high demand, with the latest release going live at 7am on Friday 11th September.
20. Lincolnshire,Scunthorpe
Pink Pig Farm, Holme Hall, Holme Ln, ScunthorpeÂ
Head to The Pink Pig Farm near Scunthorpe this autumn for its much-loved Pumpkin Festival, where families can wander the patch with a wheelbarrow in search of the perfect pumpkin before heading to the carving barn to bring it to life.
Little ones can learn potion-making with Windle the Witch, follow a spooky treasure hunt around the farm, and make the most of the indoor and outdoor play areas, while spooky treats await in the on-site cafés.Â
21. Norfolk, Hemsby
Hirsty’s Family Fun Park, Yarmouth Road,Hemsby,NR29 4NL
Hirsty’s Family Fun Park gets into the Halloween spirit with its Halloween Hoot, running 17th–18th October and then daily from 24th–31st October 2026.
Families can pick their own pumpkin from the patch and carve it in the on-site tent, take on the maze, and enjoy full access to the fun park during the autumn half-term. The on-site café serves up hot and cold drinks, seasonal treats and children’s lunch boxes, or visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic.
22. North Yorkshire, Stamford BridgeÂ
The Balloon Tree, Stamford Bridge Gate Helmsley, York, YO41 1NB
The Balloon Tree Farm in Gate Helmsley, York, is gearing up for its Pick Your Own Pumpkins season, reopening at the end of September with thousands of pumpkins in all shapes, sizes and colours, perfect for carving or decorating.
There’s no need to book, simply turn up during opening hours, and entry to the patch costs £2.50 per person. Dogs are welcome in the pumpkin patch (on a lead), and visitors can browse the farm shop and café too. Exact opening dates are yet to be confirmed, so it’s worth keeping an eye on their website or social media closer to the season.
23. Northamptonshire, Northampton
Overstone Grange Farm,Kettering Rd, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7XA
From Late September at weekends and every day from 26th October – 31st October.
- Spooky scenes to enjoy and marvel at.
- A vegetable cannon.
- A mini maize maze.
- Face Painting
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24. Nottinghamshire, Kirklington
Maxey’s Farm Shop,Hockerton Road, Kirklington, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8PB
Head to Maxey’s Farm Shop in Kirklington, Nottinghamshire, for their popular “P..P..Pick Up A Pumpkin” event, running 3rd–31st October 2026 with no booking required. Wander the field for home-grown pumpkins and squashes in every size and colour, from miniature to XXXL.
With squashes from 50p and pumpkins from £2. Admission is £2.50 per person (under 16s free), and there’s free on-site parking plus a farm shop, barn gift shop, and kitchen restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Please note dogs and other animals aren’t permitted.
25. Oxfordshire, Abingdon Pumpkin Picking 2026
Millets Farm, Kingston Rd, Abingdon OX13 5HB
Millets Farm is going all out this Halloween, with a season of family fun spanning a bigger-than-ever PYO Pumpkin Patch, thousands of homegrown pumpkins, entertainment and photo ops all included. As darkness falls, Pumpkins by Night offers a magical woodland trail with live entertainment, food trucks and fairground rides.
While daytime visitors can catch Bippo’s Halloween Circus or dance the afternoon away at the Spooktacular Discos in Sprouts Play Barn. Beyond the pumpkins, there’s plenty to fill a full day out, from Farmyard Golf and Wild Wheels to browsing the farm shop’s seasonal treats, warming up with a pumpkin spice latte at the Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant, or exploring Webbs Garden Centre next door.
26. Pumpkin Picking and Spooky Walk, Somerset, BridgwaterÂ
27. Warwickshire, Kenilworth
Pumpkins R Us, Dallas Burston Polo Club, A425 Southam, Warwickshire CV47 2DL
Pumpkins R Us at Dallas Burston Polo Club near Southam, Warwickshire, has been growing pumpkins in every size, colour and shape for over 20 years, and opens Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October, then daily from 9th–31st October 2026.
Alongside pumpkin picking, there’s a Halloween Shop stocked with decorations and trick-or-treat supplies, an on-site café serving hot chocolate and toastable marshmallows, and a fairground open day and night (rides priced separately). For extra spookiness, After Dark sessions kick off at 7 pm with the same features plus special events, and the site’s aluminium matting pathways make it pushchair- and wheelchair-friendly. Dogs are welcome too.
