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Find the best pumpkin patch in the UK
There's no better way to welcome autumn than a day out pumpkin picking. Farms across the UK open their fields every October, and we've rounded up the best pumpkin patches by region — with what to expect, when they usually open, and what's confirmed so far for 2026.
Crunch through the leaves, create new family memories, and warm up in your home away from home at Away Resorts. Book your break now and experience the best of Halloween in the UK.
Most farms confirm their exact October dates in late summer. Where we don't have confirmed 2026 dates yet, we've noted the pattern from previous years — always check the farm's own website or social media close to your visit.
Pumpkin picking in Lincolnshire
With its blend of countryside and coast, Lincolnshire is a brilliant base for a Halloween break. Between the turning leaves, migrating wildlife and events like the Spalding Pumpkin Festival, it's easy to see why pumpkin picking here has become a firm autumn tradition.
Bells Pumpkin Patch
Just a 30-minute drive from our Tattershall Lakes park, Bell's has grown into one of the UK's biggest pumpkin patches, with around two million pumpkins, squashes and gourds harvested on the farm each year. Beyond the two picking fields and covered pumpkin market, expect fairground rides, a bounce-and-climb area, and the UK's largest pumpkin cannon — fired for charity throughout the event.
Find out moreAddress: Bell's Gardening Outlet, Lowfields Rd, Boston PE22 0EE
Doddington Hall
Pick your own pumpkin at Doddington Hall, then follow the spooky walk through the Kitchen Garden to reach the patch — a lovely way to build the Halloween atmosphere before you've even picked anything. Fancy dress is encouraged, and wellies are a must, since it gets muddy.
Find out moreAddress: Doddington Hall & Gardens, Main Street, Doddington, Lincoln, LN6 4RU
Barkston Pumpkins & Maze
Set in the Lincolnshire countryside, Barkston combines a maize maze with pick-your-own pumpkins, a play area for kids, and a goat walking experience. No booking is usually required for daytime visits.
Find out moreAddress: Mill Farm, West Street, Barkston, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2NZ
40 minute drive from Appletree
Pumpkin picking in Essex
Essex is dotted with nature reserves and farmland, making it one of the best counties for a crisp, leafy pumpkin-picking day out.
Pumpkin Picking Village
Just under an hour from our Mersea Island holiday park, Pumpkin Picking Village (next to Marsh Farm) offers photo opportunities, evening fairground rides, dog-friendly slots and SEN-friendly sessions, alongside a huge range of pumpkin varieties.
Find out moreAddress: Marsh Farm, Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP
Foxes Farm Produce
A 30-minute drive from our Essex holiday park, Foxes Farm was Essex's original pick-your-own pumpkin patch when it opened in 2015, and this year marks its 11th anniversary. Expect a corn maze, mud pumpkin runs, and night visits. Booking for the 2026 season opens around late September.
Find out moreAddress: Foxes Farm Produce, Halstead Rd, Colchester CO6 3PT
Otto’s Pumpkin Patch
A smaller, family-run patch with a strong local following — expect Otto's Den, the Pumpkin House, a giant art board, a games area and a "faraway forest" quiz trail. Otto's typically opens across several October weekends plus half term.
Find out moreAddress: Braintree, Long Grn, Cressing, Braintree CM77 8
45 minute drive from Mersea Island
Pumpkin picking on the Isle of Wight
Over half the Isle of Wight's countryside is a National Landscape, and its microclimate keeps it slightly milder than the mainland in autumn — a nice bonus for a day out in the fields.
Tapnell Farm
Tapnell Farm transforms into a spooky wonderland every October, with a Pumpkin Trail running for most of the month and a standalone Pumpkin Festival — complete with carving, ferret racing, gourd games and vintage funfair rides — held over the final days before Halloween. Free admission to the Festival itself, with pumpkins and some activities charged separately.
Find out moreAddress: Tapnell Farm, Newport Rd, Yarmouth
Westover Farm
Spread across ten acres of the West Wight countryside, Westover's pick-your-own patch (now in its fourth year) offers over 20 varieties of pumpkins, squashes and gourds, plus resident scarecrows and plenty of photo spots. New sessions in recent years have included quieter Friday afternoons for toddlers and home-schoolers.
Find out moreAddress: Westover Farm, Calboune, Newport, Isle of Wight, England, PO30 4JW
20 minute drive from The Lakes Rookley
Pumpkin picking in Yorkshire
Rolling hills, quaint villages and colourful trees make Yorkshire one of the most scenic counties for a pumpkin-picking day trip.
Yorkshire Pumpkins
Just 15 minutes from Woodland Lakes, this North Yorkshire patch (at Lodge Farm, Cundall) grows over 50 varieties — from classic orange to pink, blue, warty and leopard-print pumpkins. Warm up afterwards with pizza from the Stable Pizza Co, or drinks and cakes from the pumpkin café.
Find out moreAddress: Lodge Farm, Church Ln, Cundall, York YO61 2RN
Farmer Copleys
Home to the UK's largest pumpkin festival, Farmer Copleys grows over 300,000 pumpkins across 40+ varieties. The 2026 Pumpkin Festival is confirmed to run from 26 September to 1 November 2026, with live music, twilight picking sessions, fairground rides and family entertainment throughout.
Find out moreAddress: Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AF
The Pumpkin Patch at Bewholme
A 40-minute drive from The Bay Filey, this family-run East Yorkshire farm grows over 45 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squashes. You can carve your pumpkin on site (mess included), hunt for the hidden Golden Pumpkin, and pick up seasonal treats from the farm shop. Confirmed to be running its Pick Your Own events again in 2026, usually across selected October dates.
Find out moreAddress: Homeland Farm, Catfoss Road, Bewholme, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 8DX
40 minute drive from The Bay Filey
Pumpkin picking in Hampshire and the New Forest
A handful of the best pumpkin patches in the south of England are clustered around Hampshire and the New Forest.
Rogate Pumpkin Patch
A 35-minute drive from Mill Rythe Holiday Park, Rogate marked ten years of pumpkin picking in 2025 and remains one of the most popular events in the area, with games, hay bales, a pumpkin slingshot and a "Pumpkin Smash" finale. Usually runs across several weeks in October; booking in advance is recommended.
Find out moreAddress: A272 Rogate, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5BN
Sunnyfields Farm Shop
Alongside picking and carving your own pumpkin, Sunnyfields runs an immersive "Pumpkin Time" event each October with a Glow Trail and elaborate themed displays. A 25-minute drive from Sandy Balls.
Find out moreAddress: Sunnyfields Farm, Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hants, SO40 9FX
Durleighmarsh Farm Shop
Run by a husband-and-wife team, Durleighmarsh offers pumpkin picking in Hampshire alongside blueberries, blackberries, plums, runner beans and courgettes at other times of year.
Find out moreAddress: Durleighmarsh Farm, Rogate Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5AX
New Forest Pumpkin Patch
At Strawberry Fields, Lymington, just 35 minutes from Sandy Balls, this patch combines free entry with paid extras like pumpkin bowling, a pumpkin firing range, and carving in the barn.
Find out moreAddress: New Forest Pumpkin Patch, Strawberry Fields, Boldre, Lymington SO41 8PT
Pumpkin Picking & Maze Fordingbridge
Only five minutes from Sandy Balls, this patch needs no booking for daytime pumpkin picking from its 20+ varieties — though the Wizard and Witches Masked Murder Mystery Maze, Twilight Maze and Escape Room do require tickets.
Find out moreAddress: Pumpkin Picking Patch & Halloween Maze Fordingbridge, A338 Ringwood Rd, Bickton, Fordingbridge SP6 2HA
5 minute drive from Sandy Balls
Pumpkin picking in Cornwall
For a coastal spin on autumn, Cornwall's pumpkin patches pair well with a seaside break.
Trevaskis Farm
Between St Ives and Newquay, Trevaskis offers pick-your-own fruit and veg year-round, plus pumpkins in autumn, with a restaurant known for generous, locally-sourced portions.
Find out moreAddress: Trevaskis Farm, Connor Downs, Hayle, TR27 5JQ
Strawberry Fields Farm Shop Lifton
Just over the Devon border but easily reached from east Cornwall, Strawberry Fields runs a Pumpkin Fest each October with a Creepy Carnival Maize Maze, barrel train rides and live entertainment.
Find out moreAddress: Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0DH
The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm
On the edge of the Tamar Valley National Landscape, this Smeaton Farm attraction combines pumpkin picking with a maize maze, Halloween-themed quiz and farm animals.
Find out moreAddress: Smeaton Farm, Pillaton, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6RZ
55 minute drive from Retallack Resort
Pumpkin picking in North Wales
North Wales pairs its rolling hills and coastline with some genuinely large-scale pumpkin events.
Manorafon Farm Park
Billed as "North Wales' No.1 Pumpkin event," Manorafon's Pumpkin Fest grows around 16,000 pumpkins each year, with a Pumpkin Village, walkabout characters, a maize maze and after-dark Pumpkin Fest Nights featuring festoon lighting and a Halloween-themed pub.
Find out moreAddress: Llanddulas Road, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8ET
Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
Hand-planted every summer, Hawarden's pumpkin fields open from the start of October, with pumpkins priced by size at the farm shop till. Combine your visit with the bakery and the Explorer Trail around the wider estate.
Find out moreAddress: Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, Chester Rd, Hawarden, Deeside CH5 3FB
35 minute drive from Golden Sands
Pumpkin picking in Dorset
With ever-changing coast and countryside scenery, Dorset makes a great base for an autumn getaway.
Farmer Palmer’s
Farmer Palmer's runs Pumpkin Picking across October half term alongside "Soak-a-Spook" tractor trailer rides, a spooky maize maze and daily entertainment from the farm's "Boo Crew." Pumpkin picking tickets are booked as an add-on to admission.
Find out moreAddress: Farmer Palmers Farm Park Ltd, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset BH16 6EU
Dorset Country Pumpkins
A family-run farm in Milton Abbas offering free parking and entry, with pumpkins sold separately. We weren't able to confirm this patch was still running in 2025, so please check locally before featuring it, or consider swapping in Gullivers Farm Shop, Ferndown — confirmed running its own PYO pumpkins and Pumpkin Fest in 2025.
Find out moreAddress: Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum DT11 0BU
45 minute drive from Swanage Bay View
Enjoy pumpkin picking and pumpkin carving at Away Resorts
Pumpkin picking is one of the most popular October activities, alongside pumpkin carving — and you can do both at Away Resorts as part of our Halloween events throughout the season. See the nightscape of Forest of Light, Halloween, and get stuck into 31 Days of Halloween — a full month of spooky activities across our parks.
The best pumpkin patch in the UK — FAQs
Are pumpkin patches a thing in the UK? Yes — pumpkin patches have grown steadily in popularity across Britain over the past decade, from small family farms to large commercial events. Many now pair pumpkin picking with corn mazes, hayrides and seasonal food stalls for a full day out.
What month do you harvest pumpkins in the UK? Pumpkins are typically harvested in October, timed for Halloween, though exact dates vary by variety, planting time and weather.
What do you wear to a pumpkin patch in the UK? Dress for the weather — October in the UK is often chilly and wet. Waterproof boots or wellies, warm layers, and a hat and gloves are all sensible choices, since most patches involve walking through open fields.
How do you grow a pumpkin patch in the UK? Sow seeds indoors in April, or direct-sow outdoors from late May to early June, in rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly, feed with a high-potash fertiliser once fruits form, and protect young plants from late frosts with cloches or fleece. Pumpkins need plenty of space and are usually ready to harvest in October, once the stem cracks and the skin hardens.
Is pumpkin picking popular in the UK? It's grown significantly over the past decade, driven partly by social media, and is now a well-established autumn tradition for many UK families — even if it's not as deeply rooted as in North America.
What's the point of going to a pumpkin patch? Beyond the pumpkin itself, patches offer a hands-on outdoor activity, often paired with hayrides, mazes and animals; a popular backdrop for autumn photos; direct support for local farmers; and the chance to choose exactly the pumpkin you want for carving, cooking or decorating.
Find the best pumpkin patch in the UK for your next spooky getaway
Plan your next spooky getaway with Away Resorts and get into the Halloween spirit with pumpkin picking at the best pumpkin patches across the UK, plus all the festivities our holiday parks have to offer. With 31 Days of Halloween, you're in for an activity-filled break. Book now
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