Whether you're looking to take plenty home to carve for Halloween decorations or you're all about the seasonal soups and other dishes, you'll find farms and patches for the best pumpkin picking near Manchester this 2024 right here. Plus, we've got some amazing places to eat and drink afterwards too.
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Kenyon Hall Farm
Kenyon Hall is a pumpkin farm near Manchester where this year's pick your own festival runs from Saturday 23rd of September to Tuesday 31st of October. The huge patch here is home to over 15,000 different gourds for you to choose between, with entry coming in at a very reasonable £2.95 each for adults and children. You'll even get the benefit of professional photographers available to take all your snaps, with a trip to Barley Mow Warrington calling when you're done.
Don't forget to follow up these Manchester pumpkin patch tickets with amazing pub grub.
Reddish Vale Farm
After the best Pumpkin patch in Manchester? Reddish Vale Farm is open for all Halloween-y business between 7th and 19th of October. Nab a wheelbarrow to pick up one pumpkin per paying child, before moving over to the carving cavern to create a masterpiece. Everything from archery to an indoor play barn and a haunted tractor ride also feature, while Mexican hotspot La Capilla awaits for refreshments just a short distance towards Stockport.
Finish a great day out with small plates and tequila.
Smithills Open Farm
Smithills Open Farm is back open for a really gourd time this season, starting on 21st of October and continuing until the 31st. All pumpkins are £6 each and your roam around the fields includes zombie farmers ready for photos. Add on farm entry to make the most of their other activities - think spooky sweet hunting and fancy dress contests - or head here the Saturday before Halloween for a proper fright night. When you get peckish? YO! Bolton Middlebrook is just a short drive away.
Pair pumpkin picking with sushi when you venture here.
Tatton Park
This list wouldn't be complete without giving the stunning Tatton Park a mention, which is letting you pick your own from 21st to 29th of October. Grab your standard farm and parkland entry, before adding on pumpkins for £4 each. Going into Knutsford afterwards to refuel? Take a trip to The Lost & Found for grill dishes accompanied by botanical cocktails, or opt for Italian grub at Piccolino.
Check this beauty of a patch off your autumn to-do list.
Lancaster Park And Animal Farm
A bit of a jack of all trades when it comes to family fun, Lancaster Park And Animal Farm is a great choice for picking your own and carving them up afterwards. Aside from choosing your perfect veggie, this place has a haunted house with spooky tales from a wicked witch, rally racing and animal petting. Better yet, cost of entry includes free Manchester pumpkin picking - rather than having to pay extra to take one home like some patches.
Book their Halloween event dates throughout October to get picking.
The Dunham Pumpkin Patch
The Dunham Pumpkin Patch is a dog-friendly experience that's perfect for the whole family. These pumpkin picking tickets in Manchester allow you to book individual dates from Saturday 30th of September onwards or season passes to return any time until Sunday the 29th of October. Plus, there are wagon rides and photo opps, alongside the chance to wash pizza down with cider from the orchards. Otherwise, head into Altrincham for Italian food and a gorgeous rooftop at Tre Ciccio.
Dunham Massey pumpkin picking is a local favourite.
Cockfields Farm
While there are no opportunities for pumpkin picking in Manchester city centre, Cockfields Farm's yearly festival will return just outside Oldham. It's promising the chance to scour patches to find your favourite gourd, alongside a whole load of activities ranging from time in the carving barn to tractor tours. You can meet and greet with the animals across the park, before getting stuck into the gin bar, live music and food trucks too - not to mention the carousel ready for rides.
Manchester pumpkin picking prices here are £17 for adults and £22 for kids.
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