Pumpkin Picking Near Me: The UK's Best 11 Farms And Patches

Published . By Lauren Cole.

Are you one of those people who craves the season of spiced lattes, golden leaves and Halloween antics once summer's balmy days come to an end? Us too. And some of our favourite Autumn frolics involve picking veggies in a farmer's field, ready to carve into all kinds of creepy characters. So, if you're wondering where to find the best pumpkin picking in the UK, then this guide is bringing you the best from across the country, whether you're at home or taking a seasonal staycation. You can't say we don't (trick or) treat you.

Note: As pumpkin stocks change every year and may run out before the end of planned event dates, we suggest you check with each venue before you travel.

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Where Can I Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Me In The UK?

Coventry: Halloween At The Barn 

Address: The Barn at Berryfields, Events Shed, Berkswell Road, Meriden, CV77LB

Opening dates: 5th - 31st October

Price: £3 entry only, £8 entry and ice skating

Taking place in Meriden, just outside of Birmingham and Coventry, Halloween At The Barn is pulling out all the stops with its autumnal event. Lace up your skates and glide across the eco-rink, or check out its pumpkin patch which showcases giant, classic and novelty sizing. Plus, there's even axe-throwing and a fully stocked bar for grown-ups, alongside the chance to grab everything from breakfast baps to stone-baked 'focizza' (focaccia-based pizzas) and more from the street food stalls.

Row upon row of pumpkins ready for sale at Halloween At the Barn, with twinkling fairy lights in the background.

An event that combines Halloween and autumn? Yes please.

Edinburgh: Balgone Estate

Address: Balgone Barns, North Berwick, EH39 5NY

Opening dates: Selected dates 12th - 27th October

Price: £12 - 15 per car

We're not sure Balgone Estate needs much introduction, given the absolute state of those views, but here we go anyway... At this North Berwick location, you can visit the resident witch at The Crooked Cauldron and enjoy a spooky 2km interactive trail along the lake, as well as exploring the eight acres of pumpkins.

Pumpkin picking on Balgone estate with a mountain backdrop and children walking through pumpkin patches.

PYO pumpkins with a view? Yes please.

Stirling: Arnprior Farm

Address: Arnprior, Stirlingshire, FK8 3HA

Opening dates: 12th - 31st October

Price: £12 per car (redeemable against pumpkins picked)

Roam this six-acre patch and make your choice from 20,000 pumpkins, such as huge Cinderella varieties, pure white colours, stripey characters, or some fabulously witchy and warty ones. Arnprior Farm both calls itself 'Scotland's original pumpkin festival' and has a whole host of activities to choose between, so expect quad pod rides and pumpkin cannon, alongside face painting and bouncy castles for the little ones. There's also a pop-up shop to take home other autumn produce, as well as food ranging from Loops and Scoops' infamous churros to Skinners of Kippen's burgers and pizzas, all with gin fizz to wash it down.

Collage of corgi in a pumpkin-filled wheelbarrow and owner Rebecca posing with pumpkins at Arnprior Farm.

Searching for pumpkin picking near me in 2025 turns up this Stirlingshire gem if you're in the area.

London: Hewitts Farm

Address: Court Road (A224), Orpington, Kent

Opening dates: From 1st October until stock runs out.

Price: Free entry and no need to book

Looking for a pumpkin patch in London where you can pick your own? Hewitts Farm is just a train ride away from the city, where October sees its fields blessed with seas of orange treats ripe for the taking. Check out their socials for regular crop updates and take along a picnic to munch away on the grassy area outside the farm.

Collage of pile of green, yellow and orange pumpkins next to a picture of a pumpkin patch at Hewitts Farm.

A UK pumpkin patch doesn't get much better.

Bristol: Avon Valley Adventure Park

Address: Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1TP

Opening dates: Selected dates from 28th September - 31st October

Price: Up to £10.99 per person 

Thanks to a selection of gourd-geous veggies and super squash to choose from, this opportunity for pumpkin picking in the UK is sure to set you up with a beaut specimen to take home for Halloween. But, there's no ordinary day out at Avon Valley Adventure Park, as it's also fronting actors roaming the festival area, fire shows, an apple cannon to hit targets 100m away, pumpkin paintball and a funfair too. But that's just the daytime

Toddler sat in a field of pumpkins at Avon Valley Adventure Farm with orange bunting in the background.

There are activities galore at this venue between Bristol and Bath.

Birmingham: Attwell Farm Park 

Address: Seafield Lane, Redditch, B98 9DB

Opening dates: 5th October - 3rd November

Price: £TBC

For a pumpkin patch near Solihull and Birmingham, Attwell Farm Park come up trumps. Their half-term Halloween spook-tacular sees the family-run venue transformed by PYO fields, carving, ghost hunts and a haunted house. Better yet, access to the park means you get to see all those scary animals too, including rainforest mini-beasts and reptiles or those of the fluffy variety. And for all you adults? A spine-chilling scare maze at the evening session, spanning five areas: the rat run, garden, sewer, nursery, and torture barn.

Collage of Hocus Pocus character sitting on a mound of pumpkins and fluffy sheep with pumpkins at Attwood Farm Park.

You even get a free treat on arrival if you go here in fancy dress.

Essex: Lathcoats Farm

Address: Beehive Lane, Galleywood, CM2 8LX

Opening dates: TBC

Price: £2 (redeemable against pumpkins picked)

Found just a few minutes outside Chelmsford, Lathcoats Farm is the perfect pumpkin patch when you want a family-owned business and plenty of fresh air. From over 40 apple varieties to juicy strawberries, cherries and raspberries come summer, this place has it all. When October rolls around? Picking and carving the season's veg takes over, alongside a family-friendly Halloween hunt.

Collage of pumpkins on hay bales and old vintage tractor in an orchard at Lathcoats Farm.

A UK pumpkin farm that's worth visiting.

Nottingham: 'Pick Your Own' Pumpkins

Address: Oaks Lane, Oxton, Southwell, NG25 ORH

Opening dates: Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th October and Saturday 19th - Thursday 31st October

Price: Adults £8, children aged 6+ £7, children aged 5 and under free (redeemable against pumpkins picked).

Pumpkin picking is made possible by this really aptly named event. While strawberry and sunflower experiences are available in summer, autumn brings the arrival of an even more popular occasion. Found on Oaks Lane, Nottinghamshire Pick Your Own Pumpkins is known for hiring photographers and putting together beautiful backdrops.

White and orange vintage tractor in a field surrounded by pumpkins at Nottinghamshire Pick your Own Pumpkins.

This happens to be one of the best pumpkin patches in the UK for adults and kids.

Shrewsbury: Little Wytheford Farm

Address: Shawbury, Shrewsbury, SY4 4JW

Opening dates: TBC October

Price: Free entry

Little Wytheford Farm is the ideal, quaint stop-off in the equally charming Shropshire town of Shrewsbury. From swaying sunflower fields in summer to plentiful crops of tangerine-coloured veg come the autumn, the pick-your-own venue and tea room is a year-round delight. Topping it off are plenty of Instagrammable set-ups throughout.

Collage of a pumpkin display with different varieties of gourds on the left and a photo opportunity with a bench and giant pumpkins at Little Wytheford Farm on the right.

Enjoy the season with this countryside escape.

Harrogate: Birchfield Farm

Address: Oakmount House, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4JS

Opening dates: 28th September - 31st October

Price: Free for the pumpkin patch, £7.95 per person for access to the Farm yard, maize maze and bouncy castles

Four generations of farmers have culminated in Birchfield Farm, where ice cream-making, maize mazes, seasonal soft fruit, hog roasts and pumpkin festivals make up the yearly calendar. Here, you can enjoy carving, go-karts, two bouncy castles and plenty of cute animals. Better yet, you'll enjoy stunning views of the surrounding fields and hills while you're at it.

Collage of wheelbarrows and wooden trailers pulling pumpkins on Birchfield Farm with sweeping field views in the background.

You'll be Halloween-ready and well-fed after this pumpkin patch for kids.

Manchester: Reddish Vale Farm

Address: Country Park, Reddish Vale Road, Stockport, SK5 7HE

Opening dates: 12th - 31st October

Price: £10 each

One of the best places for pumpkin picking in Manchester and one of the closest to the city centre too, Reddish Vale Farm is found near Levenshulme and Stockport in Reddish Vale Country Park. It's open for the annual pumpkin Halloween festival this October, meaning play areas, access to the farm, animal petting and, of course, picking those gourds is on the cards. While the spooky express rides and tractor nature trail come at an additional cost, a pumpkin is already included with every child ticket. They also do moonlight sessions to make your experience all the more spooky.

Collage of pumpkin-covered entrance and wheelbarrow of pumpkins at Reddish Vale Farm.

There are loads of activities to enjoy here.

As pumpkin stocks change every year, we suggest you check with each venue before you travel. Otherwise, you can take a look at our guide to Halloween events and sign up to our UK newsletter for more haunted happenings.

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