Pumpkin Picking Patches 2025: Affordable days out
Why Pumpkin Picking Is the Perfect Family Day Out
Looking for the best pumpkin patches in the UK for 2025? Whether you’re planning a fun-filled family day out, searching for the perfect pumpkin picking near you, or hoping to enjoy some Halloween activities, this year’s farms and pumpkin patches have plenty to offer. From scenic pumpkin farms, to affordable attractions, the UK is bursting with autumnal activities! So, grab your wellies, pick your perfect pumpkin, and discover the top spots for pumpkin picking this season.
- Kids love the adventure of searching for their own pumpkin.
- Parents love that it’s outdoors, screen-free, and budget-friendly.
- Most farms now bundle in extras: tractor rides, mazes, food stalls.
- Great way to tick off Halloween prep without overspending.
WEST MIDLANDS
Pumpkins R Us, Southam
If you’re after variety, Pumpkins R Us in Southam is hard to beat. With pumpkins in every size and colour, you can choose the perfect one for carving, decorating, or cooking.
- Entry for 2025 is around £8.18 for ages 5+, with family tickets from £27.77. Younger children are cheaper (ages 2–4 at just £3.14) and under-2s go free.
- pumpkins start from £1, rising to £25+ for the showstoppers.
- EXTRAS: Don't miss the spooky shop or the café serving pumpkin-themed meals.
Lower Clopton Farm Shop, Stratford-upon-Avon
At Lower Clopton Farm Shop, pumpkin picking is affordable and relaxed.
- There’s a £2 entry fee per person (under-1s go free), and then it’s pay as you pick.
- Pumpkins range from 50p for minis to around £12 for the biggest ones. T
- EXTRAS: The farm shop is open year-round, and in October the fields transform into a pumpkin wonderland.
- Tip: bring wellies, it gets muddy!
The Pumpkin Patch, Hereford
Over at New House Farm’s Pumpkin Patch in Hereford, entry is completely free, you just pay for whatever pumpkins you choose.
- Open on weekends and throughout half-term in October, it’s a brilliant budget-friendly option for families.
- Prices vary by size, with plenty of affordable picks for little hands.
- EXTRAS: Add in food and drink stalls on-site, and you’ve got a great day out for a good price!
EAST MIDLANDS
Bell's Pumpkin Patch
Home to Britain's biggest pumpkin cannon and harvests over a million pumpkins each year, you’re in for a treat.
- For around £6 per ticket (under-2s free), you get admission plus loads activities for the kids: bounce & climb areas, a maize maze, face painting, singing pumpkins, pedal tractors and more.
- Pumpkins start at just £1 each, and extras like the Pumpkin Cannon (£6 for charity) and carving kits (£2.50) add too the cost, and if the rain tries to gate-crash the party, there are covered dining areas and a lively market full of autumn treats.
Doddington Hall
Doddington Hall is a patch you’ll want on your pumpkin itinerary.
- Open every day in October (10 am-4 pm)
- The patch has free entry, you only pay for what you pick
- Pumpkins start from about £4 depending on size, with around 30 varieties of pumpkins!
- EXTRAS: spooky garden walks, cafés for warming up, and secret golden-bottomed pumpkins hidden for lucky finders, it’s as atmospheric as it is wallet-friendly.
Pumpkin Bumpkins
If you’re drifting around Lincolnshire, Pumpkin Bumpkins in Spridlington is a gem.
- There’s no entry fee, you pay for what you pick, so you can keep things budget-friendly (perfect if you want one big pumpkin or a few small ones).
- With over a dozen pumpkin varieties and thousands of pumpkins in the field, the choice is ample. They also make life easier with wheelbarrows, picnic tables, and even tipis for sitting out under the autumn skies.
- EXTRAS: Hungry? Coffee, crepes, burgers, pizzas provide various food options.
NORTH EAST
Brocksbrushes
For families in the North East looking for pumpkin patch magic without the big price tag, Brocksbushes Farm Shop’s Pumpkin Experience is a winner.
- Entry is just £3 per person (with under-3s free), or grab the £10 Family Ticket which covers up to 5 people.
- Once inside, pumpkins are charged separately depending on size.
- Expect plenty of smiles: carving tents, bale slides, a pallet maze, food stalls (wood-fired pizza, churros, homemade treats), twilight sessions ( 17th, 24th Oct), and even dog-friendly days. Perfect for a full autumn day out. open for various dates in October!
Down at The Farm
If you’re looking for a patch that’s big on Halloween fun and gentle on the budget, Down at the Farm’s Pumpkin Week is a winner.
- For £3.50, you can grab your pumpkin (the patch entry is included), or pay the same on the door if you decide last minute — the entry fee for up to five people is redeemable against what you pick.
- EXTRAS: a spooky castle maze, barrel rides through the “ghoulish graveyard,” face painting, animal meet-ups and playful trails with hidden ghouls (plus a prize if you spot them!). It’s the kind of autumn day that delivers big smiles without a big spend.
Tweddle Farm
For a fun-filled autumn day out, Tweddle Farm in the North East is hard to beat.
- Tickets run around £10.95 for adults and £9.95 for kids / concessions, with family tickets (2 adults + 2 kids) priced at £38. Entry gets you into the farm and the pumpkin patch (just pay extra for whatever pumpkins you bring home).
- Once inside, you’re spoiled for choice: garden games, fair rides, face painting, photos, plus all the farm favourites like petting animals and tractor or barrel rides. Great value when you want more than just a pumpkin!
SCOTLAND
Loch Ness Pumpkins
For a fun-filled, scenic experience, combined with additional farm fun, Loch Ness pumpkin picking could be the pick for you!
- Tickets for general admission are £7.34, with under 3's going FREE!
- An evening Harvest Hoolie, includes pumpkin picking, lights, dancing, festive vibes and seasonal cocktails for the parents!
Broadslap
Open Wednesday-Sunday, Broadslap farm offers PYO pumpkins, from all shapes and sizes!
- Not only this, the farm offers a PlayBarn adventure space for £7 ( under 2's go free), with a farm and gift shop, as well as a lovelt cafe to stop for a hot chocolate with the kids and make a day of it!
SOUTH EAST
Rectory Farm, Oxford
The farm offers a full day out for families, with food, live music, pumpkin carving, mini tractors and SO much more. Its perfect for you to enjoy a leisurely day,
- Entry is £8.50 for kids over 2 and adults (pumpkins at an additional cost.) TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED FOR THIS EVENT!
- EXTRAS: Food, live music, tractor rides and more!
Priory Farm, Surrey
Priory Farm offers various experiences from Pick your Own Pumpkins, to tractor rides and halloween trails.
- Prices vary, with off peak and on peak fluctuations from £6-£12 for various different activities, so its best to book online to get a better deal!
- EXTRAS: various cafes are situated amongst the estate, perfect to make a day of it!
Tulleys
Tulleys Pumpkin Farm opens its gates in September and through October 2025, with a fabulous array of activities to enjoy with the whole family!
- PYO pumpkin fields ( £6-£8 per person, under-2s free) and twilight / evening Pumpkin Nights sessions (£12-£17 depending on the date).
- Each ticket gives you access to more than just pumpkins—expect a full Pumpkin Village of street food, pumpkins house photo-ops, boutique shopping, roaming entertainers, and atmospheric décor. Pumpkins themselves cost extra (£1 for smaller ones, up to £25 for the big show-stopper ones).
SOUTH WEST
Avon Valley Adventure Park
The largest Pumpkin event in South West, Avon Valley offers lots of seasonal fun, with pumpkin picking, speciality markets, a funfair, food, even a pub for 'pumpkined' out parents! This day out offers festive fun, day and night
- day admission tickets starting from £7.99
- Open from the 27th September
Farringtons
Farrington’s Pumpkin Picking Festival is a superb choice. The festival runs weekends and daily in the lead-up to Halloween (4-5 Oct, 11-12, 18-19, and 24-31st Oct), so plenty of chances to visit.
- For £3.95 (plus a small booking fee), you get your arrival time-slot, access to the patch, themed displays, the Witch’s Wood, a carving area and parking.
- Pumpkins cost extra.
- EXTRAS: a funfair, pumpkin carving marquee, marshmallow toasting with Whinny the Witch, soft-play in the Playbarn, and cafés/farm shops to keep everyone fuelled.
YORKSHIRE
Spilmans Pumpkin Festival
If you’re craving autumn magic in Yorkshire, Spilmans Pumpkin Festival is filled with over 175,000 pumpkins!
- Tickets are from £7.50, and you get a £5 pumpkin voucher included, so you’re not just paying to walk in the field. With over a dozen weekends of pumpkin action (from late September through October), plus twilight Pumpkin Nights, there’s plenty of opportunity to visit.
- Beyond pumpkin picking, there’s a spooky walk, giant maize pits, slide and jumping pillow fun, fancy dress discos, photo spots, carving barns and even fireworks on 25-26 October.
Birchfeild,Harrogate
If you’re thinking of a pumpkin day out in the Harrogate area, Birchfield Pumpkin Festival is a delightful mix of pumpkin picking and countryside charm.
- Admission is £8.95 per person (kids under one go free), and you’ll get on-farm activities, the pumpkin fields, a maize maze quiz, tractor rides for a small extra (£1.50)
- EXTRAS: play zones, woodland walks and plenty of photo spots. And, of course, ice cream from the farm’s parlour goes down a treat.
- The festival kicks off at the end of September (27-28) and runs throughout October — perfect timing for the half-term holidays!
WALES
Manorafon Farm Park
This Pumpkin wild event is the No.1 in North Wales! From the 11th October, both day and night events make for a FAB day out.
- Tickets cost £18 for over 18s and £19 for kids one and up, with one free pumpkin for kids per ticket
- Although on the pricier side, this promises to be a fun filled event, with live music and entertainment, food, characters and more
- an additional free farm entry until 3:30 pm is also included in a ticket!
Foel Farm Park
Offering pumkin picking in the day or in the dark, Foel Farm Park offers various activities for the perfect halloween inspired day or night!
- Open October 25th to November 2nd
- Tickets for general admission range from £9.25- £12.00
- pumpkins come at an additional cost
- pumpkin picking in the dark tickets come separately, with 50% off for seasonal membership holders
- EXTRAS: tractor rides, carving, maize trails, delicious food and more!
When and How to Go
- Best time: early to mid October. Fields are full, pumpkins are ripe, and weather (usually) decent.
- Book ahead: Tickets for sell out fast, especially on weekends or evenings.
- Dress for mud: wellies, waterproofs, spare socks.
- Check ahead for opening times & special event nights — many places run lantern trails, night events, or “Pumpkin Nights” with live music.
