With autumn well under way, we’ve put together a list of some of the top pumpkin patches in the UK for a seasonal, Halloween-inspired day out for all the family
With autumn well under way and Halloween fast-approaching, many of us will be looking for some spooky fun. Pumpkin patches are a great way to enjoy autumnal vibes while also getting out in the fresh air – and you get to take your own pumpkin home with you to carve, turn into a delicious meal, or simply decorate your home with.
Pumpkin patches have become more and more popular in recent years, and many now offer a full day out including activities and photo opportunities. We’ve put together a list of the top patches in the UK for you to enjoy this October …
Tulleys Pumpkin Farm, West Sussex
Tulleys Pumpkin Farm is one of the best known in the UK. Located in the West Sussex countryside, the farm will this year be offering more than 1 million pumpkins and gourds for visitors to pick. The site offers a range of photo opportunities with vibrant backdrops and set-ups, and there are even characters from the “Pumpkin Village” wandering around the site.
There is also food and drink on offer including smash burgers, loaded hot dogs, loaded fries, hot donuts, toffee apples, and pumpkin spice lattes. Other attractions include roaming musicians, an observation wheel, the Pumpkin Bar and the Boozy Cauldron Bar.
The farm will be running the pumpkin picking experiences from 9.30am to 5.30pm and visitors can get tickets online here .
Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire
Doddington Hall in Lincolnshire is offering 30 different varieties of pumpkins, squashes and gourds for visitors to pick from. To get to the patch, guests can follow the spooky walk through the Kitchen Garden and they are encouraged to wear Halloween fancy dress.
The patch is open until October 31st and visitors can come from 10am to 4pm daily, while stocks last. The entry is free, and you will simply need to pay for what you pick. Some of the pumpkins in the patch will have golden bottoms – and guests who find one will win the pumpkin, a family ticket to Christmas in the Hall, and a Doddington homegrown Christmas tree. No tickets are required.
Millets Farm Centre, Oxfordshire
Millets Farm Centre promises a pumpkin-picking experience with “loads of Halloween themed props and photo opportunities”. Visitors will pay for an entry ticket, and then for the pumpkin or squash they pick when they leave the field.
A SEND session will be held on October 27 which offers exclusive early access to the patch, reduced noise levels, with lower capacity. On October 31, a dog day will take place, which allows guests to bring along their furry friends.
You can buy tickets here . Additionals can be bought too, like goodie bags and a pumpkin carving experience – and guests can also enjoy hot chocolates and marshmallow toasting.
Farmer Copleys, West Yorkshire
Farmer Copleys has promised a “bigger and better than ever” pumpkin festival. Visitors can wander through more than 300,000 homegrown pumpkins in more than 40 varieties and snap photographs along the way.
Alongside pumpkin picking, guests can enjoy tractor fields, live shows and entertainment, archery and vintage fairground rides, fancy dress contests, and a dog parade. There will also be the chance to enjoy some street food and drinks from the festival bars. You can get tickets here .
Bell’s Pumpkin Patch, Lincolnshire
Bell’s Pumpkin Patch is one of the largest in the country and offers visitors the chance to pick pumpkins and enjoy the range of entertainment and attractions on offer. Guests can visit the pumpkin carving tent, take a look at the Pumpkin Cannon which can fire a pumpkin over a quarter of a mile, and have a go on the funfair rides.
There are bounce and climb areas for kids to enjoy, a tiny tots play area, face painting, and ride-on pedal tractors. Other attractions include tractor rides, a Maize Maze, a makers’ market, garden games, an assault course, singing pumpkins, and food and drink. You can get tickets here .
Lathcoats Farm, Essex
Lathcoats Farm in Essex will be offering “lots of sizes and varieties” to choose from, as well as an undercover pumpkin patch, outdoor games, and “plenty of photo opportunities”.
Visitors can also book onto the Halloween Hunt which will include access to the trail, an activity sheet, and a delicious prize. Guests are encouraged to visit the orchards at the farm and pick their own apples too. Tickets to the event must be booked in advance, and you can get them here .
Vale Pick Your Own, Vale of Glamorgan
The Pick Your Own farm in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan offers fruit picking all year round – including strawberry and raspberry picking over the summer. In October, the farm’s pumpkin patch will be back for more “spooky season fun”.
Visitors can also get tickets for the Twilight Pumpkin Picking experience, which will include live band entertainment and a fully licensed bar. There will be a fire pit to roast marshmallows and a face painter during the day and night sessions. You can get tickets here.