Families and friends often visit pumpkin patches to choose pumpkins for carving into Jack-o’-lanterns, a practice that originates from Irish folklore. This activity allows participants to enjoy the outdoors and fosters a sense of community and seasonal celebration.
Typically held from late September through October, pumpkin picking is often accompanied by other festive activities, such as hayrides, corn mazes, and harvest festivals. Many pumpkin patches also offer additional attractions, making it a delightful outing for people of all ages.
Fortunately, the UK has many pumpkin patches to explore this October.
To find your perfect pumpkin, check out our 10 recommendations below…
Surrey: Secretts of Milford
A 50-minute train ride from London Waterloo, get off at Milford Station and walk the 17 minutes to Secretts. With an entry fee of just £5, you can head to the PYO (pick your own) pumpkin field before enjoying hot dogs or something from the pumpkin-themed menu — think pumpkin soup, curry, or cake.
The official Pumpkin Week takes place between October 19 and October 30, with the results of the pumpkin carving competition announced on November 1.
The Cotswolds: Cotswold Farm Park
With a pumpkin trail, UV light display, and spooky face paint design, there are many family activities for a fun day at Cotswold Farm Park in Cheltenham
The pumpkin field will be open for timeslots you need to book between October 18 and 31.
Tickets start from £11.95 for toddlers and are £13.95 for adults.
Surrey: Priory Farm Estate
Set among more than 100 acres of woodland and pasture, Halloween is a spook-tastic affair at Priory Farm Estate, Redhill, Surrey. Children can enjoy a Halloween treasure trail and tractor rides — and pick plentiful pumpkins.
Booking in advance secures you a spot for £8.50, compared with £9 on the day.
If you don’t fancy getting your hands dirty, head to the Pumpkin Palace for a pre-picked selection.
You can embrace the Halloween spirit with Garsons Farm’s Pumpkin Parade, with passes costing £4 available to book now.
Visitors to the Esher venue can pick little and large pumpkins — and take photos of various seasonal photo opportunities.
You can enjoy a range of pumpkins of different sizes and colours and some seasonal activities. Tickets start from £2.50 for the youngest visitors.
There’s a scarecrow hunt, pedal tractors, tea and cakes, and face painting to get stuck into, all included in the entry.
The Hounslow venue is open from 10am until 6pm every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until October 20 — and then every day until November 3.
You can also try the Pumpkin Nights for those wanting to make their visit even spookier.
Tickets start from £6.50, plus the value of your pumpkin.
You can visit the Lathcoats pumpkin patch for outdoor games, plenty of photo opportunities and — of course — pumpkins.
Visitors can also buy a carving kit or participate in the Halloween Hunt, where intrepid participants can follow the haunted trail and stamp the Lathcoats Passport as they visit spooky locations. Completing the activity booklet will earn you a tasty prize.
Hertfordshire: Cammas Hall Farm
Cammas Hall Farm in Hatfield Broad Oak near Bishop’s Stortford offers the chance to pick more than 50 squash and pumpkin varieties.
There are seasonal snacks to keep you going and spooky tunnels and Halloween characters to entertain visitors of all ages.
Between October 16 and 29, you can visit Stanhill Farm in Dartford for pumpkin picking.
A £5 ticket will earn one vehicle of up to seven people entry to the patch. It also includes wheelbarrow entry and plenty of photo opportunities.
Surrey: Crockford Bridge Farm
Every day between now and October 20 (apart from Mondays), you can book to visit Crockford Bridge Farm in Addlestone and pick your pumpkins.
The PYO days end on October 20 but you can still visit the farm’s pumpkin festival and see some of the finest crops of the year.
