It’s time to visit a pumpkin patch,
and why not dress up as a family to match!
Let your little ones pick and choose,
whilst you get those photos and take in the views!
Pickwell Farm, Southampton
All throughout October you can head on down to Southampton countryside for the chance to pick your perfect pumpkin! Plus, whilst you’re there why not also pick some fresh fruit and veg to take home for dinner, such as corn on the cob and strawberries! Don’t forget to also check out the shop! Find out more.
Sopley Farm Shop, Christchurch
Sopley Farm shop is the perfect autumn day out for you and your little ones! Head to the fields to pick the biggest pumpkin you can find as well as some runner beans, sweetcorn and flowers if you fancy! There’s even a bakery for the mums to enjoy and a play area for the kids! Grab a hot drink in the café to warm up before getting that seasonal picture in the photography area to capture your great day out! Find out more.
Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures, Fordingbridge
It’s a pumpkin pickers heaven at Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures! From pumpkin carving and barrel trains to crafts and slingshots there’s so much to join in with! What’s not to love! Bookings are recommended for Super Saturday where you can enjoy live music, food and drink and fantastic fireworks. Find out more.
Rogate Pumpkin Patch, Petersfield
This family run pumpkin patch offers a really wholesome day out! Enter into a land of spooky and wonderful at Rogate Pumpkin Patch and experience a world of fun! Dare to enter the Dracula’s estate in Merlin’s Wood and witness her spells in action! Get those amazing pictures and explore the spooky sunflower trail. If you fancy a bit of competition, take part in the pumpkin skittles alley, the pumpkin shy, pumpkin slingshot or noughts and crosses. Plus, don’t forget to pick your pumpkin to take home! Find out more.
Halloween in Covent Garden
This October, experience pumpkin picking right in the centre of London! See the amazing pumpkin displays at the Halloween Pumpkin Market where there will be over 200 pumpkins, squashes and gourds! They’ll be all different shapes and sizes so get ready to pick one! For the older ones in the family, there will also be creepy cocktails along with some amazing food for all the family! Find out more.
Hobbledown Heath
This year why not pick your Pumpkin straight from the Hobbledown Heath patch? The pumpkin patch is next to the River Crane, right beside the Hounslow Heath nature reserve. It’s a green oasis hidden away in the heart of busy West London! With Picniq’s combined ticket, you can make your pumpkin-picking session into a full day out! Enjoy all the fun of Hobbledown Heath, West London’s ultimate adventure playground and zoo, and then head down to the pumpkin patch! Save up to 20% off tickets. Book here.
Crockford Bridge Farm, Weybridge
Head down to Crockford Bridge Farm at the beginning of October to pick your own pumpkin harvested from hand! Wonder around the field to find your perfect pumpkin but make sure to book before you go! From mid-October there will also be a pumpkin market and on the third weekend of October and the last week of October half term you can enjoy a pumpkin festival! Here you can enjoy festival entertainment, an outdoor pumpkin carving and decorating area, lots of fun activities for your little ones and more pumpkins and squashes for you to buy! Bookings are essential for the Pumpkin Festival. Find out more.
Pumpkins R Us, Stoneleigh
Experience an indoor and outdoor pumpkin picking experience from 7th-31st Oct at Pumpkins R Us! All the pumpkins have been grown on the family farm in Warwickshire ready for you to pick before heading to the shop for some Halloween decorations and the café for some autumnal treats! Pick between all different shapes, sizes, and colours before taking it home to carve! There will also be after-dark pumpkin picking parties for those who want to join in on Friday and Saturday nights! Find out more.
Fardon Fields Pumpkin Picking, Market Harborough
See some amazing pumpkin displays at Fardon Fields this October! Put on your wellies and head on down to this incredible pumpkin field that will leave you with some awesome family photos! Take a picnic and enjoy it in the field of pumpkins as benches have been set down. Or treat yourself to something hot with breakfast rolls, pumpkin soup and chili on offer! With 36 varieties of pumpkins to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice! Find out more.
Powells Farm Wales, Presteigne
Put on your hats and scarves and head on down to Powells Farm! Pick your favourite pumpkin before carving it to place a lantern in or for the littlest ones you can simply design your pumpkin with the special Halloween pens! Or you can take your pumpkin home to make a yummy pumpkin pie! Whilst you’re there you can also meet the animals or enjoy a homemade cake! If it rains, no worries, there’s a spooky barn just for those occasions! Find out more.
Clearwell Farm Pumpkin Patch, Cardiff
Choose from over 20 different varieties of pumpkins this October at Clearwell Farm! From the large Atlantic Giant to the tiny multicoloured gourds there’s one for everyone! If you want to avoid the mess at home, you can also carve your pumpkin at the farm ready to display as soon as you get home! Find out more.
The Ark Open Farm, Newtownards
It’s that time of year again! Grab your wheelbarrow and pick out your pumpkin! After choosing, head to the carving area where you can scoop out the pumpkins before handing over the carving to The Ark Open Farm helpers to avoid any injuries! Meet Arkle the witch, watch her amazing science magic tricks, or learn to fly on a broom! There is also a quiet pumpkin session at 9am on the 16th October for families with children with additional support needs. Find out more.
East Grange Farm, County Durham
Wrap up warm and head on down to East Grange Farm! Over 70,000 pumpkins have been grown here, spread over 20 acres! So come and choose from 17 different varieties with 6 different colours and sizes with some weighing up to 12kg! If you want a big one make sure to pick up a wheelbarrow! There are even children’s wheelbarrows to help them carry their pumpkin of choice! Find out more.
Whole Hogg Farm Shop Pumpkin Picking, Malton, North Yorkshire
Said to be one of the most enviable fields of homegrown pumpkins, Whole Hogg Farm has got you sorted for this Halloween! Plus, whilst you’re there why not visit the farm shop or tearoom for some delicious local produce! You can also meet Betsey The Clydesdale Horse, Dylan the 37 year old Shetland pony, and Pearl the Pig on your day out! What’s not to love! Find out more.
Castle Howard
Castle Howard Garden Centre Pumpkin Patch is back! With a variety of sizes and colours for carving, decorating and making the most of the spooky season it really is a great pumpkin patch to head to! The pumpkin picking is free with Castle Howard admission tickets to make for a whole day of exploring the stunning grounds and gardens of Castle Howard. Save up to 15% off an admission ticket with Picniq. Book here.
Cairnie Farm Pumpkin Picking, Fife
Visit the original Scottish producer of pick your own pumpkins this October! Having done this for 24 years they really are experts! You’ll be able to choose from over 12,ooo pumpkins of all different shapes, colours and sizes, just remember to book beforehand! Pick your pumpkin for this autumn and carve it to leave on your doorstep or use it for cooking up something delicious! Find out more.
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In order to save time I’m going to buy a nice pumpkin at a garden centre this year. I like to make pumpkin cupcakes and mini pies on Halloween night. We make a pumpkin soup as well. I quite fancy a pumpkin juice too. I want to try making a pumpkin dance. I hate food wasting so I am not keen on pumpkin carving at all. I do like pumpkin sketching or pumpkin drawing. Best wishes.
We then like to do a themed pumpkin game. For this game each member of the team has to make a cool soup or something sweet with their own pumpkin. You can find cheap pumpkins everywhere these days. You can try your luck at a garden centre in question here. You can bag a pumpkin at a food shop. Most pumpkin patches also sell a variety of pumpkins.
Another fun game that we play is to name a pumpkin. We write down five names and then read them out. Other classic games include pumpkin bobbing for which you can win a cool prize. The fastest contestant wins a entire day at a local spa or a bag of funky sweets.
Pumpkin juice drinking contest anyone. We also include a pumpkin fact game. Each person must correctly name five facts about pumpkins. They have three and a half minutes to answer. We make themed videos. We do a sheer number of pumpkin art tasks.