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A Guide To Pumpkin Picking In The UK
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Spooky season is upon us, so it's time to get our pumpkins ready and carved. Why not get yours from a pumpkin patch? Here’s our guide to pumpkin picking in the UK, so you can get carving wherever you are.
Halloween is almost here, and one of the best parts for most of us is getting into the spooky spirit with a good pumpkin. So make pumpkin picking your weekend activity, take a couple of friends for a catch up (it's also very Instagrammable, FYI) or the family for a nice day out. You can get fresh, great quality pumpkins and you can determine the size, making it a way better option than ordering one online.
So, wondering where you can get your pumpkin? Here are just a few farms that you can pick your own pumpkin at across the UK.
London and South East
Foxes Farm Produce, Basildon
Wash Rd, Basildon SS15 4BP, England
Foxes Farm is a lovely day out for all of the family. There’s plenty of space for running around, and a children’s play area. For any older children there’s a fun corn maze so they can also get their share of fun and games. There are, of course, lots of great quality pumpkins to pick from, in a range of different shapes and sizes, so you’re bound to find the one(s) for you.
South West England
Farrington’s farm shop
Main St, Farrington Gurney, Bristol BS39 6UB
Farrington’s farm shop is a one-stop-shop for all things Halloween pumpkins, providing lots in different colours too. There is a crafts area, and a cafe that is great for everything from afternoon tea to a Sunday roast. A great day out for all.
The Midlands
Bell’s farm shop
Stourport-on-Severn DY13 9SA
Bell’s is a favourite amongst locals who want consistently fresh and quality fruit and vegetables, and the pumpkins are no exception. Come and pick a pumpkin, and browse the farm shop and pick up some of your favourite produce for a wholesome day out.
Wales
Penchoed Fach Farm
Heol Y Cefn, Bedwellty Rd, Blackwood NP12 0BQ
Penchoed Fach farm provides a no-frills approach to pumpkin picking— simply walk and explore the fields and take in the crisp air. With some friendly goats milling around and fresh produce available for your picking, it's a simple and effective day guaranteed to have you in high spirits.
Yorkshire and the Humber
Farmer Copley’s
Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, Pontefract WF7 5AF
Farmer Copley’s is a great day out with some close friends. A sprawling farm filled with pumpkins, perfect and imperfect, line the fields ready for you to take home. It also has toffee apples to get you in the spirit, as well as a nice cafe with some autumnal soups and sandwiches.
Northern England
Whitehouse farm centre
Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth NE61 6AW
For a great day out with the little ones, be sure to visit Whitehouse Farm. Pumpkin picking, go-karting, feeding animals, a monster mash dance off— its half pumpkin picking and half funfair. Don’t forget to go in fancy dress!
Scotland
Cairnie Fruit Farm
Cairnie, Cupar KY15 4QD
Cairnie fruit farm is definitely one to check out if you’re near the area. Boasting a mega maze, large playground area, and tractor rides, this place is sure to bring out the kid in anyone. Their pumpkin patch has a great selection, and when you want a rest you can have afternoon tea in the cafe.
Northern Ireland
Mountpanther Farm Park
39 Dundrum Rd, Clough, Downpatrick BT30 8SJ
Bring a flask of hot chocolate and your favourite picnic bits for a chilled day at Mountpanther Farm Park. There are picnic tables all around and a cafe if you want to buy some treats and hot drinks. A vibrant pumpkin patch awaits you, as well as cute farm animals for you to feed.
Any others to add to our list? Let us know in the comments.
By Toni Olukiran
Toni is one of our lovely Content Marketing Assistants, and when she’s not writing posts about everything from Jamaican cooking to vegan champagne, she’s making a Spotify playlist (she was at 200, at her last count) or playing tennis in the park.
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