Here’s a guide to the best pumpkin patches for kids across the UK in 2025 — from immersive farm festivals to quaint family-run fields.
What to know before you go
- Most patches are open in October, especially mid-to-late October; some start late September. Always check their website for up-to-date dates.
- Be prepared for muddy fields, especially if there’s been rain. Good footwear and warm clothes help.
- Some patches require advance booking; some charge entry, others don’t (you pay only for the pumpkin) and in many the price depends on the size of the pumpkin you pick.
- Extra attractions (mazes, food stalls, carving, photo-ops) are common. Great for making a full day out.
Top Picks by Region
Here are standout pumpkin patches throughout the UK in 2025. I’ve tried to include a spread so hopefully there’s something near you.
| Region | Pumpkin Patch | What Makes It Great | Practical Details / Highlights |
| South / South East | Tulleys Pumpkin Farm, West Sussex | One of the UK’s biggest & most established pumpkin-festivals. Over 100 varieties. Great mix of street food, the “Pumpkin Village” atmosphere, vendors etc. pumpkinfarm.co.uk | Tickets needed. Big place so expect crowds on weekends. Good for older kids & families wanting more than just a field. |
| Pumpkin Village, Essex (next to Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers) | Premium pumpkin patch + Halloween photo-ops, dog nights, SEN friendly sessions. pumpkinpickingvillage.co.uk | Entry fee does not include pumpkins. Book in advance. Lots of themed events. | |
| The Patch MK, Milton Keynes | Giant pumpkin field, pick your own, food & drinks, family friendly activities. Patch MK | Good choice if you want somewhere with infrastructure (cafés etc.). | |
| Stanhill Farm, Kent | Easily accessible from London, thousands of pumpkins, pick-your-own, especially good for younger children. wetwednesdays.co.uk+1 | Less travel if you’re in or near London; some sessions may fill up. | |
| East / East of England | Bell’s Pumpkin Patch | Very large, original pick-your-own patch; over 300 varieties of pumpkin and squash. Lots of field fun and pumpkin market. bellspumpkinpatch.com | Specific dates in mid-&-late October. Plan for family entertainment beyond just picking. |
| Hatters Farm, Essex (Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford) | Family-run, good sized patch, maize maze, activities and well rated by visitors. Hatter’s Farm | Best mid-October. Check which weekend events include extra features. | |
| North West & Cumbria | Brocksbushes Pumpkin Experience, Northumberland | Very large pumpkin field (many varieties, colours), carving tent, food village, rides for kids, photo spots. Brocksbushes Farm Shop | Ticket required. Times/dates: several weekends + daily for latter half of October. |
| Cockfields Farm, North West | Good choice for a full family day out: pick your pumpkin plus farm attractions, indoor/outdoor play, evening events (“after dark”) etc. cockfields.co.uk | Expect weekends to be busy. Buy tickets early. | |
| South West / West | (Guide mentions Somerset etc.) | There are several lovely patches in Somerset, Bath, Bristol areas. These tend to be smaller and more intimate. Somerset Family Adventures | Ideal for families wanting something quieter. Probably fewer added attractions, more about being outdoors. |
| Scotland | Craigies Farm, South Queensferry (near Edinburgh) | Good for Scottish families, with pumpkin treasure hunts, tractor rides etc. wetwednesdays.co.uk | Weather can be more changeable—have backup plans (indoor cafés etc). |