Quote from Penny McCarthy on September 20, 2025, 1:27 pm

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).