Pumpkin picking has grown in popularity in recent years, and it’s easy to see why!
Local farms and venues are opening their fields for you to choose your own pumpkin, ready for carving over the half term holidays for Halloween. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and the fields, and check each venue’s website for pricing and booking details before setting out.
Bury Lane Pumpkin Patch
Grab a wheel barrow and choose from a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds ready for carving for your Halloween fun. Cafe and Halloween Shop. Free entry, no booking required.
When: From 27th September – 31st October, open until 4pm 7 days a week.
Where: Bury Lane Farm Shop, A10 Bypass, Melbourn SG8 6GT
Find out more: burylane.co.uk/pick-your-own/pumpkins
Milton Maze Pumpkin Patch
Over 60,000 pumpkins, in a huge range of sizes and varieties. Plus Halloween Spectacular Shows, the Field of Fun and a wide range of catering options. Booking essential.
When: 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th & 25th – 31st October
Where: Rectory Farm, A10 Milton Bypass, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6AE
Find out more themiltonmaizemaze.co.uk
Standalone Farm Pumpkins
Stroll through the pumpkin patch with a wide selection of pumpkins in various sizes and enjoy countless photo opportunities along the way. Tickets include entry to Standalone Farm: meet friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends. Halloween Hay Maze, free games and a Halloween trail with prizes.
When: 11th – 31st October, 10.30am-5pm
Where: Standalone Farm, Wilbury Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4JN
Find out more: standalonefarm.com
Hatter’s Farm Pumpkins
Over 100,000 home grown pumpkins and squash from over 75 different varieties at this picturesque pumpkin farm. Roaming street actors, hay bale maze plus food and drinks. Booking essential. Ticket includes: Hatter’s Haunted Mad House, Live Roaming Actors, Hay Bale Maze, Bale Mountain, Farm Play Area and Pumpkin Wonderland. Free Car Parking
When: 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 23rd-31st October, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Plus see online for Pumpkin Nights – a spooky moonlit experience for older children/adults!
Where: Hatter’s Farm, Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6NP
Find out more: hattersfarmpumpkins.co.uk
