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Best Pumpkin Patches for Family Days Out UK 2026
Twelve pumpkin patches across the UK with verified 2026 dates, prices and practical details, from free-entry fields to full autumn activity days.
By Carol, FamilySave UK · Updated 2026-10-07 · Last checked 2026-10-04
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The best pumpkin patch for your family depends on whether you want a quick, low-cost picking trip or a full day with rides, animals and play. We compared 12 options across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland using official 2026 dates, entry prices, pumpkin costs and included activities.
Prices below are for entry, not a guaranteed total spend. Most patches charge separately for pumpkins, food and optional activities. Where a venue sells a family or car ticket, we show that. Otherwise, we give the per-person price because children's ages and family sizes vary.
Details were checked by FamilySave on 4 October 2026. Pumpkin crops, weather and ticket availability can change quickly, so check the official booking page before travelling.
For more local options, use our UK pumpkin-picking directory.
Quick Comparison
| Pumpkin Patch | Location | 2026 Entry | Pumpkin Included? | Best For | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnprior Farm | Stirling, Scotland | £14.90 per car, plus 80p fee | £5 of ticket redeemable against pumpkins | Families sharing one car | Official tickets |
| Brocksbushes | Corbridge, Northumberland | £12 for up to five in advance | No | A low-cost activity day | Official page |
| Yorkshire Pumpkins | Cundall, North Yorkshire | From £2 per person | No | Lots of pumpkin varieties | Official page |
| Lower Drayton Farm | Penkridge, Staffordshire | From £6 per person online | Optional ticket packages include one | Flexible ticket choices | Official page |
| Rougham Estate | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | Free entry and parking | No | The lowest entry cost | Official page |
| Priory Farm | Redhill, Surrey | £6 per person online, plus 50p fee | No | A simple field visit or tractor upgrade | Official page |
| Hobbledown Heath | Hounslow, London | From £7 per person, plus £2.75 fee | No | A London pumpkin day | Official page |
| Pumpkin Village | South Woodham Ferrers, Essex | From £4.95 per person | No | Activities, SEN sessions and dog dates | Official page |
| Cobbs Farm Pumpkins | Maldon, Essex | Free entry and parking | No | A genuine working-farm patch | Official page |
| Strawberry Fields | Lifton, Devon | £5.95 per person | No | Timed visits and evening sessions | Official tickets |
| Forage Farm | Cowbridge, Wales | £12 off peak or £15 peak per car, plus fee | No | Included tractor ride, maze and animals | Official page |
| The Ark Open Farm | Newtownards, Northern Ireland | Check live ticket price | Check ticket choice | A farm day and quiet session | Official tickets |
FamilySave Picks
FamilySave Pick: Best Free Entry
Rougham Estate, Suffolk
Why we picked it: Admission and parking are free, so you only need to pay for the pumpkins and any optional food or activities. There are also free torchlight evenings and bookable SEN-friendly sessions.
Best for: Families who want to keep the fixed cost as low as possible.
Watch out for: The free entry does not include a pumpkin. The field can be muddy and the special SEN sessions require booking.
Booking: Rougham Estate
FamilySave Pick: Best Family Ticket
Brocksbushes, Northumberland
Why we picked it: An advance family ticket costs £12 for up to five people. The patch adds photo spots, a bale area and seasonal entertainment, with other activities available on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Best for: Families of four or five who want activities without paying a large admission charge.
Watch out for: Pumpkins cost £1 to £10 and are extra. The Play Barn is not included, and dogs are accepted only on named dog-friendly dates.
Booking: Brocksbushes
FamilySave Pick: Best Included Activities
Forage Farm, Vale of Glamorgan
Why we picked it: One £12 or £15 daytime car ticket covers up to five people and includes a tractor-trailer ride, maize maze, animals, hay-bale play and photo areas.
Best for: Families who want more than a walk through a field but still prefer one clear entry price.
Watch out for: Pumpkins, food, pony rides, fairground games and other extras cost more. The ticket price also has a booking fee.
Booking: Forage Farm
FamilySave Pick: Best Flexible Ticket
Lower Drayton Farm, Staffordshire
Why we picked it: You can book entry only or choose a package that includes one pumpkin, making it easier to control the total before you arrive.
Best for: Families who want to pick, carve and take photos without paying for the separate PLAY@ attraction.
Watch out for: Prices are £2 higher on the gate than online. PLAY@ is not included in the pumpkin tickets.
Booking: Lower Drayton Farm
FamilySave Pick: Best London Option
Hobbledown Heath, Hounslow
Why we picked it: The dedicated patch ticket starts at £7 and includes seasonal games, photo points, marshmallow toasting and live entertainment. Families can upgrade to combine the patch with the adventure park.
Best for: London families who want a pumpkin experience without a long drive into the countryside.
Watch out for: Pumpkins and the £2.75 booking fee are extra. A patch-only ticket does not include the adventure park.
Booking: Hobbledown Heath
FamilySave Pick: Best for SEN Sessions
Pumpkin Village, Essex
Why we picked it: Dedicated SEN sessions on 4 and 9 October have limited capacity for a calmer visit. The site also has an accessible toilet, baby-changing facilities and free parking.
Best for: Families who want organised activities and a quieter-session option near Chelmsford.
Watch out for: It is a seasonal attraction rather than a working pick-your-own farm. Pumpkins cost extra, and Pumpkin Village admission does not include Marsh Farm.
Booking: Pumpkin Village
Scotland
Arnprior Farm, Stirling
Location: Arnprior Farm, Stirling FK8 3HA.
Dates: 10 to 25 October 2026, plus after-school sessions from 26 to 30 October.
Price: £14.90 per car, plus an 80p booking fee. One ticket covers everyone travelling in the car, and £5 is redeemable against the pumpkin order. Pumpkins start at £5, with munchkins from £1.50 and large pumpkins up to £12.
Best for: Families sharing a car and children who enjoy plenty of optional activities.
What you get: Pumpkin picking, bale play and autumn photo opportunities. Quad pod rides, the pumpkin cannon, face painting and other extras are available at an additional cost.
Things to know: A car needs a booked ticket because there is no alternative parking. Visitors arriving by bus do not need a car ticket. Dogs are welcome on leads. Parts of the site have gravel paths, but the patch is a real field and may not suit every wheelchair or pushchair. Contact the farm in advance about disabled parking.
Booking: Arnprior Farm
North of England
Brocksbushes, Northumberland
Location: Brocksbushes Farm Shop, Stocksfield, near Corbridge NE43 7UB.
Dates: 3, 4, 10 and 11 October, then daily from 16 to 31 October 2026. Late-night sessions run on 16 and 23 October.
Price: £3.50 per person aged three or over, or £12 for up to five people when booked in advance. The family ticket is £14 on the door. Pumpkins cost £1 to £10.
Best for: Families wanting a reasonably priced patch with optional fairground-style extras.
What you get: Access to the patch, photo spots, seasonal characters and a carving tent. Carving kits, rides, face painting, marshmallows and food cost extra.
Things to know: Booking online is the safest way to guarantee entry. Quieter toddler days run from 19 to 22 October, 10am to 2pm. Dogs are allowed only on 10, 11, 21 and 28 October and must remain on leads. Parking is free. The Play Barn needs a separate ticket.
Booking: Brocksbushes
Yorkshire Pumpkins, North Yorkshire
Location: Limebar Farm, Cundall, near York YO61 2RN.
Dates: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 22 to 31 October 2026.
Price: Entry starts at £2 per person. Everyone except babies in arms needs a ticket. Pumpkins are charged separately.
Best for: Families who want a large choice of pumpkin shapes, colours and sizes.
What you get: More than 70 pumpkin varieties, pumpkin bowling, noughts and crosses, toy tractors, a bale mountain, pumpkin washing, photo backdrops and refreshments to buy.
Things to know: Prebooking is required. Entry does not include a pumpkin, so choose a size that fits your budget before filling the wheelbarrow.
Booking: Yorkshire Pumpkins
Midlands
Lower Drayton Farm, Staffordshire
Location: Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE.
Dates: 3, 4, 10 and 11 October, daily from 17 to 31 October, and evening sessions on 16, 23 and 30 October 2026.
Price: Entry only is £6 online or £8 on the gate. Entry with one pumpkin is £10 online or £12 on the gate. Packages with larger pumpkins are also available. Children under two and eligible carers enter free.
Best for: Families who want to know the price of entry and a pumpkin before arriving.
What you get: Pick-your-own fields, wheelbarrows, an indoor carving barn, Pumpkin Village and a cafe. Farm-picked pumpkins are also available indoors if the weather is poor.
Things to know: Online tickets save £2 per person. The farm's PLAY@ attraction is not part of a pumpkin ticket. Eligible carers should check the Nimbus Access Card requirements before booking.
Booking: Lower Drayton Farm
East and South East England
Rougham Estate, Suffolk
Location: Rougham Estate, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Dates: 3 and 4, 10 and 11, 17 and 18 October, then daily from 24 to 31 October 2026. Torchlight evenings run on 17 and 24 October from 6pm to 9pm. SEN-friendly sessions run at 9am on 27 and 29 October.
Price: Entry and parking are free. Pay for the pumpkins you choose.
Best for: A straightforward pumpkin trip with no admission charge.
What you get: Access to the patch and seasonal photo areas. The two torchlight evenings also have free entry, although silent-disco headsets need separate tickets.
Things to know: Standard daytime visits and torchlight entry do not need booking. The free SEN-friendly sessions do need advance tickets. Wear footwear suitable for a working field.
Booking: Rougham Estate
Priory Farm, Surrey
Location: Priory Farm Estate, South Nutfield, Redhill RH1 4EJ.
Dates: The Pumpkin Field opens daily from 17 to 31 October 2026. Tractor Adventure visits run on October weekends and daily from 17 to 31 October.
Price: Standard field entry is £6 online plus a 50p booking fee, or £7 on the door. The Tractor Adventure costs £9 online plus a 50p fee, or £10 on the door. Everyone aged one or over needs a ticket. Pumpkins are extra and priced by size.
Best for: Families choosing between a simple picking visit and a longer tractor experience.
What you get: Standard entry includes the pumpkin field, seasonal displays and photo opportunities. The Tractor Adventure adds a themed ride, play features, a hay-bale maze, sand play and access to the Discovery Land cafe area.
Things to know: On-the-door entry is subject to availability. The Pumpkin Field and Discovery Land use separate car parks with no pedestrian route between them, so check which ticket you have before parking.
Booking: Priory Farm
Hobbledown Heath, Hounslow
Location: Hobbledown Heath, Staines Road, Hounslow TW14 0HH.
Dates: Pumpkin Days run on selected dates from 25 September 2026. Pumpkin Nights run on selected dates from 16 October, 6pm to 8pm.
Price: Pumpkin Days start at £7 per person, Pumpkin Nights at £10, and Patch + Park tickets at £20. A £2.75 booking fee applies. Pumpkins are charged separately.
Best for: A pumpkin patch within London, with the option to add a full adventure-park day.
What you get: Patch-only tickets include seasonal games, photo points, marshmallow toasting and live entertainment. Patch + Park includes the Great Barn indoor play, animals and outdoor adventure villages.
Things to know: Check exactly which ticket you are buying. The £7 patch ticket does not include the main adventure park. Dogs can be added only on the specified dog-friendly dates and cannot enter the park.
Booking: Hobbledown Heath
Pumpkin Village, Essex
Location: Beside Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex CM3 5WP.
Dates: Selected dates from 26 September to 1 November 2026, including daily opening from 16 to 31 October. SEN sessions run from 10am to noon on 4 and 9 October. Dog-friendly sessions are available on specified dates.
Price: Standard entry starts at £4.95 per person. Children under two enter free and parking is free. Pumpkins are sold separately, with prices displayed at the event once the seasonal stock arrives.
Best for: Families who want games, crafts and entertainment alongside choosing a pumpkin.
What you get: Pumpkin shopping, a Games Hut, Craft Tipi, Tipi Cinema, Silent Disco, photo opportunities and marshmallow toasting. Seasonal food and drinks are available to buy.
Things to know: This is a seasonal pumpkin attraction, not a working pick-your-own field. Daytime tickets do not include Marsh Farm or its rides. The venue is cashless. Accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities are available. Book a named dog-friendly or SEN session if you need one.
Booking: Pumpkin Village
Cobbs Farm Pumpkins, Essex
Location: Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon CM9 8BQ.
Dates: 10 and 11, 17 and 18, then daily from 23 to 31 October 2026, 10am to 4pm.
Price: Entry and parking are free. Pumpkins cost £1 to £15 each.
Best for: A low-cost visit to a working family farm with pumpkins grown on site.
What you get: Access to the field to choose pumpkins and edible squashes grown by the farm. A pop-up cafe sells cakes, savouries and hot and cold drinks.
Things to know: No booking is needed. The farm says 10am to 11am and after 3pm tend to be quieter, while Saturdays are busiest. Dogs cannot enter the pumpkin patch because the crop is food. Facilities are basic, and the field can be muddy.
Booking: Cobbs Farm Pumpkins
South West England
Strawberry Fields, Devon
Location: Strawberry Fields Farm Shop, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DE.
Dates: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 24 to 31 October 2026. Pumpkin Nights are also available on selected dates.
Price: Daytime general admission is £5.95 per person. Pumpkins and the optional Monster Academy maize maze cost extra. Evening Pumpkin Nights cost £12.95 on the dates shown in the booking calendar.
Best for: Families who prefer a timed arrival and want the option of a daytime or evening visit.
What you get: Access to Pumpkin Fest during your timed session, with the farm shop and seasonal food nearby.
Things to know: Popular times are already selling out, so use the live calendar rather than relying on walk-in availability. Daytime slots are generally offered from 9am to 2.30pm.
Booking: Strawberry Fields
Wales
Forage Farm, Vale of Glamorgan
Location: Forage Farm Shop, Cowbridge CF71 7FF.
Dates: Selected dates from 3 to 31 October 2026.
Price: A daytime ticket costs £12 off peak or £15 peak per car, plus a booking fee, and covers up to five people. Pumpkins are priced separately.
Best for: Families wanting several included activities for one car price.
What you get: A tractor-trailer ride, maize maze, farm animals, more than 10 photo spots and a large hay-bale play area.
Things to know: Pony rides, the pumpkin catapult, fairground games, face painting, food and pumpkins all cost extra. Some activities are weather dependent. Twilight sessions are aimed at older children, teenagers and adults, so check the description before booking younger children.
Booking: Forage Farm
Northern Ireland
The Ark Open Farm, County Down
Location: The Ark Open Farm, Newtownards, County Down BT23 7PQ.
Dates: Selected dates from 10 to 31 October 2026. A quiet session for families who need a calmer visit runs at 9am on Sunday 25 October.
Price: Ticket types and prices vary. Check the live booking page for the total for your family and whether your selected ticket includes a pumpkin.
Best for: Families who want to combine a pumpkin visit with a farm attraction, or who need a quieter session.
What you get: The exact inclusions depend on the chosen Pumpkin Patch ticket. The farm's booking system also offers an essential companion ticket through its accessibility arrangements.
Things to know: Book the quiet session specifically if your family needs it. Do not assume a standard admission ticket includes the same activities or pumpkin allowance.
Booking: The Ark Open Farm
How to Spend Less at a Pumpkin Patch
Compare the whole cost, not just admission
A free or cheap entry ticket may not include a pumpkin. Add the likely pumpkin price, booking fee, parking and any must-do activities before comparing two venues.
Look for car and family tickets
Arnprior, Brocksbushes and Forage Farm can be particularly useful for larger households because one ticket may cover a car or a group of up to five. Check the maximum number of people and vehicle rules before paying.
Book online when the saving is clear
Lower Drayton charges £2 more per person on the gate, while Priory Farm and Brocksbushes also have higher door prices. Booking ahead can save money as well as securing a popular time.
Decide on your pumpkin budget first
Give children a clear size or spending limit before taking a wheelbarrow. A field full of unusual pumpkins makes it very easy to choose more than you planned.
Bring the right kit
Wellies, waterproofs, spare socks and a bag for muddy clothes can prevent an unplanned shop stop. A strong carrier or old towel for the car is useful for the pumpkins.
Pair the visit with another FamilySave deal
Check our October half-term deals and kids eat free offers before planning the rest of your day.
Pumpkin Patch FAQs
Do pumpkin patch tickets include a pumpkin?
Usually not. Lower Drayton sells specific packages that include one pumpkin, and Arnprior lets visitors redeem £5 of the car ticket against pumpkins. Most other patches in this guide charge by size or weight after you pick.
Do I need to book pumpkin picking in advance?
For most paid patches, yes. Some venues accept walk-ins only if space remains, while Yorkshire Pumpkins requires prebooking. Rougham is the main exception in this guide for standard daytime visits, although its SEN-friendly sessions must be booked.
When is the best time to visit a pumpkin patch?
Early October usually offers the widest crop choice, while half term has more weekday sessions and Halloween atmosphere. The trade-off is that popular weekend slots can sell out. Check the farm's crop and weather update before a long journey.
What should children wear for pumpkin picking?
Choose wellies or old boots and clothes that can get muddy. Bring waterproof layers, spare socks and gloves for colder evening sessions. Fields may remain wet even after a dry morning.
Are pumpkin patches suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs?
Access varies because many patches are working fields. Some have gravel or temporary paths, but mud, ruts and slopes can still be difficult. Read the venue's accessibility information and contact it directly if you need firm paths, accessible parking or an essential companion ticket.
Can we take a dog pumpkin picking?
Only at some patches. Arnprior welcomes dogs on leads, Brocksbushes has four specific dog days, and Hobbledown sells dog add-ons on selected dates. Never assume dogs are allowed, and check the official rules before travelling.
Sources
Prices, dates and inclusions were checked on 4 October 2026 using these official sources:
- Arnprior Farm pumpkin page
- Arnprior Farm tickets
- Brocksbushes pumpkins
- Yorkshire Pumpkins
- Lower Drayton Farm pumpkins
- Rougham Estate pick-your-own pumpkins
- Priory Farm pumpkins
- Hobbledown Heath pumpkin patch
- Pumpkin Village, Essex
- Pumpkin Village visitor information
- Cobbs Farm Pumpkins, Essex
- Strawberry Fields Pumpkin Fest tickets
- Forage Farm pick-your-own pumpkins
- The Ark Open Farm booking page
Prices and availability can change. Always check the official venue page before booking or travelling.