PUMPKIN PICKING PATCHES
Pumpkin picking has become a fun Halloween tradition with many families. Some farms offer free entry and just pay for what you pick while others have an entry fee and activities for the children to enjoy. Top tips: Wear wellies if it’s been raining and put a sheet or sack in the boot of the car in case the pumpkin is muddy.
To see which pumpkin picking fields you have near you, please see below.
DEWFLOCK FARM
Info: Children can enjoy a maze, straw play, bouncy castle, pumpkin carving, creative zone, pig feeding and meeting the animals which include small furries, donkeys, goats, lambs and alpacas. Further activities which are available at an additional charge include the Mini Landrovers or pop into The Pig Shed Cafe for coffee and treats.
Opening date: Saturday 5th October 2024
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm
PICKING PATCH
Info: The Picking Patch has over 20 varieties of pumpkins to choose from in the field. Additional activities include arts & crafts, Halloween barrel train, murder mystery maze and twilight maze, escape room and plenty of fun photo spots!
Opening date: Saturday 5th October 2024
Address: Picking Patch, Bickton Manor Farm, Fordingbridge, SP6 2HA
Website: Picking Patch
GULLIVERS FARM
Info: The pumpkin patch will be brimming with a variety of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes. Borrow a wheelbarrow and explore the fields to find your perfect pumpkin.
Opening date: Saturday 12th October 2024
Address: Gullivers Farm, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0JG
Website: Gullivers Farm Shop
BINCOMBE BUMPS PUMPKINS
Info: The PYO Farm will be open for pumpkin picking and there’s also a Haunted House, Trick or Treat and lots of surprises!
Opening date: Saturday 5th October 2024
Address: Bincombe Bumps Pumpkins, West Farm, Bincombe, Dorset, DT3 5PS
Website: Bincombe Bumps Events
PARLEY PUMPKIN PATCH
Info: In addition to pumpkin picking on the farm, you will also find on-site catering, face painting and buggy rides.
Opening date: Saturday 5th October 2024
Address: Parley Court Farm, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BB
Facebook: Parley Pumpkin Patch
DORSET COUNTRY PUMPKINS
Info: TBC
Opening date: TBC
Address: Dorset Country Pumpkins, Longclose Farm, Milton Abbas, Dorset, DT11 0BU
Website: Dorset Country Pumpkins
PUMPKIN PASTURES
Info: Walk among a field of pumpkins and enjoy crafts, carving, barrel train, games and more!
Opening date: Saturday 12th October 2024
Address: Pumpkin Pastures, A338 Slip Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AN
Website: Pumpkin Pastures
SUTTON FARM
Info: Sutton Farm is family run farm with lots of homegrown pumpkins, squashes and decorative gourds.
Opening date: Saturday 12th October 2024
Address: Sutton Farm, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 8NQ
Facebook: Sutton Farm Pumpkins
CAT & FIDDLE FARM
Info: The pumpkins are almost ready for picking plus there’s a farm shop on site and a café serving refreshments and yummy cake.
Opening date: Tuesday 1st October 2024
Address: Cat and Fiddle Farm, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7DS
Website: Cat and Fiddle Farm
SOPLEY FARM
Info: Pumpkins and carts will be available for pickers to head out in to the field and bring their favourite pumpkin back. While you’re there, why not pop into the farm shop and bakery so you buy your local produce for home.
Opening date: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Address: Sopley Farm, Derritt Lane, Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7AZ
Website: Sopley Farm
NORTH FARM
Info: North Farm have giant and regular pumpkins, white pumpkins and various gourds ready for picking.
Opening date: Tuesday 1st October 2024
Address: North Farm, Horton Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7HL
Facebook: North Farm Horton
FARMER PALMERS
Info: If you’re planning a fun day at Farmer Palmers during half term then you have the added bonus of booking for children to pick a pumpkin to take home. The farm will have a spooky makeover plus you can enjoy ‘Soak-a-Spook’ tractor rides, Witches Races and the Spooky Maize Maze.
Start date: Saturday 26th October 2024
Address: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Website: Farmer Palmers
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