Now autumn is here and Halloween is just round the corner, it’s time to start thinking about where to get your pumpkins. Visiting a pumpkin patch has become more and more popular in recent years and there are new PYO pumpkin fields popping up all over Somerset every autumn. It’s becoming a tradition in our family, as it gets us all outside and it’s a fun thing to do with kids. Pumpkin picking in Somerset is a great activity to do with the kids during October Half Term.
Each pumpkin patch in Somerset offers a different experience so if you’re wondering whether there is a pumpkin patch near you, then here is our Top Pumpkin Picking Places in Somerset, 2024.
Where to go pumpkin picking in Somerset
Where: Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 6AH
When: Opens October 2024 from 10 am to 4 pm every weekend, and every day during October Half Term
Price: Free admission – You do not need to visit the main park in order to visit the Pumpkin Patch. Pay for what you pick, prices vary depending on size. Card/Cash accepted and no booking required.
PYO pumpkin from a choice of over 40,000! Grab a wheelbarrow, explore the patch and choose your perfect pumpkin. There are different varieties to choose from, and plenty of photo opportunities in the fields.
Dogs are welcome.
Parking is free and there is a great farm shop to visit. If you want to make a whole day of it, Puxton Adventure Park has animals, indoor play barn, restaurant, miniature train, tractor rides, activities like the high ropes, and bumper boats.
Where: Home Farm, Main Street, Farrington Gurney, Somerset, BS39 6UB
When: Opens from Satuday 5th October 2024 every weekend, and every day during Half Term. Booking a time slot online is essential (This is your arrival time).
Price: £3.95/person (under 2’s free) plus £0.40 booking fee. Ticket includes entry into the Pumpkin Patch, displays, entry to the carving space and parking. Wheelbarrows are available to borrow.
Grab your wellies and head over to Farrington’s for some wholesome family fun. Choose from a huge variety including the classic orange carving pumpkins, white ‘ghost’ pumpkins, ‘Cinderella’ pumpkins, knobbly ‘knucklehead’ pumpkins and tasty crown prince!
Your ticket does not include a pumpkin, you can purchase as many pumpkins as you like from the Pumpkin Patch (cash or card).
Other activities at Farrington’s Farm (which may cost extra) are:
- The Playbarn
- Straw Pool (Free)
- Pop up funfair
- Farm shop, butcher and Deli
- Toast marshmallows in Whinny the Witch’s cauldron at the Witches Wood
- Carve your pumpkin in the carving marquee and leave ALL the mess behind (carving kit additional charge)
Dogs are welcome.
Where: Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1TP
When: Opens from Saturday 28th September 2024 every weekend, and every day during half term.
Price: £6.99/person (plus online booking fee) – Pumpkins are not included in the event entry ticket. Pumpkins are priced depending on size and variety. Tickets to the Pumpkin Patch do not give you access to Avon Valley Park which is closed at this time. Booking (online) is essential.
Grab a wheelbarrow and roam through the massive home grown pumpkin patch to pick your perfect pumpkin. If you don’t want to get muddy, choose a pumpkin from the event area, there are a huge selection of gourd-geous gourds and super squashes for you to choose from. There are lots of photo opportunities around the pumpkin patch.
Enjoy some spooky entertainment from theatrical performers, fire shows and a small fairground.
Dogs are welcome.
Where: Pyle Farm, Trudoxhill, Frome, BA11 5DL
When: Open from October 2024, 11 am to 4 pm.
Price: Entry is £1/person age 3 and over, for up to 2 hours. Booking is essential.
Pumpkin pricing: Small £3.50, Medium £5.50, Large £7, Whopper £12.50. Gourds (white and warted looking pumpkins) £2.50 each.
Wheelbarrows will be available for you to borrow on the day (subject to availability).
The Ice Cream Parlour will be providing refreshments alongside the Pumpkin Patch open times.
Inflatables will be open alongside the Pumpkin Patch open times (weather dependent).
Where: Thurloxton Farm, Keirles Farm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8RH
When: Open from 19th October 2024; From 10 am to 3 pm or 4 pm.
Price: £12/person weekdays, £14.50/person weekends, age 3 years and over. Price includes a pumpkin of your choice, any size, shape or colour from the field. Accompanying adults and kids are £3.50 but no pumpkin is included. Book an arrival time slot online.
Grab a wheelbarrow and explore the 2.5 acres to find your own unique pumpkin to take home. Then you have the option of heading to the carving barn to create your spooky jack-o-lantern.
Afterwards, go on a spooky walk and scare yourself if you dare!
Also included in your ticket are games like the fabulous “Hit the Witch” giant apple catapult, and loads of other games.
Fiamma Pizza will be in the field, serving delicious handmade wood-fired pizzas every day.
No dogs allowed except assistance dogs.
Where: Stone Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NU
When: Open from October 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Price: Free to enter and pay for what you pick. Price depends on size, between £2 and £25.
A family-run restaurant, cafe, farm shop and new bakery, on the edge of Yeovil have opened a brand new pumpkin patch this year. Pick your perfect pumpkin surrounded by stunning countryside views. Afterwards, pop in for home-made pizza, cake and coffee, or a traditional afternoon tea.
Where: Fairhouse Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TL
When: Open from October 2024, every weekend, and every day during half term from 10 am to 4 pm.
Price: Entry is free, pay for what you pick. Pumpkins will range from £2 – £10. No booking is required.
Before or after picking your pumpkin, head to the barn for some fun. Here, you’ll find lots of activities for free, from the giant chalk board and the witches spell, to the games and many photo opportunities. There may be some furry friends to meet too!
Before you leave explore the spooky maze trail (a small charge applies).
Refreshments are available on site.
No dogs allowed except assistance dogs.
Where: West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9HX
When: Open from Saturday 5th October 2024, every weekend, and every day in half term until Wednesday 31st October 2024, from 10 am until 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm).
Price: Entry is £1.50/person age 3 and above. Pumpkin prices start from as little as 2 for £1, and up to £15 for the whoppers!! Card and cash payments accepted.
Booking is required and tickets will be released after 4pm on Friday 6th September 2024. Tickets include: entry to the Pumpkin Patch, Maize Maze, Bale Mountain and photos opportunities galore!
Come along, grab a wheelbarrow and walk amongst the rambling vines picking your favourite pumpkins, with over 30 different varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourd on offer.
Afterwards, grab refreshments from The Happy Cafe serving artisan coffee, tea and hot chocolate, along with cakes, cold drinks and other snacks.
No dogs allowed with the exception of guide dogs and medical assistance dogs.
Where: Tuckers Meadow, Roots Allotments Site Newton Saint Loe, Bath, BA2 9EU – On the A4, just outside Newbridge, opposite Roots Allotments.
When: From Saturday 28th September to 31st October 2024
- 10 am – 4 pm
Price: Free entry but must book tickets online in advance
Come along and have some fun picking your Halloween pumpkins at this family-run farm, just 10-minutes from Bath. There’s something for everyone with so many different colours, shapes and sizes! You’re sure to find the perfect pumpkin for carving a spooky jack-o’-lantern or creating a cosy autumn display.
Kids can explore the whimsical pumpkin house, pose in the giant photo frame, and walk through the enchanting archway. Plus, there’s a brand-new bridge for them to cross, adding even more excitement to their adventure! This year there’s spooky spiders and bats to keep the Halloween spirit alive! There’s also plenty of photo opportunities and tasty Newton Farm refreshments.
Thistledown Farm Pumpkin Patch
**No Pumpkin Picking in 2024**
Where: Babcary, Somerton, TA11 7DS
Price: Free to enter the patch, pay for what you pick: Ornamental Pumpkins – £2.50, Extra Small – £2, Small – £4, Medium – £6, Large – £8, X-Large – £10.
Grab a wheelbarrow, stack it high with pumpkins, there are all shapes and sizes, and even white pumpkins to choose from. Then, to save all the mess at home, you can even carve your pumpkin at the farm for an extra £1.50.
After all your hard work enjoy some yummy treats from Farmyard Coffee on site.
No booking is required and dogs on leads are welcome.
Where: Kingston Seymour, North Somerset
When: 19th – 20th October, 26th – 27th October 2024 (plus 28th if they haven’t sold out), 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Price: Free entry, pumpkin prices start at £2
Open again for their second season, you’ll find the pumpkin patch at Joe’s Farm in the village of Kingston Seymour. There’s refreshments available on site including s’mores/ marshmallow toasting on the fire pit. There’s a scarecrow trail, hay bale maze, plus lots of photo ops including a vintage tractor. Bring the whole family and have some fun!
Where: Glenavon Farm, Bath Road, Saltford, BANES, BS31 3TJ
When: Open weekends and half Term, from Saturday 5th October to Thursday 31st October 2024, from 9.30 am to 5 pm (last entry 4 pm)
Price: Pumpkin prices start from £1.50, and is dependent on size.
Entry: FREE
There are some monster PYO pumpkins this year, with over 20 varieties of pumpkins for you to pick, from the Polar Bear to the Goosebump! There are many photo ops with the pumpkin carriage taking centre stage alongside their handmade giant pumpkin scarecrow. There’s Halloween themed dress up in the theatre, a genuine witches house, pumpkin houses and of course acres of beautiful pumpkins and wheelbarrows.
Halloween Maze Tickets
£22 Group of 4
2 Years and under – FREE.
Torchlight PYO Pumpkins and Mystery Maze will be open on certain evenings in October. Dates TBC.
Open for PYO Pumpkins, hot food, marshmallow toasting and hot chocolates from 6pm-8pm. Maze entry from 7pm till 8.30pm with pre-booked tickets only.
Suggested age 10+. Torches not provided
Where: Kenmoor Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6TZ
When: Awaiting dates
Price: Free Entry, pay for what you pick
Where: Triggols Farm, 181 Clevedon Road, Tickenham, North Somerset, BS21 6RG
When: Dates TBC
The pumpkin patch at Triggols Farm will be open from October, 10am to 5pm, everyday until it runs out.
There’s no need to book but be expected to queue for a short while at busy periods.
Where: The Old Trinity Church, Godney, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1RX
When: October, TBC
Price: £4pp, Age 3 and under are FREE. (Pumpkins are extra). Advance booking online is essential.
Open for their second year after a successful opening year. The admission price includes:
- tractor and trailer rides to the pumpkin field
- the spooky barrel train rides
- unlimited fun in the hay pit in the barn with ride on toys
- facilities to carve your pumpkins (kits can be purchased).
Refreshments are available in the main barn including food, home made cakes, a licensed bar and hot drinks.
You can stay as long as they like at the venue, but the tickets for the Pumpkin Patch are valid for the 2 hour time slot for which they are purchased.
Where: Chapel Farm, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BS
When: Open Soon. Check their website and socials
Where: Forde Abbey, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4LU
When: Saturday 26th October – Thursday 31st October 2024, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Price: £14.50/Adult, £5/Child. Additional charge for your chosen pumpkin.
This event is a real hit with the children and grown ups alike and returns for another year.
Come along with the family, buy a pumpkin from the patch and have a go at rolling it! The aim is to see who can roll it the furthest. From the top lawn, roll your pumpkin with as much force as possible down the slope. Play as many times as you like without your pumpkin breaking.
Afterwards, take it home for carving!
Frogmary Green Farm
**No Pumpkin Picking this year!**
Where: West Street, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5DJ.
When:
Price: Entry is free and you’ll only pay if you pick any pumpkins. There’s no need to book, just turn up and enjoy!
Every year, the pumpkin patch is open for you to come and pick your own! Enjoy brunch, coffee and cake at the Farm and Field Café on site (as featured in the Sunday Times Magazine).
Dogs are allowed on leads.
Pumpkin Picking Further Afield
Where: Primrose Vale Farm Shop, Shurdington Road, Bentham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 4UA
When: From Saturday 5th October 2024, every weekend and during Half Term.
Pumpkin Picking from 9:30am – 3:30pm (last entry)
Shop Open from 9am – 5pm (selling already picked pumpkins)
Price: Entry £3/person redemable against cost of pumpkins picked. Book a time slot online.
Halloween Trail
Open: From Wednesday 23rd October – Sunday 3rd November 2024.
Price: £6 for Children, £3 for accompanying adults. (Discounts available)
The trail takes you around the farm to discover various challenges, tasks and puzzles. There’s a choice of 2 trails – one for pre -school age, and one for older kids, with a small treat at the end!
Sorry, no dogs permitted on the trail or the pumpkin fields.
Where: Poplars Farm, Bristol Road, Frampton Cotterell, Bristol, BS36 2AW
When: Friday 25th October to Thursday 31st October 2024
Times: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Please note: the event ends at 4:00 PM)
Admission: £15 per child
Get into the Halloween spirit with a day of pumpkin picking, marshmallow toasting, and seasonal fun at Poplars Farm.
Price includes:
Your very own pumpkin: Choose the perfect pumpkin to take home.
Hot chocolate: Sip on a delicious hot chocolate, perfect for keeping warm on a crisp day.
Marshmallows: Enjoy toasting three marshmallows over their open fire.
Trick-or-treat bag: Every child receives a bag filled with sweets to take home.
Where: Guiting Power,. Cheltenham, Glos. GL54 5FL
When: 4th – 6th Oct 2024, 11th – 13th Oct 2024, 18th – 20th Oct 2024, 23rd – 31st Oct 2024. 9.30 am – 5.00 pm.
Price: Pumpkin Day Tickets: Adults £6; Children £11.95; Toddlers £10.95 (plus £2 booking fee). Book a time slot online.
- Entry to the Pumpkin Patch & Maize Maze
- Carving Activity & Face Painting
- 10% Off Restaurant & Shop
- Tons of Selfie Stations
- Pumpkin included (up to £3)
- Halloween cookie
Pumpkin Patch Access only: £6.95/Adults, £5.95/Children, £4.95/Toddlers, (plus online booking fee)
- Entry to the Pumpkin Patch
- Entry to the Maize Maze
- Free Face Painting
- Tons of Selfie Stations
- Pumpkin Carving (Additional fee)
Top Tips for visiting a Pumpkin Patch
- This is an outdoor event so dress for the weather. Wellies are a good idea because the field can get muddy.
- Wear long trousers and sleeves if you can. Most of the pumpkin patches are not sprayed so there will be insects and weeds.
- The pumpkin stalks are prickly so wearing gloves may be a good idea.
- Most pumpkin patches won’t be suitable for wheelchairs or buggys, check before you book/turn up.
- Not all pumpkin patches allow dogs, check before you bring them. Also, some patches may require a ticket for them!
- Many farms sell the pumpkins by size or weight, check before you let the kids loose!
- Always double check the pumpkin patch website before you leave for opening times. Also, some require booking a time slot online beforehand.
Please note, every effort has been made to ensure that all information is correct at the time of publishing this post, but please check the venues website before travelling, as events may be amended or cancelled at short notice. Many of these events need pre-booking.
If you have any more suggestions for PYO pumpkin patches in Somerset, we’d love to hear from you!
Happy Halloween!
Read More Seasonal Days Out
For Halloween Events/Days Out, and Things to do in October Half Term, check out:
Halloween Events and October Half Term in Somerset and Bristol 2024
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If you’re looking ahead to Christmas events in Somerset and Bristol, check out:
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For pumpkin picking further afield, check out:
The Best Places to go Pumpkin Picking in the South East London area by Jemma
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