{"id":3823,"date":"2021-10-21T10:13:58","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T09:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodhomesmaglv.wpengine.com\/?p=3823"},"modified":"2024-09-24T12:37:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T11:37:32","slug":"10-of-the-best-pumpkin-patches-to-visit-this-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/inspiration\/10-of-the-best-pumpkin-patches-to-visit-this-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"10 best UK pumpkin patches to visit this Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get in the mood for Halloween by visiting one of these enchanting UK pumpkin patches to pick your own to carve. Visiting pumpkin patches and picking your own pumpkin is one of the simple joys of Halloween. Whether you choose a perfectly round one or a quirky misshapen beauty, make sure to visit a patch this year and get in the spirit.<\/p>\n

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1. Foxes Farm in Basildon, Essex
\nEvery weekend until 31 October<\/h2>\n

Foxes Farm has been harvesting pumpkins for over 10 years and they now open their gates to the public to come and pick their own perfect pumpkin. There is no need to book and no entrance fee, so you just need to bring your wellies and remember to pay for your chosen pumpkin at the end. See foxesfarmproduce.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Brookhill Farm in Thursford, Norfolk
\n22-31 October<\/h2>\n

The little wooden house in Thursford is stacked with over 1,000 pumpkins to choose from, take home and carve. You\u2019ll also discover floral wreaths and wooden broomsticks to purchase from the on-site shop. See pumpkinhouse.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Undley Farm, Suffolk
\nOctober half term and weekends until Halloween<\/h2>\n

Undley Farm\u2019s pumpkin patch and maize maze will run throughout October. Pumpkin prices start from \u00a31 to \u00a36 for the various sizes. New for 2021, the organisers of this patch will be hiding a golden pumpkin in the field each day, and whoever manages to find it will win their entire wheelbarrow of pumpkins and gourds for free! See undleyfarmevents.co.uk<\/a><\/p>

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4. Cattows Farm, Leicestershire
\n1-31 October<\/h2>\n

With over 100,000 pumpkins, squashes and ornamental gourds for you to choose from, Cattows Farm<\/a> is one of the biggest in the UK. There\u2019s also a tea room and other Halloween-related activities for you and the family to enjoy. See thehalloweenfarm.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Maxey’s Farm Shop in Kirklington, Nottinghamshire
\n9-31 October<\/h2>\n

Pick your own pumpkins straight from the field where they are grown. There are three generations of the Maxey family<\/a> involved from setting the seed to planting out and harvesting. There are thousands to choose from and other activities to get your teeth stuck into. See pickupapumpkin.com<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Avon Valley in Bristol
\n2-31 October<\/h2>\n

Avon Valley<\/a> has been going for 30 years and to celebrate they are bringing \u2018pick your own\u2019 back to the farm! You can take a leisurely walk in their pumpkin patch situated alongside the park. They also have wheelbarrows on hand for the big ones! See avonvalley.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n