7 PLACES TO PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKINS…
Posted by Kat Heath on 18 Oct 2024
Would October be October without a pumpkin activity?
With that in mind I putt together a list of Pumpkin Picking activities within an hour from Epsom throughout this October and half term.
PUMPKIN PARADE
GARSONS FARM
Winterdown Road, Esher,
KT10 8LS
Throughout October
(Time restrictions apply)
Grab yourself a wheelbarrow and enjoy Garson’s enchanted pumpkin picking experience!
Featuring pumpkin tunnels which lead to the magical autumnal world at the Pumpkin Parade!
Garson’s Pumpkin Parade is a great way to create memories with family and friends where you’ll find dazzling autumnal pumpkin displays and plenty of great photo opportunities.
You will also get an opportunity to pick from a great abundance of Garson Farm grown pumpkins whilst collecting inspiration along the way for you to celebrate autumn and decorate at home.
To book or for more information visit link here:
https://www.garsons.co.uk/pyo-farm/pumpkin-pass-booking
TULLEYS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
TULLEYS FARM
Tulleys PYO Pumpkin Fields,
Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PD
Selected dates throughout October
(See website for availability)
The UKs No.1 Pumpkin Festival does not disappoint!
A perfect family day out for all ages.
Entertaining characters will roam while you pick pumpkins, casting spells across the farm!
The great thing about the Pumpkin Festival at Tulleys is the amount of Halloween inspired photo opportunities to have with you and your family!
Over 30 to be exact! Making sure you capture some super Halloween memories!
Tulleys also are hosting Pumpkin Nights
with live music, cosy bar areas and woodland walks.
For more info on this click on link:
https://www.pumpkinnights.co.uk/the-experience
For booking and full info on the Pumpkin Festival at Tulleys click on link below
https://www.pumpkinfarm.co.uk/
PARK AND PUMPKIN PICK
PRIORY FARM
Priory Farm Estate, Sandy Lane,
South Nutfield, RH1 4EJ
Throughout October
A favourite amongst many local families The Priory Farm Park and Pick experience couldn’t be simpler.
You simply park your car within the designated car park and walk to the very nearby Pumpkin Field to pick your perfect pumpkin!
There are plenty of other pumpkin and Halloween inspired activities to enjoy whilst your there including a hay bale maze, action-packed Pumpkin Games and stunning Halloween themed photo opportunities for you and your family to treasure!
Other activities that can be pre booked are the Halloween Trail and Tractor and Trailer Rides which are both recommended!
Full info can be found on the website below:
https://prioryfarm.co.uk/discovery-land/halloween/
BOCKETTS FARM
WITCHES & WIZARDS WEEK
Young Street, Fetcham
Leatherhead KT22 9BS
26th October- 3rd November
This event is limited to half term and coincides with the Witches & Wizards Week where not only can you pick your own pumpkins you and your family can enjoy a full day of entertainment including;
Birds of Prey displays, spooky crafts, witches and wizards trail and so much more!
For more information visit: https://www.bockettsfarm.co.uk/explore/special-events
PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKINS/FESTIVAL CROCKFORD BRIDGE FARM
New Haw Road, Weybridge
Addlestone KT15 2BU
PYO: 4th October- 20th October
Festival: 25th October- 1st November
Crockford Bridge Farm has been hosting an annual pumpkin celebration for 25 years!
The PYO pumpkin event is simply pumpkin picking with access to the pumpkin fields, the Avant Garden with many displays and chances for photo opportunities!
For more info on booking PYO click on the link here:
https://www.crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk/pick-your-own-pumpkins
Crockford Bridge also host its own Pumpkin Festival throughout half term, which features an array of entertainment and autumnal festivities including a fusion theatre, immersive and interactive games all surrounding the theme of the Wizard of Oz.
A great day out where you can purchase home grown, harvested pumpkins within the cosy but creepy tepee!
For more information on the Pumpkin Festival click here:
https://www.crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk/Pumpkin-Festival
HOBBLEDOWN HEATH PUMPKIN PATCH
HOBBLEDOWN HEATH
Staines Road, Hounslow
TW14 0HH
Every Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun from 27th Sept-20th Oct
Throughout Half Term
Enjoy a range of seasonal delights, fairground attractions, photo opportunities alongside pumpkin picking at Hobbledown Heath in West London.
Situated beside Hounslow Heath nature reserve this really is a great autumnal day out for the whole family!
For more information and to book visit:
https://www.hobbledown.com/hounslow/whats-on/hobbledown-heaths-new-pumpkin-patch/
SECRETTS FARM
PUMPKIN WEEK
Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane
Milford, Surrey, GU8 5HU
Various day from Saturday 19th Oct – Weds 20th Oct
They will be running fancy dress and pumpkin carving competitions. This is Secretts 15th annual pumpkin week and a lot has changed over the years but they always strive to keep it a happy, fun and exciting event for all, where wonderful Halloween memories can be made.
For more information and to book visit: https://www.secretts.co.uk/pumpkin-week/
Please ensure to book in advance to avoid disappointment!
Kat x
