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WHERE TO PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKINS…

Posted by Kat Heath on 01 Oct 2025

Would October be October without the seasonal event that is pumpkin picking?!
With that in mind, here’s a full lowdown of various Pumpkin Picking activities within an hour from Epsom throughout this Autumn and half term.  Wellies definitely recommended indeed!

NEW TO EPSOM FOR 2025

MALICE IN WONDERLAND/PUMPKIN PATCH:
MAYFIELD SECRET LAVENDER GARDEN
139 Reigate Road, Epsom KT17 3DW
4th October-31st October 10-3pm

Based on the iconic tale, Alice In Wonderland, Malice In Lavender Land has a Halloween twist!
As you enter the magical trail, you will enjoy picking your favourite pumpkin from the patch amongst the lavender fields, you will then follow the white rabbit through 15 mystery stations.
Riddles, spooky characters and creepy tea parties await you!

A real treat for the whole family, at a very good price point!
Tickets are £5 pp (under 4yrs free!) also when you book tickets you are entered into a free prize draw to win a Mad Hatters Tea Party.


For more information visit:
https://www.mayfieldlavender.com/malice-in-lavenderland/

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!

Amongst a sea of pumpkins find yourselves immersed in scenes of classic children’s tales where you and your family can enjoy Halloween themed interactive activities and games

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.

Tickets start from £6 pp (under 2yrs free)
To book or for more information visit link here:
https://www.garsons.co.uk/pyo-farm/pumpkin-tickets

TULLEYS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL:
TULLEYS FARM
Tulleys PYO Pumpkin Fields,
Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PD
Selected dates from end of September.
(See website for availability)

The UK’s No.1 Pumpkin Festival does not disappoint!
A perfect family day out for all ages.
Entertaining spooky characters will roam while you pick pumpkins, casting spells across the farm!
This year there is even a big wheel for you to hop on and look out across the Surrey and West Sussex countryside!

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!
Tickets for the Pumpkin Festival Daytime start at £8 pp
For more info on this click on link below:
https://www.pumpkinfarm.co.uk/the-experience

Tulleys also are hosting Pumpkin Nights
with live music, cosy bar areas and woodland walks.
Tickets for Pumpkin Nights start at £11.95 pp.
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 PYO or TRACTOR & TRAILER PYO:
PRIORY FARM ESTATE
Priory Farm Estate, Sandy Lane,
South Nutfield, RH1 4EJ
Throughout October

This year Priory Farm are offering two options for families in terms of Pumpkin Picking:

TRAILER & TRACTOR PYO:
Enjoy a bumpy ride on the Priory Farm tractor and trailer across the pumpkin fields where you can find your perfect pumpkin!
There is also a hay bale maze and a house of pumpkins for you and your family to enjoy!
Plenty of photo opportunities are available within this autumnal experience!
Tickets are priced at £8.50 online or £9 on the door (under 1yr olds free)

PARK & PYO
A firm favourite amongst many local families for decades, 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!
A lovely relaxing way to PYO pumpkins!
Tickets are priced at £8.50 online or £7 on the door (under 1yr olds free)

There are plenty of other pumpkin and Halloween inspired activities to enjoy whilst you’re there including the Discovery Land Halloween Trail which promises plenty of spooky surprises and story telling.
Please note the Halloween Trail is a separate event and would need to be booked prior to arrival.

Full info for PYO and the all other Halloween events can be found on the website below:
https://prioryfarm.co.uk/discovery-land/halloween/

WITCHES & WIZARDS WEEK:
BOCKETTS FARM
Young Street, Fetcham
Leatherhead KT22 9BS
25th October- 2nd November

Unlike the other pumpkin picking experiences on our list, this 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/events/wizards-and-witches-week-1

PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKINS/FESTIVAL:
CROCKFORD BRIDGE FARM
New Haw Road, Weybridge
Addlestone KT15 2BU
PYO: 4th October- 19th October
Festival: 25th October- 30th November
(Selected dates)

Crockford Bridge Farm has been hosting an annual pumpkin celebration for 26 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!
Please note due to crop conditions Pumpkin PYO is only available between 4th October to 19th October
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 from half term week to the end of November, which features an array of entertainment and autumnal festivities including a fusion theatre, immersive and interactive games all surrounding the theme of Willy Wonka.
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
Selected weekends from 26th September
Throughout Half Term

Enjoy a range of seasonal delights and 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!
Please note only available at Hobbledown Heath (Hounslow) NOT Epsom.

For more information and to book visit:
https://www.hobbledown.com/hounslow/whats-on/hobbledown-heath-pumpkin-patch/

PUMPKIN WEEK:
SECRETTS FARM
Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5HU
18th October-30th October

Pumpkin Week at Secretts gives you and your family the perfect excuse to visit one of Surrey’s award winning farms, located 45 minutes from Epsom.
Enjoy picking a variety of homegrown pumpkins whilst feasting on pumpkin inspired cuisine!
Face painting, Halloween inspired crafts and a vintage carousel awaits!
A great value day out for the family with tickets priced from £6.50 per person!
A little further a field but worth the visit!
For more information visit:
https://www.secretts.co.uk/pumpkin-week-2025/

Please ensure to book in advance to avoid disappointment!
All information correct at time of writing.

Kat x