Pumpkin Patches to Visit this Autumn
Pumpkin picking is one of the most exciting parts of the arrival of autumn. Supermarkets may have a large supply to choose from, but visiting a local farm and spending time with family in the breezy autumn wind makes picking your perfect pumpkin a lot more fun. For those wondering which patch is the best one to visit, here is a guide to the most popular options in the UK.
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Oxford
One of Oxfordshire’s biggest visitor attractions is Millets Farm Centre. This Halloween themed farm includes activities such as a circus, disco and pumpkin picking. Having been open for over 70 years, the family-owned business grows its own nutritious produce to provide for the local community and visitors. Rectory Farm is 45 acres of farmland with seasonal fruit, vegetable and flower picking events every year. Their pumpkin patch is open from the 5th October to 31st October, with activities for all family members to enjoy.
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Yorkshire
The Cannon Hall Farm in Yorkshire is an award-winning farm that sources greens for small producers. Their pumpkin picking festival runs from October 12th- October 31st, with additional opportunities to visit their farm animals and access the soft play center. North Yorkshire is home to Stockeld Park, which is a Grade-I listed country house that hosts a ‘Halloween Adventure’ festival every October weekend. Every child gets to pick a free pumpkin at this patch, as well as access an enchanted forest, magical maze and skeleton trail!
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Hertfordshire
If you are based in the Hertfordshire area, Willows Activity Farm would be a perfect place to visit this Halloween. This family-centred event has acres of land to explore, with farmyard animals, adventure play and funfair rides to enjoy. Those who take part in pumpkin picking also get a chance to win a prize badge!
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Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is home to one the UK’s biggest pumpkin patches, with more than one million pumpkins harvested each year. Bell’s Pumpkin Patch not only gives families an opportunity to choose and carve their pumpkins, but also has other activities such as tractor rides, food stalls and pumpkin cannons. Another patch in Lincolnshire is hosted at Doddington Hall. This family-owned Elizabethan hall, with beautiful walled gardens, organises seasonal events for both Halloween and Christmas. Open for the whole of October, this pumpkin picking opportunity is perfect for families and friends to spend the autumn season.
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We hope you feel inspired by our recommendations, and can plan your own trip this autumn season!
