Pumpkin picking, a somewhat American concept, has really taken off in the UK in the run-up to Halloween, with patches and pick-your-own farms springing up all over the place. Here are some PYO farms and pumpkin patches near London opening their gates to pickers for autumn 2026.
Due to the rural nature of these farms, you're probably going to need a car to get to most of them... and wellies. Overwhelmed by choice? We've mapped the pumpkin farms and patches to make it easier to find your nearest one, and plan your autumnal day out. See below the map for details on each one.
Tulleys Pumpkin Festival 2026, Sussex
Tulleys Farm, near Crawley in West Sussex, has seasonal entertainment nailed on, from its tulip festival in the spring, through to sunflowers in the summer. And, of course, pumpkins come autumn.
Tulleys Pumpkin Festival consists of one million (!) pumpkins and gourds across 100 acres of farmland. Wander among 100 different varieties and choose your own, with roaming performers and photo opportunities dotted around the fields. Tuck into hot dogs, doughnuts and burgers at the street food festival. There's even a giant observation wheel for seeing it all from the air, and Pumpkin Nights are back for 2026, offering live music in the pumpkin fields beneath the night sky.
New for 2026 is the Pumpkin Valley, a tranquil area of winding paths, wooden bridges and gentle streams, dotted with giant pumpkin sculptures, all leading to the charming Pumpkin Farm House and a picturesque Hobbit House.
This one always sells out way in advance, so be quick. And if you miss out, sign up to hear when tickets go on sale for next year.
Tulleys Pumpkin Festival 2026, 16 September-1 November 2026.
Pumpkin Patch at Hobbledown Heath, Hounslow and Epsom
Within the boundaries of Greater London itself, Hobbledown Heath Hounslow — an almighty adventure playground featuring four themed villages, plus a zoo — has sprung a pumpkin patch again for 2026. Don wellies, fetch a wheelbarrow and load up on orange orbs, interspersed with photo points, fairground rides, a family games area, street food and live entertainment, marshmallow toasting and seasonal games. Visit just the pumpkin patch, or buy a bundle ticket to combine it with Hobbledown's other attractions.
Meanwhile, Hobbledown's Epsom location gets in on the action for the first time, with a brand-new pumpkin takeover. A 'lawn of orange' welcomes you, with thousands of pumpkins laid out on the front lawn, with themed photo displays and a Trick or Treat Trail at weekends.
Pumpkin patch at Hobbledown Heath Hounslow, Staines Road, TW14 0HH, and Pumpkin takeover at Hobbledown Heath Epsom, Horton Lane, KT19 8PT. Both open 25 September-1 November 2026.
Pumpkin patch at Cammas Hall Farm, Hertfordshire
Cammas Hall is a PYO farm with a steady stream of crops all summer. But when the soft fruits are over, it's pumpkin time. Thousands of pumpkins and squash across 80 varieties are available to pick, including the knobbly Knucklehead, and the more unusual white Snowman pumpkin. Harvest your own from the field, or choose from the ready picked pumpkin patch.
It all centres around The Pumpcano, an erupting pumpkin volcano, built from around 10,000 pumpkins, with flames, smoke and sound effects activated every 15 minutes
Other Halloween activities include Halloween experience tunnels with character interactions, a maize maze and children's shows (available to book separately) as well as live music in the evenings. Seasonal food and drink are available to buy, and we're promised new experiences for 2026, with details announced soon.
Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, near Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7JT. Pumpkin patch open 3-31 October 2026, evening experiences open Friday and Saturday nights, 16-31 October 2026.
Pumpkin season at Pumpkin Moon Rainham and Maidstone, Kent
With a name like Pumpkin Moon, you just know these two Kent farm locations are going to do something a little bit special when autumn rolls around. Over 100 different varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourd "from large warty ones, traditional orange ones or weird and wonderful ones" are available on a PYO basis (as are colourful wheelbarrows, to help you carry your bounty back to your car). Fancy dress is encouraged, as is snapping some family photos in the orange fields, and food and drink is available from the pop-up cafe.
Pumpkin Moon, Old Chatham Road, ME14 3BE, and Lower Rainham Road, ME7 2YA. Open 10-11, 17-18 and 21-31 October 2026.
Pumpkin picking at Crockford Bridge Farm, Surrey
The first pumpkin patch at this Surrey farm opened more than 15 years ago, and it's getting increasingly popular. This year, the pumpkin fields open to the public again on selected days, when you can head to the field to pick your own gourd (note: pumpkins you take home are charged in addition to the entry fee). Varieties of all colours, shapes and sizes await you, with seasonal photo opportunities dotted around. Alternatively, take home a ready-picked one from the Pumpkin Boutique.
Crockford Bridge Farm, Weybridge, Surrey, KT15 2BU. Booking is essential for PYO. 2-18 October 2026 (pumpkins available to buy from the farm shop after this, but no PYO the last week of October).
Pumpkin picking at Stanhill Farm, Kent
Sitting on the edge of Swanley, on the London-Kent border, Stanhill Farm offers 150 acres of fields in which the public are invited to pluck their own crops. And surprise, surprise, one of the most popular is pumpkins. Grab a wheelbarrow, head to the pumpkin patch, and stock up on gourds. Booking is essential, with each ticket covering one vehicle of up to eight people. Any pumpkins you pick cost extra.
Stanhill Farm, Birchwood Road, Dartford, DA2 7HD. 2026 dates TBC — keep an eye on the website.
Beck Evans Farm pumpkin festival, Sidcup, Kent
Another one slap-bang on the London-Kent border, Beck Evans Farm is a family-run establishment offering seasonal events throughout the year. At Halloween, that means pumpkin picking from the farm's own patch. Sounds like hungry work, so don't forget to swing by the on-site Penelope's Restaurant, which'll be serving up seasonal dishes including pumpkin soup. There's also a funfair on site from 16 October 2026.
Pumpkin picking at Beck Evans Farm, Water Lane, Sidcup, DA14 5ET. Pumpkin picking selected dates 9 October-1 November 2026.
Pumpkin Forest at Hurley's Farm, Essex
Pumpkin bowling, pumpkin wizzbee, and wizard's welly-wanging are among the delightfully intriguing entertainment options in the Pumpkin Forest, along with a witches' maze for anyone who's brave enough to explore it. Immerse yourself in thousands and thousands of pumpkins, choosing between a daylight or twilight visit.
Pumpkin Forest at Hurley's Farm, Woodham Road, SS11 7QL. Open selected dates 3 October-1 November 2026.
Pumpkin picking and Halloween Trail at Priory Farm, Surrey
Dialling up the pumpkin/Halloween hijinks to 'positively American', this sustainable, family-run farm offers up an assortment of seasonal experiences. You can simply 'park and pick' pumpkins from the pumpkin field (with play features, a hay-bale maze and Halloween-themed photo ops along the way for young 'uns). There are also tractor rides to the pumpkin patch — and really, why would you turn down a tractor ride?
Closer to Halloween, other events take place at the farm, including a Halloween Trail through the mysterious School of Trickery, where young pranksters and their grown-ups are invited to master the art of harmless Halloween mischief.
There's also a farm shop, gift barn, cafe... all in all, an entire morning or afternoon out. Booking is recommended.
Halloween on the Priory Farm Estate, Sandy Lane, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4EJ. Pumpkin field open 3-31 October 2026.
Pumpkin picking 2026 at Secretts, Surrey
Legendary Surrey PYO farm and farm shop Secretts combines pumpkin picking with a Halloween trail for a seasonal day out this autumn.
Follow the Halloween scavenger hunt trail through the farm, taking plenty of photos along the way and using clues to find your way to the pumpkin patch. There you'll find pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, which can be picked and paid for individually, along with children's activities including mini pedal tractors and biscuit decorating (additional charge).
Dig out your best costume, as there's a daily fancy dress competition for kids, and a pumpkin-centric menu is served at the farm cafe.
Pumpkin picking at Secretts, Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Surrey, GUB 5HU. Advance booking required. 17-30 October 2026.
Pumpkin and squash picking at Garsons, Surrey
A whole host of crops are available for picking at this popular farm a touch south-west of Greater London. Various squash are ripe to be harvested by your own fair hands (great for autumnal soups, stews and indeed decorations). Book a pumpkin pass which gets you entry to the Garsons Pumpkin Parade, a kid-friendly trail with a circus theme and plenty of Halloweeny photo ops.
Pumpkin picking and Pumpkin Parade, Garsons, Winterdown Road, Esher KT10 8LS. 3-31 October 2026.
Pumpkin and Woodland Trail at Wasing Estate, Berkshire
The sprawling Wasing Estate near Reading invites autumn visitors to take part in a pumpkins and woodland trail. A life-sized fairytale pumpkin carriage is one of the main attractions, along with a wishing well and a witch's apothecary, all leading to the pumpkin patch. If you don't fancy doing the picking yourself, you can choose a ready-picked gourd from the tent alongside the field, where you can also refuel on food and drink, including seasonal dishes such as pumpkin soup.
Pumpkins and Woodland Trail at Wasing, Aldermaston, RG7 4NG. 16-31 October 2026.
Malice in Lavender Land at The Secret Garden, Epsom
Epsom's The Secret Garden — sister site of the renowned Mayfield Lavender Farm — turns orange this autumn for the second year of Malice in Lavenderland, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired Halloween event, part spooky trail and part pumpkin adventure with a big PYO patch.
This year it's Malice Returns: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, where spectacular scenery, live characters and interactive games collide to create a magical world: venture through enchanted gardens and mysterious woodland paths, before visiting the pumpkin patch where you can choose your perfect gourd to take home.
Malice in Lavenderland at The Secret Garden, Reigate Rd, Epsom KT17 3DW, 10-31 October 2026.
Loddington Pumpkin Patch, Maidstone, Kent
What's better than PYO pumpkins? PYO flowers and PYO apples at the same venue. Produce grower Loddington Farm has teamed up with neighbouring flower farm Blooming Green to allow you to combine the two on one incredible wholesome day out this autumn. Throw in a flower safari, games and food trucks at the weekend too.
Pick your own pumpkins and flowers at Loddington Farm, Loddington Lane, ME17 4AG, 17-31 October 2026.
Pumpkin picking at Lower Ladysden Farm, Cranbrook, Kent
Produce farm Lower Ladysden promises its biggest pumpkin festival yet for 2026. Head to the pumpkin patch to pick your perfect gourd from over 60 varieties, and enjoy fairground rides, face painting, and other entertainment. Fancy dress is very much encouraged.
For two October evenings, it's open late for Pumpkin Nights, a chance to visit the patch after dark and explore by torchlight.
Pumpkin picking, selected dates 3-31 October 2026. Pumpkin Nights 17 and 24 October 2026
