Halloween is getting more and more American-like in the UK as the years go by and being a huge Autumn and Halloween fan myself, I thought a post detailing the best places to visit in 2020 to pick your pumpkins was a must!
As more information comes in about the individual places, we will update the post. Please do share with all your family, friends and fellow ghouls.
Keep reading for the best Pumpkin Fields in and around the Midlands and do let us know if we have missed any out. Or if you have pictures of any of them, that you would like to share.
Staffordshire
Essington Farm, Bognop Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 2AZ
This is one of our favourite places to visit to PYO Pumpkins. Check out our post from our visit at the start of October for more details of what to expect : https://smallhousebigtrips.co.uk/pumpkinpickingatessington/
Website: http://www.essingtonfarm.co.uk/
Canalside Farm, Mill Lane, Great Haywood, Staffordshire, ST18 0RQ
In 2019, Farmer Chris planted 8000 Pumpkins and all were picked before Halloween. This year they promise more Pumpkins.
Website: https://www.canalsidefarm.co.uk/the-farm/pick-your-own-halloween-pumpkin/
Lower Drayton Farm, Lower Drayton Lane, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5RE
It is all change for Lower Drayton Farm this year. They’ve had a make-over inside and outside with a new soft play, outdoor sand and play area and they’re determined to bring a special Halloween Touch alongside their PYO Pumpkin Field. What will Pumpkin Fest involve in 2020? Book your tickets on their website now.
Website: https://lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk/
Pick Your Own Pumpkins Bednall, Bednall, ST17 0SA
Pumpkin Picking in a large field along with a barrel ride too! There’s lots of fun to be had here. They even do a twilight Pumpkin Picking session. You can’t get much spookier than that.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pickyourownpumpkinsbednall/
National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9SJ
We love it here (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbc0JAMAtWl/?igshid=8yh9xh0qeqtr). There is so much to do for children with farm animals, a safari tractor ride, soft play, outdoor fun and over Halloween Half Term they have a pumpkin patch too.
Website: https://www.adventurefarm.co.uk/explore/outdoor-fun/
Manor Farm Fruits, Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, B78 3DF
Want to choose your own Pumpkin from pre picked pumpkins? Then this is the place for you. No need to yank or pull your pumpkin out of the ground as Manor Farm will have done all the hard work for you. Lots of pumpkins, all different shapes and sizes will be available.
Website: https://manorfarmfruits.co.uk/
Leicestershire
Snarestone Pumpkin Farm, Lodge Farm, Snarestone, Swadlincote, DE12 7DA
The home of giant pumpkins for over 20 years, Snarestone Farm picks the pumpkins for you and displays them in a Pumpkin Grotto for you to choose from
Website: https://www.facebook.com/SnarestonePumpkinFarm/
Cattows Farm, Swepstone Road, Leicestershire, LE67 2RF
Cattows are not just offering one type of pumpkin to pick in their fields in 2020. No, they have planted 190,000 pumpkins (even white ones), squashes and gourds ready for the picking season which commences on 1st October 2020. Cattows have various crafts and events alongside the PYO Pumpkins and I’m told they do an excellent Halloween Afternoon Tea.
Website: https://www.cattowsfarm.co.uk/
Warwickshire
Pumpkins R Us, The Gatehouse, Leamington Rd, Kenilworth CV8 2LP
Wander around the large fields hunting for your perfect pumpkin, whether it is a pumpkin for carving or a pumpkin for cooking, Pumpkins R Us have a variety to choose from. They even have a Halloween shop to get all your essential Halloween goodies.
Website: https://halloweenpumpkins.co.uk/
Lower Clopton Farm, Lower Clopton, Upper Quinton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8LQ
You can make a day of your trip here as alongside PYO pumpkins, they have a Farm trail with three different walks of various lengths. The trail is open all year round and FREE to use. Just remember to bring your wellies.
Website: http://www.lowerclopton.co.uk
Hilltop Farm, Fosse Way, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9EL
A real farm experience is said to be offered at Hilltop Farm where you can choose your own pumpkins.
Website: https://www.hilltopfarmshop.com/
Derbyshire
Mr Pumpkin, Lime Farm, Mansfield Rd, Morley, Derby
36,000 Pumpkins have been planted for 2020 with the fields due to open from Saturday 10th October. Due to Covid, Mr Pumpkin have taken the decision to open on a ticketed only basis and tickets can be purchased from their website for only £2 each. They also have a Witches Kitchen serving delicious homemade food, all locally sourced and plan to have as many family entertainment pieces that they can – with bouncy castles, fairground, bale mountains and more.
Website: https://www.mrpumpkin.co.uk/
Shropshire
Apley Farm Shop, Norton, Shifnal, TF11 9EF
Apley Farm Shop are bringing their Spookley Pumpkin Festival back with a covid-19 friendly twist. Join Mrs Pumpkin and her friends in the Pumpkin Palace, listen to a story and then you’ll be taken to Apley’s Pumpkin Patch to pick your own Pumpkin and carving kit to take home. £7 a ticket.
Website: https://apleyfarmshop.co.uk/
Worcestershire
Attwell Farm Park, Seafield Lane, Beoley, B98 9BD
Attwell have got their Halloween Spooktacula this October and they promise it will be the eeriest yet. A PYO Pumpkin Parlour and a Ghastly ghost hunt with plenty of spooky surprises. More info is coming soon.
Website: https://attwellfarmpark.co.uk/
