We were gifted admission to High Lodge Farm Pumpkin Patch to write this review. However, they did not see the post prior to publication and had no input into its contents.
The pumpkin patch at High Lodge Farm is the type where the pumpkins are pre-cut and laid out in a field for you to choose which one you want to take. The ones that were set out in the field were all your stereotypical orange pumpkins, in various sizes. You could find some white pumpkins and some of the other varieties but they were in boxes near the exit instead of being out in the field. It’s not a particularly large pumpkin patch so you won’t have to spend ages tracking down your favourite, even for the pickiest child.
There are wheelbarrows you can borrow to carry your haul, including smaller ones for the kids.
They do also have a fair few photo props in and amongst the pumpkins and there’s a little bridge that you can go and stand on as well to get your photo taken.
Are the pumpkins in the High Lodge Farm Pumpkin Patch grown on-site?
According to their website some are grown on-site but the majority are sourced from their expert suppliers.
Spooky Trail at High Lodge Farm
One thing that makes High Lodge Farm a little bit different from other pumpkin patches that we have reviewed on a review of is that they have got a spooky trail that goes through the woodlands as well. Personally, I would say this is probably more suitable to younger children so Smallest Child, who is currently seven was at the top end of the age range. She quite enjoyed spotting all of the letters and having a look at the decorations which were fairly quite good. The boys were less interested in looking at the decorations, and just thought it was a nice little stroll around the woods.
It took us about 15 minutes to do the spooky trail. I think if you had much smaller kids they probably would take longer because, we all know you have to stop and looking at every single thing for ages.
You end up going through the “Sunflower Graveyard” which is the remnants of the sunflower field for the summer. There’s more things to spot in here as well.
What else is on site?
Other entertainment that they’ve got here includes a train barrel track to ride which is £3 per person and there is marshmallow toasting which is £ per marshmallow. They also have food on site and the food seemed quite reasonably priced.
They also have a small hay bale maze to play on which is always a big hit with Smallest Child. The kids all love running around and jumping from one hay bale to the other.
This review of High Lodge Farm Pumpkin Patch is based on our experiences at the time of our visit. Things can change over time, including the facilities available. If you have any specific requirements such as access it’s always best to check with the site directly before visiting. If anything I’ve said in this review is no longer accurate then please do let me know. Thank you.
Our High Lodge Farm Pumpkin Patch review
All in I would say that the Pumpkin Patch High Lodge Farm is probably most suited to smaller children. Or if you don’t want to be tripping through an actual vine-filled pumpkin field (although you are still on the field so you will get muddy). There wasn’t the variety of pumpkins that there are in other pumpkin patches that we’ve been to. The plus side is you don’t end up spending a small fortune on 50,000 pumpkins because they’re all different. We were here for about an hour, and wither that is a good or a bad thing depends on the individual family really.
Admission cost
It’s cheaper to book online – £7 per child, £5 per adult. Under 1’s go free. Open until 31st October 2024.
The pumpkins themselves are £1 – £10.
Parking / How to get there
Parking – Use the postcode OX14 3BN – You’re parking on a grass field, something to bear in mind if the weather has been particularly wet.
Address – A415 Abingdon Road, Culham, Abingdon
Toilets
Temporary toilet block on site.
Food
There is a pop-up cafe on site.
What else is there to do nearby?
Afterwards we went into Abingdon for a walk along the river and to visit the museum. If you’re looking for other October half term events, including a directory of fireworks displays and pumpkin patches on the autumn pages.
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