Going to a field and picking your own pumpkin is MUCH more fun than just popping into Tesco to pick one up! Pumpkin patches are popping up all over the place, they’re more popular than ever! There are various different types; those where you choose your own in the field, or where you choose from a range of pre-cut pumpkins. If you’re looking for a pumpkin patch in Bucks, Beds, Oxon or Herts, here’s my guide on where you can pick you own.
Don’t want a pumpkin but still interested in Halloween activities? There are loads of October half term activities going on all over Bucks, Beds, Oxon and Herts. Attractions are still announcing their events and activities so I’ll keep this list updated as they announce their plans.
Some places will require you to bring your own carving tools if they offer carving activities on-site. A pumpkin patch can be quite muddy so wellies are a must. One other thing to remember about all of these pumpkin patches across Bucks, Beds, Oxon & Herts is that their opening hours are always subject to availability. It’s usually a good idea to check their Facebook page before visiting, particularly if you’re going late in the season, to make sure they still have some left.
Pumpkin Patches in 2024 are a bit weird!
Don’t leave it too late! Many of the patches are opening the first weekend of October this year, which is really early in the month this year so there’s a risk of you leave it until closer to Halloween you might miss out. Keep an eye on social media for availability so you don’t miss out.
Pumpkin Patches in Buckinghamshire
Lillingstone Pick Your Own Pumpkins, nr Buckingham. The pumpkin patch will be open every weekend in October from the 5th and then 26th – 31st of October 2024. Entry £10 per car for the pumpkin patch. There will be tractor rides, a maize maze and pony rides (additional charges apply). There will also be refreshments available and you can meet some of the farm animals. Have a look at my review here. This year they’re also doing torchlight pumpkin picking on the 19th & 25th October. £10 per adult, £5 per child. On the 13th & 27th there will also be a magician (£9 per person)
The Patch MK, Milton Keynes. Open every weekend in October from the 5th and then 26th – 31st of October 2024. Tickets are already on sale. £4.50 per person. Under 18 months are free. As well as the pumpkin patch there will be lots of other things to do on site. They’ve also got The Patch MK after dark on the 11th/12th/18th/19th/25th-27th/29th/30th October. £10.95 per person. Have a look at my review from our previous visit. Book via their website.
Farmer Paul’s Pumpkins, Weedon, Aylesbury. 5th/6th, 10th-13th, 17th-20th, 24th-27th October 2024. Free entry, pumpkins cost £1 – £8.30. The pumpkins are all pre-cut in the barn. Please note, these guys are often sold out before half term starts so plan to go early. Visit their website for more details.
There’s a Pop Up Pumpkin Patch at Widmer Farm Park, Buckinghamshire. Admission is £3.50 online/£3.95 on the door and includes admission to the farm. Open daily from 18th – 31st October.
Stokenchurch also has a Pop-up pumpkin patch open from 23rd-31st October. HP14 3FE. Free entry, tractor & trailer rides, refreshments on-site.
Starveall Farm Pumpkins. Typically they open mid-October, but they haven’t announced opening dates yet. They haven’t advertised a price anywhere that I could see. Pumpkins are always subject to availability so check their Facebook page before visiting.
Mr Worzel at his Pumpkin Farm and Adventure Trail will be at Hartwell Nurseries between Aylesbury and Haddenham on the 12th & 13th, 19th & 20th and then 25th – 31st October. £3.50 per person.
Pumpkin Patches in Hertfordshire
Hitchin Lavender, Hitchin. Open 12th/13th and 19th-31st October 2024. Visit their website for more information. £4 per person over 2 years.
The Pop-Up Farm, St Albans. Apparently they have the largest pumpkin festival in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Open on the 5th/6th, 12th/13th and then 19th-31st October 2024. Tickets must be pre-booked via their website. £5.95 per person, under 2’s free.
Pumpkin Patches in Oxfordshire
Rectory Farm PYO, nr Oxford. Amongst the other PYO veg there is a dedicated pumpkin patch. 5th/6th, 12th/13th, 19th/20th, 26th-31st October. £5 per person You can check availability here. There are also pre-bookable craft sessions each day. On the 8th – 11th, 15th -18th, 22nd – 25th October you can visit to PYO pumpkins but there is no entertainment.
Millets Farm, Frilford. The PYO pumpkin patch is the earliest one I know of in Oxfordshire and, well, anywhere actually. It opens at weekends from the 28th September! Then 21st-24th October and daily from the 25th- 31st October. £1.50 – £2.50 per person online (depending on dates). Walk-in tickets are £2-£3. There’s also a spooky scarecrow hunt for £1 each. You can read my review of Millets Farm here.
High Lodge Farm in Culham is open 19th/20th then 23rd – 31st October 2024. £5 per adult, £7 per child. This includes pumpkin patch entry, a spooky trail and Halloween games. There’s also pumpkin nights on the 26th, 26th, 30th & 31st October for £9 per person.
The Earth Trust in Little Wittenham have a pumpkin patch from the 13th, 20th, 27th and 28th – 31st October. £3 per person (+ booking fee) in advance, or £5 per person on the door. Includes entry to the Pumpkin Patch, Maize maze and free craft activities at Earth Trust Centre
Pumpkin Patches in Bedfordshire
Frosts Garden Centre in Willinton, Bedfordshire have a pumpkin patch this year. They’re open 5th/6th, 12th/13th, 19th/20th, 26th-31st of October 2024 £3.99 per person, pre-booking is essential. There’s also pumpkin carving, apple dunking and meet and greets.
The Secret Pumpkin Farm in Moggerhanger, Bedfordshire is getting a lot of really good reviews. As well as the pumpkin patch there’s a scary walk-through trail (possibly a bit too scary for the smallest ones), pumpkin carving, mini tractors, straw mountain and more. Tickets are £3.50 per person. They’re open 5th/6th, 12th/13th, 19th/20th, 26th-31st of October 2024.
Almost all of the pumpkin patches in Bucks, Beds, Oxon and Herts have now announced their opening dates. Most have released tickets as well.
One thing I have noticed is how much the prices have increased in the past year. Last year several pumpkin patches in Bucks, Beds, Oxon and Herts didn’t charge for admission, just for what you brought. This year almost all of them do. Those that do charge have increased their prices. Anyway, all of the prices and dates are correct at the time of publication.
Halloween crafts and activities to do at home
Halloween is a great time to do lots of craft activities with the kids! There’s loads of really easy to do things that are also incredibly cheap. Here are some ideas for Halloween crafts using paper plates, hand-print crafts, toilet toll crafts and lolly stick crafts. There’s loads of really easy craft ideas and even a recipe for monster hot chocolate!
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Hi, I’m Vicky. My husband and I live in Aylesbury with our three children; a 14 year old son, an 12 year old son and a 6 year old daughter. I (mostly) love spending time together as a family. We visit all kinds of places and we’re quite happy to drive a fair distance for a decent day out. A few years ago I decided to set up Free Time with the Kids as a way to share our experiences of these family days out.
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