Pumpkin picking near Swindon
Halloween is right around the corner! 🎃👻
Instead of buying a pumpkin at the store, why not make it a family adventure and pick your own? There are plenty of pumpkin patches near Swindon where you can find the perfect one for your jack-o'-lantern.
Need some carving inspiration? Scroll down for our favourite pumpkin picking spots!
Want even more Halloween fun? Check out the Swindon Rocks website for events and activities happening during October Half Term.
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Let's make this Halloween a spooky and unforgettable one!
LOTMEAD FARM
PYO pumpkins will return in October 2024, with an even larger range of pumpkins – follow for confirmation of dates very soon.
Pumpkin Picking from 9:30am – 4:30pm (last entry)
Shop Open from 9am – 5pm
ROVES FARM
Halloween fun on the farm! Get spooky this season when picking your pumpkin and take lessons in potion mixing, wand making, spell casting and broomstick flying!
Wear your spooky fancy dress and carve your pumpkin, all whilst also enjoying treats from the cafe!
24th of October - 3rd of November
PARSONS PUMPKIN PICKING PATCH
Now in their 5th year, Parson’s have been super busy again, growing gazillions of vibrant pumpkins and squash in their field. Join in the Halloween spirit and find your perfect pumpkin!
Offering a traditional Halloween atmosphere, the pick-your-own area is decorated with straw bales, scarecrows, spiders and much more. Mini wheelbarrows are at the ready for your mini pumpkin pickers. Refreshments are available.
Open selected weekends in October 2024 and Tuesday 29th October (during half term).
Pre-booking is essential.
Tickets £6.99 PER FAMILY/CAR (inc. booking fee), a £5 voucher will be issued to use towards a pumpkin of your choice.
For more information visit: facebook.com/parsonspumpkinpatch.
To book your tickets, click here!
HORSE LANE FARM - PUMPKIN PICKING
Visit Horse Lane Farm to pick your pumpkins ready for Halloween on 19/20 and 26/27 October!
If you have an SEN child(ren) and would like to arrange to come for a quiet session, please get in touch (rebekah@bespokefamily.co.uk)- times are available from 9am to 10am on Sunday 20 and 27 October.
The entry ticket is £1.50 per person (under 5s go free). Your ticket does not not include a pumpkin - these are available to buy and are priced depending on size.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL MEMBERS IN YOUR PARTY OVER AGE 5 REQUIRE A TICKET. YOUR TIME IS AN ARRIVAL SLOT, YOU ARE WELCOME TO STAY AS LONG AS YOU LIKE!
Pre-booking is required due to limited parking.
Refreshments including tea, coffee, (luxury!) hot chocolate, juice, Halloween cakes and biscuits will be for sale.
There will be some fab photo opportunities and lots to do for the children!
Please bring cash (there is a £5 minimum spend on our card machine).
All children must be closely supervised by a responsible adult.
October can be a little chilly (and possibly wet!) so make sure you wrap up and wear appropriate footwear….it is a working farm!
Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome!
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COTSWOLD FARM PARK PYO
This autumn, Cotswold Farm Park is transforming into a pumpkin paradise! Their "Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch" event lets you choose the perfect pumpkin from their vast selection.
Enjoy inclusive activities like navigating a spooky corn maze, carving your masterpiece in the designated zone, and meeting farmyard friends. It's a fun-filled fall day for the whole family (you can bring your pooch too!), running from October 4th to 31st.
Hopefully you've enjoyed our guide on the best PYO pumpkin events in and around Swindon. If you are looking for more fun family and toddler activities, then browse Swindon Rocks. You will find a host of events, groups & classes, places to visit as well as parks & walks.
