PYO Pumpkin fields have become really popular, with more popping up every year. Have a look through this guide to find one to visit with your little ones this year. My tip for you is to go earlier rather than later. When you go early you’ll have a huge choice of pumpkins and get some great photos. If you leave it to go closer to Halloween then you’ll likely be faced with fairly sparse looking fields and barns. Pumpkins last for ages if stored properly and will easily last for at least a month.
Buckinghamshire PYO Pumpkins
The Patch MK
The Patch MK is more than just a pumpkin patch. There’s so much here for the kids that it’s a really fun day out. Have a read of our review of The Patch MK from our visit last year.
Location: Mount Mill Farm, Milton Keynes MK19 6DG
Dates: 2nd -31st October (weekends only up to 20th October, then open every day)
Price: £1.95 per person or £5.95 for a family of 4 (max 2 adults).
Tickets: Must be purchased in advance. Click here to book.
Peterley Manor Farm
Peterley have a bumper crop of pumpkins for you this year! All their pumpkins have been grown on the farm, never shipped in from miles away. Not only are they great for Halloween, they’re also an extremely versatile vegetable which can be used in an array of recipes. Remember the cheap carving pumpkins you get from the supermarket are no good for eating.
As well as the pumpkins in the field they also have a huge display for you to choose from in their barn.
Location: Peterley Lane, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. HP16 0HH
Dates: 16th – 24th October (weekends only)
Price: Free, just pay for the pumpkins you pick
Tickets: No need to book.
Lillingstone Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch
This is a proper PYO experience where you can choose your pumpkin straight from the field. As well as the pumpkin patch there are plenty of spots for photos, including painted hay bales and photo boards. They also a few animals there for you to see and a play area with a hay bale climbing mountain and sand pits.
Location: Stockholt Farm, Lillingstone Dayrell, Buckingham, MK18 5AF
Dates: 9th – 31st October (weekends only until 25th October and then they’re open every day)
Price: £5 per vehicle
Tickets: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Click here to book.
Farmer Paul’s Pumpkins *SOLD OUT*
Ok this one isn’t a PYO field, but it’s worth a mention as it’s a great place to get your pumpkins. All of the pumpkins are ready picked and piled high in their barn for you to choose from. Click here to read our review from last year.
Location: Weedon Hill Farm off the Buckingham Road, just outside Aylesbury, HP22 4DP
Dates: 9th – 31st October (weekends only until 25th October and then they’re open every day or until they sell out)
Price: Free, just pay for your pumpkins
Tickets: No need to book
JC Farming Pumpkin Carving
Pick your own pumpkin from one of their home grown pumpkin patches (these are laid out on straw not in a PYO field), carve out your spooky pumpkins in our large marquee and relax while we take care of the mess, take a trip on our tractor and trailer ride whilst completing your game cards on the way. Find your way through the haunted woodland walk and look out for all the creepy crawly’s on your very own bug hunt and finally look around at all our beloved animals and even bottle feed some baby cows in our petting barn.
All of this plus giant sandpit, trampolines, animal handling and garden toys.
Location: JC Farm, Little Kingshill, Great Missenden, HP16 0DL
Dates:16th – 31st October (everyday)
Price: £8.50 for adults and £7.50 for children (2 and under go free). Pumpkins are priced at £3.50.
Tickets: No booking required, you can just pay on the day. If you wish to purchase advance tickets click here.
Pumpking Patch at Christmas Tree Farm
The pumpkins here are all homegrown on their farm in Chesham. They are then moved to a straw covered area for you to choose your pumpkin. There are hay bales covered in pumpkins, a tractor and photo board for you to get some great pumpkin photos.
Location: Christmas Tree Farm, Amersham Road, Chesham. HP5 1NE
Dates: 16th – 31st October (weekends only and then open every day from 25th October until the pumpkins run out)
Price: Free, just pay for your pumpkins
Tickets: No booking required.
Halloween Festival at Odds Farm
As part of your entry to Odds Farm during their Halloween Festival you can pick your own pumpkin. The pumpkins are lay out on the grass for you to choose and are ready to carve. You can also explore the Tricky Trail & see what other Spooky Surprises they have in store!
Click here to read our review of Odds Farm (not at Halloween).
Location:
Dates: 23rd – 31st October
Price: Purchase a general admission ticket which costs £15.95 for both adults and children and free for under 2’s.
Tickets: Must be purchased in advance. Click here to book.
Copas Farms PYO Pumpkins
You can pick a wide variety of fruit and veg at Copas Farms at both their Iver and Cookham locations. This October you can PYO pumpkins from the fields where they’re grown.
Location: Iver – Calves Lane Farm, Billet Lane, Iver, SL0 0LU
Cookham – Lower Mount Farm, Long Lane, Cookham, SL6 9RF
Dates: 16th – 31st October (weekends only until 25th and then they are open every day)
Price: £1.50 per person to enter the PYO fields
Tickets: Must be purchased in advance. Click here to book.
The Pop Up Pumpkin Farm
They have over 2,000 Pumpkins all different shapes and sizes for you to choose from. Pumpkin Carving is also available on site! Entry to the Bucks Goat Centre isn’t included but why not add it on and make an afternoon of it. Here’s our review on Bucks Goat Centre.
Location: Bucks Goat Centre
Dates: 15th – 31st October
Price: Free, just pay for the pumpkin you pick
Tickets: Must be purchased in advance (even though it’s free) to reserve a timeslot. Click here to book.
Nathan’s Farm Pumpkin Patch
As well as the pumpkin patch you can also enjoy all the usual activities on the farm. Click here to read our review of Nathan’s Farm.
Location: Chalfont Rd, Chalfont Saint Giles HP8 4BT
Dates: 16th – 31st October (everyday)
Price: £10 per car. Access to animals included.
Tickets: No need to book.
Remember – don’t leave it to late! Get down to your chosen pumpkin patch in it’s early days of opening if you can.
