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The Best Spots to Pick Your Own Pumpkins in the South West this October
14 Oct 2025
It’s time to pull on our scary costumes, pick our favourite pumpkins and enjoy several pumpkin spiced lattes- it’s the scariest and spookiest time of the year! With the kids off school, we’ve put together some of the best Halloween activities for the whole family to enjoy across the South West this October half-term.
Somerset
Thurloxton Farm – Taunton, Somerset
With two and a half acres of pumpkin littered fields, you can have your pick of the bunch at Thurloxton Farm. For some seriously organised fun, tickets to their event are available to pre-book via their website with time slots available from the 25th of October. Tickets include a pumpkin of any size from their field, a “spooky walk”, additional family-friendly fun games and their very own carving barn with carving tools. The farm also uses the pumpkin pulp as compost, so nothing goes to waste.
If you have friends and/or grandparents who would like to join the Halloween shenanigans but avoid the messy pumpkin picking and carving, accompanying tickets can be purchased via their website, (but this does not include a pumpkin).
Location: Keirles Farm, Taunton TA2 8RH
Website : Thurloxton Farm's website.
Ticket info: Pumpkin Picker tickets are £14.50 and Accompanying tickets are £3.50. Under 3’s enjoy free entry.
Puxton Park - Weston-Super-Mare
Puxton Park promises “The ultimate fun-filled, all-weather experience for the whole family” and invite you to pick your “perfect pumpkin” at several half-term special events. Their Pumpkin Patch is open from 10am to 4pm every October weekend, as well as half-term week. For additional late-night fun on the 24th and 25th of October, their Moonlit Pumpkin Patch special is open 7pm to 9pm and includes firepits, marshmallow toasting, entertainment and food. These pumpkin patch events include free entry (just pay for what you pick!) and well-behaved dogs are welcome, making it exceptional value for money.
For all you lover-birds out there, why not check-out their “Pumpkin Date Night” on Friday the 17th of October, where you and your special someone can enjoy a romantic tractor ride, acoustic music and pumpkin picking under the stars (this is a ticketed event, with tickets available to purchase from their website).
If that wasn’t enough to entice you, “The Academy of Mischief & Magic” at Puxton Park provides another opportunity to entertain the little ones throughout half-term week. This event is also free, but you will require a valid admission ticket or a membership to the park to enter (please see ticket info below).
Location: Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane Hewish, BS24 6AH
Website - Puxton Park's website
Ticket info: Pumpkin Patch and Moonlit Pumpkin Patch – free. Low peak admission daily tickets £12.50 for Adults, £13.50 for children (2-16 years), £11.50 for Concessions (over 60/disabled), Family of 4 available for £46.00 and under ‘s 2’s go free.
Fairfield Pumpkins - Yeovil
As their name suggests, Fairfield Pumpkins are experts in the seasonal squash and specialise in all things pumpkins! They boast an incredible four acres of patches to pick in, which include a wide variation of pumpkin shapes and sizes, as well as additional activities, refreshments and also some adorable farm animals.
On top of their Halloween spirit, community spirit is just as important at Fairfield Pumpkins- made evident in their charitable donations, special opening times for Special Educational Needs (SEN) visitors and their environmentally conscious recycling of pumpkin waste.
Location: Fairhouse Road, BA22 9TL
Website - Fairfield Pumpkins website
Ticket info: Adult: £3, Child (3-16): £1, Under 3s: Free. Entry is paid on arrival.
Devon
Pips Pick Your Own - Plymouth
The name says it all! Pips Pick Your Own is available for PYO pumpkins open every day from 10am to 5pm, until the end of October. Activities include Face Painting, create your own wands, Photo opportunities, Potion Making, Spooky Farm Shop, Halloween fun and games, Bouncy Castles, and a food truck! You can also check out their spooky late night pumpkin picking by torchlight on Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th of October, until 9pm.
Ben’s Farm Shop, on-site at Pips, also includes an incredible selection of locally grown fruit, vegetables and honey- from their very own beehive.
Location: Kitley Farm, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2LT
Website: Pips Pick Your Own website
Ticket info: Free entry to the patch if you are picking. Pumpkins are priced according to size and start from £1.00 up to £10.00. If you would like to visit the patch without picking, tickets are available for £5.00.
Strawberry Fields Farm Shop - Lifton
Strawberry Fields in Lifton has become renowned across social media for their Instagrammable poppy fields, so you’re bound to have plenty to pick and snap when you visit their seasonal “Pumpkin Fest”. Open on the 18th-19th and the 25th to the 31st of October, Strawberry Fields promise the “biggest and best pumpkin festival in Devon & Cornwall!”, so it’s not one to be missed!
Along with their pumpkin picking, this “fun-filled family day out” includes a Creepy Carnival maize maze (a popular classic), a barrel train, spooktacular pumpkin displays for perfect photo opportunities and tasty treats. They’ve also got a magic shows, circus shows, face painting and live music, all day every day, so there is plenty to enjoy.
During both weekends leading up to Halloween, Strawberry Fields also provide their spooktacular Pumpkin Nights, which includes fire shows, additional entertainment and access to their Twilight Pumpkin Patch.
Tickets are selling fast, so it’s already proving to be a very popular event! There is also ample electric vehicle charging on-site, with superfast charging available 24/7.
Location: Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0DH
Website: Strawberry Fields website
Ticket info: Access to Pumpkin Fest is £4.95 per person, the Creepy Carnival Maize Maze is an additional £3.95 per person, Pumpkin Nights are £11.95 per person and under 1’s and Carers go free. Strawberry Fields advise that this is a card only event and time slots are available but, once you are there, you can stay as long as you wish.
Jolly Pumpkin - Silverton
The Jolly Pumpkin patch was personally recommended to us and provides over 50 varieties of classic and interesting looking squashes and gourds to pick from. So, whether you’d like to pick your own classic pumpkin to carve or source a funky looking gourd for decorative purposes, they’ve got you covered!
The Jolly Pumpkin is another location with photo opportunities galore, including a maze, bale mountain, vintage tractor, pumpkin house and many more. You can also enjoy their homemade stone baked pizzas, barista coffee and additional beverages and treats.
They are open 10am to 5pm on the 18th-19th and 25th-31st of October, with last entry at 3.30pm on these dates.
Location: The Jolly Pumpkin Fields, Silverton, Exeter, EX5 4DU.
Website: Jolly Pumpkin website
Ticket info: Pre-booked tickets are required and are available via their website with time slots, but once you are there you can stay until closing time. Admission is £2.10 per person with under 2’s going free. Tickets for carers and disabled persons are £2.62 for two people.
Crealy Theme Park and Resort – Clyst St Mary, Exeter
For all-round spooktacular fun, we couldn’t leave Crealy off our list! The Crealy Spook-Fest – “Devon’s spookiest day out” - is back this October half term, offering a series of Halloween themed days and a plethora of Halloween-themed activities, alongside over sixty rides and attractions for the whole family.
Do you dare yourself to check-in to the infamous Creaky Hotel? With even more rooms added this year, the Creaky Hotel is not for the faint-hearted but this is just one of many opportunities to enjoy, including the Scarecrow Scare Maze, magic illusion shows, Buddy’s Trick or Treat doors (especially for little tots under six) and Buddy’s Spook Maze, to name a few.
Crealy is open for a preview weekend on the 18th and 19th of October from 10am to 5pm, with access to selected activities, and the Spook-Fest activities run from the 24th of October (4pm-8pm), the 25th to the 30th of October (10am to 5pm) and the 31st of October (10am to 7pm).
Location: Crealy Theme Park & Resort, Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR
Website: Crealy's website.
Ticket info: Tickets are available on the gate from £26.00 but are cheaper to purchased online, from £24.00. They offer a selection of ticket options, including individuals for £24.00 per person, a family of 3 for £23.00 per person, a family of 4 for £22.00 per person and a family of 5 for £21.00 per person (on the gate prices range from £26.00 to £29.00 per person). Concessions are available for £19.00 per person and tickets include a free pumpkin for every child.
Cornwall
Trevaskis Farm - Hayle, Cornwall
If you’re keen to keep picking your own produce year-round, as well as pumpkins this October, Trevaskis Farm can provide you with a glorious 28 acres of beutifulCornish countryside. They offer several PYO fruit and vegetables which vary throughout the seasons- Ideal for avid bakers looking to use local produce for cakes and crumbles, as well as half-term pumpkin pickers! What’s more, they are open from 10am to 5pm every day and showcase a selection of menus at their on-site restaurant.
Location: Trevaskis Farm Restaurant, Gwinear Rd, Connor Downs, Hayle TR27 5JQ
Website: Trevaskis Farm's website.
Ticket info: Access to the patch is free and pumpkins are available from £1.95 up to £3.50
Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm – Pillaton, Saltash
Pumpkin Picking - Sat 18th, Sun 19th and Sat 25th - Friday 31st October 2025
Enjoy a pumpkin patch with pumpkin picking and a short maze with a Halloween-themed quiz at the Cornish Maize Maze & Gun Farm - ideal for families with younger children. Plus, all the normal farm animals will be there too! They are open from 10.30am until 5pm each day, with tickets available on their website and they recommend to arrive early for your pick-your-own slot, to avoid long queues.
If you’re after more scares this Halloween, the Cornish Maize Maze & Fun Farm are also opening their Halloween Maze of Horrors on Saturday the 1st of November at 6pm. According to their website, this experience is “not for the faint hearted!”, so parent’s discretion is advised.
The farm will also be demonstrating fire stunts and providing a BBQ, along with the normal café refreshments!
Location: Leigh Lane, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6RZ
Website: Cornish Maize Maze's website.
Ticket info: Entry is £5 per person with under 2's free. A Family Ticket for 4 is also available for £18.00. Pumpkins are charged by size and range from just £1.00 for a small 6-inch squash to £10.00 for a 16-inch whopper.
Eden Project Halloweden - Bodelva, Cornwall
Head to the Eden Project this October half-term for an all-new Halloweden adventure. Meet magnificent minibeasts and explore the Bug Fair. Other activities include fun on the ice rink and wand making workshops, as well as everything else the Eden Project has to offer.
Please note, all visits to Eden must be pre-booked in advance, including those who visit for free.
Website: Eden Project's website.
The team at Mercedes-Benz South West would like to wish everyone a very Happy Halloween!
