The first Autumn leaves are falling, the blackberries are dwindling, the dark nights are drawing in, candles are lit and blankets adorn our sofas once more… This means we can start thinking about where to pick our pumpkins this Autumn! We love picking weird and wonderful gourds and squashes to eat and carve so grab your wellies and pick a patch to visit from our list of best pumpkin picking patches in Devon.
*Please note that all these pumpkin patches are reliant on the weather and popularity so please check their social media pages for updates on opening times etc..*
10 of the Best Pumpkin picking patches in Devon
Pips Pick Your Own
Kitley Farm, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2LT
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Pips is in such a beautiful area of Devon, close to the river Dart and next to the fab Ben’s farm shop. This year they have some wonderful varieties such as the Polar bear, warty goblin and custard squash to name a few… Open from 10am-5pm from the 3rd October. Pips have also added a trick-or-treat shop. There are toilet facilities, along with picnic benches, a selection of small animals and a large car park. “Ben’s Farm Shop” & “Grower’s Organic Plant Centre” are both located by the entrance to the Pick Your Own.
Pennywell Farm
Pennywell Farm, Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0LT.
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With all your favourite farm activities PLUS the Pennywell Pumpkin Festival included in your ticket price, this event is a must-see for you and your family!
The 2024 Pumpkin Festival at Pennywell includes…
Many varieties of pumpkins, pumpkin games, a pumpkin trail, countless photo opportunities, live music and marshmallow toasting on the weekends and half term. If you’re looking for a full farm experience as well as pumpkin picking then this full farm day out will not disappoint!
Open 7 days a week 9am-4pm. Prices range from free to under 2s up to £21.95 for an adult.
Devon Pumpkin Picking
Devon Pumpkin Picking, Bickington, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6LH
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Devon Pumpkin Picking, Brixham Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7BQ
Devon Pumpkin Picking has plenty of refreshments, pumpkins and wheelbarrows ready for you to enjoy. No dogs allowed.
October 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st October 2024. 10am-4pm
Jolly Pumpkins
Silverton, Exeter, EX5 4DU
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There are over 50 types of pumpkins and squashes, photo opportunities, activities such as a dino maize maze and on-site food and beverages. Jolly Pumpkins is more than just a pumpkin patch! Open 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm) 5th, 6th, 12th,13th,19th,20th,25th through to the 31st
Ticket prices are £1.50 for ages 2 years plus. This includes entry to the maze and the patch. Dogs are not allowed.
Orway Porch Farm
Orway Porch Farm, Kentisbeare, Cullompton, EX15 2EY
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Now this is a patch to visit when you want to include your favourite four-legged friends. Orway has 15 varieties of pumpkins with easy access via the hard-standing matting leading you from car to patch. They have picnic benches, refreshments, farm animals and photo opportunities. Disabled access directly to the pumpkins.
12th & 13th, 19th & 20th, 25th – 31st October. 10am- 4pm.
Darts Farm
Darts Farm Shopping Village,
Topsham,
Devon,
EX3 0QH
What 3 words: Incorrect.sand.wished
Follow the signs to ‘Pumpkin Fest’, enter through the Hen House ‘Pumpkin Village’ on the front field and have your tickets ready. Pick-your-own pumpkins to take home & carve! £2.75 entry per person (under 1s go free) Please note: the time slot you are booking is your arrival slot – you can then stay as long as you like (closing at 4:30pm)!
Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0DH
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A spectacular pumpkin patch with thousands of homegrown pumpkins for you to choose from, again plenty of photo opportunities, whimsical scarecrows, an award-winning magician, a barrel train adventure, maize maze, and pumpkin picking night events.
prices start from £3.95 and maze tickets are sold separately with discounts available.
Open for pumpkins on the 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th – 31st Oct
South Devon Farm
Terawhiti Farm, South Milton, Kingsbridge, South DevonTQ7 3JT
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque South Hams, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and right on the coast, you will find Terawhiti Farm and the enchanting South Devon Pumpkin Patch!
Terawhiti is a small family-run farm that primarily grows veg. So whether it’s big ones, small ones, warty ones, pumpkins with stripes or white ones they have it all! Thousands and thousands of pumpkins, and over twenty-five varieties, are waiting in our patch to be chosen, carved or even eaten. The farm has a barrel ride, bale run, face painting, nerf gun activity and old-fashioned games to participate in. Food and beverages will also be available.
Open only on the 5th/6th 12th/1th of October 10am-4pm Entry is free and some activities will incur a cost.Dogs are not allowed.
Surfing Cow
Surfing Cow Ice Cream, South Battisborough Farm PL8 1JY Plymouth
What 3 words: heartburn.dragging.mooring
This award-winning ice cream parlour will be re-opening for spooky season. The Pumpkin Patch will be open for PYO and you can stay late every Saturday for a Torchlight Maize Maze.
Pumpkin Patch opens 12-4.30 on 5th,6th,12th,13th and 26th, 27th 12-4:30pm Torchlight session is available on the 26th from 5:30-8pm
Daytime sessions are free entry, with no booking required! Just turn up and pay for the pumpkins you pick, prices starting at £3.
Book tickets for the torch evening and Pick Your Own by torchlight via their FB page. Dogs on leads are welcome (but not for the evening maize maze, sorry)
Halburton Court Farm Shop
High Street, Halberton
Tiverton, Devon EX16 7AW
Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on Sundays. No need to book.
Not only do we write about the best places to go pumpkin picking patches in Devon 2024 we also have. some fun crafts, baking and outdoor activities in October
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