Pumpkin patches in Northamptonshire
We’ve checked 3 pumpkin patches in Northamptonshire against their own websites. Of the verified farms, 2 publish booking information; 1 has published 2026 dates; 1 say dogs are welcome.
Most UK pumpkin patches open for a few weeks in October, in the run-up to Halloween.
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Wappenham Farm
West Northamptonshire, NorthamptonshireChecked on farm website Christmas treesPick your ownThe farm also hosts a Christmas tree and Christmas shop experience in winter. Dogs are welcome and there is a tipi café.
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The Patch MK
West Northamptonshire, NorthamptonshireChecked on farm websiteWorking farm near Milton Keynes that opens to the public for a ticketed autumn pumpkin picking event, with over 600,000 pumpkins and squash. Tickets for 2026 are on…
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Kislingbury Sunnies and Spooks
West Northamptonshire, NorthamptonshireChecked on farm websiteA sunflower and pumpkin farm near Northampton that reopens its pumpkin patch in October for pumpkin picking. It has a children's play area and a railway carriage…
Farms are ordered by how much we could confirm on their own website, then alphabetically. Featured listings are labelled. How we rank farms.
Guides
- How pumpkin picking works: a first-timer’s guide
What to expect at a UK pumpkin patch, from booking and wheelbarrows to choosing a good pumpkin and getting it home.
- Carving pumpkins vs eating pumpkins
The difference between pumpkins grown for carving and those grown for cooking, and how to use both so less goes to waste.
- Pumpkin carving tips
Simple, safe pumpkin carving tips for families, plus how to make your carved pumpkin last until Halloween.
- What to do with your pumpkin after Halloween
Ways to cook, compost or recycle your pumpkin after Halloween instead of throwing it in the bin.