Pumpkin patches in Greater Manchester
We’ve checked 4 pumpkin patches in Greater Manchester against their own websites, and list 2 more we haven’t verified yet. Of the verified farms, 3 publish booking information; 2 have published 2026 dates.
Most UK pumpkin patches open for a few weeks in October, in the run-up to Halloween.
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Cockfield's Farm Park
Oldham, Greater ManchesterChecked on farm websiteA family farm park on the Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham border with a ticketed pumpkin patch where each paying visitor takes a pumpkin home, plus an after-dark…
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Smithills Open Farm
Bolton, Greater ManchesterChecked on farm websiteA family-run open farm near Bolton with a pumpkin-picking event in 2026 on 17 and 18 October and from 24 to 31 October, priced per pumpkin with tickets booked…
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Brookheys Farm
Trafford, Greater ManchesterChecked on farm website Christmas treesA working farm in Dunham Massey that opens to the public each October for pumpkin picking, booked through ticket slots. It also sells Nordmann fir Christmas trees…
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Reddish Vale Farm
Stockport, Greater ManchesterChecked on farm websiteA family farm park near Manchester with an indoor play area, animal encounters and an outdoor playground. It runs a Halloween Pumpkin Festival and evening pumpkin…
2 more listings we haven’t verified yet
These businesses are listed in public business directories under this category, but we couldn’t confirm the details on their own website. Some may not offer this activity, or may only sell to trade. Check with the farm before visiting.
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Farmer Jacks Pumpkin Patch
Salford, Greater ManchesterNot yet verified -
The Dunham Apple Festival (Formerly Dunham Pumpkins)
Trafford, Greater ManchesterNot yet verified
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.