From immersive pumpkin festivals, to pumpkin picking, here’s the best pumpkin patches near London to visit with your little ones this autumn…

Crockford Bridge Farm | Surrey

Crockford Bridge Farm in Surrey will be hosting Pumpkin Picking Weekends up until October 20th. There will be street food vendors on site and there’s a wide range of pre-harvested pumpkins and squashes in the farm’s ‘Pumpkin Boutique’. The farm is also hosting a ‘Pumpkin Festival’ on 25th – 1st November. A great day out for families, ticket holders will be transported to ‘The Land of Oz’ – a magical world with immersive performances, fancy dress, and fairground rides. Buggies and prams are not allowed on site, and don’t forget to kit your little ones out in wellies or other appropriate footwear.

crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk

Secretts of Milford | Surrey

Secretts of Milford in Surrey is known for their ‘Pumpkin Week’. This year it runs from October 19th – 30th, and there will be a fancy dress and pumpkin carving competition, scavenger hunt, food, and Halloween activities. The farm grows over 200,000 pumpkins for the annual event, with 12 different varieties to load up your wheelbarrow with.

secretts.co.uk

Foxes Farm | Basildon and Colchester

Foxes Farm has two pick your own Pumpkin Patches – one in Basildon and one in Colchester. Both have lots to keep little ones entertained with a ‘Field of Fun’ area with a pumpkin jump pad on weekends, face painting, farm obstacles, games and more. Foxes Farm is known for being one of the most Instagrammable pumpkin patches to visit with little ones.

foxesfarmproduce.co.uk

Priory Farm | Redhill

Set in the beautiful Redhill countryside, there’s lots on for families at Priory Farm this Halloween. From ‘Park and Pick’ pumpkins, to tractor rides, and a Halloween Trail, the farm has gone all out to keep little ones entertained. Test your balance at the ‘Broomstick Driving School’, get the perfect picture for Instagram on the ‘giant Pumpkin Chair’, and conjure up some weather spells at the ‘Potion Mixing Stop’.

prioryfarm.co.uk

Tulleys Farm | West Sussex

Billed as the UK’s ‘No.1 Pumpkin Festival’ Tulleys Farm in West Sussex produces over 1 million pumpkins, with over 100 different varieties. Visitors will be able to look out for characters from the ‘Pumpkin Village’, enjoy street food and drinks from the ‘Pumpkin Bar’, as well as ride the ‘Observation Wheel’, and visit the ‘Coffee House’. The Farm is also hosting ‘Pumpkin Nights’.

pumpkinfarm.co.uk

Garsons Farm | Surrey

With dates up until Halloween, Garson’s Farm in Esher Surrey is hosting a ‘Pumpkin Parade’ where you’ll be able to find your perfect pumpkin. The farm also boasts an award-winning destination garden centre, farm shop and restaurant.

garsons.co.uk

Cammas Hall Farm | Hertfordshire

Cammas Hall Farm in Hertfordshire is boasting their biggest even pumpkin patch this year. With spooky tunnels, Halloween characters, and a giant erupting ‘Pumpcano’ there’s plenty to delight little ones. There’s also lots of extra seasonal fun – from an Autumn Wreath Workshop, to the Halloween Maize Maze.

cammashall.co.uk

Hitchin Lavender | Hitchin

Best known for its summer lavender, Hitchin Lavender transforms into a pumpkin wonderland in autumn. This Hertfordshire spot is just 45 minutes from London and offers breathtaking views of the countryside. The pumpkin patch is open seven days a week and there’s also a tearoom, farm shop, and play area.

hitchinlavender.com

Stanhill Farm | Dartford

One of the capitals most local farms, Stanhill is located just outside of Dartford. The family-run farm offers a huge array of pumpkins for picking as well as a farm shop with fresh produce.

stanhillfarm.co.uk

Pickwell Farm | Southampton

A little bit further from London, Southampton’s Pickwell Farm offers a huge array of pumpkins and a stunning coastal setting. The farm only offers pumpkin picking, with 1000s to choose from.

instagram.com/pickwellfarm