This post has been updated to include pumpkin patches in 2025.
It's important to check with venues direct before heading out as sometimes they need to change opening dates or close early if they run out of pumpkins. Please make sure you do this!
I am so sorry but there is zero information out there regarding whether most of these pumpkin patches are accessible. If this info is available, I've included it. I know it's a pain but I'd recommend giving the pumpkin patch you'd like to visit a ring closer to the time to check the current terrain and suitability.
Pumpkin Picking Essentials
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- Kids wellies are a must for pumpkin patches - check out this selecton & look out for the ones with the easy pull on handles
- And of course, wellies for grown ups too - browse a selection here
- I've spotted lots of little ones like to wear waterproof puddle suits on pumpkin patches. There is a good range on offer here. Top tip - size up to get a couple of years wear out of it.
- It is best to wrap up when visiting a pumpkin patch. These pumpkin/autumnal hats are fab. I love this one and think I will purchase for myself.
- Often babies will get dressed up in Pumpkin Suits for photos at pumpkin patches. You can browse a selection of pumpkin suits here.
- We tend to visit pumpkin patches early in the season and carve them at home. If you do this too, check out these pumpkin carving & stencil kits. I recommend going for a metal / heavy duty one. The plastic ones are a bit rubbish.
- Your wellies are likely to get pretty muddy. I recommend taking a bin bag with you to carry them home or if you're fancy, you can buy specific welly bags which will stop the mud from transferring to your car.
- If you like to make a day of it, why not treat the kids to a pumpkin themed book to read in the car on the way there / back.
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It's that time of year again - time to update my pumpkin patch post.
During our peak pumpkin patch era, there were 24 pumpkin patches within a 90 minute drive of Newcastle. Now we are down to 14 (with a few more still to provide details for 2025).
With the general cost of living and climate crisis raging on, most pumpkin patches have increased their prices this year with some even doubling compared to 2024.
There are still three no entry pumpkin patches based on local farms where you just pay for the pumkins you pick.
Pick Your Own Pumpkins within a 90 Minute Drive of Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Brocksbushes
- Spilmans Farm
- Whitehouse Farm
- Adventure Valley
- Hall Hill Farm
- Walby Farm
- Pontac Pumpkins
- Tweddle Farm
- Oxford Farm
- Redfox Nursery
- Family Fright Fest
- Hornsby Fruit & Veg Patch
- Down at the Farm Pumpkin Patch
- Holmside Park
- East Grange
- Atley Hill
- Kinley Farm
- The Alnwick Pumpkin Patch at Broxfield Family Farm
- Baydale Farm Pumpkin Patch
- East Boldon Pumpkin Patch
- Laverock Hall Farm (Blyth)
- Oxford Farm (Berwick)
- Hornsby Fruit and Veg Patch
Dog Friendly Pumpkin Patches
- Spilmans
- Brocksbushes Pumpkin Patch (on 22 and 29 October only)
Pumpkin Patches with Lots of Activities
Prices are for admission based on a family of 2A, 2C booking a daytime visit on 30 October 2025 in advance including fees. It's difficult to compare like for like so I have included differences where appropriate. Prices checked 16 Sept.
- Brocksbushes - £10.75
Pumpkins + most activities are available for an additional charge on the day. - Redfox Pumpkin Patch - £11.50
Includes spooky walk, displays and pumpkin patch entry. Fairground rides + pumpkins are available for an additional charge. - Family Fright Fest - £33
Includes lots of activities and a pumpkin for each child. There are activities available for an additional charge on the day too. - Spilmans - £36.76
Includes £5pp to spend on pumpkins (most activities are available for an additional charge on the day). - Hall Hill Farm - £49
Includes lots of activities and a pumpkin for each child. - Tweddle Farm - £51
Includes lots of activities and a pumpkin for each child. - Holmside Park - £52 + cost of pumpkins
Includes all activities for children and restricted activities for adults - Down at the Farm - £56.25
Includes lots of activities and a pumpkin for each child.
- Whitehouse Farm - £60.95
Includes lots of activities and a pumpkin for each child.
- Spilmans - £62.75
Includes every activity once for each visitor and £5pp to spend on pumpkins. - Walby Farm - £62.80
Includes lots of activities and a pumpkin for each child. - Holmside Park - £64 + cost of pumpkins
Includes all activities for children and adults - Adventure Valley - £68.80
Includes lots of activities and a pumpkin for each child.
Pumpkin Patches with Evening Events
- Brocksbuses
- Spilmans
- Walby Farm
Pick Your Own Pumpkins within a 90 Minute Drive of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Brocksbushes (near Hexham)
- Pre-book your slot & find out more here: https://www.brocksbushes.co.uk/
- 160,000 pumpkins with 20 varieties to choose from
- Lots of activities including fairground rides (additional charge), carving barn (additional charge for carving kit), food village (additional charge) plus pumpkin games, pallet maze and bale slides
- £3 per person (£1 increase from last year) / £10 per family of 5 + cost of pumpkins/activities (under 3s go free).
- Tickets must be pre-booked and they sold out last year
Spilmans Farm (near Thirsk)
- Find out more and pre-book your slot here: https://www.spilmans.co.uk/
- Dogs on leads welcome
- Pumpkin Fest Entry is £9.19 per person which is an increase of £5.19pp from last year (includes a £5 voucher per person to spend on pumpkins)
- 125,000 pumpkins
- Extra FREE activities include: stage show and disco, pumpkin washing station, hay bale mountain, photo opportunities, pumpkinella and walkabout characters
- Extra chargeable activities include scare school, creepy maze, fairground rides, marshmallow toasting, barrell train, giant pipe rolling, corn cannon, spooky tractor rides, pumpkin sling shot, spooky walk, face painting, BB shooting range, takeaway food & drinks
There's also an evening and a back to basics option.
Whitehouse Farm (near Morpeth) - Available to book now
- Pre-book your visit and find out more here: https://whitehousefarmcentre.digitickets.co.uk/category/57977
- Various prices (eg £17.50 per child including booking fee and a pumpkin - a £1.50 increase on last year)
- There are lots of activities included with admission. Visitors can enjoy Winnie the witche storytelling, magic show, walkway of terror, witches and wizard school, fancy dress competition, pumpkin carving, meet an owl + usual farm fun. One free pumpkin per paying child is included.
Adventure Valley (County Durham) - Available to book now
- Find out more and pre-book your slot here: https://www.adventurevalley.co.uk/
- Various prices (eg £17.50 per child including pumpkin and booking fee - a £2.50 increase on last year).
- Included activities: corn catapult, spooky trail, maize maze, daily shows & usual farm fun
Laverock Hall Farm (Blyth)
- FREE Entry Pumpkin Patch with FREE Tractor Rides - no booking required. Pay for what you you pick. Prices start at 50p.
- Check their Facebook Page for news
Hall Hill Farm (Durham)
- Find out more and pre-book your slot here: http://www.hallhillfarm.co.uk
- Various prices (from £12.95 per child plus £1.50 per pumpkin as an example - a £2 increase on last year)
- Activities include giant scarecrows, haunted sheep race, mini monster maze, trick or treat treasure hunt, lantern carving and spooky barrel train rides (£1.50 charge for barrel rides)
Walby Farm (Carlisle) - Available to book now
- Find out more and pre-book your tickets here: https://www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk/
- After dark sessions are available with live music, a bar and food available
- Various prices (£17.95 per child as an example including a free pumpkin for children aged 1+ - an increase of £5 from last year)
- Activities include pumpkin carving, disco show and usual farm fun
Pontac Pumpkins
- Located near Redcar - book ahead
- £10 per car + £1 booking fee (the £10 is redeemable against pumpkins). This price is the same as last year. Hurrah!
- Photo opportunities
- Find out more & book here
Tweddle Farm Pumpkin Patch, Hartlepool
Oxford Farm Pumpkin Patch, Berwick
- From £15.45 per child including pumpkin (a £3.50 increase on last year)
- Face painting, fun fair rides, garden games & photo ops
- Find out more and book here
Oxford Farm Pumpkin Patch, Berwick
- Free entry and no need to book
- Find out more here.
Redfox Garden World Pumpkin Patch
- Entry is £2.50 per person + booking free + cost of pumpkins
- Pumpkin Patch, Photo ops, Pumpkin Carving, Fairground Rides, Spooky Walk & more
- Find out more and book here. (nb they need to change the date on their graphic)
Family Fright Fest - book now
- Entry is from £9.50 per child (which is actually £3 cheaper than last year) and includes stage shows, fun scare mazes, entry to the pumpkin patch and 1 free pumpkin per child, fun and games in the Halloween barn, fancy dress prizes, super heros and more.
- Find out more and book: https://www.familyfrightfestuk.co.uk/
Down at the Farm Pumpkin Patch
- Lots of activities including a haunted barn, ghost barrel train rides, scarecrow making and more.
- Tickets are £9.45 per person (+ £3.50 per pumpkin)
- Find out more and book here
Holmside Park Pumpkin Patch
Pay for normal day admission to Holmside Park during their October opening dates and you'll be able to visit their pumpkin patch at no additional charge. Pumpkins are charged separately.
Day admission is £9-£15 per person (+bf) and includes access to Holmside Park + various activities. This is the same as last year.
Find out more / book: https://www.holmsidepark.co.uk/pumpkin-patch/
Day admission is £9-£15 per person (+bf) and includes access to Holmside Park + various activities. This is the same as last year.
Find out more / book: https://www.holmsidepark.co.uk/pumpkin-patch/
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