With Halloween approaching, pumpkin picking offers a seasonal day out in the countryside, and several patches are within easy reach of London. Options range from a west London green transformed into an autumn experience to large farms in Surrey, Kent, West Sussex and Hertfordshire.
The London Pumpkin Patch, Parsons Green
The London Pumpkin Patch returns to Parsons Green in Fulham from October 24 to November 1, 2026, open daily from 10am to 7pm. Tickets start from £7.50. The attraction turns the green into an autumn-themed experience with pumpkin displays, roaming characters and photo opportunities.
Visitors can choose a pumpkin to take home, while a new play zone for 2026 features Halloween-themed games including pumpkin bowling, giant Connect Four and Jack-O-Lantern toss. A separate Trick-or-Treat Lane offers character meet-and-greets and Halloween-themed storytelling. On November 1, the attraction hosts a pumpkin-smashing event, with waste recycled into biofuel.
Hobbledown Heath, Hounslow
Hobbledown Heath in Hounslow runs its seasonal attraction from September 25 to November 1, 2026, with tickets from £7. The adventure park's pumpkin patch features rows of pumpkins, seasonal displays and the chance to take a pumpkin home. Activities include marshmallow toasting, entertainment and themed photo spots, with a combined pumpkin patch and adventure park ticket available for a full day out. The attraction suits families with younger children.
Stanhill Farm, Dartford
Stanhill Farm in Kent offers a traditional pick-your-own experience on selected dates until October 30, 2026. Entry costs £7.50 per vehicle or walking group of up to eight people, with pumpkins charged separately. The family-run farm has hosted its pumpkin-picking attraction for more than a decade, offering pumpkins in various shapes and sizes. Visitors can collect a wheelbarrow, with additional activities including marshmallow toasting, face painting on selected dates and fairground rides.
Tulleys Pumpkin Festival, West Sussex
Tulleys Farm in West Sussex hosts its large-scale Pumpkin Festival on selected dates until November 1, 2026, with daytime tickets from £12.95. The event features extensive pumpkin fields, seasonal displays, food and drink stalls and entertainment. Visitors can explore fields to find pumpkins in different colours, shapes and sizes, with photo opportunities throughout. Pumpkin Nights offers an illuminated evening experience after dark.
Cammas Hall Farm, Hertfordshire
Cammas Hall Farm, near Bishop's Stortford on the Hertfordshire and Essex border, offers more than 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash on selected dates until October 31, 2026. Tickets start from £6.95, with pumpkins charged separately. The farm's attractions include the Pumpcano, a display made from thousands of pumpkins with smoke, sound and special effects, plus a Halloween-themed maize maze and seasonal characters. After-dark events feature scare actors, with some evening experiences aimed at adults and subject to age restrictions.
Garsons Farm, Esher, Surrey
Garsons Farm in Esher runs its Pumpkin Parade from October 3 to October 31, 2026, with tickets and availability varying by session. The circus-inspired theme includes colourful decorations, interactive carnival-style games and photo opportunities. Thousands of pumpkins in different shapes and sizes are available for carving or decorating at home, with themed displays appealing to children and adults alike.
