Pumpkin Picking in Berkshire | Things to Do 2024
Pumpkin picking is something that is on so many calendars each year, something that families look forward to and that children get excited about for months beforehand. It’s one of our favourite things about autumn and so I’ve been researching more places we can go pumpkin picking across Berkshire.
When is pumpkin picking season?
Pumpkin picking season in the UK officially runs from October to December but, traditionally, it’s something Brits only do in October and the very start of November. It usually starts right at the beginning of October, with places allowing you to pick pumpkins all the way through half term and up until Halloween.
Why should you go pumpkin picking?
Pumpkin picking is a great family activity and such a nice way of getting outside during the autumn, having classic family fun together. Plus, you can carve the pumpkins together or make pumpkin treats in the kitchen afterwards too! Pumpkin picking is such a wonderful tradition – a great outdoor event and definitely something to add to your plans this October.
Where to go pumpkin picking in Berkshire
I thought it would be good to share every pumpkin patch in Berkshire for you to visit this autumn that I just know the kids will love. Most families have a favourite pick your own farm that they go to again and again but it’s lovely to find new pumpkin patches in Berkshire for inspiration too.
So here are a few places to pick pumpkins and pumpkin farms in Berkshire:
Wasing Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Woodland Trail
Wasing Pumpkin Event 2024 – At the heart of stunning Wasing Estate near Aldermaston lies a very special pumpkin patch. Visitors are invited to follow the enchanting woodland trail through Wasing’s autumnal woodland before heading for the pumpkin patch where a fairytale pumpkin carriage awaits. This is where you can choose your perfect pumpkin, nestled in an organic field left just as nature intended, to take home and carve. Afterwards enjoy tasty seasonal snacks and hot and cold drinks under the beautiful stretch tent.
Where: Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Reading RG7 4LY
When: Selected dates 18th – 31st October 2024
Tickets: £6.50 for everyone aged 2 and over. Under 2s are free but still require a ticket.
Copas Farms PYO
PYO Pumpkins – Access to the pumpkin fields for photo opportunities and to admire acres of beautiful pumpkins. The maize maze will be open during pumpkin season, and you will be able to purchase tickets for the corn maze at the farm shop during your visit.
Where: Off Long Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead SL6 9RF
When: To be confirmed
Tickets: £3.00 per person plus 25p admin fee. Children under two go free. This also gives 20% off any pumpkins purchased.
Newbury Pumpkin Patch
Pick your pumpkins from the pumpkin patch, nestled next to the picturesque village of Bagnor in Berkshire – on the outskirts of Newbury. You’re in for a family fun experience – grab a wheelbarrow and rummage through the thousands of pumpkins on offer.
Where: Christmas Tree Farm, Bagnor Rd, Newbury RG20 8BN
When: Weekends throughout October.
Tickets: No entrance fee and no need to book
Hallcourt Farm
Pumpkin picking, Wild Woodland Trail and Halloween Pumpkin Carving: Visit Hallcourt Farm for a day of pumpkin-filled fun! The pumpkin crop is looking wonderful and they’ll be opening up the barn for pumpkin carving and decorating. Plus, there’s big bale play and a prize for completing the Wild Woodland Walk.
Where: Midgham, Reading, RG7 5TX
When: Selected dates throughout October 2024
Tickets: £5 per person plus booking fee. Under 2s go free.
Pumpkin picking a little further afield:
Crockford Bridge Farm
Pumpkin Field Picking – Pick from pumpkins already cut and sitting throughout the pumpkin field.
Pumpkin Boutique – Available after the Pumpkin Field Picking has finished. A stall where you can buy pre-harvested pumpkins.
Crockford Bridge Farm pick your own also have the Pumpkin Festival but there is no pumpkin picking available during this time – just the Pumpkin Boutique. Plus the Crockford Bridge Farm Shop is often open to visit too.
Where: New Haw Road, Weybridge, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2BU
When: 4th October to 20th October to choose pumpkins from the pumpkin field – booking required. Pumpkin Market 4th October to 1st November.
Tickets: Pumpkin Field Picking £4.50 per person plus a £1.50 booking fee. Under 1’s go free. Price will be deducted from any pumpkin purchases. No charge to visit the Pumpkin Boutique.
You can read reviews of Crockford Bridge Farm here:
Secretts Pumpkin Week
A real pumpkin celebration! Decorated walkway to the pumpkin field, children’s activity sheets, fancy dress and pumpkin carving competitions, pumpkin themed menu, biscuit decorating, glitter tattoos and merchandise shop.
Where: Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Surrey GU8 5HU
When: Select dates from 19th to 30th October 2024
Tickets: £5.00 per person. Under 2’s go free.
You can read a review of Secretts Pumpkin Week here:
So there you have the pumpkin picking Berkshire events and a couple a little further afield. I hope this helps you plan your October activities and adventures and find the perfect pumpkin too – I can’t wait to see my social media awash with pumpkins and Halloween themed adventures again this year. Autumn really is such a lovely time of the year and I’ll add more pumpkin patch Berkshire sites as I come across them.
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