PUMPKIN PICKING PATCHES
Pumpkin picking has become a fun Halloween tradition with many families. Some farms offer free entry and you just pay for what you pick while others have paid activities for children to enjoy. Top tips: Wear wellies if it’s been raining and put a sheet or sack in the boot of the car in case the pumpkin is muddy.
To see which pumpkin picking fields you have near you, please see below.
SOPLEY FARM
Info: Carts will be available for pickers to head out in to the field and bring their favourite pumpkin back. While you’re there, why not pop into the farm shop and bakery for a scrummy treat.
Dates: Friday 2nd - Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Sopley Farm, Derritt Lane, Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7AZ
Website: Dan Tanners Sopley Farm
CAT & FIDDLE FARM
Info: You’ll find pumpkins of all sizes in the fields plus there’s a farm shop on site and a café serving refreshments and yummy cake. There’s even more fun on weekends and during half term with fun fair rides and seasonal events.
Dates: Saturday 3rd – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Cat and Fiddle Farm, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7DS
Website: Cat and Fiddle PYO
NEWLANDS FARM PUMPKIN PATCH
Info: Pick the perfect pumpkin at Newlands Farm, take a walk through the spooky maize maze and see some of the farm animals.
Dates: Saturday 17th – Saturday 31st October 2026 (Selected dates)
Address: Newlands Farm, Mosterton Cross, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QU
Facebook: Newlands Farm
DEWFLOCK FARM
Info: Dewflock will be hosting their themed days again and activities include exploring the pumpkin field, maize maze, indoor barn with games, bouncy castle, face painting, meet the farm animals and more.
Dates: Saturday 10th – Sunday 25th October 2026 (Selected dates)
Address: Dewflock Farm, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NP
Website: Dewflock Farm
BINCOMBE BUMPS
Info: Families can pick their own pumpkins at Bincombe Bumps and enjoy the outdoor play areas, haunted house, pumpkin sculpture barn, straw play area, bouncy castle, and axe throwing.
Dates: Saturday 10th – Saturday 31st October 2026 (Selected dates)
Address: West Farm, Bincombe, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PS
Website: Bincombe Bumps Events
GULLIVERS FARM
Info: Rows of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes are waiting to be discovered, perfect for carving and decorating.
Dates: Saturday 10th - Saturday 31st October 2026 (Selected dated)
Address: Gullivers Farm, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0JG
Website: Gullivers Farm Shop
NORTH FARM PUMPKINS
Info: Grab a wheelbarrow, head into the pumpkin patch and choose your favourite. On selected dates, families can also enjoy food and drinks, trampoline and teacup rides, face painting and ceramic painting.
Dates: Saturday 3rd – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: North Farm, Horton Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7HL
Facebook: North Farm Horton
BOO REGIS PUMPKINS
Info: Meet the animals, see the farm tractors, enjoy the play area, arts and crafts, maize tunnel, roast marshmallows, taste sweet treats, and of course pick your perfect pumpkin from the patch.
Dates: Saturday 3rd – Saturday 31st October 2026 (Selected dates)
Address: Roke Farm, Roke Road, Bere Regis, Dorset, BH20 7JN
Facebook: Boo Regis Pumpkins
GORCOMBE FARM
Info: Wander through the pumpkin patch and choose the perfect one to take home! Big, small, bumpy, or smooth, they’ve got them all. This year there will also be plenty of surprises around the site, to excite and amuse you. The whole family will be entertained with an array of extras to get you all in the mood for the spooky Halloween festivities!
Dates: Thursday 1st – Saturday 31st October (Tuesday – Sunday)
Address: Gorcombe Farm, Thornicombe, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9AG
Website: Gorcombe Pumpkin Patch
BERRYHILL FARM
Info: Head to Berryhill Farm to choose your favourite pumpkin from the field.
Dates: Saturday 17th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Berryhill Farm, 185 Muscliffe Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3NH
Facebook: Berryhill Farm
WASHINGPOOL FARM
Info: The farm is open and welcomes families to visit and pay to pick their chosen pumpkin. Free entry, just pay for what you pick.
Dates: Saturday 24th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Washing Pool Farm, Dottery Road, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5HP
Website: Washing Pool Farm
PUMPKIN PICKING PATCH NEAR DORSET
PUMPKIN PASTURES
Info: Walk among a field of pumpkins and enjoy crafts, carving, barrel trains, games and more!
Dates: Saturday 17th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Pumpkin Pastures, A338 Slip Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AN
Website: Pumpkin Pastures
PICKING PATCH
Info: Grab a wheelbarrow, wander through the fields, and find your perfect pumpkin. Additional bookable activities include the scare maze, witch crafts and graffiti lab!
Dates: Saturday 3rd October – Sunday 1st November 2026 (Selected dates)
Address: Picking Patch, Bickton, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2HA
Website: Picking Patch
SUNNYFIELDS FARM
Info: Sunnyfields Farm have thousands of pumpkins to pick and they have pulled out all the stops with two brand new indoor experiences - a photo booth area and family-friendly roaming characters bringing the magic to life. Plus a DJ will be on site every afternoon bringing the perfect soundtrack to your pumpkin picking and the Dark Harvest event which is suitable for adults and children aged 13+.
Dates: Saturday 10th - Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Sunnyfields Farm, Jacob's Gutter Lane, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 9FX
Website: Sunnyfields Farm
MORE AUTUMN IDEAS
Dorsetmums has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this site and does not accept liability for any errors or omission. Please also note that an event may cancel at any time and it is always recommended to check before travelling.