Pumpkin Picking Near London: 5 Best Places for Families

Summer holidays are a distant memory, the nights are drawing in, and the leaves are turning. In our house, this means that attention immediately turns to pumpkin picking and Halloween!

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect one to carve or looking for a fun seasonal family day out, here are five great options not far from London.

Mayfield Lavender’s ‘Malice in Lavenderland’ Spooky Trail and Pumpkin Patch

You might know Mayfield Lavender for its glorious purple fields in the summer, but new, for this autumn, is something entirely different. In the Secret Lavender Garden at its Epsom site, Malice in Lavenderland promises a quirky, family-friendly Halloween experience.

Pumpkin picking combines with an immersive trail, which is a twist on the classic Alice in Wonderland adventure. After you’ve found your perfect pumpkin from 1000s, fall down a rabbit hole as White Rabbit guides you through a whimsical, character-filled, autumn garden trail, which includes haunted mirrors, cobwebbed tea parties, fiendish flowers, creepy wishing well, Mad Hatter’s Garden, Twin Peaks, Queen of Hearts’ Domain, and ghost train. Adventurers wind their way through the garden to find the 15 mysterious, hidden stations and crack riddles to win a prize. This is the most budget-friendly of the pumpkin patches and Halloween experiences listed here.

Dates: Saturday, 4th October – Friday, 31st October
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm Arrival Slots: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (last timed entry). Time slots are for arrival only; visitors can stay as long as they wish until closing at 4pm
Tickets: £5 per person (ages 4+), free for under 4s.
Ticket includes entry to the Secret Lavender Garden, pumpkin patch, activity trail and reserved parking.
Location: Mayfield’s Secret Lavender Garden, 139 Reigate Road, Epsom, KT17 3DW

For booking and further details, go here: https://www.mayfieldlavender.com/

Priory Farm Discovery Land Halloween Trail and Pumpkin Picking

Priory Farm has been a staple for us over the years, offering something different each visit. This autumn, they invite you to step into a world of playful mischief, gentle spookiness, and outdoor adventure with three different experiences.

The Discovery Land Halloween Trail is filled with booby-trapped mud monsters, trick trap doors, illusion tricks, silly surprises and magical storytelling. There is also a PYO pumpkin field, complete with tractor rides. This takes riders to the Hay Bale Maze, where twists and turns lead to hidden surprises and a secret slide. If you just want to pick your pumpkins at your own pace, they also offer a Park and Pick experience, which still provides plenty of photo opportunities, pumpkin displays, and seasonal play features.

Dates: Open Tuesday – Sunday from 4th October to 12th October. Open daily from Tuesday, 14th October – Sunday, 2nd November.
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm (last slot at 2.30pm; Halloween trail slots are half an hour)
Discovery Land Tickets: Peak Entry – online: £12 + 50p booking fee. On The Door: £13
Off Peak Entry – online: £9 + 50p booking fee, on the Door: £10 (free under 2s)
Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins Tractor & Trailer Rides Tickets: Online: £8 + 50p booking fee.
On The Door: £9 (tickets required for all aged 1+)
Park and Pick Pumpkins: Online: £6 + 50p booking fee, on the door: £7 (tickets required for all aged 1+)
Location: Priory Farm Estate, Sandy Lane, South Nutfield, RH1 4EJ

For more details and booking, go to: https://prioryfarm.co.uk/discovery-land/halloween/

Tulleys Farm

Tulleys is the OG, the big daddy and is billed as the UK’s number one pumpkin festival, boasting a staggering million gourds. We’ve had numerous visits over the years, and if you’re looking for scale, then this is your place. There are over 30 picturesque photo opportunities dotted throughout the pumpkin fields, as well as autumnally-themed roaming characters. The pumpkin village is home to Tulley’s newly extended food court. There is a daytime pumpkin festival as well as Pumpkin Nights, which are both family-friendly. For older children (16 years+) and adults, Tulleys is also famous for its Shocktober Fest, which is Europe’s largest scream park. I’ve never been, but by all accounts, it’s pretty terrifying!

Dates: Saturday, 4th October – Friday, 31st October
Opening Hours: Daytime: 9:30am-5:30pm (last entry at 4:00pm) Pumpkin Nights: Slots from 6pm-8pm.
Daytime Tickets: Adult (14 years+) general admission from £8.00 to £13.95. Child (2 to 13 years) general admission from £8.00 to £13.95.
Pumpkin Night Tickets: Adult (14 years+) general admission from £11.95 to £18.95. Child (2 to 13 years) general admission from £11.95 to £18.95.
Location: Tulleys PYO Pumpkin Fields, Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, (closest post code for Sat Nav RH10 4PD)

For more details and booking, go to: https://www.tulleysfarm.com/

Pumpkin Picking at Garson Farm Pumpkin Parade 2025

Garsons is well known for its enormous pick-your-own farm, which has produce from late May through to October (read more about the PYO farm). However, autumn is when gourds take centre stage. At the Pumpkin Parade 2025, pumpkins and magic come alive in a charmed Fairytale Land. Wander through the pumpkins before being greeted by scenes of familiar children’s classic tales and family film favourites. Enjoy interactive activities and games and plenty of fantastic photo opportunities too (both outdoors and undercover).

As you’d expect, all the pumpkins are farm-grown and you can select a prime specimen, whether you’re after a mini or a bumper one!

Dates: Saturday, 4th October – Friday, 31st October
Opening Hours: 9am with the last slot at 4pm.
Pumpkin Parade Tickets: £6 per person, aged 2+ years (infants aged 0-24 months are free of charge and do not require a ticket). Discounts available for family and group bookings.
Location: Garson Farm PYO, Winterdown Rd, Esher KT10 8LS

For more details and booking, go to: https://www.garsons.co.uk/pyo-farm/pumpkin-tickets

Wizards & Witches Week at Bocketts Farm Park

Bocketts Farm Park will see a spooky transformation over half term with its dedicated Witches & Wizards Week. You’ll be able to go pumpkin picking in the Pumpkin Village and follow the Spooky Stamp Trail as well as enjoy activities such as the Bocketts Disco, the Reptile Roadshow, science and slime shows and Craft Corner, which provide children with the opportunity to create a range of spooky things to take home. Of course, there’ll also be the usual favourites, including tractor and pony rides, pig racing and face painting.

Tickets are more expensive than others listed, but include full-day access to the farm.

Dates: Saturday, 25th October– Sunday, 2nd November
Opening Hours: 10am with the last slot at 2pm.
Tickets: Adults – £21, children 3-17 years £23 and children 2 years £20.50 (under twos are free)
Location: Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9BS

For more information and booking, go to:
https://www.bockettsfarm.co.uk/events/wizards-and-witches-week-1

Also check out Hatchlands Park, National Trust. There will be plenty of half-term Halloween activities (Saturday, 26th October to Friday, 31st October), which are free to members. Find out more about Halloween at Hatchlands.