This post has been updated to include pumpkin patches in 2024.
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I am hoping to visit lots of Autumn events across October and will be sharing videos of our experiences over on our Instagram account - make sure you're following along here (or just search for North East Family Fun on Instagram)
It's important to check with venues direct before heading out as sometimes they need to change opening dates or closed 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 these pumpkin patches are accessible. 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.
I have plotted all of the locations of the Pumpkin Patches mentioned in this post in this handy google map - you can download / view it for free and get all of the postcodes here. Or scroll to the bottom of this post for an interactive version of the map.
My Top Recommendation
We usually visit Spilmans Farm Pumpkin Picking and always have THE best time, honestly I recommend it to anyone who fancies getting in the mood for Halloween. Plus they serve the best pizzas around.
Pumpkin Picking Essentials
(ad affiliate links)- 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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Here are 15 places you can pick your own pumpkins near Newcastle Upon Tyne. The post includes places you can pre-book with lots of additional activities, evening events and farms where you can simply turn up and visit free of charge (only paying for the pumpkins you pick).
Last year there were 22 patches and there is a more reduced offering this year. Still something for everyone though.
- Brocksbushes
- Spilmans Farm
- Whitehouse Farm
- Adventure Valley
- East Grange
- Atley Hill
- Hall Hill Farm
- Pontac Pumpkins
- Tweddle Farm
- Oxford Farm
- Redfox Nursery
- Family Fright Fest
- The Alnwick Pumpkin Patch
- Baydale Pumpkin Patch
- Down at the Farm Pumpkin Patch
- East Boldon Sunflowers
- Holmside Park
- Atley Hill Pumpkin Patch
- Oxford Farm
- Baydale Pumpkin Patch
Dog Friendly Pumpkin Patches
- Spilman's Pumpkin Patch
- Atley Hill Pumpkin Patch
- Alnwick Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patches with Lots of Activities
- Spilmans Farm
- Brocksbushes
- Whitehouse Farm
- Adventure Valley
- Hall Hill Farm
- Walby Farm
- Tweddle Farm
- Redfox Nursery
- Family Fright Fest
- Down at the Farm Pumpkin Patch
- Alnwick Pumpkin Patch
- Holmside Park
Pumpkin Patches with Evening Events
- Spilmans Farm
- East Grange Farm
- Walby Farm
- Baydale Pumpkin Patch
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/
- 90,000 pumpkins with 20 varieties to choose from
- Additional activities include pumpkin carving tent and a food village with pizza, fire pits and marshmallows (additional charges may apply)
- £2 per person + cost of pumpkins/activities (under 3s go free).
- Tickets must be pre-booked and they sold out last year
Spilmans Farm (near Thirsk) - Available to book now
This is our favourite pumpkin patch - we visit every year and love it. It's a real festival with lots to do.
- Find out more and pre-book your slot here: https://www.spilmans.co.uk/
- This year you can choose from a Pumpkin Festival and make a day of it with lots of additional activities or a Back to Basics ticket where you just pick pumpkins or an evening ticket with live music and fire pits.
- Dogs on leads welcome
- £4 per person (includes a £4 voucher per person to spend on selected activities / pumpkins plus a complimentary pumpkin carrier) + cost of pumpkins
- 125,000 pumpkins
- Extra FREE activities include: pumpkin theatre show, pumpkin washing station, hay bale mountain, photo opportunities, Madame Potrion spooky stories & halloween jokes
- Extra activities include: carving tent, tractor and trailer rides, corn cannon, barrel train, pumpkin sling slot, giant pipe rolling, spooky walk, walkabout characters, witches and wizards show, Halloween disco, hay bale mountain, fairground rides, takeaway food, wood fired pizzas. Some of these are free, some can be paid for with your voucher and some need to be purchased separately - see their website for all the details.
- Read our review here
Whitehouse Farm (near Morpeth) - Available to book now
- Pre-book your visit and find out more here: https://www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk/events/
- Various prices (eg £15.45 per child including booking fee and a pumpkin)
- Additional activities include a Winnie the witches storytelling, magic show, walkway of terror, witches and wizard school, fancy dress competition, walkway of terror, pumpkin carving, clown house, 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 £13.45 per child including booking fee). You need to add a pumpkin ticket to your order if you'd like to visit the indoor pumpkin patch. It's £2 per pumpkin.
- Additional activities include corn catapult, spooky trail, maize maze, daily shows & usual farm fun
East Grange (County Durham)
- Find out more here: https://www.eastgrange.com/farm
- 100,000 pumpkins to choose from
- One ticket required per car / group ( £5 which you can claim back against any pumpkins you buy)
Atley Hill (Northallerton)
- Find out more on the Atley Hill Facebook Page here.
- Check their page before you visit as they will announce when they have sold out
- No booking required for this one, FREE ENTRY and DOGS ARE WELCOME. Catering trailer on site.
Laverock Hall Farm (Blyth)
- Sadly this Pumpkin Patch has had to be cancelled this year due to work being carried out on the new trainline / roads.
- Check their FB event for news.
Hall Hill Farm (Durham)
- Find out more and pre-book your slot here: http://www.hallhillfarm.co.uk
- Various prices (from £10.95 per child plus £1.50 per pumpkin as an example)
- Additional 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 and pumpkin)
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 (£12.95 per child as an example including a free pumpkin for children aged 1+)
- Additional activities include pumpkin carving, corn cannon, ghoul school, and usual farm fun
- Sadly this event cannot go ahead in 2024
- Located near Seaham. Postcode SR7 8SW
- FREE entry
- No need to book - just turn up
- Dog friendly
- Meet Alpacas & Dougnut Van Available
- Find out more here
Pontac Pumpkins
- Located near Redcar - book ahead
- £10 per car + £1 booking fee (the £10 is redeemable against pumpkins)
- Photo opportunities
- Find out more & book here
Tweddle Farm Pumpkin Patch, Hartlepool
Oxford Farm Pumpkin Patch, Berwick
- From £9.95 per child + cost of pumpkins
- Face painting, fun fair rides & 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 + cose of pumpkins
- Pumpkin Patch, Photo ops, Pumpkin Carving, Fairground Rides, Spooky Walk & more
- Find out more and book here.
Fieldhead Farm, Morpeth
- No info for 2024 yet
- Pick your own pumpkins, scarecrow trail, craft tent, scavenger hunt, feed the pygmy goats (£1 for animal feed - bring cash)
- Find out more here
Family Fright Fest - book now
- Entry is from £12.10 pp 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 and giant parade.
- Find out more and book
The Alnwick Pumpkin Patch at Broxfield Family Farm
Brockwell Farm Garden Nursery Pumpkin Patch
- £5 entry per person which includes entry to the activity barn with face painting, bouncy castle, games, ride on tractors and more. Pumpkins are charged individually.
- No booking required.
- Dog friendly
- Find out more here
Brockwell Farm Garden Nursery Pumpkin Patch
- No info for 2024 yet
- FREE entry with no booking required
- Find out more here
Baydale Pumpkin Patch, Darlington
- FREE entry with no need to book during the daytime
- They also offer an evening pumpkin patch experience which does need to be booked ahead (£8 per car
- Find out more here.
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 (+ add pumpkins onto your order)
- Find out more and book here
East Boldon Sunflowers
There's no need to book ahead for this one, simply turn up and pay £5 per car which can be redeemed against the cost of pumpkins.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/p/East-Boldon-Sunflowers-61564198828901/
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/p/East-Boldon-Sunflowers-61564198828901/
Holmside Park Pumpkin Patch
Pay for normal day admission to Holmside Park during 1-31 October 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 and includes access to Holmside Park + various activities.
Find out more / book: https://www.holmsidepark.co.uk/pumpkin-patch/
Day admission is £9-£15 per person and includes access to Holmside Park + various activities.
Find out more / book: https://www.holmsidepark.co.uk/pumpkin-patch/
Pumpkin Patch Location Map & Postcodes
Let me know if there is anywhere else we should add to this list.
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