The Best Places To Go Pumpkin Picking In Hampshire In 2023
With Halloween becoming such a big holiday in the UK, it is no surprise that more and more places to go pumpkin picking in Hampshire are popping up!
Visiting a pumpkin farm has become so popular in recent years. It’s no wonder really when some of the pumpkin farms in Hampshire go all out and offer lots of other Halloween events on for kids too.
We love visiting pumpkin patches as it can be a really fun and relatively inexpensive day out during half term (unless you decide to pick ALL the heaviest pumpkins)!
This guide gives you information on the best place to go pumpkin picking in Hampshire to find your perfect pumpkin.
Not all of the 2023 Hampshire pumpkin picking dates have been released yet so keep an eye open and check back as we will be updating them when they are released.
Before you read about the best places to go pumpkin picking in Hampshire, we should just mention that there are a few tips at the end of the post that will come in handy when visiting a pumpkin patch in Hampshire. Or you can read this post which includes all of our tips to pick the perfect pumpkin.
If you’re on the border with Dorset, here are some places to pick pumpkins in Dorset.
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Quick reminder – don’t forget to grab your pumpkin carving kit!
Pumpkin picking in Hampshire
Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures
Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures
This Fordingbridge pumpkin patch has loads to offer besides its pumpkins!
There is a Halloween Trail, giant games, tractor rides and you can get involved in some lovely pumpkin crafts.
There is also a good selection of food stalls so you can really make it a fun family day out.
They also put on a firework display. The most up to date information will be found on their Facebook page.
Only guide dogs are allowed.
Where: Fordingbridge Pumpkin Pastures, Ringwood Rd, Slip Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AN.
When: 14th – 29th October 2023.
Tickets: Free to visit and free parking. Pumpkins start at £1.00.
If you are looking to stay somewhere in the area, we recommend Sandy Balls Holiday Village. You can find out more about it in our post on places like Center Parcs in the UK. It is one of our top recommendations for Halloween breaks for families in the UK.
Durleighmarsh Farm Shop
Durleighmarsh Farm Shop is a large PYO farm in Hampshire offering many different PYO crops through the year.
Pumpkins are available to buy from the farm shop and you can pick them in the field.
Dogs are not allowed.
Where: Durleighmarsh Farm, Rogate Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5AX.
When: Through October.
Tickets: Free entry.
Sunnyfields Farm
There are lots of fun things going on at Sunnyfields Farm at Halloween. As well as the pumpkin fields packed full of different varieties of pumpkins (already picked and laid out for you), there are some fantastic decorations.
Last year there was an enormous Cinderella carriage mural made out of pumpkins. What will it be this year?
You’ll find the most up to date information on their Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Everyone aged 2 and over must purchase a ticket. Dogs are welcome on leads.
Where: Sunnyfields Farm, Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9FX.
When: Through October.
Tickets: Tickets can be booked via the website and start from £4.50.
Goodall’s Strawberries
Goodall’s is a PYO farm in Lymington specialising in strawberries but also offers a pop up pumpkin patch at Halloween.
There are plenty of activities to entertain the family during pumpkin picking season, including Halloween arts and crafts, a spooky trail, treasure hunts and potion making.
Where: Goodalls PYO, South Baddesley, Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5SD.
When: 21st October 2023.
Tickets: TBC.
Steve Harris PYO
Steve Harris PYO is a small family run PYO farm with lots of seasonal crops on offer including strawberries, sunflowers and, of course, pumpkins.
There is a food stall offering hot chocolate and soups as well as a selection of other treats.
Dogs welcome on the lead.
Where: Steve Harris PYO, Meon-Bye Farm, Triangle Lane, Titchfield, Hampshire, PO14 4HB.
When: From mid October and through Half Term.
Tickets: Free to visit. Pumpkins start at £3.00.
Rogate Pumpkin Patch
There are lots of opportunities to take the perfect Instagram shot with Halloween and pumpkin themed decorations around the patch.
There are also plenty of activities to keep little ones occupied from face painting to crafting.
Where: Rogate Pumpkin Patch, A272, Rogate, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5EG.
When: 13th to 29th October 2023.
Tickets: Tickets go on sale in June.
Other pumpkin patches in Hampshire
Some other places to go pumpkin picking in Hampshire are:
Hollam Nurseries – PYO pumpkins in Fareham.
Stoke Fruit Farm – Hayling Island.
Rotherwick Pumpkin Patch – Hook.
So these are the best places to go pumpkin picking in Hampshire. Do you have any places to go pumpkin picking in Hampshire that you would like to recommend? Let us know! we’d love to hear from you.
Tips to make the most of your pumpkin picking in Hampshire
- The pumpkins are grown (or are laid out) in fields. If you’re visiting these Hampshire pumpkin fields on a wet day or it has previously been raining, the pumpkin patches will be muddy. It is usually always best to wear wellies or other suitable footwear for this family-friendly day out.
- PYO pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes. Some are better for eating than others and the farm should be able to tell you which ones these are. See here for zero waste pumpkin ideas.
- The majority of farms will sell pumpkins by weight or size. Check the price per kg before letting the kids choose the largest, heaviest pumpkin as the cost will soon add up!
- Avoid pumpkins with soft spots or cuts as this signals a rotting pumpkin. It won’t last long at all when carved. Pumpkins should be firm.
- Heavier pumpkins mean denser walls which are best for carving.
- Many of these pumpkin farms in Hampshire have wheelbarrows which you may or may not need to pay a deposit for. If they don’t have wheelbarrows, you should consider taking a sturdy bag.
- Don’t carry the pumpkin by the stalk as it may snap off and your pumpkin will get damaged.
- Some of these PYO pumpkin farms in Hampshire will have carving facilities onsite. If they don’t, you might want to look into getting one of these pumpkin carving kits.
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