Courtesy of Kelly from the Small House Big Trips blog, a one-stop review site of great days out in the West Midlands, check out these best places to pick your own pumpkins.
It is nearly that time of year again; the nights are darker, the leaves are turning different colours as they begin to shed. It is getting colder, and you may be tempted to turn the fire or heating on. Autumn is finally here. Our personal favourite season of the year.
As they years go by, Halloween is becoming more popular and with that, 2020 saw more people than ever in the UK heading to pick their own pumpkins.
I thought a post detailing the best places to visit in and around the local areas in 2021, to pick your pumpkins was a must! Remember to check the websites for details for booking tickets and opening times.
Essington Farm, Bognop Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 2AZ
This is one of your favourite places to visit to PYO pumpkins. With a large array of pumpkins, you are sure to have an amazing experience when there. This is our annual Pumpkin Picking destination and we would recommend it to everyone.
Canalside Farm, Mill Lane, Great Haywood, Staffordshire, ST18 0RQ
Farmer Chris has planted a bumper crop of pumpkins this year with a choice of orange, green, yellow and white pumpkins to pick in all shapes and sizes. With family game alongside the Pumpkin Patch and plenty of fun opportunities for all the family, you are sure to have a great time, use hashtag #canalsidepumpkins in your uploaded pictures on social media for the chance to win a Halloween Themed Hamper.
For those not scared of the dark, they have some late-night pumpkin picking sessions on the 15th and 22nd October too, so be sure to book your tickets if you like the sound of that.
Lower Drayton Farm, Lower Drayton Lane, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5RE
Our first ever trip to Lower Drayton Farm was last year and it was superb. Not only did we get to pick pumpkins (of all shapes and sizes) but we got to pick potatoes too! With a craft tent, photo opportunities, farm vehicles to look at and a lovely pop-up café, it is a wonderful place to visit. Why no book tickets to enter the farm too with one of the largest indoor soft play centres for children?
Manor Farm Fruits, Watling Street, Hints, Tamworth, B78 3DF
This year’s Pumpkin Patch promises to be bigger and better than ever before! Shiny orange pumpkins, knobbly gourds and quirky shaped squashes will be a sight to be seen. No need to yank these ones from the ground as they will already be picked, you just need to come along and choose your favourite from the almighty collection of pre-picked pumpkins. While you’re there, why not check out their brand-new fairy trailer and maize maze!
Pumpkin Picking Tips
- Remember to wear your wellies and wrap up warm.
- Take some gloves and clippers to pick your own pumpkin – the brambles are prickly.
- Make sure you’re 100% certain on your chosen pumpkin before picking it.
- Take a camera; you’ll get some lovely photos.
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