Where to go pumpkin picking in Cornwall
Warm coats, crisp air and falling leaves: autumn’s here. And nothing says autumn and Halloween quite like the beautiful colours and shapes of pumpkins. A favourite American tradition at this time of year, pumpkin picking has really taken off in the UK for Halloween, with patches and pick-your-own farms springing up all over the place. Cornwall, with its beautiful rolling farmland and agricultural heritage, is no exception. If you’re spending some time relaxing in a child-friendly Cornish holiday cottage this autumn, here are the best pumpkin patches and farms in Cornwall for you to gather the gourds and enjoy a family day out. Don’t forget your woollies and your wellies!
Pumpkin picking at Trevaskis Farm, Connor Down, near Hayle
What better way to spend a sunny autumnal afternoon? Head to Trevaskis Farm, where the fields are bursting with beautiful orange pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, ready for carving. Look round the farm, pick your own pumpkin, visit the farm shop or have a dessert from the amazing selection in the restaurant. Open from 10am to 5pm every day.
Pumpkin picking at Splattenridden Farm, Hayle
Browse the fields at Splattenridden Farm to find your favourite pumpkin. There are loads of different sizes and varieties on offer, from ghost pumpkins to zombie gourds to miniature gourds! Well-behaved dogs on leads are also welcome to join in the seasonal fun, so make a day of it and enjoy walking your four-legged friend, too. Keep an eye out for the farm’s Facebook updates in case the weather stops the spooky fun. From Saturday 15-Sunday 16 and Saturday 22-Sunday 30 October.
Pumpkin picking at Healey’s Cyder Farm, Penhallow, near Truro
Get into the spooky spirit at Healey’s where you can board a haunted vintage tractor to be taken to the pumpkin patch. Pick out your perfect pumpkin, then get creative in the Rattler Bar with some scary pumpkin carving. All carving tools will be provided (with adult supervision). Take your jack o’lantern back to pop in the window of your Cornish holiday cottage afterwards. Adult tickets include the tractor ride and pumpkin, but you can swap your pumpkin for a pint of cyder instead! From Saturday 22-Sunday 30 October. Book your tickets here.
Pumpkin picking at Cornish Maize Maze, Saltash
Cornish Maize Maze is perfect for families with younger children. Select your spooktastic pumpkin and find your way through the short, Halloween-themed maze, made extra-exciting with a quiz. Then bounce on trampolines, swing on swings, climb to the top of a huge bale tower, play giant games, dig in the massive sandpit and meet lots of farm and rare breed animals. Round the day off with a traditional Cornish cream tea. Open from 10.30am until 5pm every day. Book your tickets here.
Pumpkin picking at Lobbs Farm Shop, Heligan
Why not kill two birds with one stone? Plan a family day out at the mysterious Lost Gardens of Heligan, then pick up your perfect pumpkin as well as some local delights for dinner at Lobbs Farm Shop next door. The foodie oasis, which sells everything from meat to marmalade, is putting on its annual Autumn Fest Kids Pumpkin Picking event on Saturday 22-Sunday 23, Tuesday 25-Wednesday 26 and Friday 28-Saturday 29 October. Book your tickets here.
Pumpkin picking at Scaryland, Dairyland Farmworld, near Newquay
Give the children a real trick-or-treat with a day out at ‘Scaryland’. They’ll be able to pick their own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, then get involved in the creepy craft workshop, where they can design their carving. The terrifyingly talented Scaryland team will carve their pumpkin for them. After that, head to the park and Bull Pen Soft Play, or take a tractor ride through Witches Wood. From Saturday 22-Sunday 30 October. Book your tickets here.
Pumpkin picking at Cedar Croft Nursery, St Tudy
Cedar Croft is known for its pick-your-own Christmas trees. This year, it’s branched out into pumpkins! Gourds of all sizes will be on offer to pick from Sunday 23 October until Halloween. You can also grab a hearty breakfast, lunch or tea there.
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