Halloween in Plymouth is just around the corner, and the fun starts with finding the perfect pumpkin! Discover pumpkin picking in and around Plymouth, with pick-your-own farms, family-friendly pumpkin patches and seasonal activities to explore. Enjoy an autumn day out, soak up the spooky atmosphere and choose a pumpkin to take home and carve. Read our guide to pumpkin picking near Plymouth and plan your Halloween adventure!
Pennywell Farm
Get ready for pumpkin-packed family fun at Pennywell Farm! The ever-popular Pumpkin Festival is back this Halloween, bringing plenty of autumn magic. Explore the pumpkin patch, follow the fun-filled pumpkin trail and enjoy live music on weekends and during October half-term.
Fancy an autumn adventure after dark? Discover Pennywell’s Pumpkin Nights, where pumpkin picking, live music and a tractor-and-trailer ride promise an evening full of seasonal charm.
Pips Pick Your Own
Pick your perfect pumpkin at Pip’s Pick Your Own farm, just outside Plymouth! Head into the fields and hunt among the grass for your favourite, then keep the spooky fun going with a browse around the Halloween gift shop and a wander through the spooky areas. Finish your visit at the pumpkin-carving tent and enjoy free face painting for an extra splash of Halloween magic!
Strawberry Fields Pumpkin Fest
Get into the Halloween spirit with a trip to Strawberry Fields in Lifton! Explore the fields and take your pick from thousands of homegrown pumpkins in all shapes, sizes and colours, with Halloween-themed fun adding to the adventure. Whether you’re searching for a tiny pumpkin or a spectacular centrepiece, enjoy finding your favourite together. Don’t forget to capture a few autumnal snaps before taking your pumpkin home, ready to carve
Find out more about Pumpkin Fest at Strawberry Fields.
Funky Pumpkin Fest
Celebrate autumn at the Funky Pumpkin Fest at Aune Valley Meat Farm Shop & Café! Visit on 17–18 October or 24–31 October, from 10am to 4pm each day, for a family-friendly pumpkin-picking adventure.
Wander through the pumpkin patch, hunt for your perfect pick and soak up the seasonal atmosphere. Entry is free, there’s no need to book, and pumpkins start at £2, with prices based on size.
Buckland Abbey Harvest Weekend
Get into the autumn spirit at the historic Buckland Abbey with a visit to its Harvest Weekend! This National Trust property is embracing the season with a beautiful autumn display featuring some seriously impressive pumpkins. While there’s no pumpkin picking, there’s plenty of harvest-themed fun to enjoy, including classic family games such as sack races and apple-and-spoon races.
Keep the Halloween adventures going with even more fun in and around Plymouth! Explore our Halloween events in Plymouth for spooky trails, thrilling days out and family-friendly activities to make the most of the season.
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