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Visit Lotmead Farm for Pumpkin Picking in Wiltshire This Autumn
About: Bringing the spooky to Swindon this halloween is Lotmead Farm with its expansion of their pick your own now including some of Wiltshire’s best pumpkins, making this one of the best places to grab your pumpkins in time for the masses of trick or treaters certain to be knocking on your door.
Already boasting an impressive range of 14 different pick your own fruits and vegetables, the inclusion of home-grown pumpkins to Lotmead Farm is certain to make it the go-to place for Swindonians on the hunt for a halloween horror this October.
Swindon will be getting spooky again this year thanks to the return of pumpkin picking at Lotmead Pick Your Own this Halloween.
The full Pick Your Own area, which offers fruit and vegetable picking through the season, will be open until pumpkins sell out at the end of October.
Pumpkins, squashes, gourds, carving kits and accessories will be available. There is no booking, just turn up. It is free to enter the PYO area, just pay for what you pick. For updates on availability and opening hours this Autumn visit their website.
Opening Times: Open from 5th October, 9.30am - 4:30pm 7 days a week
Price: Free to enter the pumpkin patch, just pay for what you pick.
Cobbs Farm Pumpkin Patch – Family-Friendly Pumpkin Picking in Hungerford
About: Head to Cobbs Farm on select dates throughout October 2025 for their pumpkin picking patches! Please grab a wheelbarrow from the farm shop before heading over to their pumpkin fields. Don’t forget appropriate clothing and footwear required! They highly recommend booking a table in their café for lunch or breakfast before visiting.
Opening Times: 10am-4pm
- Sat 11th - Sun 12th Oct
- Sat 18th - Sun 19th Oct &
- Fri 24th - Fri 31st Oct
Price: Pumpkins are priced per pumpkin.
Pumpkin Picking at Roves Farm
About: The brilliant Roves Farm are getting in the Halloween spirit with the return of their spooktacular pumpkin barn and family pumpkin carving sessions this October. The barn will be open throughout October 2025 and will be filled with a range of variously sized pumpkins perfect for carving your scary designs into.
Roves are also putting on a range of pumpkin-fun activities including spooky arts and crafts, Halloween activity trail, fiendish fancy dress competition, tractor ride, and all the usual Roves Farm fun.
Visit Roves Farm this Autumn to find your perfect pumpkin and enjoy a spooktacular day out with all the family this Halloween!
Opening times:
- Weekends only from the 27th September
- Daily from 18th – 31st October
Price: Various
Book: Please book via, https://rovesfarm.co.uk/whats-on/halloween/
Sustain Farm Shop - Pumpkin Picking in Royal Wootton Bassett
About: Come and pick your perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating, and much more at Sustain Farm Shop! After exploring the pumpkin patch, you can relax in the farm’s welcoming café, which serves homemade meals, cakes, and drinks crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
Whether you’re visiting for breakfast, lunch, or just a coffee, the café offers delicious and affordably priced options for the whole family.
The farm shop is open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm and stocks the freshest local meats and dairy products, supporting sustainable, environmentally conscious living. While at Sustain Farm, visitors can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, from tractor rides and animal encounters to monthly markets and seasonal themed events. With a strong focus on sustainability, the team ensures that every visit is not only fun but also mindful of the environment.
Don’t miss out on the full experience—pick your own pumpkin, enjoy a homemade meal in the café, and explore all their upcoming events and activities for a perfect autumn day!
Opening Times: 11th - 31st October 2025
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Millets Farm
About: Located in Abingdon, Millets Farm's Halloween Spooktacular is the perfect day out for friends and family looking to soak in the spirits of the scariest season of all.
Boasting one of Wiltshire’s biggest pumpkin patches with over 80,000 pumpkins including green, grey, orange, and white pumpkins, visitors to the farm will be awestruck by the variety and size of pumpkins on offer, whilst little ones will be kept entertained by the range of spooktastic Halloween activities taking place at the farm.
Just a 30-minute drive from Swindon, Millets Farm's PYO pumpkin experience is well worth the visit this Halloween.
Opening times: Weekends from 28th September, then daily from 19th - 31st October.
Price: £1.50-£2.50pp per admission. Pumpkin and squash prices from £1
Book: Please book via, https://milletsfarmcentre.com
Pumpkin Picking at Cotswold Farm Park
About: Autumn has arrived at Cotswold Farm Park and that means the return of their pumpkin picking experiences for 2025 as Halloween looms nearer. Located near Swindon the farm will be filling their pumpkin picking park with more than just pumpkins as they include a spooky pumpkin trail and face painting, with the farm park tickets including a free pumpkin token as well.
If you want just to turn up and pick-your-own pumpkin, you can also purchase a pumpkin-only ticket online.
The pumpkin picking field at Cotswold Farm park opens on first weekend of October and runs every weekend including through the October half-terms until the 31st. Cotswold Farm Park offers a great afternoon of pumpkin picking for everyone this Halloween so if you want a brilliant pumpkin picking experience near Swindon then head on down this Halloween.
Opening times:
- 10th - 12th Oct 2025
- 17th - 19th Oct 2025
- 23rd - 31st Oct 2025
Price: Various
Book: Please book via, https://cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/events/pick-up-a-pumpkin/
Farmer Mark’s Pumpkin Patch
About: A Farmer Mark's pumpkin picking patch is returning for its fourth year in 2025 after a hugely successful debut appearance in 2021 Halloween. Just a 25-minute drive from Swindon, pumpkins are grown at the farm and prices for pumpkin picking start at just £2 with pickers able to choose from a range of sizes from small to GIANT. They also have range of exciting child-friendly activities to take part in including a pumpkin trail and halloween arts and crafts.
Opening Times: 10am-4pm
- 4th-5th October
- 11th-12th October
- 18th-19th October
- 23rd-31st October
Website: Facebook
Price: Starting at £2 per pumpkin
Book: No booking necessary
FAQs about Pumpkin Picking in Wiltshire
Where can I go pumpkin picking in Wiltshire?
Wiltshire has several farms and pumpkin patches where you can pick your own pumpkins. Popular spots include family-run farms, local orchards, and seasonal Halloween events across the county. We recommend Lotmead Farm and Sustain Cafe & Farm Shop.
When is the best time for pumpkin picking in Wiltshire?
The peak season for pumpkin picking in Wiltshire is usually from late September to the end of October, right before Halloween.
Are there pumpkin patches near me in Wiltshire?
Yes! Wiltshire has multiple pumpkin patches scattered throughout the county. Many farms offer maps or online directions, making it easy to find pumpkin picking near me.
Can I take my children to pumpkin picking in Wiltshire?
Absolutely! Pumpkin picking is a family-friendly activity, and most farms provide fun activities for kids, such as hayrides, corn mazes, and seasonal treats.
How much does pumpkin picking in Wiltshire cost?
Prices vary depending on the farm and the size of the pumpkins. Many farms charge per pumpkin, while some offer family packages or free entry with the option to pay for the pumpkins you pick.
What other autumn activities can I do in Wiltshire?
Wiltshire is full of autumn fun! You can explore things to do in autumn in Wiltshire, including apple picking, nature walks, farm trails, and Halloween events.
Are there Halloween events alongside pumpkin picking in Wiltshire?
Yes! Many farms combine pumpkin picking with Halloween-themed events, such as spooky trails, costume contests, and evening trick-or-treating.