Halloween is approaching and with that comes the chance for families to get involved in fun-filled activities, including pumpkin picking.

Summer is long gone, just admit it, so the only thing we can do now is embrace the autumnal delights.

For that matter, Halloween is perfect.

We have selected the best venues near Swindon to go pumpkin picking and some others in the wider area if you would like to venture further afield.

Lotmead Farm

Already boasting an impressive range of 14 different pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, the inclusion of home-grown pumpkins in Lotmead Farm is certain to make it the go-to place for Swindonians on the hunt for a Halloween horror this October. 

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.

Millets Farm

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.

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

Roves Farm

Visit Roves Farm this Autumn to find your perfect pumpkin and enjoy a spooktacular day out with all the family this Halloween!

Opening times: 24th October - 3rd November 2024

Price: Various

Cobbs Farm

They highly recommend booking a table in their café for lunch or breakfast before visiting.

Opening Times: Mon-Sat 10:00-16:00, Sun 10:00-15:00

Price: Pumpkins are priced per pumpkin.

Cotswold Farm Park

If you want just to turn up and pick your own pumpkin, you can also purchase a pumpkin-only ticket online. 

Opening times: 4th - 6th,11th - 13th, 18th - 20th and 23rd - 31st October 2024

Price: Various

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Farm Mark's Pumpkin Patch

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.

Opening Times: Every weekend from Saturday 5th - Sunday 20th October. Also, daily from Thursday 24th - Thursday 31st October. From 10:00-16:00.

Price: Starting at £2 per pumpkin