Of the many Halloween rituals that carried over from Samhain to the modern iteration of the spooky season, we’ve come to love (or not, depending on your thoughts on door knockers), the annual carving of a Jack o’lantern is one that many head to their local farm shops for.
Although the tradition was very different, with turnips, potatoes and beets used initially to carve faces and place candles to ward off spirits during a time when the veil between our world and the spiritual realm becomes thinner. It would be those who immigrated from Ireland and Scotland to North America, where pumpkins were more in abundance, that led to the vegetable becoming one of the symbols of the Halloween season.
Going to pumpkin patches to select the best one for your Halloween decorating has almost become a family outing to keep the young ones occupied, but with so many choices, where are the best pumpkin patches to visit this year?
Thanks to Outdoor Toys and their survey, we now know where the “cream” of the crops (and pumpkin soup) is across the United Kingdom.
To rank the best pumpkin patches in the UK for 2025, Outdoor Toys compiled a list of notable sites across England, Scotland, and Wales. They collected data points for each patch, including the adult and child weekend ticket prices, the number of Instagram posts using the patch's name, and the annual Google search volume.
The data, collected in September 2025, was then normalised on a 0-10 scale to calculate an overall average score for each location. Patches where the entry fee covered more than just picking (e.g., admission to a wider event) were excluded to ensure a fair comparison.
So, is one of the top ten on your doorstep this Halloween, or will you trick-or-treat along the country roads to pick up one of the finest specimens to carve this year?
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5. Gower Fresh Christmas Trees (Swansea)
Known for their Christmas trees, Gower Fresh has become a popular spot for pumpkin picking. With almost 30 different varieties to choose from, you can find everything from a traditional orange pumpkin to a unique ultra-white one. The farm offers a free entry policy as long as you purchase a pumpkin, and is well-known for its fantastic photo opportunities and fun atmosphere. 🎃 7.06/10 | iNNOVATION Photography
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6. Darts Farm (Devon)
Darts Farm is a thriving agricultural hub that hosts an annual Pumpkin Festival. They pioneer the concept of pick-your-own produce, and their pumpkin patch offers a wide variety of pumpkins, from the popular Harvest Moon to the colossal Atlantic Giant. No prior booking is necessary, and pumpkins are priced by size, allowing for a flexible and fun day out. 🎃 7.06/10 | Darts Farm
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7. Kenyon Hall Farm (Cheshire)
An award-winning family-run farm, Kenyon Hall Farm has become a hotspot for pumpkin picking in the Northwest. With more than 20,000 pumpkins and 70 different varieties, the farm offers a huge patch and fun interactive displays for photos. You can grab a wheelbarrow and find your perfect pumpkin, or simply browse the pre-picked pumpkins in the farm shop. 🎃 7.35/10 | Kenyon Hall Farm
8. Millets Farm Centre (Oxfordshire)
Millets Farm Centre is a pumpkin-picking powerhouse with 100,000 pumpkins to choose from. The patch features loads of Halloween-themed props and photo opportunities, and visitors can even enjoy pumpkin carving, marshmallow toasting, and hot chocolate. Booking in advance is essential as tickets sell out quickly, and the farm even offers special 'dark pumpkin picking' events in the evenings. 🎃 7.72/10 | Millets Farm Centre